Gilas Pilipinas bested Elev8 squad for second straight tuneup win in Miami (VIDEO)

The Philippine national men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas prevailed over Elev8 squad, 93-84, on Sunday (Monday Philippine time) to win its second tuneup game during its training camp in Miami.

Elev8 was comprised of a couple of former collegiate standouts, some of whom have playing experiences in the NBA Developmental League and overseas.

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Kobe Paras reveals dreams of making it to NBA (VIDEO)

Kobe Paras sat down for a one-on-one interview that aired this past weekend on "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," and the high school basketball phenom gamely answered a range of topics.

Toward the end of the interview, the son of PBA legend Benjie Paras was asked whether he dreamt of becoming the first homegrown Filipino player of making it to the NBA.

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Gilas Pilipinas defeats Miami Pro-Am Team (GAME HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO)

Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS, Miami, Florida, USA - Training Camp - Day 8 (VIDEO). Gilas Pilipinas defeated Miami Pro-Am team 95-74. 

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Gilas Pilipinas Miami Training Camp DAY 7 VIDEO

Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS, Miami, Florida, USA - Training Camp - Day 7 (VIDEO) .

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Gilas Pilipinas Miami Training Camp DAY 6 VIDEO

Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS, Miami, Florida, USA - Training Camp - Day 6 (VIDEO) .

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Gilas Pilipinas Miami Training Camp DAY 5 VIDEO

Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine Mens National team, Miami Training Camp DAY 5 VIDEO.

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Paolo Bediones reveals blackmail attempt: Scandal video has Part 2 & 3

More Paolo Bediones scandal videos threatened to be leaked, according to Paolo himself revealing a blackmail attempt by someone threatening to release his videos.

In his Instagram post yesterday, July 31, Paolo Bediones revealed that he already sought the help of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Division to conduct an investigation over an alleged blackmail attempt to spread 

his videos. He even appealed to everyone to help him with his fight against the cyber criminals. 

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Gilas Pilipinas Miami Training Camp DAY 4 VIDEO

Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS, Miami, Florida, USA - Training Camp - Day 4 (VIDEO)

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Gilas Pilipinas begins process of unlearning PBA habits for 2014 FIBA World Cup

The Philippine men's national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, preparing for next month's 2014 FIBA World Cup is ridding away of habits which might affect its play in the international meet slated in Spain.

Composed mainly of professional cagers playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the Gilas pool members are currently focused on unlearning tendencies—specifically on the defensive end—while re-acquainting themselves with FIBA rules.

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Andray Blatche's Message to the Filipino Nation (VIDEO)

Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS, Miami USA - Training Camp - Day 3 - Naturalized Filipino and NBA player Andray Blatche's Message to the Filipino Nation (VIDEO)

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Gilas Pilipinas Miami Training Camp DAY 3 (VIDEO)

Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS, Miami, Florida, USA - Training Camp - Day 3 (VIDEO).

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Gilas Pilipinas Miami Training Camp DAY 2 VIDEO

Watch Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS, Miami USA - Training Camp - Day 2  (VIDEO). This is their preparation for the 2014 FIBA World Cup happening on 30th of August.

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Kobe Paras INSANE Between-The-Legs Dunk (VIDEO)

Watch Kobe Paras INSANE Between-The-Legs Dunk (VIDEO)

Kobe Paras, son of former PBA superstar Benjie Paras, posted this video on his instragram account.

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Gilas Pilipinas, Andray Blatche Miami Training Camp - Day 1 VIDEO

Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS with naturalized Filipino NBA player Andray Blatche, Miami USA - Training Camp - Day 1 (VIDEO).

 

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Andray Blatche joins Gilas Pilipinas in Miami training camp

Naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche has joined the Gilas Pilipinas training camp, which is currently being held in Miami, Florida. The NBA player posted a picture of his No. 11 Gilas practice jersey last July 26.

On his Instagram account, assistant coach Josh Reyes likewise shared a photo of Blatche receiving his Team Pilipinas gear.

Aside from Blatche, who was granted Filipino citizenship only last July 11, Gilas Pilipinas has another naturalized player in its current pool of players in 2013 FIBA Asia Championship veteran Marcus Douthit.

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Kobe Paras receives offer from US NCAA Division I school UC Irvine

16-year-old Kobe Paras is still two years away from entering the college basketball scene but has already received an offer from US NCAA Division I school UC Irvine, according to a report.

California-based recruiting analyst Neal Nieves posted on his Twitter account that the university had expressed interest in Paras, the son of PBA legend Benjie Paras.

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Gilas Pilipinas' journey to 2014 FIBA World Cup #LabanPilipinas

It was last year when the Philippine National Basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, showed to world that no goal is impossible when they defeated the South Korean team in the semifinal round of 2013 FIBA Asia Cup, that win gave them the silver finish and a spot in this year 2014 FIBA World Cup which will be held in several places in Spain.

But before Gilas Pilipinas embark on their journey in preparation for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain and the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. 

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Gilas Pilipinas without some key players in 2014 FIBA Asia Cup

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes has asked several members of the Philippine national training pool to get adequate rest first before joining their practices for the FIBA World Cup and the Asian Games.

This is why the team will not have a full lineup when the FIBA Asia Cup kicks off on Friday in China.

“We have pin-pointed several players whom we want to rest,” said Reyes, citing Marc Pingris, Gabe Norwood, Jeffrei Chan, Jasyon Castro, Larry Fonacier and Jimmy Alapag as among those on the “recovery list.”

