PBA suspends Nabong, Pingris, Devance over brawl

source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner Chito Salud ordered the suspension of several San Mig Coffee and GlobalPort players involved in a brawl last Wednesday night.

The PBA reviewed the all-out fistfight between players of San Mig Coffee - GlobalPort during the game last September 4.

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BOXING: Donaire still considers Darchinyan a threat

source: manilastandardtoday.com

Nonito Donaire, Jr. has been receiving criticisms for choosing an opponent he once dominated and knocked out in their lone encounter six years ago.

Back in 2007, an underdog Donaire shockingly pulverized and stopped in the fifth round Australia-based Armenian Vic Darchinyan in their 12-round title match for the International Boxing Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight belts.

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UAAP: Ateneo routs FEU to extend win streak to five

source: sports.inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines – Not even Far Eastern University, the top team in the league, could stop Ateneo’s winning streak.

The Blue Eagles led from the get-go en route to their most impressive win yet with a 92-73 domination of the Tamaraws to stretch their run to five in the UAAP Season 76 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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NBA: Seven-time All-Star McGrady tweets that he’s retiring

source: dispatch.com

Tracy McGrady announced his retirement from the NBA yesterday, ending a 16-year career that included two scoring titles, seven All-Star appearances and injuries to his knee and back.

“Thank all of you who have supported me over 16 NBA seasons, 7 All-Stars, and countless exciting moments,” McGrady tweeted yesterday morning. “Retiring from NBA. Stay tuned.” McGrady didn’t rule out continuing his career overseas, perhaps in China, where he played last season.

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Pacquiao vs. Rios Update: PacMan Suffers Injury Ahead of Brandon Rios Fight

source: Lou Ramon Aguila, au.ibtimes.com

Former pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao suffered a setback in his preparation for his showdown with Brandon 'Bam Bam' Rios after sustaining a slight ankle injury while playing hoops last weekend.

Pacquiao has already started doing light conditioning drills for the Rios fight, one of which is playing basketball. Playing basketball has been part of Pacquiao's preparation for his previous fights, but that proved to be costly for him weeks before the arrival of Freddie Roach.

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Asian giant Iran overpowers Malaysia in FIBA-Asia opener

source: Mark Giongco, sports.inquirer.net

Asian power Iran hardly broke a sweat as it ripped listless Malaysia to shreds 115-25 in Group C play in the curtain raiser of the 27th FIBA-Asia Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Former NBA center Hamed Haddadi, who suited up for the Memphis Grizzlies for several seasons before being traded to and eventually waived by the Phoenix Suns last June, led the way with 21 points and eight rebounds in limited minutes.

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Reyes: Gilas can make it to FIBA Asia semis

source: Joaquin Henson, abs-cbnnews.com

National team head coach Chot Reyes believes Gilas Pilipinas has a strong chance to make it to the semi-finals of the FIBA Asia tournament.

Reyes believes they can take advantage of the FIBA Asia’s one-game format, adding that the most important part for Gilas will be to make it to the quarter-final round.

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