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Defiant ‘Mamu’: Despite losses, Rain or Shine shows promise against PBA giants

November 30, 2023
Gian Mamuyac remains defiant even as Rain or Shine absorbed its fifth loss in as many outings in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday. The sophomore winger opted to stick to the positives after dropping another tight affair, this time a 115-110 decision to San Miguel, offering that the youth-laden squad is showing that […]
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June Mar Fajardo shrugs off wrist injury: ‘Malayo sa bituka’

November 29, 2023
June Mar Fajardo hopes that he suffered nothing serious after hurting his left wrist during San Miguel’s eventual win over Rain or Shine in PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Wednesday night. The league’s reigning seven-time MVP was in a bit of a rush leaving the SMART Araneta Coliseum moments after their 115-110 victory […]
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PBA: Lassiter spoils Mamuyac’s career game as San Miguel escapes ROS for share of second

November 29, 2023
Marcio Lassiter threw the haymaker as San Miguel took down Rain or Shine in a slugfest, 115-110, for its third successive win in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The veteran sniper broke the 108-all deadlock with a booming trifecta against the defense of Jhonard Clarito with 43.6 seconds […]
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PBA: Phoenix Super LPG torches Terrafirma, gains solo second

November 29, 2023
Phoenix Super LPG caught fire in the second quarter on the way to sending Terrafirma skidding, 103-84, for its third win in a row in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Johnathan Williams set the pace with 29 points and 13 rebounds. And the former Los Angeles Laker spearheaded […]
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Gabe Norwood filled with regret after failing to show poise under Ginebra pressure

November 25, 2023
Gabe Norwood committed a shocking gaffe in the final seconds of Rain or Shine’s eventual loss to Ginebra in Friday’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup action. The 38-year-old veteran air-balled a pull-up from midrange with 15 seconds left to play but him forgetting the situation caught many by surprise. He took the shot — a possession they […]
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PBA: Ginebra survives fiery Caracut outing for bounce back win

November 24, 2023
Maverick Ahanmisi came through with the biggest of buckets as Barangay Ginebra escaped Rain or Shine, 107-102, to re-enter the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup win column, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The seasoned guard drilled a trifecta from the top of the key to give the Kings a two-possession lead, 104-100, 54.2 […]
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Jason Perkins leaner, meaner this time: ‘I switched to San Mig Lights from Red Horse’

November 24, 2023
Jason Perkins has been on an upward trajectory in the ongoing PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, much to the benefit of his Phoenix Super LPG. The sixth-year forward on Friday night led the Fuel Masters past Blackwater, 111-106, for their second win in a row, finishing with a conference-high 23 points alongside eight rebounds, four […]
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PBA: Phoenix Super LPG adds to Blackwater’s miseries for back-to-back wins

November 24, 2023
Phoenix Super LPG prolonged the agony of Blackwater, 111-106, in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Fuel Masters jumped to an early lead but still needed to fend off the Bossing late in the game behind timely hits from Javee Mocon, Ricci Rivero, and Jason Perkins, eventually […]
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Thomas Robinson downplays spat with Northport officials

November 23, 2023
Thomas Robinson didn’t offer much about the postgame incident that marred NLEX’s win over NorthPort in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday night. The Road Warriors import was at the center of a heated shouting match with Batang Pier team manager Pido Jarencio as both teams made their way into the tunnel to head back to […]
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Pido Jarencio hurls grave threats towards Thomas Robinson after heated NLEX-Northport game

November 22, 2023
Pido Jarencio and Thomas Robinson were at the center of a heated encounter after NLEX’s win over NorthPort in PBA Commissioner’s Cup action Wednesday. The two confronted one another and figured in a shouting match as both teams entered the dugout of the SMART Araneta Coliseum before cooler heads defused the situation, which included Commissioner […]
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PBA: NLEX dusts dirt off shoulders, deals NorthPort second straight loss

November 22, 2023
NLEX sent NorthPort skidding, 112-104, to earn redemption in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Coming off a heartbreaking 113-112 defeat at the hands of Terrafirma last Saturday, the Road Warriors took control of the game early and stayed ahead, eventually scoring the wire-to-wire win to improve to […]
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Watching Terrafirma get beat down by TNT ‘stings’, laments de Thaey

