Ian Suyu

Tough task awaits Justin Brownlee when he powers Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup starting 21 September. Ginebra coach Tim Cone admitted that the battle will not be easy as the two-time Best Import awardee battles bigger, stronger imports in this prestigious midseason conference.

A key member of the Philippine Azkals believes that the team should follow the imprints of the national women’s team to succeed in the upcoming AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup later this year. Naturalized player Bienvenido Marañon said the Filipinas are the perfect model to emulate as the men’s side struggles to gain form in the international stage. The Spanish-born striker said the Azkals need to undergo longer training and thorough buildup knowing that tough task awaits them in the biennial tourney.

San Miguel finally ended its three-year title drought as the Beermen dethroned TNT Tropang Giga, 119-97, in Game 7 of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. CJ Perez, Chris Ross and June Mar Fajardo powered a pivotal fourth quarter surge as the Beermen took advantage of the absence of TNT head coach Chot Reyes due to health protocols.