John Rupert Dionela
There had been rumors that New York superstar Carmelo Anthony’s possible destination come summer free agency is the Lakers but the king of Los Angeles himself said he will not actively recruit the high-scoring forward. Photo credit: zagsblog.com Though a good friend of Anthony, injured star guard Kobe Bryant told the media on Sunday that … Read more
Following a successful hosting of the country of the Fiba Asia championship last August, the Philippines is now being offered to host the 3×3 Asia-Pacific competition on July. photo credit: www.3la3.ro This development was bared by Samahang Basketbolng Pilipinas (SBP) president Manny V. Pangilinan on Saturday in the Philippine Sportswriters (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation (PSA) annual … Read more
“Hopefully, on January 30, masabi na nila sa akin kung anong time that’s available to us,” (statement from sports5.ph) photo credit: ph.sports.yahoo.com This is the statement of Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes when he talked about his meeting with the PBA board on January 30, where he is being invited to discuss the preparation … Read more
Filipino young GM Wesley So settled with another draw after he battled GM Pentala of Harikrishna in the 76th Tata Steel Tournament in Amsterdam. Photo credit: philstar.com Following a huge win from Dutch Loek Van Wely, the 20-year old wood pusher ended a draw with Harikrishna after 31 moves. So is currently tied at fourth … Read more
Filipino campaigners Richard Gonzales and Ian Lariba had qualified in the World Table Tennis Championship in Japan after their great showing in the last Sea Games in Myanmar, Table Tennis (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation of the Philippines (TATAP) president Ting Ledesma said. Photo credit: digitaledition.philstar.com Gonzales, who clinched bronze medal in Sea games, together with Lariba … Read more
Owing to the monumental achivements of Philippine basketball last year, the Gilas Pilipnas and Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas and other sportsmen in the field emerged as top awardees in the Philippine Sportswriters (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation awards last night. Photo credit: Spin.ph (Dante Peralta) The Spain-bound Gilas Pilipinas players led by Jimmy Alapag, Jason Castro, Gabe … Read more
Russia will be as potent as today until its hosting of 2018 World Cup as Fabio Capello signed another four-year contract to coach the national team said Russian Football Union on Friday. Photo credti: wardoon.net “We are happy that such a highly qualified coach as Capello will still be working in Russian football, its president, … Read more
Despite being voted as an All-star starter again this year, injured Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant said that he will not play in this season’s All-Star game. Photo credit: beyondthebuzzer.com After being announced as an All-star starter for 16th time (second most in history next to Abdul-Jabbar’s 19), Bryant elected not participate on February festivities to … Read more
This year’s NBA All-Star game just got even more exciting to witness after four newcomers Stephen Curry, Paul George, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving were voted to take over the starting job this year. Photo credit: thehoopdoctors.com In the western conference, Curry, who was the biggest snub last year, will play in the backcourt with Kobe Bryant … Read more
With the inclusion of young big men in the 28-man pool, USA national team might no longer play small ball in international competitions from now on. Photo credit: photos.thenews.com The announcement of the long list of players that will be part of the USA basketball program for the next three summers on Thursday (Friday PH … Read more