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PJ Simon retires from PBA after 16 seasons
PJ Simon has decided to retire from the PBA after a storied 16-year career with the Purefoods franchise.
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PBA CHARTS RETURN TO PLAY
BCDA assures safe environment for PBA's Clark bubble
The Bases and Conversion Development Authority said that the safety of the PBA bubble won't be limited just to the game venue and hotel grounds.
ESPN5
What we know so far about the proposed PBA bubble
Here's everything we know (and don't know) about the PBA's plans to restart their 2020 season in a bubble in Clark.
TEAMS IN THE BUBBLE
Abueva on Phoenix's 25-man bubble delegation
Even though he has yet to get the go-signal to play again, Calvin Abueva will be joining the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA's bubble tournament in Clark.
Larry Fonacier won't join NLEX in PBA bubble
Larry Fonacier won't be joining the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA bubble in Pampanga due to personal reasons, head coach Yeng Guiao confirmed on Monday.
GILAS PILIPINAS
Baldwin, Gilas scramble to prep for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
Tab Baldwin and Gilas Pilipinas have a lot of issues to address ahead of the next two windows of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.
UAAP
ESPN5.com
Fil-Am Vanessa de Jesus opens up about Duke, her WNBA influences, and Kobe
EX-MAROON ARRESTED
Ex-UP, youth team player nabbed in drug bust
Kevin Astorga, who played for UP in the UAAP in the late 2000s, was arrested at his birthday party in a buy-bust operation.
UAAP PLAYER MOVEMENT
Padrigao, Lazaro excited to join Blue Eagles
The Ateneo Blue Eagles announced on Monday that they have secured the commitments of Blue Eaglets Joshua Lazaro and Forthsky Padrigao.
Bismarck Lina transfers to UP Fighting Maroons
Former UST Tiger Cubs standout Bismarck Lina finalized his transfer to the University of the Philippines Maroons Monday.
'RAMBO' HOLDS COURT
How Vic "Rambo" Sanchez earned his reputation as a PBA enforcer
Vic Sanchez's nickname when he was a PBA player is all you need to know about his playing style.
Photo by Ernie Sarmiento
Playing tough in the PBA
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'Rambo' gives advice to Onchie
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SORSOGON BUBBLE
Nonoy, Cuajao dispute Cansino's claims on Sorsogon bubble
Mark Nonoy and Deo Cuajao both said that players in the Sorsogon bubble were free to come and go without threat of expulsion from the team, contrary to what former teammate CJ Cansino has said.
KC Cruz
PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Vargas: PBA's Clark bubble to cost P65 million
The PBA bubble to be held in Clark, Pampanga will be coming with a hefty price tag.
FREE AGENTS
Mercado, Tubid among free agents still available
PBA teams looking to beef up their rosters before heading into the Clark bubble have a deep free agent pool from which to choose, led by veterans Sol Mercado and Ronald Tubid.
DANTE GONZALGO HOLDS COURT
Dante Gonzalgo recalls Añejo glory days, including that epic buzzer-beater
Dante Gonzalgo epitomized the rugged, never-say-die playing style of the 1980s Ginebra-Añejo franchise.
Ernie Sarmiento
PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Louie Alas opens up on tail end of Phoenix coaching stint
Former Phoenix coach Louie Alas sheds light on his final days with the Fuel Masters.
Ernie Sarmiento
PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
PBA players prefer bubble set-up for restart
Representatives from all 12 PBA teams met with Commissioner Willie Marcial on Wednesday to talk about the planned season restart.
PBA Media Group
ALAPAG OUT
Jimmy Alapag leaves Philippines for LA
PBA and Gilas Pilipinas legend Jimmy Alapag is moving with his family to the United States, agent Charlie Dy said Tuesday.
ASEAN Basketball League
UST COACHING SEARCH
UST coaching candidates: Who has applied
Former PBA import Sean Chambers and Thailand national coach Chris Daleo are among the notable applicants for the UST Growling Tigers head coaching job.
FIBA.com
ESPN5
How Bea Daez-Fabros continues to blaze a trail for women's basketball
TRANSFER TALK
UST's Bismarck Lina possibly headed to UP
Former UST Tiger Cub Bismarck Lina, who was supposed to suit up for the school in the seniors division, is reportedly joining the list of players who have opted to leave following the fallout from the Sorsogon bubble.
UAAP
Nonoy, Cuajao finalizing transfer to De La Salle
UAAP Season 82 Rookie of the Year Mark Nonoy and Deo Cuajao are finalizing their transfer to the De La Salle Green Archers, head coach Derrick Pumaren confirmed to ESPN5.com on Monday.
San Beda to add Gallego, Ocampo to backcourt
The San Beda Red Lions are set to welcome transferee JV Gallego and rookie Fil-Canadian Brendon Ocampo to the squad, team manager Jude Roque told ESPN5.com on Monday.
PONKY ALOLOR HOLDS COURT
How Ponky Alolor made his PBA dream come true
Former PBA player Ponky Alolor never imagined he would play 14 seasons in the league considering the challenges he had to go through to achieve his dream.
Ernie Sarmiento
FROM UST TO LETRAN
How Abando, Paraiso and Bataller will impact Letran
The Letran Knights cemented themselves as the team to beat heading into the next NCAA season by acquiring former UST players Rhenz Abando, Brent Paraiso and Ira Bataller.
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SORSOGON BUBBLE FALLOUT
UAAP bans former UST coach Aldin Ayo indefinitely
Former UST coach Aldin Ayo is banned indefinitely from all UAAP events and activities following a ruling by the UAAP Board of Trustees.
KC Cruz
KELLY WILLIAMS RETIRES
TNT 'shocked' with Kelly Williams' retirement
The TNT KaTropa were caught by surprise when forward Kelly Williams announced his retirement from the PBA after 14 seasons.
PBA Media Bureau
espn5.com
Kelly Williams leaves the game a fighter and an inspiration to many
LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING AHEAD
Alapag talks about Abarrientos, TNT, and the idea of moving to the US
Former PBA star Jimmy Alapag went on the 2OT podcast to bring up stories from his playing career and what his next move might be.
ASEAN Basketball League
PH sporting events impacted by coronavirus
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Philippine sporting events impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19
Here's a quick look at the status of different Philippine sporting events that have been affected by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
