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PBA: Meralco blows big lead, holds off Blackwater for first win

Meralco Secures First Win of the PBA Philippine Cup with a 105-96 Victory Over Blackwater

MANILA, Philippines – The Meralco Bolts narrowly avoided another potential collapse as they defeated Blackwater, 105-96, on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. This win marked Meralco’s first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup, helping them bounce back after starting the season with two consecutive losses.

Chris Newsome led the team’s offense with 22 points, while four other players also finished in double figures, contributing significantly to the Bolts’ comeback and solid performance throughout the game.

With this win, Meralco gains momentum as the season-opening conference progresses, showing resilience and determination that could propel them further in the tournament.

https://sports.inquirer.net/644395/pba-meralco-blows-big-lead-holds-off-blackwater-for-first-win

Dyip leave skid marks all over Road Warriors to end 11-game slide spread over six months

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…

https://sports.inquirer.net/643975/dyip-leave-skid-marks-all-over-road-warriors-to-end-11-game-slide-spread-over-six-months

PBA: Gabe Norwood says he will retire after Philippine Cup

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 revealed his intentions to hang up his jersey after 17 remarkable seasons through a video posted on the Elasto Painters’ social media accounts. In the video, he described his final run as “One Last Flight,” marking the end of an impressive basketball career.

READ: PBA: Gabe
https://sports.inquirer.net/643530/pba-gabe-norwood-says-he-will-retire-after-philippine-cup

PBA golden season opens with one less surprise

The long and winding 50th season of the PBA tips off this Sunday with the opening of the centerpiece Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

As the new season begins, there will be many burning questions seeking answers. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how teams will perform and which players will rise to the occasion.

However, there may be one question that is already settled.

**READ:** [PBA: June Mar Fajardo grateful as record 9th MVP looms](#)

June Mar Fajardo is…
https://sports.inquirer.net/642979/pba-golden-season-opens-with-one-less-surprise

PBA: Scottie Thompson urges hungry Ginebra to end drought

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 Cup opener.
https://sports.inquirer.net/642956/pba-scottie-thompson-urges-hungry-ginebra-to-end-drought