“Jayson is going to undergo a knee procedure and then Larry Fonacier has a bad back. Jimmy Alapag we asked to rest as well,” explained the Gilas coach.

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San Mig Coffee clinches a historic PBA Grandslam (VIDEO)

The San Mig Coffee Mixers clinched a historic Grand Slam – something accomplished just four times prior in PBA history – after barely edging Rain or Shine, 92-89, in a classic do-or-die Game Five in the PLDT Home Telpad Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

San Mig Coffee clinched a fourth straight championship and completed a historic sweep of all three conferences this season to give coach Tim Cone his 18th career championship and the honor of being the only coach to win the Grand Slam twice.

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Calvin Abueva to represent Philippines in FIBA 3x3 World Tour

Alaska forward Calvin Abueva has been tapped to banner one of four teams representing the Philippines in the upcoming Manila Masters of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour on July 19 and 20 at the SM Megamall.

This was announced by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios during the press luncheon of the event on Tuesday.

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San Antonio Spurs defeat Miami Heat to clinch fifth NBA title

The San Antonio Spurs cruised to another rout of the back-to-back defending champion Miami Heat, 104-87, in Game Five to clinch their fifth NBA title in franchise history.

The Spurs, whose four wins came at an average margin of 18 points, closed out the series, 4-1, in front of their own home crowd.

Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds while Manu Ginobili and Patty Mills, who hit five three-pointers in the game, came off the bench to score 19 and 17, respectively.

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Let Manny Pacquiao prove worth as PBA coach, says Mon Fernandez

Former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) star Ramon Fernandez sees nothing wrong with Manny Pacquiao trying his hand at coaching in Asia’s first play-for-pay hoops league.

He said that instead of criticizing Pacquiao for being appointed as coach for expansion team KIA Motors, the fighting congressman should be given the chance to prove his worth.

“Let’s judge Cong. Manny after several conferences,” Fernandez, considered as one of the best ever to play on the Philippine hardcourt, said in an interview with Spin’s Richard Dy.

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2014 FIBA Asia Cup Draw Results: Gilas Pilipinas in Group B; Iran in Group A

Reigning FIBA Asia Championship winners and defending champions Iran were drawn alongside hosts China in Group A, while Philippines and Jordan teams finishing runners-up in the last two FIBA Asia Championships were drawn in Group B as the draw for the 5th FIBA Asia Cup to be played in Wuhan (China) from July 11-19 was completed at the host city on Sunday.

East Asia’s Japan along with South Asia champions India and South East Asia’s Indonesia join Iran and China in Group A.

Philippines (Gilas Pilipinas) and Jordan will be joined by South East Asia champions Singapore, 27th FIBA Asia Championship semifinalists Chinese Taipei and Central Asia’s Uzbekistan in Group B.

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2014 NBA Finals GAME 3: San Antonio Spurs takes 2-1 series lead vs Miami Heat

The San Antonio Spurs but a thumping on the Miami on Tuesday night, giving the Heat their first home loss of the 2014 NBA Playoffs while taking a 2-1 series lead with a dominating win, 111-92.

San Antonio's first half was a history-making affair. The Spurs scored 71 points on their way to the best shooting performance at 75.8 percent, setting a Finals record for shooting in a half. Kawhi Leonard was everywhere, scoring a career-high 16 points on 5-of-5 shooting in the first quarter alone.

But the Heat came roaring back, playing tough defense throughout the third period. Miami made a big push even as LeBron James sat on the bench, allowing the Spurs to score just 15 points as coach Erik Spoelstra sat struggling guard Mario Chalmers.

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Jeffrey Cariaso can end Barangay Ginebra's title drought, says Tenorio

If things continue to go well for Barangay Ginebra, the Gin Kings will see their first title win in 6 years. And LA Tenorio believes it will happen because of their coach Jeffrey Cariaso.

The crowd favorite has had several coaching changes since 2013, starting with Al Francis Chua, then Ato Agustin.

Before the PBA Governors’ Cup began, the team management decided to change coaches yet again by bringing in retired player and former San Mig Coffee assistant coach Cariaso.

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‘Kumusta Manila’: Gilas’ naturalization bet Andray Blatche on his way to the PH

Filipino fans could soon be getting their first look at NBA player Andray Blatche, the Philippine national men’s basketball team’s most recent addition, as the big man is reportedly on his way to the country. 

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes said on his Twitter account that Blatche, whose naturalization has already been approved by both chambers of Congress and is merely awaiting the signature of President Benigno Aquino III for the measure to be enacted into law, is already on a plane headed here and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning. 

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2014 NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs FREE LIVE STREAMING

The 2014 NBA Finals is the championship series of the 2013–14 season of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. This series will feature the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat versus the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs. This will be a rematch of the previous year's finals, where Miami won in seven games, and thus, handing the Spurs their only Finals defeat.

The Spurs will have home-court advantage since the team finished the regular season with a better record than the Heat. For the first time since the1984 NBA Finals, the Finals will be played in a 2–2–1–1–1 format (Games 1 and 2 at home for the higher seeded team, Games 3 and 4 at home for the lower seeded team, Game 5 at the higher, Game 6 at the lower, and Game 7 at the higher).

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NBA: Lance Stephenson gives LeBron James a slap in the face (VIDEO)

Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers - Game 6. Lance Stephenson gives LeBron James a slap in the face.

