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PBA temporarily postpones games

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Admin • Leave a comment

PBA fans may have to wait a little bit longer to see their hardcourt idols back in action. The PBA Commissioner’s Office, with the approval of the PBA Board of Governors in a special meeting Wednesday, has decided to temporarily postpone its games until such time when the current COVID-19 surge eases. The league wants … Continue reading →

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Phoenix snaps Terrafirma’s streak on Perkins domination

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Phoenix banked on an impressive start from Jason Perkins before pulling away for a 96-84 win over Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup on Thursday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Perkins exploded for 20 points in the first half to keep … Continue reading →

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TNT wins in Chot Reyes’ comeback

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– TNT scored a win in Chot Reyes’ return as head coach by trampling Terrafirma, 86-79, in a PBA Philippine Cup game on Saturday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Tropang Giga bucked a slow start that even saw the Dyip take a 20-17 lead through … Continue reading →

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ROS opens PBA 46th with close win over NLEX

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno Rain Or Shine’s Beau Belga; 17 points, 7 rebounds (Photo courtesy of PBA Images) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Rain Or Shine welcomed comebacking coach Chris Gavina with an 83-82 squeaker over NLEX at the start of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) 46th season at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Friday. … Continue reading →

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Opening of PBA’s 46th season OK’d

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) can finally begin its 46th season, Malacañang said Friday. This was after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved the PBA’s request to allow the start of the league’s 46th season on July 16, Presidential Spokesperson Harry … Continue reading →

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PBA seeks clarification on IATF rules and guidelines

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner Willy Marcial today paid a courtesy call to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos at the agency’s headquarters at Makati City. During the brief meeting, the two officials discussed ways to forge stronger coordination particularly during this time of pandemic. Marcial likewise sought clarification and guidance from the … Continue reading →

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21 Fil-foreigners, 65 others make PBA Draft

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

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 →

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PBA execs meet Sen.Bong Go, ES Medialdea

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

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PBA Draft now with 40 applicants

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– The number of players applying for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Draft continues to increase over time. The league said as of Thursday, 40 people officially threw their hats to the March 14 event. Highlighting the latest batch of applicants are Alab Pilipinas players Andrei Caracut and Tzaddy … Continue reading →

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PBA to set online awards night, draft

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will be holding its major preseason activities online due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The league will be doing its awards night and the rookie draft through video conferencing, shying away from a physical version of them due to the quarantine restrictions imposed … Continue reading →