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By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Alex Cabagnot scored a game-high 27 points to lead the San Miguel Beermen to a tight 84-80 victory over the Magnolia Pambansang Manok in Game 4 of the Philippine Cup Finals at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night. With the win, San Miguel is just a win away from an unprecedented 4th straight All-Filipino title. The Beermen will now try to close the series in Game 5 on Friday […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo made history once again after grabbing the Best Player of the Conference Award of the 2018 Philippine Cup, his 6th and the most by any player in PBA history. Fajardo received the BPAC plum just before the start of Game 4 of the Philippine Cup Finals at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night. Fajardo averaged 22.9 points, 12.9 rebounds and 1.8 […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Injury-ridden Magnolia Pambansang Manok relied on their young guns to claim a 106-99 win over a determined NLEX Road Warriors and take a 2-1 series lead in their semifinals matchup at the Araneta Coliseum. Magnolia entered the game without two of their veteran players, with veteran big-man Marc Pingris missing at least 6 months after suffering an ACL tear during Game 1 against NLEX, and guard Justin Melton suffering […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The Magnolia Hotshots bid for the top spot in the standings and a twice-to-beat advantage remains alive after surviving a late furious rally by the Blackwater Elite with a 78-72 win at the Mall of Asia Arena. Missing the services of star guard Paul Lee due to an ankle injury he sustained against TNT Katropa, Magnolia seemed to be cruising to an easy victory, racing to a big lead […]
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The Philippine Basketball Association on Thursday announced the appointment of former media bureau chief and officer-in-charge Willie Marcial as the new PBA commissioner . PBA Chairman and TNT Katropa Governor Ricky Vargas officially announced Marcial’s appointment via the league’s social media live broadcast. Vargas also said that all the 12 PBA teams voted unanimously in favor of Marcial, who will hold the post on a 3-year term.
By Ernest Hernandez Pasay City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Barangay Ginebra channeled their never-say-die reputation to overcome Globalport Batang Pier, 93-81 after losing their import, Paul Harris to an injury in their opening game of the 2016 PBA Governor’s Cup. Globalport opened up the game with a 12-3 start with Stanley Pringle scoring 8 early points in the first 3 minutes of the quarter. Barangay came rallying back with Paul Harris’ 8 points to pull […]
By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Rain or Shine poured on a barrage of treys in the fourth period to finally end Alaska’s dream of a miraculous turnaround, etching a 109-92 win in the books to capture the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown on Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Elasto Painters torched the nets for seven three-pointers in the first quarter to jump the gun on the […]
By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES (Eagle News) – Alaska foiled another Rain or Shine title attempt, scoring an 86-78 result to move within a win of levelling its best-of-seven PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In a fierce battle until the final buzzer, neither team led more than nine points in the match. But late in the ballgame, best player of the conference awardee Calvin […]
By Diego de la Paz QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Alaska made sure Rain or Shine stashed its broom in the closet for another day, avoiding a series sweep via a 111-99 victory in Game 4 of the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alaska managed to gain cruise control in the first three quarters, thanks to its stingy defense and a revised game plan that pushed […]
Quezon City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Rain or Shine Elastopainters takes a commanding 2-0 lead against the Alaska Aces in the 2016 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals with the help of Paul Lee’s cold-blooded buzzer-beater shot. The Aces started the game looking to have control over the Elastopainters after leading all first three quarters after being led by RJ Jazul – who was filling in for the injured Jvee Casio – with 16 points coming […]
By Diego de la Paz PASIG, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Alaska Aces, although banged and bruised throughout the season is ready to face a well-rested and energized Rain or Shine Elasto Painters squad when the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals tips off. Coming off a five-game set against the Meralco Bolts, the Aces will once again have to make-do with a shorter rotation without key veterans JV Casio (knee), Vic Manuel (calf), and Eric Menk. […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines’ professional basketball league has banned former NBA player Ivan Johnson for life after he cursed at its commissioner during a game, a spokesman said Sunday. Johnson, who plays with local team Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters, was banned mid-game after he used “the F-word” in an argument with Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Chito Narvasa, said PBA media officer Willie Marcial. Talk ‘N Text were playing the Meralco Bolts […]
