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AUBL Announces Historic Home-and-Away Season Featuring 18 Teams Across 11 Markets
The Philippines joins the Eastern Conference circuit as Asian university basketball prepares for a season spanning November 2026 to August 2027. The Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) is taking college basketball across borders, announcing a 2026–27 season featuring 18 university programs from 11 markets and a home-and-away format that the league describes as a first for Asian collegiate basketball. Unveiled on October 26, the season will feature 54 games across two conferences, with 12 teams eventually advancing to Championship Week in August 2027. For Filipino basketball fans, the Philippines will be part of the Eastern Conference’s home-and-away circuit alongside China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia, bringing international university competition onto campuses across the region. “This is a landmark moment for university basketball in Asia,” AUBL CEO Jay Li said. “For the first time, the continent’s best college teams will be tested home and away, and that changes everything.... ... See more
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Ginebra’s Game 1 Win: Defense Deserves the Credit, Not “8 vs. 5” Talk | Video
Ginebra earned its 104–95 victory over San Miguel in their Governors’ Cup quarterfinal opener, with Jordan Murphy and Scottie Thompson leading the way. In Powcast’s analysis, dismissing the result as “8 vs. 5” takes credit away from Ginebra’s defensive execution. The Gin Kings disrupted SMB’s offense and delivered the contributions they needed. But one win doesn’t settle the series. Pow still favors San Miguel, with the Beermen needing to involve June Mar Fajardo more and get stronger support from their guards. Ginebra has the early edge—SMB’s response will be the next big test. ... See more
Casimero, Huwag Hilahin Pababa: Ang Tunay na Suporta, Marunong Ding Pumuna (Video)
Suportado mo ba talaga ang isang boksingero kung puro “yes” ka na lang, kahit may dapat nang itama? Ito ang gusto kong linawin sa usapan tungkol kay John Riel Casimero. May isang fan niya na nag-message sa akin at nagsabing naiintindihan niya kung bakit ako pumupuna. Para sa kanya, alam niyang gusto ko lang ding mapabuti si Casimero. Nakakataba ng puso ang ganoong mensahe. Kasi sa dami ng nagagalit kapag may naririnig na kritisismo sa kanilang idolo, mayroon ding nakakaintindi: puwede kang maging supporter at magsabi ng masakit na katotohanan. Kasabay nito, may malaking laban tayong dapat abangan para kay Carl Jammes “Wonderboy” Martin, mga prediction sa Canelo card, at update tungkol kay Shakur Stevenson. Casimero: Suporta Hanggang Dulo, Pero Hindi Puro Papuri Nagsimula ang usapan sa larawang ipinadala sa akin at sa tanong ng isang concerned na viewer tungkol sa pangangatawan ni Casimero. Ang concern ko: kung may balak siyang lumaban sa December, handa ba siya sa paghahabol ng kondisy... ... See more
Powcast Picks! Canelo, Munguia, Espinoza, and Martin to Win!
🥊🔥 POWCAST PICKS ARE IN! AGREE OR DISAGREE? Powcast has locked in his predictions for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli card in Saudi Arabia—and he’s backing 🇵🇭 CARL JAMMES MARTIN to beat David Picasso by LATE TKO or DECISION! Kaya bang patunayan ni Carl na ready na siya for the bigger stage? At sa main event, Canelo pa rin ba—or will Mbilli prove Powcast wrong? 👀 🟥 POWCAST’S PREDICTIONS: 🥊 Canelo Alvarez over Christian Mbilli — Decision 🥊 Jaime Munguia over Nikita Zon — Decision 🥊 Rafael Espinoza over Ricardo Blandon — TKO 🇵🇭 Carl Jammes Martin over David Picasso — Late TKO or Decision 🥊 Reito Tsutsumi over Raymundo Rojas — TKO 🥊 Sultan Al-Mohammad over Erick Villegas — TKO 🥊 Bek Nurmaganbet over Marcos Vazquez — TKO 🥊 Carlos Emiliano over Flavius Biea — Decision 🥊 Bryan Leon over Hector Aguirre — TKO ❌ Lindolfo Delgado vs. Arthur Biyarslanov — Cancelled Siyam na picks—kaya bang mag-9–0 ni Powcast? Ilan ang tama, ilan ang sablay? 😂 👇 DROP YOUR PICKS! Sabi... ... See more
Ginebra’s Isaac Go Credits Murphy for Fajardo Preparation | Powcast Basketball Daily