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Philippine Azkals vs Palestine: AFC Challenge Cup 2014 Final match LIVESTREAM

The Philippine Azkals have secured a slot in the AFC Challenge Cup 2014 finals after they defeated the host team Maldives during the knockout semi-final match, 3-2, Tuesday night (early Wednesday morning Manila Time). 

The Azkals already made history during the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup when they finished 3rd, and now, they have just made history again after making it to the finals, a first time for the Philippines. 

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San Mig Coffee battling mental fatigue in PBA Grand Slam quest

It is mental fatigue, not physical exhaustion, that has been the biggest obstacle for the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers in their quest to complete a Grand Slam in the ongoing PBA season, says head coach Tim Cone.

The Mixers have won three consecutive titles starting from last season’s Governors' Cup, and have also clinched the Philippine Cup and the Commissioner's Cup in the 2014 season.

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Marc Pingris escape suspension but slaps P40,000 fine for punching Sena

SAN Mig forward Marc Pingris escaped suspension but was slapped a P40,000 fine by PBA commissioner Chito Salud for punching Meralco big man James Sena during their game on Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Salud affirmed the Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 assessed on Pingris, which also meted him an automatic ejection during the waning minutes of the second period of the Mixers' 108-90 victory over the struggling Bolts.

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#Spain2014: This is My Team: PHILIPPINES Gilas Pilipinas (VIDEO)

Prove that you are the Most Valuable Fan: play MVF on fiba.com/spain2014/MVF, build up your ranking to win an awesome VIP trip the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Final.

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Rio Olympics 2016 budget dwarfed by London 2012, Sochi 2014

Rio Olympics 2016 today revealed a budget of 7 billion Brazilian real (£1.8 billion/$2.9 billion/€2.1 billion) for its hosting of the Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

The updated figure represents a 27 per cent increase above the original cost estimation of 5.5 billion real (£1.4 billion/$2.3 billion/€1.7 billion) for the sporting showpiece, but this is owing to introduction of four new sports - rugby sevens, golf, Paracanoe, and Paratriathlon - to the Games programme and inflation, according to the Organising Committee.

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Manny Pacquiao attacks Mayweather: "Maraming mga dahilan naman yun"

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao recently signed a contract extension with Bob Arum’s Top Rank promotion that made an already unlikely fight with Floyd Mayweather even more improbable.

The undefeated Mayweather refuses to do business with Pacquiao as long as he is promoted by Arum, and the extension keeps the Filipino southpaw in the promoter’s fold until 2016, possibly until the end of his career.

“Maraming mga dahilan naman yun eh (He always has an excuse),” Pacquiao told reporters at the launch of “Safe Steps,” a disaster preparedness initiative headed by Prudence Foundation and National Geographic on Thursday at the Mariott Hotel Manila.

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PBA 2014 Free Live Streaming

The 2012-2013 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors Cup is the second conference of the 2012-13 PBA season. The tournament started on August 14, 2013.

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AFC CHALLENGE CUP 2014: Philippine Azkals vs Laos FULL MATCH REPLAY

The Philippine national football team, the Azkals, jumped to the top of the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup Group B table temporarily, after besting Laos 2-0, Thursday at the Addu Football Stadium in Addu City, Maldives. It was the first time in the history of the Azkals that they've beaten the Laos national side.

AFC CHALLENGE CUP 2014: PHILIPPINES vs LAOS FULL MATCH REPLAY

The Azkals started the game better than their last assignment versus Afghanistan, perhaps due to a better boat ride to the stadium. Phil Younghusband and Rob Gier were back in the Starting XI after serving out their suspensions. Roland Muller replaced Neil Etheridge in goal, as Etheridge came off the last game injured.

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Manny Pacquiao answers critics questioning his entry to PBA

Manny Pacquiao assured fight fans that he will try to avoid injuries in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) while serving as playing-coach for expansion team KIA Motors.

Even as the team management is working out the PBA Rookie Draft issue that could hamper his entry to the league, Pacquiao appeared sure about his chances of playing in Asia's first pay-for-play league.

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'Unwise for Manny Pacquiao to pursue PBA career'

Joining the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) would be a bad move for the country’s most popular sportsman.

Jude Roque, team manager of NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions, said such move will only subject the league and even Manny Pacquiao to ridicule.

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Manny Pacquiao excited to work with PBA legend Jaworski

Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is excited to work with fellow sports legend Robert “Sonny” Jaworski, whom he would like to get as coaching consultant for PBA expansion team KIA Motors.

In an interview with veteran sports scribe Eddie Alinea, Pacquiao said he has had initial talks with the “Big J,” the former playing coach of Ginebra San Miguel.

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Three more pros for Gilas Pilipinas pool?

There’s a strong possibility that three more PBA players may be included in the 24-man Gilas pool being assembled for submission to FIBA as a requirement for accreditation to play in the World Cup in Spain on Aug. 30-Sept. 14.

The deadline for submission of the 24-man lineup is June 30. Only players from the 24-man list may be picked to comprise the 12-man roster to be submitted to FIBA by the second deadline sometime in July. Changes to the 12-man cast may be made during the team managers’ meeting the day before the start of the competition but switches are subject to approval of the organizing committee with a penalty fee of $3,200 for every player. Replacements may come only from the original 24-man lineup.

