Ginebra still ‘growing,’ says coach Tim Cone after PBA Governors’ Cup Finals loss – rezal404

Ginebra coaches Tim Cone in Game 6 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. —Marlo Cueto/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra will have room to grow, believes coach Tim Cone, after the Gin Kings surrender their hold of the PBA Governors’ Cup to new champion TNT on Friday. While Cone and his Kings couldn’t extend their reign on…

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Justin Brownlee taken to hospital after Ginebra’s Game 5 loss – rezal404

Struggling with food poisoning, Ginebra import Justin Brownlee remains on the bench in Game 5 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone is hopeful for Justin Brownlee’s quick recovery from severe food poisoning after the Gin Kings’ 104-95 loss to TNT in Game 5 of the PBA Governors’ Cup…

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After first loss, La Salle rebounds with UP sweep – rezal404

Shevana Laput (right) gives La Salle an added boost at the net. —UAAP MEDIA La Salle was already a formidable force at the net with the towering Thea Gagate often leaving opponents in tatters. Shevana Laput’s improvement will only add to the firepower of the Lady Spikers. The 6-foot-2 opposite hitter provided a glimpse of…

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Tim Cone streets ’embarrassing’ Ginebra loss in Game 4 – rezal404

Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A visibly frustrated Tim Cone appeared briefly in front of the media after Ginebra’s 116-104 loss to TNT in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. Cone had every reason to be upset after the Tropang Giga evened the series again…

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Oliver Almadro lauds Ateneo’s character despite crucial loss to Tigresses – rezal404

Ateneo coach Oliver Almadro talks to his players in a UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Despite Ateneo’s crucial loss to University of Santo Tomas, coach Oliver Almadro lauded the fighting spirit of Faith Nisperos, who tied her UAAP career-high 31 points, and the rest of the Blue Eagles on Saturday. Nisperos…

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Matthew Wright 25-point outing spoiled by Kyoto loss – rezal404

FILE – Kyoto Hannaryz player Matthew Wright. –B.LEAGUE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Matthew Wright’s stellar outing was put to waste in Kyoto Hannaryz’s 78-73 loss against the Akita Northern Happinets in the Japan B.League at Kyoto Prefecture on Saturday. Wright turned in a 25-point performance to go along with four assists and four rebounds but Kyoto still…

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Trisha Tubu vows to bounce back after lack of aggressiveness in loss to NU – rezal404

Adamson Lady Falcons’ star rookie Trisha Tubu. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu admitted she lacked aggressiveness after being limited to nine points in Adamson’s 24-26, 16-25, 22-25 loss to defending champion National University in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at FilOil EcoOil Centre. During their first-round meeting, Tubu and…

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Jojo Lastimosa hopes Game 2 loss to Meralco wakes up TNT – rezal404

TNT interim coach Jojo Lastimosa during Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against Meralco. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—TNT’s loss to Meralco on Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals has kept the top-seeded Tropang Giga from charting a short route to the championship series. But as far as Jojo Lastimosa is concerned, the…

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PBA: Jojo Lastimosa hopes Game 2 loss to Meralco wakes up TNT

TNT interim coach Jojo Lastimosa during Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against Meralco. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—TNT’s loss to Meralco on Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals has kept the top-seeded Tropang Giga from charting a short route to the championship series. But as far as Jojo Lastimosa is concerned, the…

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