MPBL deepens probe into Bacolod fiasco

The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) has removed the Bacolod Masskara franchise from the remainder of the 2026 SportsPlus MPBL Season and imposed lifetime suspensions on players and coaches covered by its disciplinary action, underscoring Commissioner Emmer Oreta’s commitment to protecting the league’s integrity. “When I assumed the role of commissioner for MPBL Season 8,

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Filipino booters flaunt a lot of mental toughness in win over Laotians

Coach Carles Cuadrat hailed the mental fortitude displayed by the Philippine men’s football team in its 4-1 win over Laos that gave them their first points in the Asean Hyundai Cup. The Filipinos atoned for conceding the opener early in the contest to bounce back from their 4-1 loss to Myanmar at home and secure

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PBA: Familiarity key in Magnolia win over Ginebra

MANILA, Philippines—Containing Barangay Ginebra guard RJ Abarrientos was a big part of Magnolia’s defensive game plan on Sunday night. And while limiting the production of a crafty and explosive scorer is a difficult task for other teams, the Hotshots made it look easy thanks to their head coach’s familiarity with Abarrientos. “If there was anyone

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PBA: Schonny Winston says no extra motivation vs former team

MANILA, Philippines–Schonny Winston saw no reason to prove a point against Converge after a key performance in NLEX’s 119-107 win in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. Winston was one of the reasons why the Road Warriors stretched their unbeaten start to 5-0 for top spot in Group A after posting 24 points, six rebounds, five

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PBA: George King takes blame for Beermen’s latest loss

MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer import George King took responsibility for the squad’s latest loss in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. King carried the burden of the team’s second loss in six games as the Beermen dropped to TNT in overtime, 93-89, on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. “It starts with me. I need to

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Pippen Jr. knows that, like what his dad did, hard work pays off

Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. is eager to make his own mark, using the legacy of his father, NBA legend Scottie Pippen, as inspiration. Being a second-generation NBA player isn’t a chip on Pippen Jr.’s shoulder, as his father, who is a six-time NBA champion and the chief lieutenant of Michael Jordan at Chicago

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Hernandez, Sarines take national Strokeplay victory laps

Jet Hernandez and young Lisa Sarines have all but sewn up titles in their respective National Strokeplay Championship divisions, and will be coming out for the final round Saturday to basically do victory laps and prepare themselves for a sweet double next week. And it is something that was in their sights right from the

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