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Phoenix fires Louie Alas

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Phoenix fires Louie Alas By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno (Photo courtesy of Louis Alas’ Facebook page) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – Phoenix made a shocking announcement on Friday night, relieving Louie Alas as its head coach. “After much deliberation, (the) management has decided to discontinue Mr. Louie Alas’ services as head coach,” the Fuel Masters said in … Continue reading →

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SMC’s PBA players test negative for Covid-19

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

SMC’s PBA players test negative for Covid-19 MANILA — San Miguel Corporation (SMC) said all players belonging to its three Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) teams are free from Covid-19 following testing conducted recently. SMC president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang said the players of San Miguel Beermen, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, and Magnolia … Continue reading →

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PBA opening reset on March 8

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

PBA opening reset on March 8 By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has rescheduled the opening of its 45th season a week later than the original date due to the threat of the deadly novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD). On Monday, the league announced that … Continue reading →

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Alex Compton leaves Alaska coaching post

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Alex Compton leaves Alaska coaching post By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Alex Compton will no longer be the head coach of Alaska after the team announced on Thursday that he resigned from the post. “We are very sorry to see Alex leave the team,” team owner Fred Uytengsu said in a … Continue reading →

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SMB wins 5th straight PBA Philippine Cup title

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

SMB wins 5th straight PBA Philippine Cup title By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — San Miguel Beermen won its fifth straight PBA Philippine Cup title with a come-from-behind win over Magnolia Hotshots, 72-71, in Game 7 of the finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Beerman Alex Cabagnot drilled the … Continue reading →

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SMB blasts Phoenix Fuel Masters in emotional semis Game 4

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

SMB blasts Phoenix in emotional semis Game 4 By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — San Miguel bludgeoned Phoenix, 114-91, in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay on Tuesday night. In a highly emotional match that saw numerous technical and flagrant fouls as well as … Continue reading →

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Phoenix edges SMB for 1st PBA semis win

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Phoenix edges SMB for 1st PBA semis win By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Phoenix Fuel Masters bounced back in its Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup semifinal series against San Miguel Beermen with a 92-90, Game 3 win at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Sunday night. Clutch free throws … Continue reading →

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Phoenix survives Meralco in OT thriller

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Admin • Leave a comment

Phoenix survives Meralco in OT thriller By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — The Phoenix Fuel Masters survived a huge collapse and tripped the Meralco Bolts in overtime, 93-92, of the new Philippine Basketball Association season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. Phoenix prevailed despite blowing an early … Continue reading →

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Refs to blame in Gilas-Aussies brawl: GAB chairman

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Admin • Leave a comment

Refs to blame in Gilas-Aussies brawl: GAB chairman By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Games and Amusement Board (GAB) chairman Baham Mitra has asked FIBA to also look at the referees who officiated the brawl-marred Gilas Pilipinas-Australia game at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan early this month. “Before they sanction our … Continue reading →

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Fajardo bags 4th PBA MVP award

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Admin • Leave a comment

Fajardo bags 4th PBA MVP award By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Junemar Fajardo became the third player to win the PBA Most Valuable Player award for the fourth time as he was crowned the 2017 season’s top player in the Leo Awards at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: PBA

Phoenix fires Louie Alas

SMC’s PBA players test negative for Covid-19

PBA opening reset on March 8

Alex Compton leaves Alaska coaching post

SMB wins 5th straight PBA Philippine Cup title

SMB blasts Phoenix Fuel Masters in emotional semis Game 4

Phoenix edges SMB for 1st PBA semis win

Phoenix survives Meralco in OT thriller

Refs to blame in Gilas-Aussies brawl: GAB chairman

Fajardo bags 4th PBA MVP award