PBA cracks whip on Hodge, Magnolia deputy coach over altercation

PBA cracks whip on Hodge, Magnolia deputy coach over altercation

The PBA Office has cracked the whip on Cliff Hodge, slapping the veteran forward with a P100,000 fine and a one game suspension following a dangerous take down against Magnolia’s Zav Lucero during their game last Wednesday, May, 14.The fine came after Hodge was summoned before the Commissioner’s Office on Friday, May 16, to explain his side of the incident that saw him hold Lucero on his head and pull him down in an effort to stop a fastbreak.Hi…

PBA suspends two officials over Cliff Hodge foul controversy

The PBA has suspended two of its high-ranking officials for committing procedural lapses in handling Cliff Hodge’s case that marred Magnolia’s win over Meralco in their Season 49 Philippine Cup meeting last Wednesday. Deputy commissioner Eric Castro and technical head Bong Pascual have been punished after the Commissioner’s Office found out several mistakes following a thorough review of the said game, which ended in a rout, 117-92. Commissioner…