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Narvasa appeals to fans and players as he addresses officiating

January 6, 2016 - 5:00am

With referees again under the microscope in the ongoing Smart Bro PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, league commissioner Chito...

Sports

Cone blames format, not referees

By Abac Cordero | December 30, 2015 - 9:00am

Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone is not pointing his finger at the referees following the Gin Kings’ unceremonious...

Sports

Beermen Elasto Painters shatter Texters, seal semis duel with

By Abac Cordero | December 28, 2015 - 9:00am

Rain or Shine started strong and finished even stronger last night to beat Talk N Text, 104-89, last night and arrange a best-of-seven...

Sports

PBA referees on their toes

By Joaquin M. Henson | November 17, 2015 - 9:00am

PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa said yesterday the logic of the revolutionary four-referee rotation system is to protect the integrity of the game and so far, the approach is gaining ground in improving the level...

Sports

Lady referee stands her ground

By Joaquin M. Henson | October 3, 2015 - 10:00am

China’s Ling Peng was one of two female referees in the 28-strong pool formed to work the 62 games at the 28th FIBA Asia Championships that ended here yesterday. The other was India’s Shehal Bendke....

Sports

Narvasa to try out 4-referee rotation

October 1, 2015 - 10:00am

Newly appointed PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa said he hopes to address the perennial problem of officiating by introducing the four-referee rotation in the 41st season which commences on Oct. 18.

Sports

PBA defers trades on floor

By Joaquin M. Henson | August 22, 2015 - 10:00am

PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa said there will be no trades on the floor during draft proceedings at the Midtown Atrium of...

Sports

NBA, referees' union reach deal on 7-year CBA

August 13, 2015 - 9:52pm

 The NBA and the National Basketball Referees Association agreed to a seven-year collective bargaining agreement Thursday...

Sports

NBA's new replay center is ready for duty

October 28, 2014 - 1:43pm

When the curtain rises on the NBA's season, another important debut will occur in Secaucus, New Jersey: The NBA's new instant replay center will be open for business.

Sports

Aussies propose refs development program

By Joaquin M. Henson | July 25, 2014 - 12:00am

Top-grade Australian referee-coaches John Martin and Alan Garraway recently urged the SBP and PBA to activate a long-term...

Sports