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  Leo Austria, left, and Tim Cone. (MB File Photo) Leo Austria and Tim Cone are locked in a head-to-head battle for the 2019 Virgilio ‘Baby’ Dalupan Coach of the Year award bestowed by the PBA Press Corps in its Annual Awards Night set March 16 at the Novotel Manila in Araneta City. Cone andContinue reading “PBA Press Corps Awards: Tim Cone, Leo Austria duel for coaching honor”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Actress Kathryn Bernardo and newlywed Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli stole the spotlight Sunday night during the 45th PBA Season opening ceremony. The Magnolia Hotshots with actress Kathryn Bernado during the 45th PBA opening ceremony at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. (PBA Images) Clad in blue dress, the 23-year-old actress donned the colors of theContinue reading “PBA: Kathryn Bernardo, Sarah G among shining stars in opening ceremony”

By Jonas Terrado Three matches of the Philippine Azkals for the next two windows of the FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers have been postponed due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. The Philippine Azkals before their FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against China last October in Bacolod City. (Photo from Philippine FootballContinue reading “PH Azkals matches in World Cup/Asian Cup Qualifiers postponed due to COVID-19”

By Nick Giongco The Philippines absorbed heartbreaking losses on Monday in the Asia-Oceania Olympic boxing tournament in Amman, Jordan. Nesthy Petecio Flyweight Carlo Paalam and women’s featherweight top seed Nesthy Petecio bowed to Amit Panghal of India and Sena Irie of Japan, respectively. Paalam suffered a 4-1 decision loss in their quarterfinal duel and itContinue reading “Asia-Oceania Olympic qualifier: After Eumir Marcial’s success, Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam yield”

By Jonas Terrado EcoOil-La Salle overcame the determined challenge of Karate Kid-Centro Escolar University to prevail 79-73 in coach Derrick Pumaren’s first game against his former team Monday in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup at the Paco Arena in Manila. EcoOil-La Salle’s Justine Baltazar hauls down the rebound. (PBA Images) Justine Baltazar scored 10 ofContinue reading “PBA D-League: Derrick Pumaren prevails vs former team as La Salle holds off CEU”

By Jonas Terrado The PBA will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday to discuss ways to deal with the rising cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, center, flanked by PBA chairman Ricky Vargas, left, and vice chairman Bobby Rosales. (PBA Images) Commissioner Willie Marcial said he’ll lay down all possibleContinue reading “Closed-door games due to COVID-19? PBA to decide in Tuesday’s board meeting”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Moala Tautuaa proved he’s just not a mere replacement for June Mar Fajardo, but an instrumental cog at San Miguel Beer. Besides, he’s not the league’s Most Improved Player for nothing. San Miguel’s Mo Tautuaa, left, makes his move on the post against Kyle Pascual of Magnolia in the 2020 PBAContinue reading “PBA: With increased playing minutes, Mo Tautuaa steps up for Beermen”

By Waylon Galvez The remaining schedule of the NCAA Season 95 is facing possible cancellation following the spike in number of individuals infected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). NCAA Management Committee (MANCOM) Chairman Peter Cayco said it is up to the Policy Board if it wants to cancel the entire season due to the NovelContinue reading “NCAA mulls scrapping of Season 95 remainder”

By Jonas Terrado Hobbled June Mar Fajardo need not get off his electric scooter in a hurry. Opponents of the San Miguel Beermen found this out after the opening of the PBA’s 45th season Sunday. San Miguel Beer showed why it can still compete for the crown sans June Mar Fajardo after Sunday’s 94-78 winContinue reading “PBA: San Miguel Beer missing June Mar Fajardo? Not really”

By Jonas Terrado Jaime Malonzo didn’t disappoint in his debut as Marinerong Pilipino defeated ADG Dong-Mapua University 83-69 Monday to gain a share of the early lead in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup at the Paco Arena in Manila. Marinerong Pilipino’s Jaime Malonzo goes for a basket against ADG Dong-Mapua’s Christian Bunag. (PBA Images) ShowingContinue reading “PBA D-League: Marinero gains share of early lead behind debuting Jaime Malonzo”