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PBA: Black not dwelling on loss to ROS - 'We have to move on'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 11:22 PM

The Meralco Bolts could not finish the elimination round of the 2019 PBA Governors' Cup on a winning note.  Read more »

PBA: Rookie Quinto flourishes as Meralco's 'glue guy'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 11:05 PM

Bong Quinto has carved a niche for himself in the Meralco Bolts, and his willingness to play his role has earned him praise from head coach Norman Black. Read more »

‘The Score’: The toughest players to guard him? Norman Black answers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 12:51 AM

Black, nicknamed "Mr. 100%" when he played in the PBA, faced the toughest Filipino defenders night in, night out. But which player really gave him fits? Read more »

PBA: Black challenges Lawal to 'make his teammates better'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 10:24 PM

There is no doubt that Gani Lawal has been quite productive for the Meralco Bolts during his stint for the team in the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

“Son, I do not have a choice”: Ronnie Nathanielsz recalls why he refused to leave Marcos camp pre-EDSA

Ronnie Nathanielsz
Updated as of Apr 04 12:42 AM

In this excerpt lifted from his posthumously published memoir, the sports analyst reveals the dynamic he had with his children despite stubbornly and starkly different views. Amidst talks of assassination attempts, his oldest son fervently pleaded for him to stand down. But the Marcos defender would not be deterred.  Read more »

PBA: Black looks to fix Meralco's rebounding woes

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 07:09 PM

Meralco head coach Norman Black will keep looking for solutions to his team's rebounding problems after the Bolts gave up a whopping 77 boards to the Phoenix Fuel Masters in their first game of the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night.  Read more »

PBA: Fil-Am Trevis Jackson 'ready to go' for Meralco

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 05:50 PM

Trevis Jackson cannot wait to go to work after being selected by the Meralco Bolts with the fifth pick of the 2018 PBA Rookie Draft. Read more »

PBA: Meralco, Black ask for 'better shake' from referees

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 11:05 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Meralco head coach Norman Black on Monday expressed frustration with the officiating following the Bolts' loss to Barangay Ginebra in Game 1 of their PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals series at the Araneta Coliseum Read more »

PBA: Black glad to see Meralco defense hold up against Alaska

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 08:13 PM

Meralco head coach Norman Black was pleased to see the Bolts rise to his challenge when they played the streaking Alaska Aces in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday. Read more »

Black, Guiao, Racela to call shots for Gilas in PBA All-Star Games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 03:37 PM

Veteran mentors Norman Black and Yeng Guiao make their All-Star comeback, while Nash Racela is set for his coaching debut in the PBA’s midseason classic this year. Read more »

PBA: Weighing in on Standhardinger’s early struggles — It’s just his first game

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 09 11:45 PM

The top pick of the 2017 draft finished with only 4 points on 5 shots in nearly 20 minutes of play off the bench, as he ended up with 5 fouls. Read more »

PBA: Norman Black rues Meralco's 'embarrassing loss' to GlobalPort

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 10:05 PM

"A little bit embarrassing."   Read more »

PBA: What Norman Black expects out of backup playmaker Mike Tolomia

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 09:25 PM

After seeing Mike Tolomia's progress, the Meralco head coach said it’s time for him to take a bigger role. Read more »

PBA: Beset by injuries, Meralco signs free agents

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 07:26 PM

Following a grueling conference, the Meralco Bolts have several players in their injury list, leaving them with limited options for the coming PBA Philippine Cup.    Read more »

PBA: What it took for Black to put Cone kerfuffle behind him

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 21 09:02 PM

Norman Black said he accepted the apology offered by coaching rival Tim Cone prior to Game 4 of the PBA Governors' Cup finals on Friday. Read more »

Tim Cone apologizes to Norman Black after Game 3 spat

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 19 12:11 PM

Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone on Thursday apologized to Meralco counterpart Norman Black, after an ill-tempered end to Game 3 of their title series in the PBA Governors' Cup. Read more »

Black calls on Meralco locals to step up in PBA finals

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 16 07:46 PM

"No question, my locals need to step up a little bit to support Allen Durham." Read more »

PBA: Downtown letdown? Black wants Bolts to get better buckets

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 01:51 AM

Black said the Bolts need to find other ways to score if they can't connect from the outside. Read more »

Ginebra's Slaughter delighted to make PBA Finals debut against college coach Black

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 07:55 PM

After being forced to watch the 2016 PBA Governors' Cup Finals on the sidelines due to a knee injury, Ginebra center Greg Slaughter is raring to get going this year. Read more »

Ginebra, Meralco anticipate 'defensive struggle' in PBA Finals

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 04:44 PM

The best-of-seven Finals showdown between Barangay Ginebra and Meralco figures to be a grind-it-out battle between two of the best defensive teams in the PBA. Read more »