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PBA Finals Game 4: San Mig Coffee vs Talk N Text FULL REPLAY VIDEO

The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers rallied past the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters for a 99-91 victory in Game Four to win the PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup on Thursday at PhilSports Arena.

The Mixers won the third jewel in the PBA’s triple crown and moved one more tournament away from winning the league’s coveted Grand Slam.

 

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San Mig Coffee is the 2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup Champions; defeats TNT

The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers rallied past the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters for a 99-91 victory in Game Four to win the PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup on Thursday at PhilSports Arena.

The Mixers won the third jewel in the PBA’s triple crown and moved one more tournament away from winning the league’s coveted Grand Slam.

But the San Mig Coffee had to go through the eye of the needle against a proud Tropang Texters side determined to go down fighting.

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Gerald Anderson given go-signal to play for Holy Trinity in FilOil Premier Cup

OFFICIALS of the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup sees no hindrance for actor Gerald Anderson to see action in the tournament after reports came out that he is suiting up for Holy Trinity College (HTC) in a game against University of the Philippines this Saturday.

Tournament director Joey Guillermo said the 25-year-old Anderson is set to enroll in a home study program of the General Santos-based school, making him eligible to play for the Wildcats.

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Tim Cone compares resting Yap, Pingris, Simon to Duncan, Manu, Parker tactics

In the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs have the veteran Big Three of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili.

The PBA’s San Mig Super Coffee Mixers also have their own veteran Big Three with James Yap, Marc Pingris, and Peter June Simon.

San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone made the connection himself when trying to explain why he makes sure to give his veteran stars ample rest amid their heated PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup series against Talk ‘N Text.

“I’m trying to keep those three guys — Yap, Marc Pingris and PJ Simon — like, if I may, like Duncan, Ginobili and Parker,” said Cone.

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PBA Finals Game 3: San Mig Coffee vs Talk N Text FULL REPLAY VIDEO

James Yap hit a tough go-ahead jumper with 28 seconds remaining to lift the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers to a thrilling 77-75 victory over the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters on Tuesday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

The victory gave the Mixers a 2-1 series lead, one victory away from winning the PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup.

 

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Manny Pacquiao says experience with semi-pro team qualifies him to be playing coach in PBA

Filipino fight icon Manny Pacquiao is raring to take on a new challenge in the sporting world, eyeing a stint with expansion team Kia in the PBA.

The WBO world welterweight champion has declared that he will be playing coach for the incoming PBA club, and he’s looking forward to proving his worth.

“Siguro nabigyan ng break at naipakita ang talent natin sa pag-ba-basketball at pag-ko-coach,” said Pacquiao.

While he has not had any high-level experience in playing and coaching basketball, Pacquiao pointed to his stint in owning and playing for his semi-pro team — the MP GenSan Warriors — as qualification for joining the PBA.

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San Mig Coffee's secret to success? 'We're not into pogi points' says Cone

The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers ended the unbeaten streak of the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters in the PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup on Friday night in Game One of their finals series.

But Mixers coach Tim Cone downplayed the significance of ending the Tropang Texters’ winning run, which stood at 13 straight coming into the game.

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PBA Finals Game 1: San Mig Coffee vs Talk N Text FULL REPLAY VIDEO

The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers shattered any Talk ‘N Text dream of a perfect conference with an emphatic 95-80 victory on Friday in Game One of their PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup finals series.

By drawing first blood in the best-of-five series, the Mixers ended the Tropang Texters’ tournament-long 13-game winning streak.

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Philippine Youth team sweeps SEABA Under-18; book ticket to FIBA Asia Under-18

The Philippine national youth basketball team showed no mercy in dismantling Singapore, 124-63, to sweep the 2014 Southeast Asian Under-18 basketball championship on Wednesday in Sabah, Malaysia.

The win capped the dominant run for the Filipino youngsters, who made quick work of Indonesia (98-35) and Malaysia (93-76) in their previous games.

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Manny Pacquiao confirms joining PBA as 'playing coach'

It looks like nothing is stopping boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao from fulfilling his PBA dream.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Pacquiao said he is set to join PBA expansion team KIA Motors.

"[I'll be] playing coach," he told ABS-CBN's Dyan Castillejo, adding that he'll be taking the point guard position.

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Jeffrey Cariaso introduces triangle offense to Barangay Ginebra

Jeffrey Cariaso's first order of business as the new head coach of Barangay Ginebra was to introduce the triangle offense, saying that the Kings will be a disciplined team that can run as well.

"It was good to get our first practice under our belt," Cariaso said in an interview with philstar following the team’s first practice on Monday. "It was basic. I introduced the triangle, and talked about my expectations, my visions."

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Kevin Durant wins 2014 NBA MVP Award (Acceptance Speech VIDEO)

Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2013-14 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the NBA announced Tuesday.

It is the first MVP award for Durant, who captured his fourth scoring title in five seasons, joining Wilt Chamberlain, George Gervin and Michael Jordan as the only players to accomplish this feat.

Despite teammate Russell Westbrook appearing in only 46 games, Durant guided the Thunder to the NBA’s second-best record at 59-23.

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Chot hopes Andray Blatche can play for Gilas Pilipinas in Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is keeping his fingers crossed that NBA player Andray Blatche would eventually beef up the team that will try to put an end to the 52-year gold medal drought in the Asian Games.

lication for naturalization is still pending in the Senate but Reyes said it is already in an advanced stage and it is just a matter of time before lawmakers finally approve it.

