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PBA: Meralco steals Phoenix’s thunder in 3OT thriller, sends QF series to do-or-die

January 17, 2024

Meralco came from behind and beat Phoenix Super LPG in triple overtime, 116-107, to push their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal series to a sudden death, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. Bong Quinto, Allein Maliksi, and Chris Newsome joined forces in the decisive 10-0 start in the third extension as the […]
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Jamike stresses importance of ‘baby steps’ for Phoenix as they brace for Meralco

January 15, 2024

Phoenix Super LPG head coach Jamike Jarin would want his charges to move on and look forward to the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after missing out on the chance to finish higher at the end of the eliminations. The Fuel Masters on Sunday night bowed to a TNT side that’s nearing completion roster-wise, […]
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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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UP extends Goldwin Monteverde for five more years

January 15, 2024

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University of the Philippines has come to terms with head coach Goldwin Monteverde on a five-year extension to reinforce the championship culture he has established in his first three years at the helm. “UP MBT management is committed to establishing continuity in the program to ensure the winning culture developed under Coach Gold is sustained,” […]
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Supremos hand Knights 1st loss

January 15, 2024

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The Supremos dealt the San Juan Kings their first loss in the PSL President’s Cup on Saturday with a morale-boosting 77-69 victory at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Playing in front of a good-sized crowd, the Supremos played with renewed confidence against an erstwhile unbeaten team and considered one of the top favorites in the tournament. […]
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Miraculous Comeback: Roger Pogoy defies doctor’s six-month prognosis

January 14, 2024

Roger Pogoy felt extremely blessed to have returned to action after fearing that his career may be in danger after being diagnosed with myocarditis. The TNT star finally played his first game back on Sunday night, which he said was a miracle after the initial prognosis said that he could be out for six months. […]
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PBA: Pogoy delivers in return as TNT catches last ride bus to playoffs

January 14, 2024

With some of its key cogs now back, TNT used a big second half to obliterate Phoenix Super LPG, 116-96, and complete the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup playoff picture, Sunday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Tropang Giga overcame a 53-51 halftime deficit with a 37-point explosion in the third quarter. They […]
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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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Yeng anticipates PBA rarity: Independent teams’ dual bid for top four

January 14, 2024

Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao doesn’t prefer anyone for their potential foes in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. Entering the playoffs as the seventh seed, the Elasto Painters could face either Phoenix Super LPG or perennial contenders San Miguel Beer. Both squads have a crack at finishing the elimination round as […]
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Outgoing UP star Malick Diouf says he gave it all while playing in PH

January 8, 2024

Former UAAP MVP Malick Diouf exits the league after leading the UP Fighting Maroons to three straight finals appearances and a historic title

Raptors trade Anunoby, Achiuwa and Flynn to Knicks

December 31, 2023

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The Toronto Raptors have overhauled their roster, making a deal with a divisional and legal rival.

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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Jared Bahay rethinks college choice, weighs options beyond UP

December 30, 2023

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Jared Bahay might not be heading to University of the Philippines. According to multiple sources close to Bahay and his family, he is considering other opportunities for the next level of his basketball career. Specific reasons for the change of heart were not disclosed, but a combination of academic factors, recent college basketball results, and […]
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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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Bolts comeback falls short against visiting SK Knights

December 28, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER The Meralco Bolts suffered a heartbreaking 81-80 defeat at the hands of the visiting Seoul SK Knights in the East Asia Super League (EASL) on Wednesday night, Dec. 27, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Jameel Warney, who sa...

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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Magnolia, Phoenix close in on quarters bonus

December 21, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Magnolia vented its ire on Terrafirma and immediately got back on the winning track with a 104-91 victory over hapless Terrafirma in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Dec...

Nuggets hold off Raptors for 113-104 victory

December 21, 2023

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The Toronto Raptors' best effort came too late and was too little.

Yuri credits former coaches for Lions NCAA success

December 20, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Coach Yuri Escueta may have steered San Beda back to NCAA summit, but this young and amiable coach has refused to take the credit alone. Instead, he is deflecting most of the credit to the formidable thin...

Celtics keep hot streak at home; Bucks shoot down Rockets

December 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Boston improved their perfect NBA home record to 14-0 on Sunday as Jaylen Brown keyed a fourth-quarter surge that saw the Celtics pull away for a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic. Brown scored 17 of his 31 points in the final p...

