MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra blew past TNT, 92-77, on Wednesday to register its first win in the PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Japeth Aguilar powered his way to 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Troy Rosario, Scottie Thompson, and RJ Abarrientos were also instrumental in the Gin Kings’ bounce-back showing after dropping their previous match.
https://sports.inquirer.net/644458/pba-ginebra-bounces-back-with-dominant-win-over-tnt
MANILA, Philippines – Greg Slaughter on Wednesday apologized to the PBA for what he described as “past miscommunications” since playing his last game in the league in 2021.
Slaughter made this known in a lengthy statement handed out to members of the media, an apparent step that could pave the way for his comeback this season. He…
https://sports.inquirer.net/644410/greg-slaughter-calls-pba-his-home-says-dream-is-to-come-back
ANTIPOLO—Adversities and being an unheralded rookie made JM Bravo’s impact in Terrafirma’s upset of NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup even more special.
Bravo put up 18 points and eight rebounds in Sunday’s 97-91 win at Ynares Center in just his second game since being drafted in the sixth round or 56th overall in last year’s draft.
https://sports.inquirer.net/644005/pba-unheralded-rookie-jm-bravo-inspired-by-late-dad-adversities
ANTIPOLO—Calvin Abueva pounded the center court of Ynares Center on Wednesday before raising his finger up in the sky after a performance that propelled Titan Ultra to a winning start to its PBA voyage.
Beyond giving the league’s newest ballclub a 100-96 victory over the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Cup here, Abueva also showed his determination and skill that could make a significant impact this season.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643491/i-have-more-to-give-says-abueva-after-career-high
