Tag: #Willie Marcial
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Marcial keeps an eye on NBA as league cancels games
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said they are closely monitoring the developments in the NBA after two more games were called off because of the rising cases of COVID-19 with different teams.
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PBA agent: Upcoming rule on unrestricted free agency a win-win for teams, players
Player agent Marvin Espiritu sees plenty of benefits in the unrestricted free agency which the PBA will start implementing this year.
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Tokyo-bound athletes elated with vaccine efforts of nat’l government
Filipino athletes who have earned slots in the Tokyo Olympics this year are delighted by the government’s effort to have them vaccinated against COVID-19.
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PBA to hold at least two conferences this year–Marcial
The PBA is setting its sights on holding at least two conferences for the 46th season which could start on April 9.
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Return to normalcy a big question for sports in 2021
Amid the slew of cancelled sports spectacles worldwide last year, the sputtering attempts to restart in empty arenas stalled events, and the success of an experimental bubble, the single biggest question for 2021 is “Will the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, initially calendared in mid-2020 at the height of a deadly global pandemic, finally see the light of day this July?”
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PBA in 2020: Ginebra wins historic bubble crown
The road to the crowning of the PBA Philippine Cup champion looked more of a journey than a destination as the pro league endured rough roads in order to complete the 45th season that was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PBA chief heaps praise on Calvin Abueva
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial lauded Calvin Abueva for the way the Phoenix Super LPG star conducted himself during his comeback from a 16-month suspension.
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PBA assured of gov’t support for 46th season
The bid of the PBA to start its 46th season this April has received the support of governing agencies tasked to handle the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PBA vows all-out support to SBP ahead of FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial has vowed to give his all-out support to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas as the country prepares to host the third and last leg of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in February.
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Marcial, Dizon grace PSA Forum
THE post-PBA bubble and what’s in store for Season 46 are in the offing Tuesday when the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum holds its final webcast for the year 2020.
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SBP to reveal PBA roster for Gilas pool next week
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas plans to complete as early as next week a list of PBA players who can be tapped to represent Gilas Pilipinas in the February window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Clark, Pampanga.
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Clark to prioritize bubble security for Asia Cup qualifiers
Bases Conversion and Development Authority chief Vince Dizon vowed to provide the eight-country delegation with the same amount of security the PBA contingent had when the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers kicks off in Clark, Pampanga in February next year.
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NCAA to get tips from PBA chief
It looks like NCAA officials are seriously considering holding a bubble tournament for Season 96 next year.
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WATCH: SMB dethrones Ginebra in cooking showdown
Several PBA players under the San Miguel Corporation umbrella have proven that their in-game teamwork is just as strong off the court.
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Closed-circuit format for next PBA season?
The PBA could implement a closed-circuit format for the 46th season which could start on the league’s anniversary on April 9.
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Team transactions possible in January
The PBA could allow its teams to pull off trades in January as the league is currently in the early stages of the offseason following the success of the 45th season bubble.
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Uichico: Mixture of amateur and pros ‘sufficient’ for February qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas coach Jong Uichico said that if he could have it his way he would consider forming a mixture of professional and amateur players for Window 3 of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying tournament next year.
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PBA, EASL still in talks for 2021 plans
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday that representatives from the East Asia Super League have laid out plans for possible partnerships in the future.