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Jude Garcia powers the King Crunchers with a strong attacking performance [Spikers Turf photo]

Criss Cross sweeps Alpha Insurance to keep Finals hopes alive in Spikers’ Turf

April 11, 2026April 11, 2026Leave a comment

Criss Cross rebounded with a straight-sets win over Alpha Insurance to improve to 1-1 in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference semifinals.

Scottie Thompson drives through defenders in a standout performance [PBA Images]

Ginebra edges Magnolia 91-89 in Manila Clasico thriller

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Ginebra held off Magnolia 91-89 in a dramatic Manila Clasico finish to bounce back in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

Jaylen Johnson with a dominant 35-point, 21-rebound performance [PBA Images]

Rain or Shine stays unbeaten as Gabe Norwood’s jersey retirement fuels win over Converge

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Rain or Shine stretched its unbeaten run to 6-0 after holding off Converge in a high-scoring battle, dedicating the win to Gabe Norwood’s emotional jersey retirement night.

The formation of the PBA marked a turning point for basketball in Asia.

Before PBA, there was MICAA

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026Leave a comment

The Philippine Basketball Association traces its roots to the powerful MICAA league, whose dominance, controversies, and eventual fallout reshaped the country’s basketball landscape in 1975.

Savouge celebrates after completing a five-set comeback win over Criss Cross. [Spikers Turf photo]

Savouge stuns Criss Cross in five-set thriller, moves on brink of finals berth

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Savouge pulled off a dramatic five-set comeback win over unbeaten Criss Cross to move one step away from a Spikers’ Turf finals berth.

Jaylen Johnson powers Rain or Shine’s offense against San Miguel Beer. [PBA Images]

Rain or Shine shocks San Miguel Beer on PBA anniversary, extends unbeaten run

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026Leave a comment

Rain or Shine extended its unbeaten run to five games after surviving San Miguel Beer in a 116-112 thriller during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the league’s 51st anniversary celebration.