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Middle bracketed teams, Petron, San Mig, TNT and Barako begin war as they try to seize the pivotal game one to move within a win from semifinals in the PBA playoffs today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Photo credit: interaksyon.com There are no such things as momentum and pacing as the four squad go … Read more
With a strong intention of retaining their Philippine Cup title, the three-peat champions Talk n’ Txt Tropang texters made perhaps the biggest late trade in the recent years, this is after acquiring Nino KG Canaleta from Air 21. Photo credit: gmanetwork.com (KC CRUZ) In a three-player trade approved yesterday, TNT sent Sean Anthony, rookie guard … Read more
Alaska Aces fended off Meralco’s ferocious run in the fourth quarter to escape the Bolts, 94-91 and clinch the last playoff seat in the PLDT MyDSL Philippine Cup yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Photo credit: alaskaaces.com.ph Veteran guard Dondon Hontiveros had steady hands in the end game, drilling in crucial free throws as … Read more
Another problem hooked Alaska Aces before facing crowd favorite Brgy. Ginebra as Calvin Abueva injured his right ankle in a do-or-die victory over Meralco Bolts last night, 94-91. Calvin Abueva (Photo Credit: GMA News) Alaska‘s energy guy Abueva twisted his right ankle in the second period of the game as he tried to get the … Read more
Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau disproved the report of New York Daily news that there is a deal for him to coach the Knicks next season. Photo credit: www.zimbio.com “That stuff’s ridiculous. It really is. First, I was being traded. I could care less about that stuff. I’ve said it before: I love this … Read more
After landing two of the most coveted inbound rookies in their camp, Ateneo continues its aggressive recruitment for this coming season as the Eagles fished another promising baller in the name of Jay Javelosa. Photo credit: www.hoopnut.com A Reedly Intenational School standout, Javelosa is said to commit to the UAAP five-feat champion team to join … Read more
Despite their recent resurgence, climbing up in the team standings, the Brooklyn Nets are making slight adjustments to their roster approaching the crucial stretch of the season. Photo credit: pippenainteasy.com According to the Yahoo Sports, the Brooklyn had reached agreement with Chicago to ship forward Tornike Shengelia to the Bulls in exchange for 6’2 guard … Read more
NBA collected $40,000 after penalizing Sacramento coach Michael Malone on Friday game (Saturday, PHL time) and Indiana’s David West on a Saturday match (Sunday, PHL time). Coach Mike Malone (Photo: USA Today) Michael Malone and David West was fined because of their actions in their respective games. Malone paid $25,000 for screaming at official Marc … Read more
Though they are yet to be out of contention for a quarterfinal berth, Alaska has already made a significant move to start preparing for their title retention bid in Commissioners’ Cup as they re-signed last year reinforcement Rob Dozier. Photo: pinoyexchange.com Winners of the last mid-season conference after sweeping Ginebra in the finals, the Aces … Read more
After Thirdy Ravena, Ateneo had added another vital piece to its rebuilding process as the Blue Eagles officially got the commitment of Arvin Tolentino, one of the most coveted rookies this coming season. Photo: pektuscorner.wordpress.com In an interview to Spin.ph, Arvin Tolentino a high school prospect out of San Beda Red Cubs program confirmed his … Read more