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After Petron fell short in winning a title in the past conferences, longtime (–foul word(s) removed–)istant Biboy Ravanes will now be appointed as the team’s new head coach for the coming commissioner’s cup to replace Gee Abanilla. photo credit: Paolo Papa This coaching shuffle of Petron, which will change its name back to San Miguel … Read more
Carmelo Anthony and Kyrie Irving played splendidly as the East outcl(–foul word(s) removed–)ed West, 163-155 to stop its losing skid for three straight years in the annual NBA All-star game on Sunday (Monday PH time) at New Orleans. photo credit: nba.si.com Irving, the starting point-guard in this year’s main event delivered a double-double with 31 … Read more
San Beda College still obtained significant commitments from high school prospects as the team will have Jvee Mocon and Ranbill Tongco suiting up for them in the incoming NCAA season. photo credit: spin.ph (Jerome Ascano) Though, the Red lions failed to secure Arvin Tolentino, who opted to play for Ateneo this year, the four-peat champion … Read more
Red Cub Rev Diputado won’t follow his comrade Ranbill Tongco and Jvee Mocon in staying with San Beda as he committed to play for National University in the coming UAAP season 77. Photo Credit: UAAP Basketball 24/7 Facebook The transfer of Diputado from Mendiola to Sampaloc-based squad was confirmed by NU head coach Eric Altamirano. The prolific … Read more
Washington guard John Wall jumped over G-man mascot and then threw down a double-handed reverse dunk to outdo Sacramento’s Ben Mclemore as the East completed a sweep in the 2014 Slam dunk contest on Saturday night’s (Sunday PH time) All-star at New Orleans. photo credit: nba.com Mclemore put up a gallant stand against Wall, soaring … Read more
New York Superstar Carmelo Anthony said on Friday (Saturday PH time) believes the Knicks will not trade him come trade deadline and added he is open to stay and receive less money to help the team. photo credit: elitedaily.com The last year scoring champion Anthony admitted he plans to be a free agent on summer … Read more
BBVA’s Team Hill defeated equally talented Team Webber with a 142-36 victory in the Rising star challenge of the Friday night (Saturday PH time) All-star at New Orleans. photo credit: standingosports.com Sophomore Detroit’s big man Andrei Drummond had a solid game with 30 points and 25 rebounds, a record in most boards grabbed in the … Read more
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters defeated the San Mig Coffee Mixers during the Game 1 of the PBA All Filipino Cup Finals on Friday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with the final score at 83-80 to gain a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven finals. Watch the Fourth Quarter Replay: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6_YhyZ-flQ Video Credit: YouTube/PBA … Read more
Following a painful semifinal exit, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel has signed Leon Rodgers as the team’s import for the incoming Commissioner’s Cup. This is according to import agent Sheryl Reyes. photo credit: www.leanoticias.com With Vernon Macklin ineligible in the 6-foot-9 height limit, the Kings settled with veteran wingman Rodgers to help the crowd favorite team … Read more
Joe Johnson and Jimmy Butler exchanged heated words and physicality during the Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets game wherein the Bulls ended the game in victory with the final score at 92-76. Before the game ended a skirmish happens involving Joe Johnson and Jimmy Butler as Johnson jabs Butler on forehead with his finger. Watch … Read more