‘I go to war with you anytime’ said Robin Padilla to commissioner Chito Salud

One day after PBA comissioner Chito Salud made the decision to hand Renaldo Balkman a lifetime ban from the league after his meltdown last Friday, actor Robin Padilla took to Instagram to express his support for the commissioner, whom he said he would go to war with anytime. by: Mikkel Bola...

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SMC to ‘re-evaluate’ PBA participation after Balkman incident

San Miguel Corporation, which owns the Petron Blaze Boosters, has accepted the PBA’s decision to impose a ban on Renaldo Balkman after the import’s meltdown last Friday against Alaska.But the conglomerate said in a statement that it will “re-evaluate” its continued participation in the professional league after the damage to its reputation caused by the incident. “San Miguel Corporation would like...

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PBA commissioner Chito Salud announces Balkman's ban - Video

The PBA has banned Petron Blaze import Renaldo Balkman from the league after his meltdown last Friday against the Alaska Aces. PBA commissioner Chito Salud made the announcement Monday afternoon after his meeting with the import in the morning. Check out this video: courtesy of InterA...

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PBA bans Renaldo Balkman

The PBA has banned Petron Blaze import Renaldo Balkman from the league after his meltdown last Friday against the Alaska Aces.The league made the announcement Monday afternoon on its official Twitter account after commissioner Chito Salud met with the import in the morning. Balkman was in the midst of his worst game of the tournament against the Aces, scoring just six points after averaging 28 in...

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Stars showdown as Caguioa edges Yap

Two of today's top PBA gunners went at each other on Sunday night. And in the end, it was the 'The Spark' who got the better of his veritable shootout over 'Big Game James.' Mark Caguioa outscored James Yap in their one-on-one duel as Barangay Ginebra edged out defending champion San Mig Coffee, 96-88, in a battle of Commissioner’s Cup marquee teams before a huge crowd at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Caguioa...

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PBA Standings as of March 10, 2013

The Air 21 Express opened PBA Super Ball Sunday action by snapping their five-game losing streak, defeating the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 106-94, behind 35 points and 20 rebounds from import Michael Dunigan. In the evening’s Manila Clasico encounter, Mark Caguioa led the way for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel with 25 points as the Gin Kings hacked out a 96-88 victory over the San Mig Coffee Mixers before...

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Caguioa Sparks to survive Mixers rally

Barangay Ginebra survived a late San Mig Coffee rally for a huge 96-88 victory Sunday night in the PBA Commissioner's Cup before a capacity crowd at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. In front of the biggest crowd of the tournament, Mark “The Spark” Caguioa shone brightest The Kings almost squandered a 15-point fourth-quarter cushion, but held on behind the outside snippings of reigning MVP Mark Caguioa. The...

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Manila Clasico: Mixers, Kings renew rivalry

Defending champion San Mig Coffee, in a logjam at midtable, tries to move up a notch when it battles cellar-dwelling Barangay Ginebra on Sunday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup main at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.The Mixers are even at 3-3 after winning their last three games, going 3-1 with recently reacquired import Denzel Bowles. They go for their fourth straight win this conference against the Gin...

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Renaldo Balkman chokes Arwind Santos - Video

For five straight game, Renaldo Balkman was the hero for the Petron Blaze Boosters’ winning run. But the former New York Knicks first round pick was frustrated all game against Alaska Friday night, as Petron saw its winning streak snapped. Balkman melted down near the end of the game, confronting all three referees after committing a foul with 21.6 seconds left. Petron assistant coach Biboy Ravanes...

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Barako Bull and Talk ‘N Text showdown in Legazpi

Barako Bull and Talk ‘N Text collide on Saturday in Legazpi City, Albay in a battle of two struggling teams in the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Energy Colas and the Tropang Texters both enter the game with a two-game losing slide, and one streak will end after their 6:30 p.m. encounter. After a promising 3-1 start, Barako Bull absorbed back-to-back blowout losses to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel...

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Alaska vs. Petron to notch top spot; GlobalPort and Rain or Shine clash

Alaska and Petron Blaze dispute the solo lead as they collide in the main game of the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The Aces and the Boosters meet at 7:30 p.m. right after the opening game tussle of GlobaPort and Rain or Shine at 5:15 p.m.Alaska and Petron are currently tied for the top spot with 5-1 win-loss marks and the winner takes the solo lead in the tournament. The...

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Talk ‘n Text brings back Donnell Harvey

Talk ‘n Text hopes to get back to its winning ways when it parades balik-impot Donnell Harvey on Saturday in a game against the skidding Barako Bull squad in a PBA Commissioner’s Cup road game in Legazpi City.The 6’8” Harvey is fresh from a stint with the Tianjin Ronggang in the Chinese Basketball Association and will be replacing Keith Benson, who could only help the squad to a 2-3 record in his...

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Ref banned for Ross 'obvious' non-call foul

Coach Franz Pumaren said the pain of Air'21 heartbreaking loss on Wednesday was somehow eased after they learned that referee Peter Balao was slapped a 10-day suspension without pay for a crucial non-call in the final 10 seconds of the Express' loss to Meralco in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. “Second quarter of the second game (on Wednesday), I was already told by the Commissioner’s Office that referee...

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Ginebra aim 2nd win against Rain or Shine; Petron faces Barako

Petron Blaze guns for a fifth straight win against Barako Bull in Sunday’s opening game as the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup resumes at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.The Boosters and the Energy Colas clash at 4:15 p.m. to be followed by the tussle between Rain or Shine and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel at 6:30 p.m.After losing its opening match to GlobalPort, Petron has won its next four assignments, including...

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PJ Simon lift San Mig Coffee past GlobalPort

Denzel Bowles wasn’t quite the monster in his third game back for San Mig Coffee.Fortunately for the Mixers, Peter June Simon and James Yap rose to the occasion just when their foul-troubled import needed backup against GlobalPort.Simon scored 19 points, while Yap hit a dagger three-pointer at the height of a furious late rally by the Batang Pier, as San Mig Coffee grabbed its second straight...

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San Mig Coffee Mixers goes 'Mixin’ It with the Mixers' - Video

San Mig Coffee fan page released dance video featuring the San Mig Coffee Mixers team. Get a chance to WIN a Meet and Greet with your Mixers Idols in their 'Mixin’ It with the Mixers' Video contest! Mixin' It With The Mixers Video Contest- Promo Mechanics  Check out the full video: sou...

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Bowles too skilled not to be a great player in our league, said Cone

Defending champion San Mig Coffee still has a long way to go in its climb up the standings, but coach Tim Cone is convinced his team is headed in the right direction after a 90-82 win over Talk ‘N Text on Sunday. Now, San Mig hopes to build on that victory when it clashes with unpredictable Globalport on Saturday when the PBA Commissioner’s Cup continues with a road game in Naga City, Camarines Sur. Last...

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