Even with Brownlee’s stint uncertain and two new pieces added, Ginebra still among early Comm’s Cup pacesetters

Tony Bishop Jr. (center) and Maverick Ahanmisi (with ball) have jelled well with the Gin Kings. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ If not for a narrow loss to a fierce rival a couple of weekends ago, Barangay Ginebra—missing several standouts and foremost weapon Justin Brownlee—would’ve been sitting atop Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup with a perfect…

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Tim Cone on Justin Brownlee’s failed doping test: ‘It kind of blows our mind’

Tim Cone reacts during the gold medal game between the Philippines and Jordan. —REUTERS MANILA, Philippines—Coach Tim Cone admitted that Justin Brownlee’s positive doping test after Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games gold conquest came as an absolute surprise for him. Cone, who steered the Philippines to the historic victory that ended a 61-year drought, said there…

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