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Muhammad Ali tweets asking Mayweather to rumble with Pacquiao

Living legend and all-time great Muhammad Ali takes to his official Twitter account now and then, when the mood takes him, and last night, after watching the far greater than expected Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana fight, Ali wanted to send something out on social media. 

Muhammad Ali:"Congratulations @FloydMayweather. Maybe after you rest up we can see you rumble with @MannyPacquiao! #AliTweet"

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Amir Khan vs Luis Collazo FULL FIGHT REPLAY VIDEO

British star Amir Khan won a unanimous decision over former champion Luis Collazo in his first fight after moving up to the welterweight division on Saturday.

The 27-year-old Khan, who was fighting for the first time after a 12-month layoff, knocked Collazo down three times in the non-title fight at the MGM Grand Hotel.

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Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana FULL FIGHT REPLAY VIDEO

Floyd Mayweather won a 12-round majority decision over Marcos Maidana on Saturday to run his perfect record to 46-0 in a welterweight world title unification bout.

The 27-year-old American Mayweather retained his World Boxing Council world title and took Maidana's World Boxing Association belt, winning the fight on two of the three judges' scorecards with the third scoring it a draw.

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Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana Free Fight Live Streaming Links

Mayweather vs. Maidana Free Live Streaming. Watch Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana for their anticipated World welterweight championship showdown Saturday evening (Sunday in Manila) at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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MVP on buying NBA's LA Clippers: "Hanap pa tayo ng ba"

Telecommunications mogul backed off on talk about buying into the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, with the league starting the process of kicking out controversial owner Donald Sterling.

“Hanap pa tayo ng iba, andyan pa naman yung (Golden State) Warriors, baka makasingit,” Pangilinan.

Pangilinan attended a Warriors game last March, telling InterAksyon.com that he was “definitely” still interested in a minority stake in the team.

The Clippers are expected to be on the market after the NBA banned owner Donald Sterling for life after racist comments he made were made public this week.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. 'very interested' in buying LA Clippers (VIDEO)

American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has expressed interest in buying the Los Angeles Clippers, after the NBA Commissioner Adam Silver declared that team owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life.

Silver on Tuesday banned Sterling from the sport and fined him $2.5-M over his racist comments that drew the ire of current and former players, fans, sponsors, other NBA team owners, and President Barack Obama.

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PBA: Kelly Williams vs Ryan Araña SCUFFLE VIDEO

Talk 'N Text vs Rain Or Shine, Semis Game 2.. Kelly Williams and Ryan Araña 'physical altercations'.

THE SCORES:
TALK 'N TEXT 94 - De Ocampo 20, Castro 19, Williams 14, Alapag 14, Howell 12, Fonacier 7, Carey 4, Seigle 2, Canaleta 2, Aban 0, Reyes Jai 0, Reyes Ryan 0, Baclao 0

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PBA admits referee's mistakes in San Mig Coffee vs Air21 game (VIDEO)

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) on Wednesday admitted that referees committed officiating errors during crucial moments in the first two games of the PBA Commissioners Cup semi-finals.

“In game 1 of the Talk N Text and Rain or Shine semi-finals on April 28, the game officials missed an out-of-bounds violation that should have given ball possession to Rain or Shine at 22-second mark of the fourth quarter,” the league said in a statement.

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After beating 'larong mayaman' SMB, Yeo believes Air21 has shot vs San Mig Coffee

Air 21 star guard Joseph Yeo was at the center of controversy in the PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals for comments he made after getting ejected in the do-or-die game between the Express and the San Miguel Beermen.

“I know these guys, mga larong mayaman yan kaya walang nangyayari sa team na yan,” Yeo said of his former teammates at the Beermen camp. After scoring 11 points, he was ejected in the second quarter after a low blow against San Miguel Beer guard Chris Ross.

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PBA 2014: Calvin Abueva - Rafi Reavis Scuffle on GAME 3

PBA 2014: San Mig Super Coffee Mixers vs Alaska Aces. Quarterfinal Game 3.Calvin Abueva and Rafi Reavis 'physical altercations'.

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PBA 2014: San Mig Coffee vs Alaska GAME 3 FULL REPLAY VIDEO

The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers ended the title reign of the Alaska Aces after an 79-65 victory in the deciding Game Three of their PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals on Saturday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

The Mixers franchise completed a rally from a 1-0 deficit in the same tournament for the third straight year. This time, they made it as a lowly sixth seed after finishing the elimination round with a 4-5 win-loss record.

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Yeng Guiao fined P100k for 'mongoloid' remark on Cliff Hodge

Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao incurred a hefty fine yet again, this time due to his confrontation with Meralco player Cliff Hodge during a game last Wednesday.
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) slapped the Elasto Painters tactician with a P100,000 fine for calling Hodge a “mongoloid” after the player’s attack on Rain or Shine’s Raymond Almazan.

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adidas debuts newly-improved Crazyquick 2 basketball shoe

adidas unveiled the newly-improved, successor of the highly-popular Crazyquick basketball shoe, the CRAZYQUICK 2. It is the newest model of the game-changing basketball shoe designed specifically to help make players quick on the court. adidas improved the innovation that helped redefine what it means to be quick by combining an all-new upper with the Crazyquick outsole technology.

