RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Jio Jalalon and Kevin Ferrer were both in the same draft class in 2016 when they were chosen through a special round for members of the Gilas Pilipinas pool. The feeling of being a rookie was something they also felt on Friday when they began their stints for the TNT Tropang 5G, whose winning
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A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces build WNBA dynasty
A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are in rarified air. The franchise won its third WNBA championship in four seasons, completing a sweep of Phoenix in the best-of-seven Finals on Friday night. Only Houston has done better over a four-season span, winning the first four titles in WNBA history from 1997-2000. READ: Las Vegas
PBA: Rey Nambatac returns, Kevin Ferrer solid in TNT opening win
RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—TNT’s banged-up players from last season and its newcomers played major roles in defeating Phoenix, 93-78, to open its PBA Philippine Cup campaign on a bright note on Friday at Ynares Center II here. Rey Nambatac fired 22 points while Kevin Ferrer was among those who sparked the Tropang 5G’s firm grip of the
PBA: Maverick Ahanmisi wants to be traded from Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines–Maverick Ahanmisi has asked to be traded by Barangay Ginebra after three seasons, citing his desire for more playing time. Ahanmisi revealed his intentions through a YouTube vlog posted on Thursday, even showing an online conversation with a certain “Boss,” who is likely San Miguel Corporation sports director Alfrancis Chua. The person on the
NCAA: JRU posts 2nd big win but coach says not so fast
MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University coach Nani Epondulan downplayed his team’s early wins over league juggernauts Letran and San Beda in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament. The Heavy Bombers, who beat the Knights in their season-opener last week, stunned the Red Lions, 67-66, on Friday at Mall of Asia Arena–a big bounce-back victory after
PBA: Jonnel Policarpio’s big night lives up to Bolick’s words
ANTIPOLO—On the night NLEX was missing the services of a grieving Robert Bolick, one of its sophomores stood up to the challenge and made true what the Road Warriors’ ace scorer had been saying before the PBA Philippine Cup tipped off. Jonnel Policarpio’s 16 points were one of the reasons why they were able to
NBA: Giannis ‘locked in’ with Bucks but could change his mind
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirmed that he’s “locked in” with the Milwaukee Bucks while acknowledging the possibility he eventually could change his mind depending on how things develop over the next several months. “I believe in this team,” the two-time MVP told reporters Wednesday after the Bucks’ practice. “I believe in my teammates. I’m here
UAAP: No letdown, just poor execution in Ateneo loss, says Baldwin
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin found no excuses for his team’s collapse in the 83-69 loss to University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday. The Blue Eagles saw their four-game winning streak snapped with Baldwin saying his team couldn’t execute a way
PBA: NLEX rallies past San Miguel sans Robert Bolick
ANTIPOLO—NLEX bucked the absence of Robert Bolick to pull off a come-from-behind 85-84 victory over defending champion San Miguel Beer on Wednesday at Ynares Center here. Jonnel Policarpio, JB Bahio, Brandon Ramirez and Kevin Alas were among those instrumental in the Road Warriors’ fightback from a double-digit deficit that spoiled the start of the Beermen’s