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The UAAP Season 76 Men’s Basketball Tournament will resume today, with the top-ranked team Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws eyeing for their eighth straight victory to start off the second round of UAAP. The FEU Tamaraws made a significant first round after they completed a 7-0 sweep with their last victory against Adamson, making an … Read more
The silver medalist of the recently concluded FIBA Asia 2013 Championships, Gilas Pilipinas is now featured in latest FIBA World Cup 2014 trailer, showcasing their skills as one of the best basketball team in the world. As a Filipino blogger who have been following the journey of Gilas Pilipinas securing a slot for the FIBA … Read more
Two of the PBA’s big men, Doug Kramer and Dorian Pena were traded by their respective teams. Petron Blaze Boosters got the service of big man Doug Kramer from Barako Bull while the team sends Dorian Pena and the 2013 second round draft pick to the Energy Colas. The deal was sent to the Commissioner’s … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas top honcho, Manny V. Pangilinan will be giving various bonuses to the players of the most successful squad formed by the Philippines after three decades. One of the most interesting bonuses given to the players will reach up to seven figures (1,000,000) or more. Photo Courtesy: Sports 5/Paul Ryan Tan According to various … Read more
The Philippine Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation through commissioner Chito Salud said that the PBA will pay Gilas Pilipinas players a special tribute for successfully fulfilling the country’s dream of ending 35 years of absence in the world championship. During an interview with The Star, Commissioner Salud was quoted as saying that, “We’ll work on that. … Read more
NBA superstar and former MVP Kobe Bryant arrived in Manila early Monday morning for the promotion of Lenovo Mobile phones in the Philippines. He will meet his fans during an event organized by the company. The LA Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant arrived on board a chartered flight from Beijing, China at around 3:40 AM. He … Read more
Jayson Castro (William) was named as one of the top five players in Asia in the recently concluded FIBA Asia 2013 as he was named as a member of the All-Star Five. The Talk ‘N Text point guard made his first appearance in a high-level Asian competition but he showed the heart of a true … Read more
South Korea secured a ticket to FIBA World Cup to be held in Spain this coming 2014 as they routed Chinese Taipei with the final score at 75-57 during the bronze medal match on Sunday held at SM Mall of Asia. The South Koreans bounced back from their yesterday’s lost against Gilas Pilpinas and dominated … Read more
The mighty Iranians conqured the gallantly standing Gilas Pilipinas basketball team and captured the gold of the FIBA Asia Championship while the Philippines settles for the Silver medal in the competition. The silver medal of the Philippines is the country’s best finished since conquering the Asian Basketball Championship in 1985. The Gilas Pilipinas missed the … Read more
The defending FIBA Asia Champion, China settled for Fifth-Place finish in the 27th FIBA Asia Men’s Basketball Championship defeating Qatar with the final score at 96-85, on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. China outscored the Qataris with a 25-15 to turn a slim 45-40 halftime lead into a 70-55 advantage during the third … Read more