Ginebra’s answer to June Mar Fajardo took shape against a different opponent in practice. Isaac Go’s preparation, Golden State’s growing trust in a rookie and Rain or Shine’s patience with a struggling shooter explain more than the scores. 1. Murphy gave Go a rehearsal for Fajardo’s physicality Jordan Murphy’s contribution to Ginebra began before the opening tip. Isaac Go told Spin’s Christian Jacinto that practicing against the import helped him prepare for Fajardo’s physical post game. Murphy could not reproduce Fajardo’s size, Go acknowledged, but the contact and repetition helped reinforce the discipline Ginebra needed. Go then supplied 14 points off the bench while helping a collective defense limit Fajardo to three points on 1 of 6 shooting. After our earlier coverage of Ginebra’s push toward the playoffs , this is a useful explanation of how another contributor emerged. Powcast’s reading: the value is bigger than Go’s scoring. Ginebra found size that could follow its d... ... See more
Shakur Stevenson Gets November Deadline for Muratalla. LOMA Plan? | Powcast Boxing Daily
Shakur Stevenson’s search for his next fight now has an opponent named by the WBO and a deadline attached. Elsewhere, Adam Azim’s reported eliminator runs into an unsettled title picture, while Abel Sanchez questions whether Lomachenko’s undisputed ambition can outrun the calendar. 1. Stevenson’s freedom to choose now meets a mandatory deadline Promotional freedom does not remove a champion’s obligations. The WBO ordered Stevenson and Raymond Muratalla to negotiate on Tuesday, with November 16 the deadline reported by BoxingScene’s Lance Pugmire. The organization’s own announcement identifies Muratalla as the designated mandatory challenger. There is no signed fight, date or venue in that development. This is a concrete change from the stalled possibilities described in our October 6 coverage of Stevenson’s negotiations with Devin Haney . Muratalla has relinquished his IBF lightweight belt and moved into the WBO’s top position at 140 pounds. A negotiated agreement would settle the... ... See more
THUNDER LOSE TWO STARTERS TO SURGERY! IS OKC'S CHAMPIONSHIP DEFENSE IN TROUBLE?
OKC's Williams and Wallace The Oklahoma City Thunder received devastating news Monday when general manager Sam Presti announced that Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace will both undergo surgery. Williams suffered a fractured fibula and dislocated left ankle during Oklahoma City's victory over the Clippers. Wallace sustained a torn labrum in his left shoulder during the same game. Both players face uncertain recovery timelines, with the possibility of missing the remainder of the season. Williams is entering the first year of a five-year, $239 million maximum contract, while Wallace recently signed a five-year, $139 million extension. Oklahoma City has championship-level talent, but losing two important rotation players could significantly change its season. Powcast reaction: Two starters needing surgery after only three games! Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carry OKC through this? ... See more
LeBron Says Center Role Is Temporary as Sixers Struggle on Glass Plus GINEBRA Day! | Powcast Basketball Daily
LeBron James can cover Philadelphia’s center shortage, but he has made clear that it should remain an emergency assignment. Oklahoma City’s surgery update, Austin Reaves’ explanation of Luka Doncic’s late rhythm and Converge’s crowded award challenge supply today’s other stories. 1. LeBron’s center shift exposes a problem bigger than one lineup LeBron pointed toward Joel Embiid when asked about starting at center: “I’m not here to have a sustainable role at the 5.” ESPN’s Kris Rhim reported that Sunday’s assignment against Detroit was his first start there since the 2021 to 2022 season. Embiid was unavailable for right foot plantar fasciitis management, while injuries also sidelined Jabari Walker, Dominick Barlow and Tacko Fall. The consequence is more revealing than the unusual lineup. Philadelphia has been outrebounded in all four games, including by 17 against Detroit. Adem Bona, its only available true center, supplied 13 rebounds in 25 minutes and earned LeBron’s praise. After... ... See more
Canelo Card Loses Delgado as Garcia Calls Late Travel Impossible | Powcast Boxing Daily
Robert Garcia has drawn a line on the Canelo Alvarez card: a world title opportunity cannot make an unworkable fight week acceptable. His explanation leads today’s edition, alongside Devin Haney’s reported homecoming and the small detail that convinced Marc Ramsay he could build something with Christian Mbilli. 1. Garcia says Delgado could not arrive ready to fight Getting Lindolfo Delgado to Riyadh was only part of Garcia’s problem. Speaking on Monday’s BoxingScene Today, the trainer said delayed travel arrangements would leave his fighter crossing time zones, adjusting to unfamiliar conditions and cutting weight in the same compressed stretch. Lance Pugmire reported Garcia’s verdict for BoxingScene: “Fight’s off.” Delgado had been scheduled to face Arthur Biyarslanov for the vacant IBF junior welterweight title. Garcia also cited security concerns and the prospect of a lengthy drive after landing outside Saudi Arabia. Those are his stated reasons for withdrawing. The meaningful c... ... See more
