In Tim Cone’s list, Johnny A still reigns supreme: ‘Unequivocally’

Musong R. Castillo 03/09/2024

Tim Cone spent a lot of time chatting with members of the Inquirer sports staff earlier this week, talking of how “adventurous” his flight to the Philippines was as a 9-year-old back in 1966. He talked about…

Mac Tallo: A dominant force in the local basketball scene

Glendale G. Rosal 02/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Undoubtedly, Mac Jayven Tallo, popularly known as “Spida Mac” Tallo, is one of the finest guards in the local basketball scene. In addition to being an elite point guard, Tallo has had an undoubtedly tumultuous…

CJ Perez named PBA Best Player, Johnathan Williams Best Import

02/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel Beermen’s CJ Perez and Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Johnathan Williams III were crowned the finest players of the 2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday night. Perez, the San Miguel standout was named as Best Player…

Tallo mum on Converge FiberXers contract termination

Glendale G. Rosal 02/07/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuano cager Mac Tallo kept mum on The Converge FiberXers’ announcement to terminate his contract with them in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). CDN Digital reached out to Tallo but he decided not to speak…

PBA: James Yap parts ways with Rain or Shine

Denison Rey A. Dalupang 01/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines – James Yap, easily one of the most recognizable faces of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), has parted ways with the Rain or Shine Elastopainters. Yap, the two-time league Most Valuable Player announced the development on…

PBA: James Yap still undecided on retirement

Rommel Fuentes Jr. 01/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine swingman James Yap is at a crossroads with regard to his basketball future. Yap, who signed a one-conference deal to return with Rain or Shine in the offseason last September, said he has “not…

Women’s PBA 3×3 set for return

Rommel Fuentes Jr. 01/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine women’s basketball scene will get a shot in the arm with the return of the Women’s Philippine Basketball Association (WPBA) 3×3. The WPBA 3×3 comes back after a seven-year absence with six teams including two…

PBA: Thompson helps Ginebra get Christmas win over TNT

12/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines–Scottie Thompson canned a pair of clutch threes to seal Barangay Ginebra’s 86-78 win over TNT and a place in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals before a big Christmas Day crowd at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Thompson finished…

Samboy Lim passes away at 61

Rommel Fuentes Jr. 12/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines—Avelino “Samboy” Lim, the Philippine Basketball Association legend, has passed away. He was 61. Lim’s family announced his death on his official Facebook page on Saturday. “Our hearts are broken… Today, December 23, 2023, our dearly…

June Mar Fajardo from Cebu wins record seventh PBA MVP award

Denison Rey A. Dalupang 11/05/2023

MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel Beer cornerstone June Mar Fajardo has won the Philippine Basketball Association’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) once again, completing a return to form many thought would no longer happen. Fajardo beat out Scottie Thompson, the Barangay…

June Mar Fajardo: ‘My mom is now a gold medalist!’

Immae Lachica 10/13/2023

Cebuano June Mar Fajardo shared an emotional Instagram post of him offering his Asian Games men’s basketball gold medal to his late mom, Marites. Photos of his visit to his mom’s grave were posted on his Instagram…

LA Tenorio is cancer-free, announces return to hardcourt 

Lance Agcaoili 09/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Now cancer-free, veteran playmaker LA Tenorio of the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kinds is returning to basketball. Tenorio on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, announced his much-anticipated on-court return through an emotional social media post about…

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