PBA’s real problem is translating large TV viewers into live audience

The background of this bit of playoff action between Meralco and NLEX says it all. —PBA IMAGES The PBA Philippine Cup playoffs has not been short of competitiveness with two quarterfinal pairings even going its three-game distance. Unfortunately, the league could only hope that it could say the same thing about live attendance. “It’s a…

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Phoenix starts hard, long journey to reach PBA’s Promised Land

Jason Perkins (with ball) and the Fuel Masters refused to be held down by the Bolts despite a slight bump at the start. Phoenix will now be shooting to get to uncharted waters and hopefully go all the way. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The revelries inside the Phoenix Super LPG locker room came in short bursts…

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Gilas to benefit in PBA’s new timeout rule

FILE–Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao. PBA IMAGES The PBA’s decision to eliminate the option of players on the floor calling timeouts beginning with the 48th season is a small change that will have a big effect on those suiting up for both club and country. “The closer we get to the Fiba (International Basketball…

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