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HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 PBA Finals Game 5 – Magnolia Hotshots vs San Miguel Beermen

Apr 05, 2018 - 6:00 PM

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HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 PBA Finals Game 4 – Magnolia Hotshots vs San Miguel Beermen

Apr 03, 2018 - 7:07 PM

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HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 PBA Finals Game 3 - Magnolia Hotshots vs San Miguel Beermen

Mar 31, 2018 - 5:50 PM

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HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 PBA Finals Game 2 – Magnolia Hotshots vs San Miguel Beermen

Mar 24, 2018 - 2:56 PM

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HIGHLIGHTS: 2018 PBA Finals Game 1 – Magnolia Hotshots vs San Miguel Beermen

Mar 22, 2018 - 5:31 PM

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[POLL] Beermen or Hotshots: Which team will win the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup title?

Mar 21, 2018 - 3:06 PM

Which team will win the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup title? Vote on Rappler's unofficial poll!

Ginebra outlasts Rain or Shine in triple overtime, earns playoffs seat

Mar 02, 2018 - 10:59 PM

(UPDATED) Barangay Ginebra improves to 6-5 to clinch 4th place heading in the quarterfinals where they will face the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters anew

ESCAPE. Barangay Ginebra fends off the pesky Rain or Shine Elasto to advance to the quarterfinals. Photo by PBA Images


Belga shows way as Rain or Shine downs San Miguel to seal playoff berth

Feb 28, 2018 - 9:20 PM

(UPDATED) Rain or Shine joins San Miguel, Magnolia, Alaska, and NLEX as the only teams to secure a playoff berth in the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup so far

ON BOTH ENDS. Beau Belga shows way for the playoff-bound Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Photo by PBA Images


Returning Paul Lee makes quick impact as Magnolia claims No. 1 spot

Feb 17, 2018 - 11:24 AM

Paul Lee returns from a 3-game absence after suffering an ankle sprain that sidelined him for more than two weeks

COMEBACK. Paul Lee submits an all-around performance in his return to the hardcourt for the Magnolia Hotshots. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler


Pringle, Elorde lift GlobalPort past skidding TNT KaTropa

Feb 14, 2018 - 9:58 PM

GlobalPort improves to 4-4 for 7th place ,while TNT slides to 9th spot behind a 4-6 slate

ON BOTH ENDS. Stanley Pringle records a double-double to anchor the GlobalPort Batang Pier over the TNT KaTropa. Photo by PBA Images

End of shooting slump best birthday gift for Garvo Lanete

Feb 14, 2018 - 9:24 PM

'Siguro law of averages lang. It's about time na siguro na I hit my shots,' says Meralco Bolts' Garvo Lanete

LAW OF AVERAGES. Garvo Lanete finally finds his shooting touch after a string of dismal games. Photo by PBA Images

Meralco regains power, pulls plug on Phoenix comeback

Feb 14, 2018 - 7:18 PM

Garvo Lanete submits his best game of the conference with 24 points

STEPPING UP. Garvo Lanete scatters 24 points to help the Meralco Bolts get back on the winning track. Photo by PBA Images


Caloy Garcia to players in trade talks: 'Be professional'

Feb 03, 2018 - 12:47 PM

Elasto Painters head coach Caloy Garcia shoots down rumors of Raymond Almazan, Beau Belga, and Jericho Cruz demanding trades

TRADE RUMORS. Raymond Almazan is one of the players who are rumored to transfer to NLEX. Photo by PBA Images

Belo takes blame as Blackwater slides to 11th place with 4th straight loss

Feb 02, 2018 - 9:18 PM

Mac Belo scores 14 points in the final period against the Magnolia Hotshots but commits a crucial turnover down the stretch

FOR NAUGHT. Mac Belo's 25 points goes down the drain as the Blackwater Elite slip to 11th place. Photo by PBA Images

Magnolia escapes Blackwater for solo 1st place

Feb 02, 2018 - 7:44 PM

The Magnolia Hotshots nab solo top spot in the PBA Philippine Cup by nipping the Blackwater Elite

CLUTCH. Ian Sangalang finishes with just 8 points but makes the biggest plays down the stretch to push Magnolia to first place. Photo by PBA Images

Ginebra overcomes rival Star in Game 7 for PH Cup Finals berth

Feb 21, 2017 - 9:18 PM

With the win the Gin Kings are back in the finals just 4 months since winning their first title in 8 years

