• November 25, 2024

Allen Durham says more work to be done for him and Meralco

Meralco Bolts import Allen Durham in the PBA Governors’ Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines—There’s still work to be done for Allen Durham in getting back to prime shape for Meralco but it’s been so far, so good for the Bolts’ resident import. Durham played like his old self in Meralco’s 109-99 win over Northport in…

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Chris Newsome’s return to Meralco from injury ends in win

Chris Newsome is back in action for the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Governoers’ Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome returned to Meralco’s lineup in winning fashion as the Bolts zoomed past Northport, 109-99, in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday. After nursing a sprained left ankle and…

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Allen Durham leads Meralco pullaway to beat NorthPort

Meralco Bolts import Allen Durham in the PBA Governors’ Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines–Meralco used a big third quarter on Sunday night to ultimately whip NorthPort, 109-99, in the PBA Governors Cup. Import Allen Durham scored 19 of his total 34 points in that period, greasing the breakaway that built a cushion, and eventually, paved…

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Meralco, San Miguel Beer open vs Macau, Korea teams

FILE–Chris Newsome (No. 11) is mobbed by teammates after his heroics in Meralco’s victory over Ryukyu in Macau in the EASL. —EASL PHOTO Meralco and San Miguel Beer will face separate teams at Mall of Asia Arena in a doubleheader on Oct. 2 to begin their respective campaigns in the East Asia Super League. The…

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TNT pummels Meralco for 2-0 start

TNT import Rondae Jefferson Hollis in the PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES TNT seized advantage on the loss of Chris Newsome to injury and pummeled Meralco, 93-73, Thursday, for the early lead in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led a second half surge and the Tropang…

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Meralco battles Magnolia in season opener

Meralco vs Magnolia during the PBA Philippine Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Philippine Cup champion Meralco takes on Magnolia to tip off the PBA’s season-opening Governors’ Cup on Aug. 18 at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The league made the announcement Wednesday on social media, with the Meralco-Magnolia duel set at 7:30 p.m. being the lone match of a…

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San Miguel, Meralco off to EASL

PHOTO BY MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PBA is poised to see its teams face more international competition with the participation of last season’s two champions in the East Asia Super League (EASL) and the possible entry of a club from Hong Kong. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial in recent days has confirmed talks with Eastern Sports Club…

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Kurt Reyson feels ‘double pressure’ after joining Meralco

Kurt Reyson after being selected by the Meralco Bolts during the 2024 PBA Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Getting drafted in the PBA alone entails a lot of pressure. But for Kurt Reyson, the pressure is even greater after joining the Meralco Bolts, who just won their first-ever championship in the PBA Philippine Cup. The former Letran…

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Newsome’s great Meralco play spills over to Gilas in Riga

Chris Newsome–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net PBA Philippine Cup champion Meralco could not be any prouder of the way Chris Newsome performed for Gilas Pilipinas in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). And the Bolts can only look forward to how Newsome will carry himself when he resumes club duties in the next month for the season-opening Governors’ Cup,…

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Finals MVP Chris Newsome leads Meralco breakthrough PBA title

PBA Finals MVP Chris Newsome delivers Meralco’s first-ever PBA championship.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Chris Newsome finally entered hallowed basketball grounds on Sunday night, delivering Meralco’s first-ever PBA title at the expense of erstwhile defending champion San Miguel. The two-way guard delivered the finishing blow of the 80-78 Game 6 victory at Smart Araneta Coliseum, capping off…

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