By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – Meralco boosted its bid to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals after edging Phoenix, 92-86, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday night. KJ McDaniels finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, four steals, and five blocks to lead the Bolts, who survived despite … Continue reading
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Phoenix routs Terrafirma to snap skid
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – Phoenix checked its two-game skid in the PBA Governors’ Cup after trampling Terrafirma, 125-100, on Saturday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Despite losing Du’Vaughn Maxwell, the Fuel Masters protected their huge lead en route to taking down the now-slumping Dyip. Maxwell was sent off with 6:32 … Continue reading
Converge nips Magnolia, remains unbeaten in 3 games
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA – Converge moved to the top of the PBA Governors’ Cup standings after escaping with a 111-109 win against Magnolia at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Sunday night. Clutch moments from Jamaal Franklin turned out to be the cushion the FiberXers needed to frustrate several Hotshots’ attempts to steal the match. With … Continue reading
Day 2 of Jekasa Sportswear Inter-City Basketball Tournament
Jekasa Sportswear Inter-City Basketball Tournament starts
2022 PBAC Basketball Finals, Feb.19, at Legacy Athletics in Edmonton
The Pinoy Basketball Association in Canada (PBAC) successfully organized the final games between Kabayan Driving School and Prairie United/Brothers in the Master’s Division and Transcend Esthetics against Pinoy Truckers in the Open Division.A three-point competition spiced up the finals organized by PBAC under commissioner Rey Mendoza with the support of Red Pascua of Pascua Credit. Continue reading
21 Fil-foreigners, 65 others make PBA Draft
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Some 86 players, including 21 Fil-foreigners, have been given the green light to join the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 46 Draft following the release of the final list of draftees on Monday. A total of 97 players applied for the March 14 event, but 11 of … Continue reading
Phoenix power forward’s suspension lifted
Manila — The PBA Commissioner’s Office has lifted the suspension of Calvin Abueva on Sunday paving the way for the Phoenix power forward to rejoin his team and play starting Monday. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, deputy commissioner Eric Castro and technical office Mauro Bengua sat down with Phoenix Super LPG team manager Paolo Bugia, coach … Continue reading
All systems go for EFCBL on Sunday
It’s all systems go for the 2019 Edmonton Filipino-Canadian Basketball League (EFCBL) on Sunday, October 20, at the Abbotsfield Recreation Centre. EFCBL president Ronnie Dioso and organizing committee member Roel Divina announced that they will have 15 teams this season with five entered in the Master’s Division and the rest in the Open Division. EFCBL … Continue reading
PSA thanks volunteers, teams, Crosstown Auto at Christmas party
Philippine Sport Association(PSA) president Gary Perpetua thanks the officers, referees, table officials and volunteers for making the PSA Fall/Winter Basketball League successful this year during their Christmas Party, Dec.23 at Hanjan restaurant. “We have a successful tournament because of the support of the volunteers, cooperation of all teams and our sponsor, Crosstown Auto Centre,” … Continue reading
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