Ginebra vs. SMB: 5 Things the Gin Kings Must Do to Win the Series | Video
I’m a Ginebra supporter. My pick to win this series is San Miguel Beer. Looking at the Beermen’s scoring options and Ginebra’s uneven campaign, I see SMB as the more complete team entering this matchup. That is my assessment, even if the Ginebra fan in me wants a different outcome. San Miguel finished the eliminations at 9–3 , while Ginebra secured its playoff place at 5–5 . Their best-of-five Governors’ Cup quarterfinal begins October 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum . First to three wins advances. www.pba.ph Ginebra has a path to winning this series. These are the five things I believe must happen. 1. Jordan Murphy must deliver something close to his best game The responsibility falls heavily on Jordan Murphy, and we have already seen what he can provide. In his debut against Rain or Shine, he produced 30 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks . www.pba.ph In my video, I called for a perfect or near-perfect game from Murphy. That is a high standard, but ... ... See more
Jaylen Brown Denies Tatum Feud but Repeats the PR Team Remark | Powcast Basketball Daily
Jaylen Brown says there is no feud with Jayson Tatum, but his repeated praise of Tatum’s PR team kept the conversation alive. TNT’s defensive communication, Joel Embiid’s passing and a costly Phoenix foul supply the other stories beyond the scores. 1. Brown answers the feud question without explaining the original post Brown repeatedly denied having “beef” with Tatum while describing his former teammate as a great player with a “hell of a PR team.” ESPN’s Kris Rhim reported that Brown declined to explain the blue hat emoji he posted in response to Tatum’s account of being surprised by the offseason trade. That unanswered question is more specific than declaring their partnership a secret disaster. Tatum had already denied animosity and welcomed a conversation; Brown’s fresh response emphasized their responsibilities to different teams. Nine seasons together and the 2024 championship give the exchange weight, but neither player’s public words establish a complete account of their pr... ... See more
Navarrete Praises Foster as Arum Says He Had Mexican Ahead | Powcast Boxing Daily
Emanuel Navarrete congratulated O’Shaquie Foster, while Bob Arum said he had the Mexican ahead entering the final round. The contrasting assessments lead a morning that also brings Lomachenko’s comeback explanation, a proposed Pacquiao opponent that went nowhere, and a prospect’s revealing body attack. Lomachenko vs Charly Suarez next! https://t.co/i79p7uGdme — Powcast Sports (@POWCASTSPORTS) October 26, 2026 1. Navarrete and Arum offer different readings of Foster’s night Navarrete’s own assessment was generous: “His style was better than mine tonight,” he said after Foster’s unanimous decision, according to The Ring. Arum offered another reading in a Fight Hub TV interview, saying he had Navarrete slightly ahead before the 12th. That is Arum’s unofficial assessment, not a disputed official verdict: all three judges scored for Foster, who added two final-round knockdowns. The result resolves the style question raised in our earlier unification preview . The Ring reported CompuBo... ... See more
Coach Ariel Vanguardia an Assistant Coach at Vanguard University in California, USA
FILIPINO COACHES BELONG ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE! 🏀 Congratulations to Coach Ariel Vanguardia , who is now part of the coaching staff of Vanguard University in California, USA , serving as an Assistant Coach of its men's basketball team! This is another well-deserved milestone for a Filipino basketball mind who has spent nearly three decades building his coaching career. From leading the Westports Malaysia Dragons to the 2016 ASEAN Basketball League championship , earning ABL Coach of the Year honors , guiding JRU to the NCAA Finals , and serving as head coach of Phoenix and Blackwater in the PBA , Coach Ariel has certainly paid his dues. He was also given an opportunity to join the Atlanta Hawks' NBA Summer League coaching staff in 2024 , further expanding his international experience. What makes this achievement special is that it goes beyond one coach's success. It's another testament that Filipino coaches have the knowledge, experience, basketba... ... See more
VOLKANOVSKI KNOCKS OUT UNDEFEATED EVLOEV! 20-0 RECORD DESTROYED AT UFC 333!
Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC featherweight championship with a second-round technical knockout of Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. The stoppage came at 4:54 of Round 2 . Evloev entered the fight undefeated in 20 professional contests, but Volkanovski neutralized his grappling attempts and eventually took control through precise striking. The 38-year-old champion landed a damaging combination before finishing the challenger with unanswered punches. Volkanovski also received a Performance of the Night bonus. Powcast reaction: Twenty wins, zero losses—until Volkanovski! Is he the greatest featherweight in UFC history? ... See more
RAFAEL ESPINOZA GETS LAST-MINUTE REPLACEMENT! WBO APPROVES RICARDO BLANDON!
WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza has received approval for a replacement opponent ahead of his October 31 title defense in Riyadh. The WBO approved No. 15 contender Ricardo Blandon after the local boxing commission declined to authorize Lorenzo Parra's participation. The specific reason for Parra's removal has not been publicly established. Blandon must still satisfy the applicable medical and regulatory requirements. The late change creates an unusual challenge for both fighters, with Espinoza needing to adjust his preparations and Blandon receiving limited notice for a world championship opportunity. Watch Ricardo Blandon vs Elias Vegas ... See more
NAOYA INOUE VS BAM RODRIGUEZ BACK IN PLAY? ROBERT GARCIA DEMANDS AN OFFER!
Trainer Robert Garcia has publicly urged Naoya Inoue's representatives to send a formal offer for a potential fight against Jesse Rodriguez. Garcia indicated that Rodriguez could proceed directly into an Inoue matchup if an agreement can be reached. The trainer had previously preferred another bantamweight fight for Rodriguez before taking on Inoue. However, Inoue has made it clear that he does not intend to wait indefinitely while considering a move toward featherweight. The proposed matchup would bring together two of boxing's most highly regarded pound-for-pound fighters. Important: No signed contract or finalized fight date has been announced. 🥊 “INOUE, SEND ME THAT F***ING CONTRACT!” 🔥 Robert Garcia has sent a direct message to Naoya Inoue’s team over a potential superfight with Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. With Inoue reportedly pushing for the fight to happen by March and without another tune-up for Bam, Garcia questions why there’s such urgency. Garcia has consistently w... ... See more
KIEFFER ALAS SAVES ATENEO! BLUE EAGLES ESCAPE FEU IN THREE-POINT THRILLER!
The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the FEU Tamaraws, 75-72, ending a three-game losing streak. Kieffer Alas led Ateneo with 21 points, four rebounds and two steals. The Blue Eagles built an 18-point advantage but nearly surrendered the game after FEU mounted a late comeback. Alas converted crucial free throws in the final seconds to secure the victory. Ateneo improved to 4-4, while FEU also fell to 4-4 after suffering its third consecutive defeat. Powcast reaction: Kieffer Alas delivers again! Is he already becoming Ateneo's most important player? ... See more
Luka Doncic’s 11 Turnovers Reaction Put Lakers’ New Support to Work, | Powcast Basketball Daily
Luka Doncic’s career-high 11 turnovers gave the Lakers an uncomfortable opportunity to show who else could finish a game. Golden State’s closing mistakes, Philadelphia’s first LeBron James absence and Cooper Flagg’s MRI supply today’s other developments beyond the scores. 1. Reaves and Kessler finish the job when Doncic gets loose with the ball Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler supplied the late answers while Doncic wrestled with the highest turnover total of his NBA career. When the Clippers trimmed the gap to six points, Kessler converted two free throws and Reaves later ended a scoring drought with a bank shot, Karin Abcarians reported for Silver Screen and Roll. Kessler also produced six blocks and three steals, adding defensive disruption to the finishing covered in our earlier account of his perfect Lakers debut . The Associated Press noted that he has now scored at least 20 points in consecutive games for the first time in his NBA career. Powcast’s reading: the encouraging dev... ... See more
