The MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) has decided to cancel its preseason tournament this year, allowing teams to focus on strengthening their rosters for the 7th Season, which begins on March 8. MPBL commissioner Kenneth Duremdes confirmed that teams must confirm their participation in the 7th Season by February 1. More details, including the venue…
CARMONA, Cavite— Sadom Kaewkanjana put on a masterclass in precision and poise, firing a bogey-free five-under-par 65 to seize a one-shot lead after the opening round of the $500,000 Smart Infinity Philippine Open at the challenging Manila Southwoods on Thursday. “I played very solid today and had many opportunities for birdies,” said the 26-year-old Thai, a…
Converge has a real shot at securing a Top Two finish in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup—and a huge part of that could come down to their ability to take down the mighty San Miguel Beer squad. “Kung papalarin, we want that,” said coach Franco Atienza, hopeful that his squad can handle the Beermen and close…
Jimmy Butler, it’s happening again. For the second time in just a few weeks, the Heat have had to sit him down. This time, the reason is missing the team flight to Milwaukee, a move that’s resulted in a two-game suspension. ESPN sources confirmed the news, with Shams Charania breaking the story. Butler won’t be…
Alyssa Valdez There may not be a barrage of points, and her minutes on the court are fewer than before. But the important thing is that Alyssa Valdez, long-time front and center of Creamline’s successful franchise, is back in the fold and doing more than what’s required. The 31-year-old Valdez recently spoke with Spin.ph, where…
Missing the presence of Akil Mitchell, Meralco’s 2024-25 East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four hopes took a significant hit after a tough 89-71 loss to Ryukyu on Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena. Mitchell, who had been a dominant force for the Bolts with averages of 25 points and 20 rebounds in his first…
Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro played a big part of the country’s rich sporting history. Exactly 30 years ago, a young man with nothing but grit, power and an overwhelming desire to climb out of poverty tried his luck at prizefighting right there in that small, seemingly insignificant place. Against all odds. Little did any one know…
Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of securing a fifth Grand Slam title crumbled in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, as he was defeated by Novak Djokovic in four sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. And the young superstar is learning his lessons. Alcaraz took the opening set but Djokovic, despite battling through a leg injury, came back…
This late in the season, three teams found themselves taking different routes in what they hoped would take team further in the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup. This took shape Tuesday night following the thrilling double-header at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. There, Blackwater kept its flickering quarterfinals bid alive, while NorthPort bagged another big win….
FOR reigning MVP Brooke Van Sickle, winning is measured by how a team handled the endgame. And come away with a win. Petro Gazz eclipsed Chery Tiggo on Tuesday in the PVL All-Filipino at the Philsports Arena. “Everyone contributed with great energy,” said Van Sickle. “We had a rough start, but we figured it out,…