Basketball
Fans remember Kobe Bryant's legacy
One year on, fans remembered basketball legend Kobe Bryant who died in a tragic helicopter crash, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The sports community commemorated the former USA and Los Angeles Lakers superstar on social media. World basketball's governing body FIBA post...
Kai Sotto likely to join FIBA qualifiers
Kai Sotto is still expected to join the Gilas Pilipinas bubble despite the cancellation of the country's hosting of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in Clark, Pampanga, according to a report by GMA News. The national team is currently in Calamba, Laguna in preparation for the February window a...
PH won't host FIBA qualifiers
The Philippines will no longer host the February window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers (ACQ) due to the new coronavirus variant first detected in the United Kingdom (UK), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. "The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) regrets to inform everyon...
Sotto joining Gilas Pilipinas for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
Kai Sotto confirmed that he will play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming February window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, according to a report by GMA News. On Instagram, Thursday, the 7-foot-3 big man said he will be back in the country soon for the continental tournament. "Sobrang exc...
Williamson's 31 helps Pelicans beat Kings
Zion Williamson scored 31 points and Brandon Ingram added 22 as the New Orleans Pelicans ended a five-game losing streak by hanging on for a 128-123 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Sunday, according to a report by GMA News. Eric Bledsoe had a season-high 21 points as the Pelicans won...
LaMelo Ball registers triple-double
Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has become the youngest NBA player in history to post a triple-double, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The Hornets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-105 on Saturday, when Ball racked up 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. The No. 3 Draft pick...
PBA opens rookie draft application
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has started accepting applications of those who wish to enter its rookie draft on March 14, according to a report by Philippine News Agency.. As of Tuesday, six applicants publicly made their intents known. Three of them --Jason Brickman, Jeremiah Gray, ...
NBA tips off new season
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday the league would not "jump the line" for the COVID-19 vaccine as the league prepared to tip off its new season amid a surge in coronavirus cases across the United States, according to a report by GMA News. Speaking on a conference call ahead of the...
Ravena to play Japan's All-Star Game
Japan-based B.League said San-En's Filipino reinforcement Thirdy Ravena will play in its All-Star Game next month, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Ravena will play for the B.League White Team due to the league's recommendation. He is the only NeoPhoenix chosen to the ...
Tenorio earns fourth Finals MVP award
LA Tenorio was adjudged as the Honda-PBA Press Corps Finals Most Valuable Player after helping Barangay Ginebra San Miguel finish off TNT to capture the PBA Philippine Cup crown inside the bubble, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Tenorio earned the nod of reporters who covered the s...