November 22, 2023
Thomas de Thaey helplessly watched Terrafirma get destroyed by TNT in their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup encounter on Wednesday night. The Belgian bruiser was reduced to a spectator as the Dyip refused to take any risk playing him while nursing a grade 1 groin strain, which he sustained during their win over NLEX last […]
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Though ‘personal,’ it’s all love and respect for Robinson towards SMB

November 16, 2023
ANTIPOLO – Thomas Robinson didn’t hide that he was extra motivated in facing his supposed PBA team last season when NLEX took on the debuting San Miguel in Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Wednesday night. “It’s personal,” he said with a smile. The former NBA veteran was all set to be the Beermen’s import […]
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PBA: Robinson, Alas, Rosales rally NLEX from early deficit, stun San Miguel

November 15, 2023
ANTIPOLO – NLEX came back from 19 points down and left the debuting San Miguel frustrated in overtime, 116-113, for its first win of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here. Kris Rosales caught fire from beyond the arc late in the fourth to send the game into an […]
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Leo Austria ready to take on more active role with SMB anew

November 15, 2023
ANTIPOLO — Leo Austria is set to take on a more active role now that he has returned to San Miguel after several months of sabbatical. All smiles, the now-team consultant rejoined the Beermen for their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup debut against NLEX on Wednesday night. “My sabbatical is over. “I’m so grateful to […]
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PBA: Tiongson, Javi GDL show way as Terrafirma notches first win at Blackwater’s expense

November 15, 2023
ANTIPOLO — Terrafirma continued Blackwater’s woes, 97-87, for its first win of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here. Juami Tiongson and Javi Gomez de Liano led the way as the Dyip displayed much better fourth-quarter resolve this time around. They showed how much they have learned from that […]
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PBA: Magnolia sends Phoenix crashing back down to earth for share of early lead

November 12, 2023
NTIPOLO – Magnolia found its footing after the break and never looked back in the way to dealing Phoenix Super LPG a 107-92 beatdown to stay perfect in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Ynares Center here. The Hotshots began to seize control of the match in the third after a […]
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Su Braimoh brings more than just stats to Meralco

November 9, 2023
Suleiman Braimoh is embracing the challenge that comes with being an import for Meralco in the recently-opened PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup. With the likes of Allen Durham and Tony Bishop, the Bolts have grown into a contender over the past few seasons especially in reinforced conferences, and they surely want to stay that way […]
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PBA: Maliksi, Newsome make timely hits as Meralco repels Rain or Shine

November 8, 2023
Allein Maliksi and Chris Newsome helped Meralco overcome Rain or Shine, 107-102, for a triumphant start to their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. Newsome finished with 20 points, while Maliksi fired 16 as the seasoned tandem came through with important buckets to lead the Bolts in […]
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Willie Miller impressed by Converge guards: ‘We just have to put them under control’

November 8, 2023
Willie Miller likes the potential of Converge’s guards now that he’s working with them up close and personal, being the team’s newest assistant coach. The two-time PBA MVP lauded the wits and aggression he’s been seeing from their backcourt guys — high praise coming from someone as revered as him. “Magagaling,” the 46-year-old offered. “Mauutak […]
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Baser Amer dealing with familiar calf injury, Cariaso concerned

November 8, 2023
Baser Amer may be out for a while — again. The 31-year-old guard suffered yet another calf injury, causing him to miss Blackwater’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup opener versus Converge on Wednesday. “He had tightness in his calf, and then he pulled it two days ago,” Bossing head coach Jeff Cariaso said moments after their 103-84 […]
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PBA: Blackwater gives Cariaso winning debut, rips Converge in opener

November 8, 2023
Blackwater is off to a promising start under new head coach Jeff Cariaso after clobbering Converge, 103-84, in its PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup opener on Wednesday evening at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. In their first official outing with the former cager turned mentor, the Bossing regained the lead late in the second quarter […]
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From Asiad Glory to PBA Grind: Gilas ready for new season

November 1, 2023
It’s back to the grind now nearly a month after writing history. Members of the Gilas team that struck gold in the 19th Asian Games have returned to their respective clubs for the upcoming PBA Season 48, refusing to get stuck in the past as they look to succeed in the local league this time. […]
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Bonnie not closing doors on Arwind: ‘Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos?’

October 31, 2023
If he had his way, NorthPort head coach Bonnie Tan would prefer Arwind Santos remaining with the ball club instead of going somewhere else. “Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos sa isang team,” he asked rhetorically during the recent PBA Media Day at One Esplanade. “Sa mga na-contribute niya sa former teams […]
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