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Tropa eye turnaround from slow start
by Olmin Leyba - May 2, 2025 - 12:00am
A slow start like this 0-2 showing early in the PBA Philippine Cup isn’t exactly unfamiliar territory for TNT.
Arana, Baltazar throw weight around
by Olmin Leyba - May 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Converge clamped down on high-scoring Rain or Shine to collar a 107-97 victory and make it three in a row in the PBA Philippine Cup last night at the PhilSports Arena.
Height, heft versus speed, quickness
by Olmin Leyba - April 30, 2025 - 12:00am
Converge carries an added motivation as it faces Rain or Shine in an explosive clash pitting two hot teams in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Shorthanded ROS stuns Meralco
by Olmin Leyba - April 28, 2025 - 12:00am
Short in manpower but not lacking in heart.
Hotshots sustain hot start
by Olmin Leyba - April 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Pacesetting Magnolia delivered a tour-de-force performance on the road and overpowered Phoenix, 118-99, to stay spotless in the PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Zamboanga City Coliseum.
Blackwater in win column
by Olmin Leyba - April 26, 2025 - 12:00am
Whipping up a second-half storm, Blackwater blew past NorthPort, 120-98, to finally break through in the PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Starhorse-Terrafirma deal fizzles out
by Olmin Leyba - April 25, 2025 - 12:00am
A Starhorse Shipping Line’s intended entry in the PBA vice Terrafirma won’t push through anymore, but the pro league is entertaining three other applicants for a new franchise.
NLEX catches TNT off guard
by Olmin Leyba - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Just as it spoiled the debut of last conference’s semifinalist Rain or Shine, NLEX tarnished the maiden appearance of grand slam-seeking TNT.
Tropang 5G start grand slam drive
by Olmin Leyba - April 23, 2025 - 12:00am
It’s an opportunity of a lifetime for a PBA team.
Hoey finishes joint 12th
by Olmin Leyba - April 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ Rico Hoey fired a closing one-under 71 to finish tied for 12th in the Corales Puntacana Championship on Easter Sunday in the Dominican Republic.
Hoey slows down with 71
by Olmin Leyba - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
Rico Hoey failed to make headway on moving day, submitting a one-under 71 to find himself eight down in the Corales Puntacana Championship Saturday in the Dominican Republic.
Scottie, Kings hopeful of great things
by Olmin Leyba - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
Bridesmaids twice in Season 49, Barangay Ginebra is hell-bent on finally getting the ring for itself in the PBA Philippine Cup.
Rain or Shine nails 1st win
by Olmin Leyba - April 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Rain or Shine outplayed NorthPort in a Holy Wednesday battle between teams hit by injuries to key players, 113-96, for its first win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Beermen, Hotshots dispute 3-0 slate
by Olmin Leyba - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Whenever it’s the All-Filipino, San Miguel Beer and Magnolia play with a lot of pride and will to win.
Phoenix rises, wins
by Olmin Leyba - April 14, 2025 - 12:00am
“Happy” Phoenix ran over a heavyweight on its way to a PBA Philippine Cup breakthrough.
Tolentino provides spark for NorthPort
by Olmin Leyba - April 13, 2025 - 12:00am
In his first game since copping the Best Player of the Conference plum, Arvin Tolentino turned in a near triple-double performance of 19 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists.
Like old times for PBA greats
by Olmin Leyba - April 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Like kids to newly-arrived playmates, members of the old PBA’s “Greatest Players” welcomed the 10 new additions to the elite club with open arms and sincere smiles.
NorthPort, Rain or Shine back in action
by Olmin Leyba - April 12, 2025 - 12:00am
After their semifinal stints in the previous conference, NorthPort and Rain or Shine now face the challenge of sustaining their gains and even outdoing themselves in the PBA Philippine Cup.
World-class golf, entertainment loom in maiden 'The International Series Philippines'
by Olmin Leyba - April 11, 2025 - 11:56am
Prime movers of The International Series Philippine promised "world-class golf and world-class entertainment" for the landmark event slated October 23-26 at the Sta. Elena Golf Club in Sta. Rosa, Lagu...
Retro gig brings back fond memories
by Olmin Leyba - April 11, 2025 - 12:00am
 The PBA’s Philippine Cup offering on its 50th Anniversary bash last Wednesday was teeming with nostalgia.
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