BACK IN THE FINALS. Sol Mercado sparks Ginebra in Game 7 to lead them back into the finals after winning a title 4 months ago. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

LOOK: Ginebra legend Jaworski watches Manila Clasico semis Game 7

Feb 21, 2017 - 9:16 PM

See photos of the Living Legend watching courtside here

Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

Devance, playing through pain, refuses to let Ginebra down

Feb 21, 2017 - 3:55 PM

Joe Devance is aware he s inspiring his Ginebra teammates but says it s really his teammates who are inspiring him

Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA semifinals Game 7 – Ginebra vs Star Hotshots

Feb 21, 2017 - 11:07 AM

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LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA Semifinals Game 7 – San Miguel Beermen vs TNT KaTropa

Feb 20, 2017 - 1:10 PM

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Tenorio comes alive as Ginebra drags Star to deciding Game 7

Feb 19, 2017 - 8:46 PM

LA Tenorio breaks out of his shell as this Manila Clasico semifinals goes to a Game 7

GAME 7. LA Tenorio explodes for a series-best 19 points as Ginebra and Star will go to a deciding Game 7 in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA semifinals Game 6 - Ginebra vs Star Hotshots

Feb 19, 2017 - 3:04 PM

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Nash Racela on Game 6: 'We want to deal with this defeat professionally'

Feb 19, 2017 - 9:00 AM

The first year PBA coach opted for less candor following TNT KaTropa s Game 6 loss to San Miguel Beer than he did in the past week

WELL-OFFICIATED. TNT coach Nash Racela comments on Game 6, saying it was a 'well-officiated' ballgame and that he will take this loss as a 'professional'. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

San Miguel routs TNT to force semis Game 7

Feb 18, 2017 - 7:24 PM

June Mar Fajardo chooses he right time to post his 14th double double of the conference

20-20. June Mar Fajardo has another monster game as the Beermen force Game 7 against the KaTropa. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA Semifinals Game 6 – San Miguel Beermen vs TNT KaTropa

Feb 18, 2017 - 2:52 PM

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LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA semifinals Game 5 - Ginebra vs Star Hotshots

Feb 17, 2017 - 3:49 PM

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LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA semifinals Game 5 - San Miguel Beermen vs TNT KaTropa

Feb 16, 2017 - 3:21 PM

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Barangay Ginebra must sustain energy after digging out of 0-2 hole

Feb 15, 2017 - 11:10 PM

It s been a taxing series for both Ginebra and Star the two top defensive squads in the league this 2017 PBA Philippine Cup conference

SUSTAINED ENERGY. Coach Tim Cone says Ginebra's priority is to maintain the team's strength after back-to-back grueling wins. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

Ginebra comes back in Manila Clasico series, ties things up at 2-2

Feb 15, 2017 - 9:31 PM

The Gin Kings have now recovered from a 0 2 deficit to tie things up at two games apiece in the best of 7 Manila Clasico series

TIE SERIES. Ginebra turns back Star to tie the best-of-7 series at two games apiece. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA semifinals Game 4 - Ginebra vs Star Hotshots

Feb 15, 2017 - 4:07 PM

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LOOK: Ginebra stars hand out roses for Valentine's

Feb 14, 2017 - 10:33 PM

Scottie Thompson Sol Mercado Greg Slaughter Kevin Ferrer and Mark Caguioa hand out flowers at halftime during Game 3 of their semis series

Barangay Ginebra center Greg Slaughter, though injured, is seen handing out flowers to fans. Photo from facebook.com/ginebra1979

Ross drops 31 as San Miguel overpowers TNT, evens series

Feb 14, 2017 - 9:09 PM

San Miguel leads by as much as 22 points before settling for the 11 point victory tying the series at 2 2

BIG TIME. Chris Ross explodes for the Beermen as they even the best-of-7 series at 2-2. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA Semifinals Game 4 – San Miguel Beermen vs TNT KaTropa

Feb 14, 2017 - 1:52 PM

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Ginebra sizzles late to finally get one against Star

Feb 13, 2017 - 9:15 PM

Ginebra avoids a 0 3 hole and snaps Star s 8 game winning run since the eliminations