The Crazyquick 2 is worn by NBA stars John Wall and Damian Lillard in the recently concluded 2014 NBA All-Star Game. It is being chosen by NBA stars because of its Crazyquick technology that allows greater controlled flexibility, better traction and optimal foot lock-down for quick cuts. It also increases traction between the shoe and the floor, allowing for quick cuts in the paint and on the perimeter.

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Mark Caguioa blasts teammates in Ginebra after quarterfinals ouster

Ginebra star Mark Caguioa pulled no punches as he lambasted his teammates after the Gin Kings were eliminated in the PBA Commissioners Cup quarter-finals by the top-seeded Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters Tuesday night.

Ginebra’s Commissioners Cup campaign ended on a brutal note as they were routed by TNT, 97-84, allowing the Texters to advance to the semi-finals. Caguioa scored 19 points in a losing effort.

Early Wednesday morning, Caguioa hit out at his teammates for their "soft and lazy" play, claiming that not even a legendary NBA coach could have brought such a team to the PBA semi-finals.

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Manny Pacquiao: "My journey in boxing will continue"

After a decisive victory over Timothy Bradley on Sunday, Filipino fight icon Manny Pacquiao did more than just regain the WBO welterweight title he lost to the American fighter two years ago.

“I proved tonight that my journey in boxing will continue,” said Pacquiao, who left little doubt with a masterful unanimous decision victory.

“Thank God for the victory.”

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Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley 2 FULL FIGHT REPLAY VIDEO

Manny Pacquiao (56-5-2, 38KOs) got revenge with a hard-fought 12 roundunanimous decision over previously undefeated Timothy Bradley (31-1, 12KOs) to reclaim the WBO welterweight championship. The scores were 116-112, 116-112, 118-110.

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Import Josh Powell leaving Ginebra to sign with Houston Rockets

After two games, former Los Angeles Lakers big man Josh Powell is leaving Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.

Team executive Robert Non said that Powell has asked permission to allow him to sign with the Houston Rockets in the NBA. The Rockets are currently holding the fourth seed in the Western Conference standings.

“Kasi if ever makukuha niya yung offer sa Houston Rockets, it will be considered as one year, which will be counted to his pension,” Non told a small group of sportswriters.

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Mommy Dionesia doing voodoo rituals during Pacquiao-Bradley 2 fight (VIDEO)

Dionesia Pacquiao, mother of WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, stole the spotlight during the 6th round of the boxing rematch between her son and American boxer Timothy Bradley on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

During the last few seconds of the sixth round, the cameras zoomed in on Mommy D. who appeared to be holding a rosary which commentators speculated doing voodoo rituals against Bradley.

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Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley 2 FREE FIGHT LIVE STREAMING LINKS

Undefeated two-division world champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley will defend his WBO welterweight title against Fighter of the Decade Congressman Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. This will be Pacquiao’s first fight in the U.S. since 2012.

Promoted by Top Rank, in association with MP Promotions and Tecate, Pacquiao vs. Bradley 2 will take place, Saturday, April 12, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. It will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

WATCH PACQUIAO vs BRADLEY FIGHT LIVE STREAMS BELOW:

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PBA All-Star 2014 SLAM DUNK Sequence Photos

PBA All-Star SLAM DUNK Sequence Photos featuring co-champion Justin Melton & Rey Guevarra plus Japeth Aguilar, Calvin Abueva, Chris Ellis, Alex Nuyles and Cliff Hodge.

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San Mig Coffee, San Miguel Beer face off in crucial match in race to No.2

SAN Mig Super Coffee and sister team San Miguel Beer face off in an important match in the race to the the No. 2 playoff seeding in the lone PBA Commissioner’s Cup Saturday game at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Mixers (4-2) managed to snap their two-game skid on Wednesday when they plastered Air21 Express, 97-84, behind a lethal defensive job in the second half.

Coach Tim Cone said the victory over the Express gives the Mixers the momentum they need heading to their 6 p.m. match with the second-running Beermen (5-2), who are coming off a two-week layoff.

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Dunkfest during Gilas Pilipinas vs PBA All-Star 2014 Game REPLAY VIDEO

Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs PBA All-Stars-April 6, 2014 Marcus Douthit, Gabe Norwood and Japeth Aguilar slams against PBA All-Stars.. PBA 2014 All-Star Game. Gilas Pilipinas vs. PBA All-Stars.

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Pinoy Olympian Michael Christian Martinez wins gold in Slovenia

Homegrown Olympian Michael Christian Martinez bagged the gold in the recently held Triglav Trophy International Figure Skating Competition in Jesenice, Slovenia. The 18-year old Martinez finished the free skate finals in the Senior Men’s category with a score of 195.13 points, besting Japan, United Kingdom, Korea, Austria and Norway.

“I thank God for this blessing, another gold medal in the senior event. I’m very happy I made it to first place,” Martinez said on his Facebook page.

With the Triglav Trophy, Martinez now has three gold medals in the senior level which includes the recent Skate Helena in Serbia and the Crystal Skate in 2012 in Romania.

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Gilas Pilipinas vs PBA All-Star 2014 (FULL GAME REPLAY VIDEO)

Gilas Pilipinas made a triumphant return in their first appearance together since winning silver in the FIBA Asia Championship after defeating a top selection of PBA stars, 101-93, on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.

Gary David won Most Valuable Player honors after scoring 15 points on 2-of-3 shooting from behind the arc.

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Andray Blatche calls Gilas Pilipinas opportunity 'a blessing'

Brooklyn Nets center Andray Blatche is looking forward to the opportunity to help the Philippine national basketball team in the FIBA World Cup in Spain.

