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Fidel Mangonon III

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Unwritten but not binding

Unwritten but not binding

A basketball columnist challenges the so-called unwritten rule against scoring in the final seconds of a decided game, arguing that players should be free to…

Job’s not yet done for Berto

Job’s not yet done for Berto

Robert Bolick keeps his focus on leading NLEX to its first PBA Finals appearance, knowing a deep playoff run could strengthen his bid for the Best Player of…

A different Last Dance

A different Last Dance

The PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup playoffs offer a chance for NLEX, Converge, Phoenix or Rain or Shine to reach the Finals, potentially breaking the league’s…

JUAMI Tiongson

Bleak Christmas

Extended PBA Governors’ Cup breaks caused by FIBA qualifying windows and Gilas Pilipinas commitments raise concerns over player contracts, job security and…

Ginebra 50-50

Ginebra 50-50

Barangay Ginebra’s historic streak of 50 consecutive PBA conferences reaching the playoffs is in danger as the Kings struggle in the Season 50 Governors’ Cup…

VICTOR Wembanyama

Role model

An opinion piece examines Victor Wembanyama’s decision not to endorse sports betting, arguing that athletes and sports organizations have a responsibility to…

JUNE Mar Fajardo (right) and Japeth Aguilar will be reunited when Gilas Pilipinas kicks off its training camp in preparation for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Aguilar will be making another tour of national duty after being selected to replace the injured AJ Edu.

Missed opportunity

Gilas Pilipinas will play Jordan and Syria at the new SM Seaside Cebu Arena in February and March, prompting questions about why June Mar Fajardo’s farewell…

ALLAN Caidic

Free throws

Missed free throws can decide close basketball games, as Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games losses highlight the importance of fundamentals, repetition and composure…

Buck stops with SBP

Buck stops with SBP

Kieffer Alas scored 24 points as Ateneo opened its UAAP Season 89 campaign with a 101-74 win over UE, dedicating the victory to fallen teammates Divine Adili…

JUNE Mar Fajardo and Gilas Pilipinas are fine-tuning their game plan in preparation for the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Take a bow, Kraken

June Mar Fajardo’s 13-year Gilas Pilipinas career has come to an end, marking the retirement of one of Philippine basketball’s most accomplished players from…