CRUCIAL WIN. Ginebra finally gets a win against Star to avoid a 0-3 hole in the semifinals. Sol Mercado (C) sizzles for 16 points. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA semifinals Game 3 - Ginebra vs Star Hotshots

Feb 13, 2017 - 5:07 PM

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De Ocampo, Pogoy combine for 46 to tow TNT past San Miguel

Feb 12, 2017 - 8:57 PM

UPDATED TNT takes a 2 1 lead in the best of 7 semifinals series winning back to back games after dropping the first

2-1. TNT moves ahead 2-1 in the best-of-7 semifinals series against defending champion San Miguel. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA Semifinals Game 3 – San Miguel Beermen vs TNT KaTropa

Feb 12, 2017 - 12:51 PM

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Down 0-2, Helterbrand says Ginebra has no plans of giving up

Feb 11, 2017 - 9:57 PM

We always do it the hard way We’ve been doing it the hard way the whole conference says Jayjay Helterbrand

STILL CONFIDENT. Jayjay Helterbrand says Barangay Ginebra remains confident it can catch up from a 0-2 deficit against Star in the semifinals. Photo by Jane Bracher/Rappler

Star soars to 2-0 semifinals lead over Ginebra

Feb 11, 2017 - 7:23 PM

Stretching their win streak to 8 games since the eliminations the Hotshots have now taken a 2 0 lead in the best of 7 series with their guards taking charge

2-0. The Star Hotshots create separation from rivals Barangay Ginebra with under two minutes remaining to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 semifinals. Photo from PBA Images

Composure is key to TNT’s Game 2 win, says Jayson Castro

Feb 11, 2017 - 2:39 PM

Aside from staying focused during momentum shifts Castro says it was important TNT got a head start in the first half

COMPOSURE. Jayson Castro says TNT kept its composure against SMB. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA semifinals Game 2 - Ginebra vs Star Hotshots

Feb 11, 2017 - 1:46 PM

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WATCH: Arwind Santos puts both feet on backboard for monster dunk

Feb 10, 2017 - 9:46 PM

Spiderman puts sneakers to glass for the two handed dunk in Game 2 against TNT KaTropa

SPIDER SENSES. Arwind Santos can still jump out of the arena for big dunks. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

TNT KaTropa wins Game 2, evens semis series against SMB

Feb 10, 2017 - 9:23 PM

Jayson Castro s double double leads TNT to a victory in Game 2 against the defending champion San Miguel Beermen

BLURED LINES. Jayson Castro scored 10 points and dished 11 assists to go along with 7 rebounds in a Game 2 victory for TNT KaTropa. Photo by PBA Images

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA Semifinals Game 2 – San Miguel Beermen vs TNT KaTropa

Feb 10, 2017 - 3:19 PM

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LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA Semifinals Game 1 – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel vs Star Hotshots

Feb 09, 2017 - 5:19 PM

Ginebra and Star clash in Game 1 on Thursday February 9 beginning at 7 pm

Head-to-head: Star, Ginebra collide in Manila Clasico semifinals

Feb 09, 2017 - 11:00 AM

Which of these old rivals will prevail?

MANILA CLASICO. Star and Ginebra open another chapter of their storied Manila Clasico rivalry in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Photo from PBA Images

TNT keen on solving San Miguel puzzle in semis game 2

Feb 09, 2017 - 10:00 AM

TNT will continue looking for ways to handle San Miguel after losing Game 1

FIND A WAY. TNT coach Nash Racela says they will continue to find a way to defend San Miguel. Photo by Czeasar Dancel/Rappler

Hot shooting propels SMB to 1-0 lead over TNT

Feb 08, 2017 - 9:24 PM

The San Miguel Beermen make 16 of 26 3 pointers to draw first blood in their semifinals series against TNT KaTropa

1-0. San Miguel comes out on fire to get a 1-0 series lead over TNT in the best-of-7 semifinals. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Head-to-head: Defending champ San Miguel takes on TNT in semis

Feb 08, 2017 - 4:30 PM

Which of these two teams will move on to the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup Finals?

CLASH OF CHAMPIONS. Two decorated all-Filipino champions clash in the semifinals for a shot at the 2017 Philippine Cup finals. Photo from PBA Images

LIVE BLOG: 2017 PBA Semifinals Game 1 – San Miguel Beermen vs TNT KaTropa

Feb 08, 2017 - 2:27 PM

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