San Beda’s Payosing is deserving of MVP plum

December 18, 2023

BY MARK REY MONTEJO James Payosing delivered when it mattered most, making him very much deserving to become the NCAA Finals Most Valuable Player according to San Beda head coach Yuri Escueta. The Red Lions mentor showered praises to his ...

Yuri on NCAA 100 roster: ‘Everyone needs to fight for a slot’

December 18, 2023

NCAA Season 99 saw the emergence of new pillars for San Beda University. Jacob Cortez rose to become the ‘King Lion’ while Yukien Andrade proved that he is an able rock for the team. Rookies Jomel Puno and Nygel Gonzales delivered in big games. Ditto for junior winger James Payosing. Only four Lions will leave […]
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San Beda dedicates NCAA 99 crown to Boybits Victoria, Red Lions of ’91

December 18, 2023

Entering the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Finals, San Beda had revenge on their minds against Mapua University. It was the first time the two universities met in the Big Dance since the NCAA Season 67 Seniors Basketball Finals. During that three-game series, the Cardinals took Game 1, 103-94, before the Red Lions came roaring […]
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It’s all about courage, resilience as Lions defy great odds to regain NCAA crown

December 18, 2023

Entering NCAA Season 99, no one really believed San Beda could seriously contend for the championship. Except for the Red Lions themselves, of course. Defying great odds with a great amount of courage and resilience, the Lions proved doubters wrong by ...

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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UAAP 86 HSBB: Adamson completes first round sweep

December 18, 2023

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ADAMSON University notched a 68-57 conquest over defending champion Far Eastern University-Diliman to complete a first-round sweep Sunday in the UAAP Season 86 High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. Zahir Sajili had 11 points and four rebounds while Justine Garcia sustained his consistent play with 10 points, five rebounds, five assists, […]
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Jayson Castro exits game prematurely, assures fans it’s nothing serious

December 17, 2023

ANTIPOLO – Jayson Castro said that he’s all fine after a quad issue led to his premature exit in TNT’s eventual loss to San Miguel in their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup duel, Sunday night. The 37-year-old is confident that he suffered nothing serious following tests done by the team’s medical staff. “I think OK […]
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Ivan Aska, Terrence Romeo downplay on-court clash amid victory

December 17, 2023

ANTIPOLO – Ivan Aska and Terrence Romeo were quick to bury the hatchet as the two were in the center of a heated argument during San Miguel’s eventual win over TNT in PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Sunday night. Both players downplayed the incident that took place during the fourth quarter, saying that […]
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PBA: San Miguel escapes TNT to move to cusp of quarters

December 17, 2023

ANTIPOLO – San Miguel pulled off big plays on both ends to hack out a thrilling 98-93 come-from-behind victory over TNT for its second win in a row in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Ynares Center here. CJ Perez nailed the tough go-ahead bucket with 1:50 to go, before Ivan […]
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Payosing credits Yuri for turning him from raw prospect to Finals MVP

December 17, 2023

When James Payosing packed his bags and left Davao City to join the prestigious San Beda University, he had no idea how little he knew about basketball. For most of his basketball career up to that point, Payosing’s freak athleticism, combined with his size advantage, had always been enough to help him succeed over most […]
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Clint Escamis prepares for leadership role in NCAA 100 After Season 99 heartbreak

December 17, 2023

Mapua University was one win away from ending a 32-year NCAA Seniors Basketball Tournament title drought against the perennially competitive San Beda University—the same school the Cardinals beat in 1991 for their last championship. At the helm were the unstoppable trio of Clint Escamis, Warren Bonifacio, and Paolo Hernandez, a partnership that had already brought […]
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Ginebra-TNT Christmas Day clash to have earlier start time

December 17, 2023

The PBA slightly revised the schedule of its Christmas Day games. In a memo, the rivalry affair between Ginebra and TNT on December 25 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum has been moved to 6:30 p.m. The match was originally scheduled at 8 p.m. LOOK: The PBA has made a slight revision to its Christmas Day […]
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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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Lions tame Cardinals, regain NCAA crown

December 17, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Yukien Andrada saved the best for last, coming through with long bombs as San Beda downed Mapua, 76-66, to bag its first title in four years in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseu...

Treadwell shines as ROS hands Magnolia first loss in CdO clash

December 16, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Demetrius Treadwell came one assist shy of notching a triple-double as the resurgent Rain or Shine put the first blemish to Magnolia’s erstwhile clean slate following a pulsating 113-110 victory in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s...