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Olsen brings in Richard del Rosario to Perps staff

January 22, 2024

Olsen Racela will bring a familiar face to be his lead deputy at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. The former FEU Tamaraws head coach has enlisted Richard del Rosario as his lead deputy for the upcoming NCAA Season 100 tournament. Racela and Del Rosario also collaborate as assistants to Tim Cone in Ginebra San […]
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Two new schools, innovative format, more events in store for UCAL

January 15, 2024

The fastest-growing collegiate league in the country is set to expand even further for its sixth season. No longer exclusively focused on basketball, the Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) will drop the ‘B’ and will now be recognized as the UCAL, with the ‘A’ representing Athletic. Supported by PG Flex, Angel’s Pizza, Team Rebel […]
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How Dwight Ramos helped facilitate Kianna Dy’s move to PLDT

January 14, 2024

The sight of Kim Kianna Dy no longer donning F2 Logistics’ yellow and gold came as an unexpected turn of events. When F2 decided to disband the Cargo Movers, Dy and the team found themselves in search of a new home. Dy, the inaugural PNVF Champions League Most Valuable Player, became one of the most […]
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B.League: Dwight Ramos registers 1000th point in Hokkaido win over ex-team Toyama

December 30, 2023

Dwight Ramos achieved a significant milestone on Saturday as the 6-foot-4 forward scored his 1,000th point in the B.League during Hokkaido’s commanding 87-65 victory over his former team, Toyama, at Hokkai Kita-yale. Ramos reached this milestone with 3:24 remaining in the second quarter, converting a layup that extended Levanga’s lead to 42-28 over the Grouses. […]
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B.League: Kai Sotto logs 12 mins in first game with Yokohama

December 30, 2023

In his first game since the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Kai Sotto played limited minutes. The newly-acquired big man for Yokohama played 12 minutes in the B-Corsairs’ 73-72 escape against the Seahorses Mikawa in the 2023-24 B.League season on Saturday at Yokohama International Pool. Sotto, who was loaned to Yokohama by Hiroshima, tallied four […]
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KBL slaps P128K fine on Onuaku for ‘dangerous foul’ on Abando

December 30, 2023

The Korean Basketball League has imposed a substantial fine on Goyang Sono’s import Chinanu Onuaku for the ‘dangerous act’ he committed against Rhenz Abando, leading to the latter fracturing multiple vertebrae, a sprained wrist, and a concussion. Onuaku has been fined W3,000,000 (P128,386.36) following a review of the incident that occurred during the December 28 […]
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Rhenz Abando suffers concussion, fractured lower back bones

December 29, 2023

Rhenz Abando will be out for a while for Anyang Jung Kwan Jang, the defending KBL champions. The Asian import suffered fractures to his 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae, a sprained wrist, and a concussion during the Red Boosters’ game against the Goyang Sono Skygunners. The injury occurred with 4:24 left in the second quarter […]
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Lopez, Cansino personally apologize to carnival worker

December 29, 2023

CJ Cansino and Francis Lopez personally extended their apologies to Jomari Aquino, the employee at the Horror Train of the Subic Fiesta Carnival. The apologies came in the wake of an unfortunate incident during the UP Fighting Maroons’ recent visit to the Subic Bay Freeport, where Lopez was captured on video attempting to remove Aquino’s […]
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Mike Nieto scores big with engagement to long-time love

December 27, 2023

Wednesday evening marked a significant moment in the life of Mike Nieto, as he successfully proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Aimee Lontok, at their favorite restaurant, Fatseed in Uptown Center. Nieto left no room for doubt as he reserved the entire restaurant for the romantic occasion, creating an intimate and unforgettable atmosphere for the special […]
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EASL: Seoul SK makes great escape of Meralco for share of 2nd

December 27, 2023

Seoul SK averted a meltdown on Wednesday evening, escaping Meralco, 81-80, to rise for a share of second in the 2023-24 East Asia Super League season at Philsports Arena in Pasig. Up by as much as 12 points, 74-62, early in the final frame, the Bolts stormed back with a silent yet exhilarating rally to […]
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Alex Cabagnot replaces Josh Torralba as Goyang Sono import

December 18, 2023

Alex Cabagnot is heading to Korea. Goyang Sono announced on Monday that it has signed the nine-time PBA champion coach for the rest of the 2023-24 Korean Basketball League season. He replaced Joshua Torralba, who suffered a thigh injury and will soon have surgery. Cabagnot, 41, last played for Terrafirma back in the 2023 PBA […]
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NLEX taps Jong Uichico as lead assistant, locks Robert Bolick for three years

December 17, 2023

NLEX made some big moves over the weekend. The Road Warriors, led by team governor Ronald Dulatre, brought decorated head coach Jong Uichico in as lead assistant while signing Robert Bolick to a three-year deal. “There’s so much value in having a seasoned coach like Jong Uichico joining the Road Warriors,” said Dulatre about Uichico. […]
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Kayla Sanchez granted exemption by IOC, clears path to rep PH in Olympics

November 30, 2023

Kayla Sanchez has been granted a special exemption by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), waiving the standard three-year waiting period for switching federations. This crucial decision opens the door for Sanchez to proudly represent the Philippines in the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics in 2024, pending qualification. The approval of this exemption marks the final hurdle […]
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Meralco taps ex-Piston Zach Lofton as second import for EASL

November 9, 2023

Meralco has signed Zach Lofton as its second import for its East Asia Super League campaign, as announced by Lofton’s agency, PSB SPORTS. Initially, Prince Ibeh was reported to serve as the Bolts’ second import, but evidently, they had a change of heart. Instead, they have secured the services of a guard with an impressive […]
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On eve of PBA return, Tallo expresses gratitude to Chooks for giving confidence back

November 7, 2023

Mac Tallo’s return to the Philippine Basketball Association wasn’t as smooth as he had hoped. Unbeknownst to him and Converge, the 29-year-old guard from Cebu had an outstanding penalty to serve after being released by NLEX in 2019. During that time, Tallo had tested positive for a banned substance and was supposed to serve a […]
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