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PBA: Alapag, top team NLEX hope to sustain form with Deonte Burton

NLEX coach Jimmy Alapag expects new import Deonte Burton to give the Road Warriors a huge boost when the PBA Governors’ Cup resumes next month. “Super excited to have DB with the NLEX family,” said Alapag in a Facebook post by NLEX on Friday. “More than just his talent and his experience, I think, very […]

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PBA: Titan Ultra rookie Bryan Sajonia undergoes ACL surgery

Titan Ultra rookie Bryan Sajonia underwent surgery on his left ACL almost two weeks after getting hurt in a PBA Governors’ Cup game against San Miguel Beer. The Giant Risers posted a photo of Sajonia being flanked by team manager Jessica Arsalon and physical therapist Reez Jacinto following the procedure that took place on Tuesday. […]

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PBA: Titan Ultra mired in losses, injuries, trade uncertainty

Blowout losses, injuries and the future of its best player marred Titan Ultra’s campaign in the first phase of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup. The Giant Risers sit dead last in Group A with a 2-7 record, also the worst win-loss mark among all teams in the season-ending conference as of the ongoing break. Five […]

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PBA: Rain or Shine continues hot streak, escapes Meralco

Rain or Shine extended its winning streak to four after squeaking past Meralco, 85-83, in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Fresh off a thrilling win over Magnolia on Friday, the Elasto Painters bucked the Bolts to improve to a 4-2 record. “This is one of our worst games [this conference] but we […]

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PBA: Chris Newsome, Meralco end Blackwater’s unbeaten start

Chris Newsome knocked down the game-winning basket as Meralco survived Blackwater by the skin of its teeth, 116-114, in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo on Tuesday. With the score tied at 114-all, a speeding Chris Banchero found an open Newsome in the paint for the go-ahead basket that lifted the Bolts […]

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PBA: Adrian Nocum, Painters turn page after Gian Mamuyac trade

Adrian Nocum admitted Rain or Shine was caught off guard by the trade that sent team captain Gian Mamuyac to Phoenix. Nocum, one of the Elasto Painters’ starting guards, said the deal was difficult for the entire team to process. Still, he knows the only option is to move forward. “Of course, we were a bit shocked […]

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PBA: Antonio Hester focused on helping Meralco, whatever comes next

Antonio Hester returned to the PBA on a triumphant note Saturday, helping Meralco pull out a victory over Rain or Shine as its replacement or temporary import. But whether he’s here to fill in while Jordon Varnado deals with a calf injury or will reinforce the Bolts for the long haul, Hester wants to make sure he makes the […]

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PBA: June Mar Fajardo dismisses injury concerns after missing opener

une Mar Fajardo brushed off any serious concerns surrounding his hyperextended right elbow that forced him to miss San Miguel Beer’s 123-109 win over Macau to open the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup campaign. In fact, Fajardo bared after Tuesday’s triumph at Ynares Center here that he’s likely to be available by the time the Beermen […]

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PBA: Minus an import, Titan Ultra off to poor start

Titan Ultra succumbed to a second straight defeat to start its PBA Governors’ Cup campaign after playing sans an import and setting a record for futility. The Giant Risers lost 105-74 at Ynares Center Montalban here without import James Milton, who has yet to secure a clearance that will allow him to play in the season-ending […]

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PBA to adopt Fiba rules to help Gilas program – but it has pros and cons

Changes are expected to be heavily felt on Friday when the PBA Governors’ Cup — using mostly Fiba rules aimed at helping the Gilas Pilipinas program — tips off. Teams have been given a dress rehearsal of what to expect during tune-up games held over the past three weeks, with the league even bringing in […]

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