Team Pilipinas
SBP drops BAP from merger
Friday, November 21, 2008 9:34:00 AMAfter getting a favorable ruling from the Court of Appeals, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas yesterday cut the umbilical cord linking it to the Basketball Association of the Philippines, dropping the 72-year-old group from the merger approved by the International Basketball Federation last year.
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SBP chief to start spreading the news
Friday, November 21, 2008 9:33:00 AMThe Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will immediately notify the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the country's basketball stakeholders of the decision by the Court of Appeals on the case filed by the Basketball Association of the Philippines.
CA affirms MVP's election as BAP-SBP prexy
Friday, November 21, 2008 9:31:00 AMThe monkey finally off its back, the BAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) is now ready to move forward and pursue the programs that were stalled following the legal impediment that marred the election of Manny V. Pangilinan as president of the association.
Court upholds SBP
Friday, November 21, 2008 9:27:00 AMThe Court of Appeals ruling upholding the legitimacy of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas over the Basketball Association of the Philippines couldn't have come at a better time.
Cage bodygrooms Toroman as RP coach
Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:32:00 AMDespite expected opposition from local coaches, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has laid the groundwork for the appointment of Serbian mentor Rajko Toroman as coach of the national team that will compete in the Southeast Asian Games next year in Laos.
PBA likely to frown on naturalization
Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:31:00 AMIf the PBA allowed each team to recruit a naturalized player, it would be easier to select a foreign cager for the national squad but the pro league may not likely subscribe to the concept mentioned by SBP executive director Noli Eala.
CA reverses RTC decision on SBP
Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:29:00 AMThe Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas scored a point against the Basketball Association of the Philippines when the Court of Appeals reversed an earlier court ruling that declared the Manny V. Pangilinan-led group's election null and void.
Yakult tapped for RP team campaign
Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:27:00 AMFormer PBA board chairman Tony Chua, the team manager of the RP team bound for the Fiba Asia championship in Yangzhou, China next year, said their sponsorship agreement with Yakult Philippines is virtually a done deal.
Board breaker eyed for RP five campaign
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:40:00 AMA 6-foot-10, 260-pound center that once shattered a backboard with a monstrous dunk is being considered by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas for naturalization.
SBP has eyes on two foreigners
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 8:38:00 AMThe Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has started assessing prospective foreign players who may be granted citizenship to reinforce a Philippine basketball team for international competitions.