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PBA: Columbian's Perez not dwelling on tough loss to Alaska

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 02:07 AM

Columbian Dyip rookie CJ Perez was still proud of the effort that they showed in a 111-98 loss to the Alaska Aces in their first game of the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday evening. Read more »

PBA: Black laments 'wasted possessions' in Meralco's close loss to Blackwater

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 12:12 AM

Meralco coach Norman Black made note of his team's inconsistent performance, noting that there were stretches where the Bolts "actually played good."  Read more »

PBA: 'He's like a coach,' Compton hails Alaska import

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 10:30 PM

Alaska head coach Alex Compton has no qualms about sacrificing speed for smarts, athleticism for skill when he tapped Chris Daniels as their import for the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

PBA: Alaska off to good start after downing Columbian Dyip

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 09:49 PM

(UPDATE) The Alaska Aces opened their campaign in the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup campaign on a good note on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.   Read more »

PBA: Ray Parks triumphant in long-awaited debut

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 08:13 PM

Ray Parks Jr. did a little bit of everything for Blackwater Elite on Sunday, when he made his long-awaited debut in the PBA against the Meralco Bolts. Read more »

PBA: Blackwater holds off Meralco in OT to open Commissioner's Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 07:45 PM

(UPDATE) Ray Parks Jr. is off to a winning start in the PBA. Read more »

PBA: SMB boasts best weapon vs pesky Magnolia defense — We have a Kraken

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 12:46 AM

The defensive schemes used by Magnolia rattled San Miguel at times during the finals, but the Beermen found a way to work through them, thanks to one 5-time MVP. Read more »

PBA: From main guy to role player, champ Romeo now knows value of sacrifice

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 12:20 AM

Surrounded by more battle-tested, title-experienced teammates, Terrence Romeo needed to recalibrate his game for the good of his team and himself. Read more »

LOOK: After bagging all-Filipino title, June Mar Fajardo heads out fishing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 08:43 PM

After a grueling campaign to win his fifth straight all-Filipino title, San Miguel big man June Mar Fajardo took a break for a much needed down time. Read more »

SMB's Austria: 'Dahil sa kanila, nagmukha akong magaling na coach'

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 11:15 PM

San Miguel coach Leo Austria has praised his team following their fifth consecutive all-Filipino title victory.   Read more »

PBA: It’s mutual appreciation day for SMB champs, ex-Tams Arwind and Terrence

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 08:57 PM

Arwind Santos is truly happy to see Terrence Romeo finally getting a PBA title after they completed their title conquest of Magnolia in the Philippine Cup finals Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: Past court-intrusion incident, June Mar just wishes ‘spider streaker' well

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 08:50 PM

June Mar Fajardo doesn’t think much anymore about the incident that nearly ruined San Miguel’s 2019 all-Filipino campaign. Read more »

Cleveland's Sexton impressed with Fajardo: 'He was a monster'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 04:59 PM

Cleveland rookie Collin Sexton was treated to a defensive battle on Wednesday night, when he watched Game 7 of the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup Finals between San Miguel Beer and Magnolia. Read more »

PBA: If needed, high-scoring Beermen can play defense with the best of them

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 16 06:09 AM

Defense has proven to be a winning formula for Magnolia, so for San Miguel to win the all-Filipino title it needed to give the Hotshots a dose of their own medicine. Read more »

Ecstatic Terrence Romeo on 1st PBA title — ‘Nasira na ang sumpa’

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 16 06:07 AM

Scoring king to champion? Terrence Romeo approves of reputation change. Read more »

PBA: Not a typo — June Mar pulls down record 31 rebounds in SMB title clincher

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 16 06:06 AM

June Mar Fajardo proved to be a monster off the boards when he grabbed 31 rebounds in Game 7 of the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup finals on Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: Dynasty continues, as San Miguel edges Magnolia to win all-Filipino title

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 16 06:05 AM

San Miguel Beer has defeated Magnolia 72-71 to remain kings of the PBA Philippine Cup. Read more »

PBA: San Miguel, Magnolia agree no team has advantage in Game 7

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 11:01 AM

San Miguel Beer and Magnolia battle with the title on the line in the Philippine Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Read more »

Ex-PBA star Dondon Hontiveros tops Cebu City council race

Joworski Alipon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 14 08:24 PM

Basketball pro Dondon Hontiveros just got the shot of his life with a victorious finish at the Cebu City council. Read more »

PBA D-League: Marinero remains in hunt for playoff berth

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 14 05:45 PM

Marinerong Pilipino remains in contention for the fourth playoff spot in the Foundation Group after a 90-76 rout of Perpetual Help on Tuesday in the 2019 PBA D-League at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Read more »