Visayas, Mindanao players banner Mayor Kirk Asis Open Invitational tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 06/14/2026

A strong contingent of Bisaya basketball talents is set to headline the upcoming Mayor Kirk Asis Open Invitational Basketball Tournament, scheduled from June 26 to 29, 2026, at the Lope Asis Memorial Gymnasium in Bayugan City, Agusan…

Jordan Clarkson’s NBA title milestone gives Filipinos a historic moment

Glendale B. Rosal 06/14/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After 12 seasons and stops with four NBA franchises, Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson finally captured his first NBA championship. READ: Could Jordan Clarkson become the first Fil-Am NBA champion? The 33-year-old veteran made…

Brunson’s sacrifice for Knicks rewards him with NBA title, Finals MVP

06/14/2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jalen Brunson knew exactly what fans were shelling out to watch the New York Knicks finally capture an NBA title. With the Finals tickets fetching anywhere from $5,000 to north of $50,000, the…

Ateneo puts Baldwin, Quimpo on leave amid findings on drowning incident

Glendale G. Rosal 06/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) released a statement on Thursday, June 11, detailing the institution’s initial findings on the tragic drowning incident that claimed the lives of rookie guard Rene Baterbonia and Nigerian…

Taylor Swift spotted at MSG courtside for Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals Game 4

06/11/2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Her appearance at Madison Square Garden comes amid a wave of speculation…

Rene Baterbonia, Divine Adili death: PSC to give P250K to their families

Ivan Stewart Saldajeno - Philippine News Agency 06/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will pledge a substantial cash sum to the families of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili following the sudden passing of the college basketball players on Monday. PSC chairperson Pato Gregorio…

NBA Finals: Knicks ready to ‘throw the first punch’ vs Spurs in Game 4

Agence France Presse 06/11/2026

NEW YORK, United States — With their 13-game playoff win streak snapped, the New York Knicks know they need to be aggressive early in Wednesday’s fourth game of the NBA Finals after slow starts. “In every game…

PNP to determine possible negligence in deaths of 2 Ateneo cagers

Christopher Lloyd Caliwan - Philippine News Agency 06/10/2026

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths of college basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora province. The two athletes, members of the Ateneo de Manila University…

SLA Junior World Showcase: 4 Cebu venues to host tournament

Glendale G. Rosal 06/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase is scheduled to take place from July 1 to 5, with the organizers finalizing preparations for what is expected to be the biggest and grandest…

Memories of Rene Baterbonia shared by his high school coach

Glendale G. Rosal 06/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Rene Baterbonia’s longtime high school coach and mentor, Jess Linus Evangelio, head coach of the Ateneo de Davao boys basketball team, shared heartfelt memories of his former player following the tragic drowning incident…

Party-list solon seeks probe into Ateneo athletes’ deaths

Glendale G. Rosal 06/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pinoy Workers Party-list Representative Karl Fernandez Legazpi will file a House resolution before the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development seeking an inquiry into the tragic deaths of two Ateneo de Manila…

Cebu Greats tap Elmer Echavez in ongoing MPBL campaign

Glendale B. Rosal 06/08/2026

CEBU, Philippines — The Cebu Greats may have lost the floor general leadership and experience of Brian Heruela, but they have gained a young, gritty Cebuano forward in Elmer Echavez. The Cebu Greats recently released Heruela, clarifying…

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