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PBA: Bay Area set for return in Commissioner's Cup

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Posted at May 29 12:51 AM

Bay Area is set to make its return when the PBA opens Season 48 with the Commissioner's Cup on October 15. Read more »

Marcial gets fresh 3-year term as PBA commissioner

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Posted at May 27 07:56 PM

The PBA Board of Governor has decided to give Willie Marcial a three-year extension as league commissioner. Read more »

PBA Board firmly against Pineda's bid to be Converge governor

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Posted at May 22 12:53 AM

The PBA Board of Governors remains firm in its stance against the bid of Pampanga Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda to become team governor for Converge. Read more »

Coaches' challenge among PBA’s proposed rule changes

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Posted at May 21 09:43 PM

PBA Commissioner Willia Marcial said that they plan to implement a new set of rules to make the games more interesting to local basketball fans. Read more »

'Ang laking tulong': Marcial says Bay Area Dragons may return

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Updated as of May 20 05:48 PM

Bay Area might make its return to the PBA to compete again with the local clubs. Read more »

10 PBA players penalized for participating in 'ligang labas'

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Posted at May 03 05:56 PM

Ten PBA players were heavily penalized for participating in various games outside the league without the league's permission. Read more »

Mga manlalaro ng PBA rivals na Toyota, Crispa, nagsama-sama

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Posted at Apr 29 08:52 PM

Nagsama-sama muli ang mahigpit na magkaribal sa Philippine basketball noong dekada '60 at '80 -- ang Toyota Tamaraws at Crispa Redmanizers. Read more »

Belga, Nambatac suspended by ROS for playing in 'ligang labas'

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Posted at Apr 26 04:35 PM

PBA veteran Beau Belga has been slapped with a 15-day suspension by the Rain or Shine management for participating in "ligang labas." Read more »

PBA players involved in brawl in Cebu exhibition game

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Posted at Apr 23 05:54 PM

The PBA will summon the players who were involved in a brawl during an exhibition match in Cebu on Saturday night. Read more »

PBA players, teams implicated in game fixing mess

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Posted at Apr 22 04:28 PM

The Philippine Basketball Association is set to launch a probe after a Singaporean was charged for allegedly bribing players to fix the results of PBA games. Read more »

DILG links up with PBA to boost anti-drug campaign

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 16 11:44 PM

The DILG has teamed up with the PBA to beef up the government's anti-drug campaign. Read more »

PBA tourney aims to bridge traditional sports, esports

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Posted at Jan 24 09:49 PM

The PBA Esports Bakbakan, made in cooperation with Dark League Studios will have 12 teams compete in a single round-robin match for five weeks every Monday, with the top 4 teams advancing to the playoffs. Read more »

PBA: Marcial issues warning after scalpers arrested

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 07:11 PM

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial issued a warning against scalpers after three suspects were arrested by operatives of the Quezon City Police District. Read more »

PBA officials to visit B.League counterparts in Japan

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Posted at Sep 13 06:26 PM

PBA officials will fly to Japan on Wednesday to meet with their counterparts from the B.League, as part of their on-going talks to enhance the partnership between the two leagues. Read more »

San Miguel's Alfrancis Chua to serve as Gilas advisor

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 06:57 PM

Alfrancis Chua, the sports director of San Miguel Corporation, will take on a role with the Gilas Pilipinas national team and the SBP. Read more »

Marcial: PBA players available for 2023 World Cup

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Posted at Jul 31 01:05 AM

PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said the league plans to go all out in backing Gilas Pilipinas when it begins its preparations for its 2023 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

Marcial: No impediment vs Kiefer's return to Shiga

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Posted at Jul 31 01:02 AM

It looks like NLEX will have to wait for another year before seeing the return of Kiefer Ravena. Read more »

PBA: James Yap to play next conference — commissioner

Rey Joble
Posted at Jul 30 02:56 PM

Yap took a leave of absence last season to concentrate on his campaign while running as San Juan city councilor. Read more »

PBA to hold 2 conferences next season to support Gilas

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Posted at Jul 28 07:06 PM

The PBA will limit its season to just 2 conference next year in support for the Gilas Pilipinas' build up for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

PBA, Korean league work on strengthening ties

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 30 01:41 PM

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial met with his counterpart from the KBL, with the two executives stressing the importance of improving communication between their leagues. Read more »