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Gilas Pilipinas mainstay Gary David was given tribute by the PBA before the GlobalPort vs. Alaska Aces games held on Friday, August 23 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Photo Credit: InterAKTV Gary David made the most important shot during GlobalPort’s victory against the debuting Aces with the final score at 91-88. The 35-year-old Gary David hit … Read more
The world’s most popular basketball star, Michael Jordan the NBA legend married his long-time girlfriend Yvette Prieto at a ceremony in Florida on Saturday with a lavish reception at a luxury community. Photo Credit: (AP Photo/JUMP.DC, Joe Buissink) The 50-year-old Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles during his days as an NBA … Read more
The PBA Commissioner announced earlier that the GlobalPort vs. San Mig Coffee and Talk ‘N Text vs. Alaska games were already cancelled “due to floods and the continuing inclement weather.” The Friday’s game on the other other hand will push through. The games on Friday for the Governors Cup will feature, the Alaska Aces on … Read more
The PBA announced that the Wednesday games at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum is postponed due to the flooding that engulfed Metro Manila brought about by monsoon rains as worsened by typhoon “Maring.” The announcement was already made by PBA Commissioner Chito Salud on Wednesday morning. GlobalPort vs. San Mig (Photo Credit: PBA Image/Nuki Sabio) The Wednesday … Read more
Paul Lee was chosen as the PBA’s Player of the Week for helping his team, Rain or Shine as it open its title retention bid with two straight wins against their rival in the Philippines most popular basketball league. Photo Credit: InterAKTV/Paul Ryan Tan The 24-year-old Paul Lee averaged a total of 13.5 points and … Read more
Pau Gasol, one of the most popular Spanish NBA player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers urged the Filipinos to stay strong amid torrential rains that hit the Philippines particularly in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The 33-year-old Pau Gasol’s post shows some concerns despite the fact that he is far away from the … Read more
UAAP Secretary-Treasurer Malou Isip announced on Tuesday that the UAAP Season 76 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games scheduled for Wednesday, August 21 have been cancelled due to inclement weather. She was quoted as saying that, “Due to the continuous rain and flood around the Metro, we are cancelling the UAAP Basketball Men and Women’s games … Read more
Calvin Abueva, the prized rookie of Alaska Aces is on track to achieve a rare feat in the 38th PBA Season, a chance to duplicate the record made by 1989 rookie of the year and MVP Benjie Paras. The second overall pick in the 2012 PBA Draft is now leading in statistical points after the … Read more
The Petron Blazers made a convincing win over Ginebra Gin Kings which put PBA’s newest coach Gee Abanilla’s first victory in the major league of basketball in the Philippines. Petron defeated Ginebra with the final score at 101-95. Photo Credit: PBA Image/Nuki Sabio Petron’s Marcio L(–foul word(s) removed–)iter scored 8 of his 23 points … Read more
The De La Salle Green Archers remains unbeaten in the second round of the UAAP Season 76 while their opponent, the formerly undefeated FEU suffered their second loss of the second round. The Green Archers defeated FEU 75-66 as ther formerly undefeated Tamaraws remains winless in the second round. Photo Credit: InterAKTV Green Archers stars … Read more