June Mar Fajardo is the easiest name to include in the list of PBA’s Greatest. The next nine is expected to be the subject of intense debate. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PBA has begun plotting for the celebration of its 50th founding anniversary which takes place April 9 next year. Among the many activities lined up, … Read more
Meralco vs Magnolia during the PBA Philippine Cup. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco acknowledges that it needs to shake off the championship hangover as fast as it can now that the chase for another title begins under the shadow of a different conversation starter for the new PBA season: The four-point line. “We got the monkey off … Read more
Carlos Yulo, of the Philippines, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) No longer a country thirsting for its first Olympic gold medal, the Philippines is looking to stretch its … Read more
Erika Staunton and the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Reinforced Conference game against Choco Mucho Flying Titans. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Playoff-bound Creamline strengthened its position in the PVL Reinforced Conference after dominating once more sister team Choco Mucho, 25-16, 25-19, 31-29, on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Cool Smashers extinguished a third-set attempt … Read more
The 2024 La Liga season kicks off with an exciting matchup as Villarreal hosts Atlético Madrid at Estadio de la Cerámica on August 19th. Following a season where Atlético Madrid completed a domestic double over Villarreal, the stakes are high as both teams look to make a strong start to their campaigns. With significant changes … Read more
Petro Gazz’s Wilma Salas saves the ball during a game against PLDT in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Wilma Salas and Brooke van Sickle formed a lethal 1-2 punch to bolster the playoff chances of Petro Gazz in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. With an important game on … Read more
Khat Bell and Chery Tiggo celebrate their victory over ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Chery Tiggo crossed to the quarterfinal round of the PVL Reinforced Conference after a swift 25-18, 25-18, 25-19 dismantling of also-ran ZUS Coffee on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. Khat Bell fueled the Crossovers with … Read more
Alas Pilipinas setter Owa Retamar during a game against Vietnam in the SEA VLeague first leg at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— Owa Retamar was reminiscent of Philippine men’s volleyball’s historic Southeast Asian Games silver medal finish after playing his first home game for the national team in five years on Friday. Strutting his … Read more
Franco Atienza. —PBA IMAGES With a little over two weeks before the new PBA season begins, Franco Atienza was thrust into easily the most critical position within a Converge team trying to reclaim its competitive identity. But he seems to be coping well. “It’s just a matter of getting over the shock and now being … Read more
Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net The resumption of Allen Durham’s role as Meralco import and the intrigue surrounding Magnolia reinforcement and former NBA Slam Dunk champion Glenn Robinson III on opening day are among the debuts and happy returns that will mark the first week of action in the PBA Governors’ Cup. After the lone game … Read more