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In-form Williams, Reyes key to Sta. Lucia's sizzling start

In-form Williams, Reyes key to Sta. Lucia's sizzling start
Philstar.com - Tuesday, November 3

MANILA, Philippines - PBA coaches are hardly surprised by Sta. More »

  • Mental toughness next as Pacman tapers off

    Mental toughness next as Pacman tapers off

    Philstar.com - Monday, November 2

    MANILA, Philippines - After going through the toughest part of his physical conditioning, Manny Pacquiao begins to taper off this week as his highly anticipated showdown with Miguel Cotto draws closer and closer.

  • LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. James scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out six assists as the Cavaliers won their first game of the season 104-87

    James powers Cavaliers to first NBA win of season

    AFP - Saturday, October 31

    MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (AFP) - - LeBron James scored 24 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first game of the season 104-87 over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

  • Tigers bring Giants down for first win

    Tigers bring Giants down for first win

    Philstar.com - Saturday, October 31

    MANILA, Philippines - Coca-Cola finally sprang back to life, making a big turnaround in the fourth quarter as it repulsed Purefoods, 93-79, for its first win in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum last night.

  • FITTING SEND-OFF TO MENTOR: Red Cubs rip Squires for 17th crown

    FITTING SEND-OFF TO MENTOR: Red Cubs rip Squires for 17th crown

    Philstar.com - Friday, October 30

    MANILA, Philippines - San Beda gave outgoing coach Ato Badolato a farewell gift as it claimed its 17th championship crown by subduing Letran, 86-75, in their sudden death duel to rule the NCAA juniors basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City yesterday.

  • NCAA Juniors: Red Cubs give outgoing coach parting gift

    GMANews.TV - Friday, October 30

    San Beda’s junior team achieved what their senior’s squad failed to do when the Red Cubs completed their own mission winning the 85th NCAA junior’s basketball tournament.

  • PBA: Giants gun for solo 2nd spot vs struggling Tigers

    GMANews.TV - Friday, October 30

    Although up against a winless Coca-Cola team, Purefoods is not about to take the Tigers lightly.

  • PBA renders Smart Gilas games no bearing

    GMANews.TV - Friday, October 30

    In the end, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Sonny Barrios took into account the interest of the country in coming up with a crucial decision concerning the RP-Smart Gilas team’s participation in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup.

  • Tony Parker took a hard fall and left the game but not before scoring 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to 113-96 season-opening win over New Orleans. Parker fell hard to the floor after making a layup late in the third quarter. He left the floor under his own power and later returned to the Spur's team bench.

    Parker scores 17 then takes fall in Spurs' NBA win

    AFP - Thursday, October 29

    SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFP) - - Tony Parker took a hard fall and left the game but not before scoring 17 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to 113-96 season-opening win over New Orleans.

  • Basketball: Police link Hispanic conman to sports team thefts

    AFP - Thursday, October 29

    LOS ANGELES, Oct 28, 2009 (AFP) - Los Angeles police released video footage Wednesday of a man they say is targeting visiting sports teams and entertainers in a series of elaborate swindles.

  • Beermen halt Texters' run for 2nd win

    Beermen halt Texters' run for 2nd win

    Philstar.com - Thursday, October 29

    MANILA, Philippines - San Miguel Beer quelled Talk n Text’s endgame charge on clutch shots by Mick Pennisi and Dondon Hontiveros, making it two in a row with a 100-90 win last night in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

  • Arboleda, reporter deny Burger King 'instruction' to hurt Gilas

    GMANews.TV - Thursday, October 29

    There was no instruction from Burger King team officials to hurt Smart Gilas players during the controversial game marred by Wynne Arboleda’s attack on fan Alain Katigac.

  • NCAA winner-take-all: Cubs want to win it for outgoing coach

    GMANews.TV - Thursday, October 29

    Long-time San Beda coach Ato Badolato is calling the shots for the last time and his Red Cubs want to give him a fitting farewell party by snagging the 85th NCAA juniors basketball title.

  • PBA to decide fate of Giles, Gilas 5

    PBA to decide fate of Giles, Gilas 5

    Philstar.com - Wednesday, October 28

    MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Basketball Association is likely to bar C.J. Giles from playing for Smart Gilas for the rest of its guest stint in the KFC Philippine Cup after the top prospect for naturalization missed two games in the ongoing conference.

  • BK keeps doors open for banished Arboleda

    GMANews.TV - Tuesday, October 27

    Beleaguered playmaker Wynne Arboleda will still have a team to return to since his mother squad, Burger King (BK), is keen on keeping the former Defensive Player of the Year when his season-long suspension ends after the 2009-2010 edition.

  • Rookie coach says it's all about guts, faith

    Rookie coach says it's all about guts, faith

    Philstar.com - Monday, October 26

    MANILA, Philippines - It was long time coming and it took a rookie coach and a brave bunch of Stags to finally deliver an NCAA championship to San Sebastian College.

  • Kings, Aces dispute PBA Philippine Cup lead

    GMANews.TV - Sunday, October 25

    Barangay Ginebra and Alaska stake their unbeaten record Sunday in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup as they take on each other in a game coach Tim Cone describes as a “big showdown."

  • A referee jumps to avoid Kobe Bryant during a game in June. The National Basketball Association's referees will be back on the job in time for the start of the regular season after agreeing to a new contract

    NBA and its refs ink two-year deal

    AFP - Saturday, October 24

    NEW YORK (AFP) - - The National Basketball Association's referees will be back on the job in time for the start of the regular season after agreeing to a new contract.

  • Giants tower over Bulls: Mighty Kings crush Gilas five

    Giants tower over Bulls: Mighty Kings crush Gilas five

    Philstar.com - Saturday, October 24

    MANILA, Philippines - The Kings played efficiently against the Nationals even minus injured stars Mark Caguioa and Eric Menk, dominating their duel to stay unbeaten in the all-Filipino tourney in three starts.

  • Fans hold up Israeli flags during a game between Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center, on October 20, in Los Angeles, California. The Maccabi ended their NBA tour on a sour note as they had money and belongings stolen from their locker room at Staples Center arena, according to the Los Angeles Times.

    Israel basketball team 'upset' over locker room theft

    AFP - Friday, October 23

    LOS ANGELES (AFP) - - The Maccabi Tel Aviv ended their NBA tour on a sour note as they had money and belongings stolen from their locker room at Staples Center arena, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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