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PBA: Magnolia boosts playoffs chances with beatdown of NLEX

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Updated as of Jul 04 10:58 PM

Wayne Chism proved to be a perfect fit for Magnolia, as they handed NLEX a 116-89 beating at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday to boost their chances of making the quarterfinals of the PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

PBA: San Miguel fends off NLEX, boosts playoffs hopes

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Updated as of Jun 23 08:34 PM

San Miguel Beer strengthened its playoffs bid by warding off NLEX 125-114 in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at Calasiao Sports Complex, Pangasinan. Read more »

PBA: Alaska pockets 7th straight win, moves closer to playoffs bonus

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Posted at Jun 15 09:24 PM

Vic Manuel and Antonio Campbell led Alaska to a 120-111 win over NLEX in the PBA Commissioner's Cup on Friday. Read more »

PBA: Justin Brownlee powers Ginebra past NLEX

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Updated as of Jun 09 08:05 PM

Ginebra took down a shorthanded NLEX team to win 93-85 in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup in Legaspi City on Saturday. Read more »

PBA: Anthony Semerad welcomes new role in TNT

ABS-CBN NewsCamille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 11:00 PM

TNT swingman Anthony Semerad downplayed his strong showing for the KaTropa on Sunday, when he scored 22 points in a 117-106 victory over the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

Yeng Guiao on Kiefer's punishment: 'Parang pinatay ang career niya'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 03 08:08 PM

NLEX rookie Kiefer Ravena opted to miss the Road Warriors' game against the TNT KaTropa in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday, as the team is still clarifying the extent of FIBA's sanction on the guard. Read more »

PBA: TNT fends off NLEX, earns share of first place

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 03 07:03 PM

(UPDATED) The TNT KaTropa squandered all of a 21-point advantage, but made enough key plays in the fourth quarter to hold off the NLEX Road Warriors, 117-106, in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Read more »

Kiefer not allowed to play in PBA during FIBA suspension

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 31 03:51 PM

(UPDATED) The worst case scenario has come to fruition for Kiefer Ravena. Read more »

NLEX's Guiao: We'll try to survive as long as we can without Kiefer

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Posted at May 30 09:12 PM

Without their key players Kiefer Ravena and Kevin Alas, coach Yeng Guiao and the NLEX Road Warriors will have to look for other scoring options to keep themselves afloat in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.   Read more »

Despite ban, Kiefer vows to be with NLEX 'every step of the way'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 08:02 PM

Wednesday's contest against Blackwater marked the first time that NLEX played without its star rookie, following Kiefer Ravena's suspension by FIBA in the wake of a failed drug test. Read more »

PBA: NLEX guts out tough win vs Blackwater without Kiefer

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Updated as of May 30 07:33 PM

(UPDATED) NLEX managed to hack out a difficult 93-89 win against a highly competitive Blackwater squad despite playing without star player Kiefer Ravena in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Read more »

Fellow athletes, coaches express support for Kiefer

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Posted at May 29 04:07 PM

Several Filipino athletes and coaches have expressed their support for Kiefer Ravena, after the NLEX rookie guard was suspended by FIBA for 18 months for a failed drug test. Read more »

Kiefer turns FIBA suspension into advocacy for awareness

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 03:25 PM

Philippine sports got a wake-up call on Monday when NLEX rookie Kiefer Ravena was suspended by FIBA for a year and a half following a failed drug test. Read more »

What exactly are the 3 banned substances that got Kiefer suspended by FIBA

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 01:33 PM

The basketball-mad Philippines was rattled on Monday when it was confirmed that one of its brightest young stars, Kiefer Ravena, has been suspended by FIBA for 18 months for a failed drug test.   Read more »

Kiefer still hopes to play for NLEX despite FIBA suspension

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 09:43 PM

NLEX rookie Kiefer Ravena is crossing his fingers that he can still play for the Road Warriors in the PBA, even after accepting at 18-month ban from FIBA after failing a random drug test. Read more »

Kiefer strongly denies using shabu, marijuana, cocaine

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 29 11:02 AM

NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena made it very clear on Monday that he does not use illegal drugs, in the wake of his 18-month suspension by FIBA following a failed drug test. Read more »

READ: FIBA timeline of Kiefer Ravena testing, results, suspension

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Posted at May 28 07:36 PM

The FIBA Disciplinary Panel on Monday released a report detailing its decision to suspend NLEX Road Warriors guard Kiefer Ravena for 18 months, after failing a random drug test conducted last February. Read more »

NLEX vouches for Kiefer after FIBA suspension

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 28 07:20 PM

The NLEX Road Warriors organization on Monday expressed its full support for embattled rookie Kiefer Ravena, after it was revealed that the guard will be suspended by FIBA for a year and a half. Read more »

Kiefer Ravena suspended by FIBA over banned substance

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 28 07:48 PM

(UPDATED) In what may be a tremendous blow to Philippine basketball, NLEX rookie Kiefer Ravena has been suspended by FIBA for 18 months after he shockingly tested positive for three banned substances. Read more »

Ravena looks forward to first PBA All-Star experience

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Posted at May 20 11:04 AM

His first-ever PBA All-Star Week is shaping up to be a very memorable one for NLEX rookie Kiefer Ravena. Read more »