Spoelstra cites Alapag as Asian coaches make mark

MARK GIONGCO 10/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Erik Spoelstra is the only NBA head coach of Asian descent when he took over the position for the Miami Heat in 2008. Spoelstra has come so far since starting as a video coordinator…

TNT faces Alaska, Ginebra battles NLEX in PBA restart opener

MARK GIONGCO 10/06/2020

MANILA, Philippines — TNT and Alaska will raise the curtains on the much-awaited PBA season restart on Sunday in Clark, Pampanga. Both teams are hoping for a strong start and a deep run in their Philippine Cup…

Magsayo makes MP Promotions debut vs ‘tough’ Mexican

MARK GIONGCO 10/03/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Unbeaten featherweight Mark Magsayo hopes to deliver a rousing debut for MP (Manny Pacquiao) Promotions when he faces Rigoberto Hermosillo of Mexico Sunday (Manila time) at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. During Saturday’s weigh-in,…

Abueva joins Phoenix in bubble, ‘no guarantee yet’ on PH Cup return

MARK GIONGCO 09/30/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Phoenix got a shot in the arm after its star forward Calvin Abueva was allowed to join the team inside the bubble in Clark, Pampanga for the PBA season restart. Abueva on Tuesday, September…

Ginebra, other teams enter PBA bubble

MARK GIONGCO 09/29/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The last batch of PBA teams have begun their arrival in Clark, Pampanga on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, for the resumption of the Philippine Cup on October 11, 2020. Among the clubs that joined…

Kai Sotto gets welcome message, gift from NBA G League

MARK GIONGCO 07/23/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto couldn’t wipe the big smile off his face while unboxing a special package from the NBA G League on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. The young Filipino phenom posted a video of himself…

PBA chair Vargas remains hopeful about league restart

MARK GIONGCO 07/01/2020

PBAMANILA, Philippines — PBA chairman Ricky Vargas remains in high spirits about the resumption of the league’s 45th season despite the country’s struggles to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Vargas believes the situation “will improve soon,” making it…

Pacquiao denies discussing running for president with Arum

MARK GIONGCO 06/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao said he did not discuss any plans about running for president with his former longtime promoter Bob Arum. Pacquiao’s comments came after Arum told WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman in a video conversation that the…

Michael Jordan to donate proceeds from ‘The Last Dance’ to charity

MARK GIONGCO 04/22/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The much-anticipated “The Last Dance” documentary series, which aired Monday, exceeded expectations and quickly became the “most-viewed documentary content ever” by ESPN. The 10-part series about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ final championship run during the…

Manny Pacquiao returns with ‘big fight’ either in June or July

MARK GIONGCO 02/19/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao will make his ring return either June or July, but questions on the venue and his next opponent will likely be answered next month. One thing’s for sure, it’s bound to…

San Miguel trades Standhardinger to NorthPort for Tautuaa

MARK GIONGCO 10/14/2019

MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer has parted ways with Christian Standhardinger after sending the Fil-German big man to NorthPort in exchange for another bruiser in Moala Tautuaa. The PBA announced the trade Monday, October 14, 2019, in its…

Guiao optimistic as new recruits expected to bolster NLEX

MARK GIONGCO 12/15/2017

NLEX head coach Yeng Guiao likes what’s in store for his team in the coming PBA season. Guiao has his reasons for his bright outlook ahead of the 2018 Philippine Cup. The Road Warriors’ breakthrough campaign in…

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