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2 days ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
He may not thrive on flashy highlights, but make no mistake, Jason Perkins has put together an impeccable season. For the third straight conference, Phoenix Fuel Masters is about to miss the playoffs, stuck in the lower end of the standings with a 3-7 record that places them 9th in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup. It's another forgettable run for the franchise, but there are enough reasons for hope.
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4 days ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
At last, the Mikey Williams-TNT relationship has reached its closure. After five days of waiting for the league's decision, the blockbuster trade that ships the disgruntled Williams to Converge in exchange for Jordan Heading going to TNT was finally approved.
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5 days ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
When it's UP versus DLSU, expect nothing but fireworks -- even in a preseason game. Fans and collegiate hoop junkies got a glimpse of what's to come in UAAP Season 88 on Saturday, as the UP Fighting Maroons and the DLSU Green Archers clashed in the Playtime Cares 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup. With both teams fielding potential Season 88 lineups, the match had all the makings of a midseason classic - physical, high-paced, and loaded with individual talent.
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6 days ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
With Phoenix's loss to NLEX on Sunday, the eight teams advancing to the Philippine Cup quarterfinals are now officially locked in. All qualifiers secured at least five wins, while the bottom four teams bowed out with seven or more losses -- mathematically eliminating their chances. As the battle for playoff positioning heats up, every contender seems capable of making a legitimate run at the title.
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
From power surges in the local league to voltage spikes on the global stage, the Meralco Bolts are once again bracing for a high-stakes current of competition. Building on a stretch that included appearances in both the East Asia Super League (EASL) and the PBA Commissioner's Cup, Meralco is now set to take on another international assignment: This time in the prestigious Basketball Champions League (BCL) Asia.
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
Net Gains is your weekly look at the difference-makers no one's talking about, but who deserve the spotlight. Setting aside all the shenanigans, JP Erram is one heck of a player to have on a roster. The common and popular opinion on TNT's JP Erram has always revolved around more than just his performance on the court, it's also been about the fire he brings with him.
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
In which part of the cycle is NorthPort Batang Pier at again? Since entering the PBA in 2012, NorthPort's journey has been a true roller-coaster ride marked by fleeting highs and frustrating lows. That description holds especially true this 2024-25 season, where the team's inconsistent performance across the three conferences has perfectly embodied the unpredictability of their franchise narrative. The Governors' Cup was marred by adversity.
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1 week ago | 
espn.ph | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
As the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup eliminations enter their final stretch, the playoff race is heating up. Magnolia Hotshots clings to top spot, while San Miguel Beermen and TNT Tropang 5G are building serious momentum. But perhaps the most intriguing development is Meralco Bolts' late surge, as the defending champions suddenly look like a dangerous dark horse.
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2 weeks ago | 
espn.com | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
Alex Eala's highly-anticipated Grand Slam debut was spoiled by Emilia Arango, who outlasted the Filipina 6-0, 2-6, 6-3 in a hard-fought opening-round encounter at the French Open. The match served as a rematch of last year's Miami Open qualifiers, where Arango also triumphed. Despite Eala's steady rise in the rankings, now world No. 69, the 88th-ranked Colombian once again proved a challenging obstacle, using her court craft and consistency to grind out another victory.
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2 weeks ago | 
espn.com | Miguel Alfonso Caramoan
Alex Eala's highly-anticipated Grand Slam debut was spoiled by Emilia Arango, who outlasted the Filipina 6-0, 2-6, 6-3 in a hard-fought opening-round encounter at the French Open. The match served as a rematch of last year's Miami Open qualifiers, where Arango also triumphed. Despite Eala's steady rise in the rankings, now world No. 69, the 88th-ranked Colombian once again proved a challenging obstacle, using her court craft and consistency to grind out another victory.
