MANILA, Philippines–Meralco averted another potential collapse and beat Blackwater, 105-96, on Wednesday to claim its first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Chris Newsome scored 22 points while four others were in double figures as the Bolts barged into the win column after back-to-back defeats to start the season-opening conference. READ:
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ANTIPOLO—Ronald Tubid may be listed in the record books as the head coach of Terrafirma. But after winning his first game in his new career in the PBA, he insists the role is a shared responsibility. “There’s no head coach here. We’re all head coaches here,” Tubid said after the Dyip’s 97-91 upset of the
Gabe Norwood announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of Rain or Shine’s campaign in the season-opening PBA Philippine Cup. Norwood bared his intentions to hang it up after 17 seasons through a video posted on the Elasto Painters’ social media, describing his final run as “One Last Flight.” READ: PBA: Gabe
The long and winding 50th season of the PBA tips off Sunday with the opening of the centerpiece Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. And there will be a lot of burning questions that will seek answers. Except maybe one. READ: PBA: June Mar Fajardo grateful as record 9th MVP looms June Mar Fajardo is
MANILA, Philippines–Amid a lingering title drought, Scottie Thompson hopes Barangay Ginebra can turn its frustration into fuel as the PBA opens its milestone 50th season. “I think it’s important for us to come into the season with hunger to win,” Thompson said as the crowd darlings prepare to face the Magnolia Hotshots in their Philippine