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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Qatar recruit leads FIBA-Asia imports

source: Joaquin Henson, philstar.com

There are six imports or naturalized players in rosters for the 27th FIBA-Asia Championships here starting Thursday and no doubt, Qatar’s Jarvis Hayes is on top of the list in terms of credentials. Hayes, who turns 32 on Aug. 9, was the Washington Wizards’ first pick and 10th overall in the 2003 NBA draft and earned an estimated $13.4 million in a seven-year major league career.

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UAAP: Bulldogs halt Tigers; Falcons rip Warriors

source: Olmin Leyba, philstar.com

National U squandered a 12-point lead but held on to a 71-67 win over erstwhile unbeaten Santo Tomas to create a heavy logjam for second spot in the UAAP Season 76 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday.

The triumph – NU’s second in three outings – put the Bulldogs into a share of second with UST, idle La Salle, and Adamson, which defeated University of the East in the first game, 78-71.

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Pacquiao vs Rios: Brandon Rios expects to be fit at 147, looking to dominate

source: Scott Christ, badlefthook.com

Brandon Rios plans to be in top shape at 147 pounds when he faces Manny Pacquiao, a fight he's aiming to dominate and use as a major statement.

Brandon Rios figures that not having to cut weight past 147 pounds will give him a new edge when he faces Manny Pacquiao on November 23 in Macau, and he's aiming to dominate the fight in what is his biggest career opportunity.

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Talks About Dwight Howard Departure

source: lakersnation.com

During Kobe Bryant’s basketball camp in Santa Barbara, California on Wednesday, the five-time NBA champion was asked numerous questions about the Dwightmare and the final meeting before Howard made his decision.

Kobe said the following via Serena Winters about going into the meeting with Dwight:

“I really didn’t feel anything. I really didn’t know what to expect.”

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FIBA: Smart Gilas impresses Cone, Toroman

source: philstar.com

Coaches Tim Cone and Rajko Toroman have seen and observed Gilas Pilipinas in practice, and liked what they saw.

“I attended a couple of Gilas practices. (I’m) Really impressed by the intensity, chemistry and togetherness of the team,” said Cone on his Twitter account.

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VIDEO: Gilas Pilipinas: The Road to FIBA Asia (Episode 1)

Watch the 1st episode of our Team Gilas Pilipinas documentaries!

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PBA’s anti-flopping measures not targeted at Alaska star Calvin Abueva

source: interaksyon.com

Members of the PBA’s competition committee denied that the anti-flopping measures they recommended target specific players, particularly Alaska rookie Calvin Abueva.

“Nope,” was Air 21 coach Franz Pumaren’s reply when asked about the issue.

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UAAP: UST defeats Adamson; UE beats NU

source: abs-cbnnews.com

The UST Growling Tigers defeated the Adamson Falcons, 67-62, in UAAP men’s basketball on Saturday.

Jeric Teng scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half, while Kevin Ferrer led all scorers with 17.

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UAAP: Ateneo now 0-3 as La Salle rallies in second half

source: abs-cbnnews.com

The De La Salle Green Archers overcame a double-digit halftime deficit to defeat their arch rivals Ateneo, 82-73, for the first time since 2010, and drop the Blue Eagles to a 0-3 record in the UAAP Season 76 men's basketball tournament.

Down 12 points at the half, the Green Archers outscored the Blue Eagles 54-33 in the final two quarters in the game attended by over 15,000 fans Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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UAAP: Eagles bracing for Green Archers

source: malaya.com.ph

ATENEO coach Bo Perasol has no intention of pressing the panic button just yet, convinced the Blue Eagles can get out of the woods after dropping their first two games in the UAAP Season 76 men’s basketball championship.

“Masyadong maaga pa,” Perasol told Malaya-Business Insight in an interview yesterday, a day after Ateneo, the reigning five-time champion, came up short against Far Eastern University in overtime 75-79.

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NCAA: San Beda whips Arellano; EAC finally scores win

source: abs-cbnnews.com

The San Beda Red Lions crushed the Arellano University Chiefs, 67-54, to notch their second win in the 89th NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Thursday.

Ola Adeogun led the defending champions with a double-double effort of 18 points and 16 rebounds capped by five rebounds.

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PBA: Floppers face fines under new PBA guidelines

source: abs-cbnnews.com

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is beginning to take notice of “flopping” such that it decided to take action by adopting new rules.

Under the new guidelines to be reviewed by PBA commissioner Chito Salud, floppers will be subject to penalties, starting with a P5,000 fine which goes up with every similar offense.

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PBA: Sonny Thoss out of Gilas lineup

source: Waylon Galvez, tempo.com.ph

Alaska’s Sonny Thoss is not joining Gilas Pilipinas in New Zealand and may have lost the chance to be named to the 12-man roster for the FIBA Asia championship.

Thoss, who failed to join the squad in Lithuania, is set to leave for the United States with Alaska Milk next week as part of their reward for winning the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

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