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Taduran defense in limbo

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 26, 2024 - 12:00am

IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran would rather face super WBA/WBO titlist Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico in a unification showdown than stake his crown against China’s Zhu Dian Xing but he’ll fight...

Chua’s magic is back

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am

It took over a year before PBA vice chairman Alfrancis Chua agreed to reprise his role as Gilas team manager and with the added responsibility as Gilas project director, he’s ready to do his share in bringing...

Clamping down on floppers

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 22, 2024 - 12:00am

Floppers, beware.

King ready for naturalization

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 21, 2024 - 12:00am

Blackwater import George King has expressed interest to play for Gilas as a naturalized citizen and said he’s ready to bring his family over with the intent of settling down here.

Are Cavs for real?

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Cleveland is the only remaining unbeaten team in the NBA this season and the Cavaliers’ 15-0 record will be put to the test against the defending champion Boston Celtics on the road this morning (Manila t...

Chot says not about me

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 19, 2024 - 12:00am

Chot Reyes endured a lot of social media animosity when he took over the Gilas head coaching job from Tab Baldwin in 2022 and was pilloried for failing to retain the Southeast Asian Games gold that year.

PBA breakthrough in EASL?

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am

Since EASL set up shop in 2017, it has organized six tournaments and no PBA team has ever made it to a final. NLEX came in fourth in the Super Eight in 2017 and San Miguel Beer also finished fourth in the Terrific...

Harlem in NBA?

by Joaquin Henson - November 15, 2024 - 12:00am

In 2021, the Harlem Globetrotters sent an open letter to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, suggesting to join the league as a franchise. “

Meralco unveils Durham sub

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 13, 2024 - 12:00am

EASL action shifts to the PhilSports Arena tonight as PBA champion teams San Miguel Beer and Meralco take on separate opponents in a twinbill that’s a double treat for fans.

Big plans for JB next year

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 12, 2024 - 12:00am

From the looks of brewing things, the coming year will mark several milestones in coach Joe Betancourt’s storybook life.

Meltdown was inevitable

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am

Dealing with a short rotation was a challenge for Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against TNT and when the Tropa clinched the title via a 95-85 win in Game Six at the Smart...

Dasmariñas coming on strong

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Michael Dasmariñas made his mark in boxing history as one of Naoya Inoue’s victims and it’s a stain that drives him to keep fighting for redemption.

Giants lined up for Coms Cup

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am

With no height restriction for imports, the coming PBA Commissioner’s Cup will be a playground for giants but tried-and-tested veterans Justin Brownlee and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, both under 6-6, are likely...

Back to zero

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 6, 2024 - 12:00am

The PBA Governors’ Cup Finals is virtually back to zero with defending champion TNT and tough-as-nails challenger Barangay Ginebra claiming two wins apiece to send the best-of-seven series back to square one...

Averting disaster

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 5, 2024 - 12:00am

Winning the Best Import award isn’t a priority in Barangay Ginebra import Justin Brownlee’s scheme of things.

Aguilar, JB good to go

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 3, 2024 - 12:00am

There was concern among Barangay Ginebra fans that Justin Brownlee and Japeth Aguilar played hurt in Game Three against TNT in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Friday and may...

King back with Bossing

by Joaquin M. Henson - November 1, 2024 - 12:00am

There is no height limit for imports in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup starting Nov. 27 but Blackwater coach Jeff Cariaso isn’t reaching for the sky and instead, will bring back 6-4 1/2 George King who led...

Seething rivalry

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 31, 2024 - 12:00am

The raging rivalry between TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee is the underlying dramatic story behind the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals now moving to Game Three at...

Historic night at Ynares

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 30, 2024 - 12:00am

History was made at the Ynares Center, Antipolo, last Sunday as a record crowd of 11,021 turned out for Game One of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals between TNT and Barangay Ginebra.

Bay Area reprise in offing?

by Joaquin M. Henson - October 29, 2024 - 12:00am

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said yesterday with the impending agreement for Hong Kong Eastern to play in back-to-back Commissioner’s Cups starting this season, a Bay Area reprise may be in store for f...

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