Rudy Mendoza died last April 20 due to heart problems made worse by COVID-19. He was 75 and buried last Friday (April 23) at the Eternal Gardens in Batangas City.
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When one asks around, the name of Andrew Moten may not ring a bell. And the reason for that? He only played three PBA games for the Beermen.
Recently retired PBA pro JC Intal opened up about his decision to hang it up on CNN Philippines’ television program New Day.
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The PBA has clarified that embattled TNT Tropang Giga wing man Bobby Ray Parks Jr. is not banned from the league, contradicting a post from podcast channel Basketball Republic.
The opening of the 46th PBA season might be affected by the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, a report notes.
Fil-Am guard Jason Brickman will play for the Meralco Bolts 3×3 team, moving one step closer to his PBA dream.
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Filipino international prospect Kai Sotto will not be joining Gilas Pilipinas in their bubble set-up training camp in Calamba, Laguna, according to a report.
The TNT Tropang Giga will get the 4th overall pick in the upcoming PBA draft Sunday, following 3-team trade involving NLEX and Blackwater
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Filipino international prospect Kai Sotto may be part of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, as well as future, Gilas Pilipinas roster according to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
Gilas Pilipinas will not be fielding any pros when it competes in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament and FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in June, according to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP)