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From ‘tsinelas’ to champion: TNT Tropang 5G ignites dreams through grassroots basketball

June 20, 2025, 9:10 PM

JOJO Lastimosa still remembers the cracked pavement of Cagayan de Oro where his basketball journey began. “We didn’t have fancy courts or gear—just one hoop,...

Pacers stay alive vs Thunder, force deciding ‘you-or-me’ Game 7 in NBA Finals

June 20, 2025, 11:23 AM

The Indiana Pacers, rallying around injured star Tyrese Haliburton, crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 on Thursday to force a decisive game seven in...

Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN

June 19, 2025, 7:11 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the highest-valued sports team in US...

ArenaPlus empowers coaching clinic shaping future basketball champions

June 17, 2025, 7:20 PM

The future of basketball is bright as ArenaPlus, the country’s best sportsbook, partnered with coach Richard Del Rosario to empower coaches and leaders at...

MPBL June Showdowns: Rivalries, Records and Playoff Tension

June 14, 2025, 12:04 PM

The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) enters June 2025 with rising stakes, emotional rivalries, and a packed schedule that could redefine the season. With...

Haliburton clutch again, fuels Pacers over Thunder with game-winning shot in NBA Finals

June 6, 2025, 11:41 AM

Oklahoma City (AFP) -- Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton sank the game-winning basket in the final second to give the Pacers a stunning 111-110 fightback victory...

USA vs. World for 2026 NBA All-Star game, Silver says

June 5, 2025, 8:16 AM

Los Angeles, United States—Next year's NBA All-Star Game will feature a "USA versus the World" format, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Wednesday. The move comes...

Knicks fire Thibodeau as coach after NBA playoff exit

June 4, 2025, 7:33 AM

New York, United States—Tom Thibodeau was fired as coach of the New York Knicks on Tuesday, three days after his team was ousted from the...

Trust the pass

June 2, 2025, 9:00 PM

ASK any coach worth his salt what the best way to break a press is, and the answer is always the same: Pass. Move the...

Romualdez credits Tenorio for Gilas youth’s success at SEABA

June 1, 2025, 4:35 PM

House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday congratulated the Gilas Pilipinas Youth team for winning the gold medal at the FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup Southeast...

Pacers set up NBA Finals clash with Thunder after beating Knicks

June 1, 2025, 11:00 AM

The Indiana Pacers, fueled by 31 points from Pascal Siakam, beat the New York Knicks 125-108 on Saturday to reach the NBA Finals for...

Japan B.LEAGUE Finals Week in Manila 2025 caps off with an electrifying Game 2 Watch Party and Meet & Greet with Kiefer Ravena

May 27, 2025, 8:48 PM

Japan B.LEAGUE's 4-day event in Manila comes to a close with an exhilarating Finals Game 2 viewing party and a meet and greet with...

PH earns semis berth at World Masters’ basketball

May 25, 2025, 9:45 PM

The Philippines posted a lopsided 98–74 victory over Mongolia Team A on Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the 45-up men’s basketball tournament...

Timberwolves silence Thunder to tighten NBA playoff series

May 25, 2025, 1:56 PM

Washington (AFP) -- Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed Oklahoma City 143-101 on Saturday to tighten their NBA playoff series. Edwards added...

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