“I am excited,” Blatche said in an interview with Julius Romero of NBA Philippines. “This is something new.”

“It is a blessing for this opportunity. Hopefully, I can share my talent in helping the Philippines,” he added.

The Philippine Congress has already approved the bill for Blatche’s naturalization, with the Senate set to tackle its own version of the bill as well.

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PBA All Star 2014: Slam Dunk Competition FULL REPLAY VIDEO

San Mig Super Coffee's Justin Melton and Meralco's Rey Guevarra were just so good that they had to share the honor of being the 2014 PBA All-Star Slam Dunk co-champions on Friday.
The spectators watched in awe after Melton executive a reverse dunk after catching the ball in the air.

For his second dunk, he caught the ball in the air again before capping the routine with a left handed slam on the ring.

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VIDEO: NBA Top 10 Plays: March 29th

Check out the Top 10 from March 29th, highlighted by a play that Chris Paul leaves it all out on the court. 

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VIDEO: PBA TOP 10 PLAYS of the Week (March 23-29, 2014)

PBA Commissioner's Cup 2014 Top 10 plays from March 23 to 29 2014.

10.Air 21's Asi Taulava dunk from McCardona.
9.Brgy. Ginebra's Billy Mamaril clutch against Talk 'N Text.
8.Talk 'N Text's Larry Fonacier dagger trey against Ginebra.

7.SMB's Kevin Jone's ower slam against Alaska Aces
6.TNT's KG Canaleta steal and flush against Ginebra
5.Air 21's Asi Taulava and1 play against Japeth Aguilar

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Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley 2 HBO 24/8 Episode 1 Full REPLAY VIDEO

HBO's "24/7" returns, this time covering the April 12 (April 13 in Manila) PPV rematch between top welterweights Manny Pacquiao (55-5, 38 KO) and Timothy Bradley (31-0, 12 KO), who first met in 2012. On June 9 of that year, Bradley won a shocking and highly controversial split decision.

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Philippines sets new Guinness world record in basketball marathon (VIDEO)

It’s only proper that this basketball-crazy nation now owns the wacky record for the longest non-stop basketball ever played in the world.

Intrepid participants in the 2014 Philippine Basketball Marathon achieved the feat for the country after playing continuous basketball from 9 a.m. Monday to around the same time yesterday morning at the Meralco Gym.

With their unbending spirit and resolve, the Phl cage marathoners logged a little over 120 hours of play, surpassing the time of 112 hours and 13 seconds the Missouri Athletic Club set in its own wacky game in St. Louis, Missouri on March 21 to 25, 2012.

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Rain or Shine set to replace import Alex McLean to Wayne Chism

With their campaign in the PLDT Home TVolution Commissioner’s Cup threatening to go astray, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters have hit the panic button by making an import change.

Team executive Mamerto Mondragon confirmed to InterAksyon that the Elasto Painters are bringing in Wayne Chism to replace the incumbent Alex McLean.

With McLean in the lineup, the Philippine Cup runners-up have stumbled to a 1-3 start with just five matches remaining in the elimination round of the current tournament.

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PBA Bloopers: Kelly Williams, Greg Slaughter exchanges KARATE Chops in jump ball (VIDEO)

PBA. Kelly Williams and Greg Slaughter Exchanges KARATE Chops in jump ball.

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Malaysian PM: Flight MH370 ended in southern Indian Ocean

Malaysia said Monday, March 24 the passenger jet which went missing more than two weeks ago crashed in the Indian Ocean, but shed no light on the mystery of why it veered from its intended course

Prime Minister Najib Razak said new satellite analysis of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370's path placed its last position in remote waters off Australia's west coast, and far from any landing sites.

The somber announcement on the fate of the plane ended 17 days of agonizing uncertainty for relatives of those on board -- most of them Chinese.

"It is therefore with deep sadness and regret that I must inform you that, according to this new data, flight MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean," Najib said.

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Ateneo Blue Eagles vs DLSU Lady Spikers GAME 4 FULL REPLAY VIDEO

A fabled era comes to an abrupt ending, no one saw coming.

Displaying their championship form all game long, the Ateneo Lady Eagles conquered the De La Salle Lady Spikers in historic fashion with a 25-23, 26-24, 25-21 straight sets victory in Game 4 of the UAAP Season 76 women's volleyball finals on Saturday in front of a record crowd inside the Mall of Asia Arena.

Inspired by their 'heartstrong' battlecry, Ateneo flashed nerves of steel in the end to finally take down the Taft Avenue wall before a frenetic crowd, ending their three-year reign and possibly ushering the start of a new legacy.

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Danny Garcia vs Mauricio Herrera BOXING FULL FIGHT REPLAY VIDEO

Danny Garcia kept his undefeated record intact late Saturday (Sunday, PHL time) by taking a majority decision over challenger Mauricio Herrera in a light welterweight title fight.
Garcia improved to 28-0 and retained his World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association titles with a hard-fought victory that two judges scored 116-112 and the third had even, 114-114.

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Juan Manuel Lopez vs Daniel Ponce de Leon BOXING FULL REPLAY VIDEO

After a tense opening round featuring both guys landing a couple of solid blows, Juan Manuel Lopez and Daniel Ponce De Leon brought out the big guns in round two, and it was Lopez who got his career back on track with a stoppage win against the same man he stopped in one round back in 2008.

