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Jackson feels well enough to return to Lakers

Phil Jackson, seen here in June 2009, says his health is good and he will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers for another season, the National Basketball Association team announced on Friday.
AFP - Saturday, July 4

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - - Phil Jackson says his health is good and he will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers for another season, the National Basketball Association team announced on Friday. More »

  • Helterbrand repeats as confab's best

    Helterbrand repeats as confab's best

    Philstar.com - Saturday, July 4

    MANILA, Philippines – Ginebra ace guard Jayjay Helterbrand captured the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) honors in the PBA reinforced tourney for the second straight year.

  • Shaquille O'Neal, seen here in June 2009, says he wants to play another three years in the National Basketball Association and use that time to help Cleveland win a championship and end the city's title drought.

    Shaq seeks to add fifth ring with the 'King'

    AFP - Friday, July 3

    CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - - Shaquille O'Neal says he wants to play another three years in the National Basketball Association and use that time to help Cleveland win a championship and end the city's title drought.

  • Kings brace for Beermen big rebound

    Kings brace for Beermen big rebound

    Philstar.com - Friday, July 3

    MANILA, Philippines - Seasoned in the rigors of gut-wrenching championship runs, Barangay Ginebra coach Jong Uichico couldn’t be lulled into believing they have firm control of the best-of-seven title showdown with San Miguel Beer after their impressive Game One triumph.

  • Kobe Bryant, seen here in June 2009 and who guided the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA championship last month, decided not to nullify the last two years of his contract and will stay with the squad, the Lakers said on Wednesday.

    Bryant stays with Lakers after opting not to dump deal

    AFP - Thursday, July 2

    LOS ANGELES (AFP) - - Kobe Bryant, who guided the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA championship last month, decided not to nullify the last two years of his contract and will stay with the squad, the Lakers said on Wednesday.

  • Gin Kings turn tables on Beermen in Game 1

    Gin Kings turn tables on Beermen in Game 1

    Philstar.com - Thursday, July 2

    MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra came out smoking, led by as many as 18 points and fended off a San Miguel Beer rally at the finish for a 102-96 win in the opener of the Motolite PBA Fiesta Conference finale at the Araneta Coliseum last night.

  • Michael Curry, seen here in April 2009, was fired on Tuesday as coach of the NBA's Detroit Pistons, his departure coming just one day before the start of the league's free agent signing period.

    Curry fails to find favour with Pistons

    AFP - Wednesday, July 1

    DETROIT, Michigan (AFP) - - Michael Curry was fired on Tuesday as coach of the NBA's Detroit Pistons, his departure coming just one day before the start of the league's free agent signing period.

  • MVP ready to quit to avert FIBA ban

    MVP ready to quit to avert FIBA ban

    Philstar.com - Wednesday, July 1

    MANILA, Philippines - Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Manny V. Pangilinan will not hesitate to step down if it is the only way to save the Philippines from another FIBA (International Basketball Federation) suspension and called its three-man inquiry into the leadership row as a “moro-moro” (charade).

  • Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets gets treatment before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2009 NBA Playoffs in Houston, Texas in May 2009.

    China official doubts seriousness of Yao injury

    AFP - Wednesday, July 1

    BEIJING (AFP) - - A senior Chinese sports official expressed disbelief Tuesday following a report that basketball icon Yao Ming may not play next season and could be facing a career-ending injury.

  • Kings, Beermen end it in 6, clash in final

    Kings, Beermen end it in 6, clash in final

    Philstar.com - Monday, June 29

    MANILA, Philippines - Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel Beer finished off Rain or Shine and Burger King in their respective semifinal playoffs last night to rekindle their sibling rivalry, arranging a duel for the Motolite PBA Fiesta Cup crown at the Araneta Coliseum last night.

  • Red Lions open NCAA season with a roar

    Red Lions open NCAA season with a roar

    Philstar.com - Sunday, June 28

    MANILA, Philippines - No Sam Ekwe.

  • Shaquille O'Neal is planning to play in the NBA until he is 40 and planning to wear his old high school and college jersey number, 33, when playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season.

    Shaq looks to play in NBA to age 40

    AFP - Saturday, June 27

    CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - - Shaquille O'Neal is planning to play in the NBA until he is 40 and planning to wear his old high school and college jersey number, 33, when playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season.

  • Arboleda saves BK from jaws

    Arboleda saves BK from jaws

    Philstar.com - Saturday, June 27

    MANILA, Philippines – Wynne Arboleda delivered at an opportune time last night and Burger King lived to fight another game as it stopped San Miguel, 103-90, reducing the Beermen’s lead to 3-2 in their Motolite PBA Fiesta Cup best-of-seven showdown at the Araneta Coliseum.

  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired 15-time all-star Shaquille O'Neal, pictured in March 2009, in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns that brings two of the NBA biggest stars together for the first time.

    O'Neal joins James in Cleveland after trade with Suns

    AFP - Friday, June 26

    CLEVELAND, Ohio (AFP) - - The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired 15-time all-star Shaquille O'Neal in a blockbuster trade with the Phoenix Suns that brings two of the NBA's biggest stars together for the first time.

  • The Orlando Magic have acquired all-star guard Vince Carter, pictured in April 2009, from the New Jersey Nets in a five-player trade on Thursday.

    Magic acquire Carter from Nets in five-player trade

    AFP - Friday, June 26

    ORLANDO, Florida (AFP) - - The Orlando Magic have acquired all-star guard Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets in a five-player trade on Thursday.

  • Beermen seek clincher; Kings, Painters snap tie

    Beermen seek clincher; Kings, Painters snap tie

    Philstar.com - Friday, June 26

    MANILA, Philippines - San Miguel Beer tries to finish off Burger King for the first championship berth while Barangay Ginebra and Rain or Shine dispute the pivotal 3-2 lead in their respective Game Five duels in the Final Four of the Motolite PBA Fiesta Conference at the Araneta Coliseum today.

  • SBP assails Fiba special body inquiry

    SBP assails Fiba special body inquiry

    Philstar.com - Thursday, June 25

    MANILA, Philippines – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, under the leadership of telecoms main man Manny V. Pangilinan, yesterday stressed it will not participate in any proceedings to be undertaken by a “Fiba Special Commission” formed by the Fiba Central Committee to help “resolve ongoing controversy” in Philippine basketball.

  • Beermen, Painters target 3-1 cushions

    Beermen, Painters target 3-1 cushions

    Philstar.com - Wednesday, June 24

    MANILA, Philippines - San Miguel Beer and Rain or Shine shoot for commanding 3-1 leads over Burger King and Barangay Ginebra, respectively, today, hoping to sustain their momentum for a possible title duel between the PBA’s winningest club and league newcomer.

  • Freeman fuels SMB romp; 'Rain' scores

    Freeman fuels SMB romp; 'Rain' scores

    Philstar.com - Monday, June 22

    MANILA, Philippines - Gabe Freeman came through with another solid double-double game with 35 points and 16 rebounds and San Miguel Beer made a decisive move early en route to a 100-88 win over Burger King in Game Three of their Motolite PBA Fiesta Conference best-of-seven semifinal showdown at the Araneta Coliseum last night.

  • Race to Last Dance starts all over again

    Race to Last Dance starts all over again

    Philstar.com - Sunday, June 21

    MANILA, Philippines - The protagonists in the Motolite PBA Fiesta Cup Final Four start their duels anew today at the Araneta Coliseum, bracing for a more heated battle as they gun for the go-ahead win in the two separate semifinal series.

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