Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots head coach Chito Victolero gestures towards the referees during Game 2 of the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals against San Miguel Beermen last Sunday. PBA PHOTO

Magnolia not yet giving up despite 0-2 deficit in PBA

MANILA – Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots remained confident despite trailing by two games in their 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals series with San Miguel...
James Yap was rarely used by Painters head coach Yeng Guiao in his final conference with the squad. He logged averages of five points and one rebound in 9.74 minutes in three games played. PBA PHOTO

Negrense James Yap signing with Blackwater

MANILA – Negrense guard James Yap is set to join Blackwater Bossing less than a month after being granted a release by his former...
As the NeoPhoenix improved to a 32-4 win-loss slate in the Japan B.League Division 1, Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN-EN NEOPHOENIX

Japan B. League: Ravena, San-En escape Shimane

MANILA – Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III and San-en NeoPhoenix barely escaped Shimane Susanoo Magic, 85-82, in Japan B.League Division 1 over the weekend...
Justin Brownlee is set to join his Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings teammates Earl Scottie Thompson and Jamie Malonzo in the Gilas, under the leadership of head coach Tim Cone. PHOTO COURTESY OF POC-PSC MEDIA GROUP

Justin Brownlee cleared to play for Gilas Pilipinas

MANILA – Naturalized player Justin Brownlee is cleared to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the first window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers...
Kiefer Ravena’s team-high 18 points weren’t enough. His team Shiga Lakes lost to Altiri Chiba, 116-80, on Sunday’s Japan B.League Division 2 match. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHIGA LAKES

Kiefer Ravena’s 18 points wasted; Shiga bows to Altiri

MANILA – Ilonggo Kiefer Ravena’s impressive offensive game went for naught as Shiga Lakes bowed to Altiri Chiba, 116-80, in the Japan B.League Division...
Members of St. Robert’s International Academy Panda Rockets-Elite Lab. PHOTO COURTESY OF RICHARD GABAYOYO

St. Robert’s-Elite Lab rules NBCT Iloilo qualifier

LEGANES, Iloilo – St. Robert’s International Academy Panda Rockets-Elite Lab emerged as champions in the 2024 National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Iloilo Qualifying Tournament...
San Miguel Beermen’s Jeron Teng dribbles the ball away from the defense of Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ Tyler Bey. PBA PHOTO

San Miguel takes 2-0 edge in PBA Comm’s Cup finals

MANILA – San Miguel Beermen scored a dominant 109-85 victory over Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots in Game 2 of the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup...
Tallying 15 points, Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III helped San-en NeoPhoenix win their Saturday game against Shimane Susanoo Magic in the Japan B.League Division 1. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAN-EN NEOPHOENIX

Thirdy Ravena, San-En topple Shimane in Japan B.League

MANILA – Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III and San-en NeoPhoenix cruised to a lopsided 103-71 victory over Shimane Susanoo Magic in Japan B.League Division...
Kylian Mbappé’s desire to be allowed to play with France in the 2024 Paris Olympics will be an important part of the negotiations with Real Madrid. PHOTO COURTESY OF FRANCK FIFE/AFP

Kylian Mbappé reportedly moving to Real Madrid

FRENCH football star Kylian Mbappé is set to take his talents to Real Madrid Club de Fútbol once his contract with Paris Saint-Germain Football...
San Miguel Beermen’s Celedonio Trollano goes for a layup against the defense of Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ Aris Dionisio and Abu Tratter. PBA PHOTO

San Miguel Beer survives Magnolia to snatch Game 1

MANILA – San Miguel Beermen survived a bench-triggered endgame run by Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots for a 103-95 win in Game 1 of the...