Juan Manuel Lopez vs Daniel Ponce de Leon BOXING FULL REPLAY VIDEO

Lopez (34-3, 31 KO) was dropped fairly hard by Ponce De Leon (45-6, 35 KO) in the second round, but shortly after landed a beautiful right hook that put Ponce De Leon on the canvas. 

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LA Lakers' Kobe Bryant out for rest of 'frustrating' NBA season

Hobbled five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has been shut down for the season, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Wednesday in a crowning blow to an abysmal year for the storied franchise.

Bryant, 35, has not played since Dec. 17 when he fractured his knee during a game against Memphis after having missed the first 19 games of the 2013-14 NBA season recovering from a torn Achilles from last April.

"Obviously this has been a frustrating and disappointing season, but I appreciate all the support I've received from the Lakers and the fans, and look forward to being back and ready for the start of training camp," Bryant said in a statement.

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Sen. Angara: Beating FIBA deadline for Andray Blatche naturalization a 'tall order'

Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara admitted Wednesday that beating Fiba’s July 15 deadline to clear the necessary requirements for a naturalized player to be eligible in the coming World Cup won’t be easy.

“It’s a tall order but we will try our best,” Angara, Senate Committee chairman on Games, Amusement and Sports, told INQUIRER in a text message Wednesday.

Angara filed Senate Bill No. 2108 on February 5 granting Filipino citizenship to American Andray Blatche, who plays center for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA, to fortify Gilas Pilipinas’ bid in the World Cup this August.

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MVP watches Golden State Warriors' game; 'definitely' interested in buying it

Telecommunications mogul Manuel V. Pangilinan, who had previously expressed his interest in buying into an NBA franchise, was in attendance at a Golden State Warriors game on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) as the home team took on the visiting Dallas Mavericks at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.

Pangilinan is in Silicon Valley this week for a summit alongside senior executives of the First Pacific Group.

This was not an official scouting for the Warriors but he told InterAksyon.com that he is “definitely” still interested in a minority stake in the team.

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FIBA tightens up on eligibility for Basketball World Cup

FIBA has set deadlines for submission of vital documents to formalize participation in the World Cup in Spain on Aug. 30-Sept. 14 and a hefty fine of $28,000 awaits a team that fails to turn in proof of citizenship for a naturalized player by July 15.

The first deadline is June 15 to confirm the participation of the 24 countries, including wildcards Greece, Turkey, Finland and Brazil. The next deadline is July 15 for each country to submit the initial list of 24 players with passports, birth certificates and FIBA player IDs. A fine of $28,000 will be imposed on teams that miss the deadline.

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SMC denies blocking Greg Slaughter, Mario Lassiter from Gilas

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) denied any involvement in the decision of their two players to pass up the chance to join Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

SMC chief of basketball operations, Robert Non, said that they even encouraged Greg Slaughter to join the national training pool.

Slaughter, who plays for Barangay Ginebra, and San Miguel Beer’s Mario Lassiter recently announced that they are pulling out of the Gilas training pool.

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Chot Reyes remains optimistic despite exit of Slaughter, Lassiter

National team coach Chot Reyes remains optimistic despite the decision of Greg Slaughter and Marcio Lassiter to withdraw from the Gilas Pilipinas training pool.

Reyes said he still has 15 players in the training pool, from which he will pick the Gilas Pilipinas final lineup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup tournament in August.

“We're 15-strong. We've always faced adversity. We've always found a way, or we will die trying #LabanPilipinasPuso,” he said through on his Twitter account.

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Chot Reyes adds Greg Slaughter, Paul Lee to Gilas Pilipinas pool

Philippine national men’s basketball coach Chot Reyes has announced the pool of invitees for the Gilas Pilipinas squad that will represent the country in two major international competitions this year.

Reyes named Jimmy Alapag, Jayson Castro, Ranidel De Ocampo, and Larry Fonacier of Talk ‘N Text; Beau Belga, Jeff Chan, Paul Lee, and Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine; Japeth Aguilar, Greg Slaughter, and LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel; Gary David and Jared Dillinger of Meralco; June Mar Fajardo and Marcio Lassiter of San Miguel Beer; and Marc Pingris of San Mig Coffee into the pool, alongside naturalized center Marcus Douthit.

Brooklyn Net big man Andray Blatche, whose naturalization process is already underway in Congress, is also a candidate for the team.

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PBA: San Mig Coffee vs Rain or Shine Finals Game 6 REPLAY VIDEO

SAN MIG SUPER COFFEE 93 - Barroca 24, Sangalang 15, Devance 12, Pingris 12, Yap 10, Simon 9, Reavis 5, Mallari 4, Melton 2.

RAIN OR SHINE 87 - Lee 23, Belga 21, Cruz 11, Chan 7, Quinahan 6, Rodriguez 6, Arana 5, Tiu 3, Ibanes 3, Norwood 2, Almazan 0, Tang 0. 

The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers closed out the gritty Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game Six, 93-87, to win the PLDT Home DSL Philippine Cup. Third-year guard Mark Barroca scored 24 points, including 10 of the Mixers’ final 12 points, while rookie Ian Sangalang added 15 points to lead San Mig Coffee. The championship gives San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone a record 16th PBA title, pushing him past the legendary Baby Dalupan in the league’s all time list.

THIS IS A PLAYLIST FROM 1st QUARTER TO 4th QUARTER.

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