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Stern cites progress on Prokhorov, officials

Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov, pictured in 2008. National Basketball Commissioner David Stern voiced optimism Thursday that Prokhorov's bid to buy a majority share of the New Jersey Nets could be approved by the end of the year.
AFP - Friday, October 23

NEW YORK (AFP) - - National Basketball Commissioner David Stern voiced optimism Thursday that Mikhail Prokhorov's bid to buy a majority share of the New Jersey Nets could be approved by the end of the year. More »

  • Over time Stags prove steadier than Lions

    Over time Stags prove steadier than Lions

    Philstar.com - Friday, October 23

    MANILA, Philippines - San Sebastian wore down defending three-peat champion San Beda in a pulsating finish of a grueling duel, hacking out a 72-68 double overtime victory in Game One of the NCAA men’s basketball finals before a packed crowd at the Araneta Coliseum.

  • Agustin puts SSC on the brink of NCAA triumph

    GMANews.TV - Friday, October 23

    San Sebastian rookie coach Ato Agustin feels his Golden Stags now enjoy the advantage in the short best-of-three championship series in the 85th NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

  • Realtors topple Painters

    Realtors topple Painters

    Philstar.com - Thursday, October 22

    MANILA, Philippines - Sta.

  • PBA to craft stringent measures: Fan wants life ban on Arboleda

    PBA to craft stringent measures: Fan wants life ban on Arboleda

    Philstar.com - Wednesday, October 21

    MANILA, Philippines - Alain Katigbac, the PBA fan beaten by Burger King guard Wynne Arboleda, wants his attacker banned for life from the PBA and other cage leagues.

  • Carpet bombing: JRU gunners sweep NCAA MVP awards

    GMANews.TV - Wednesday, October 21

    They may be out of the championship picture but the Jose Rizal Heavy Bombers and Light Bombers salvaged a measure of pride by sweeping the Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in both the seniors and juniors divisions of the 85th NCAA basketball tournament.

  • Fan readies charges vs short-fused Arboleda

    GMANews.TV - Wednesday, October 21

    Alain Katigbac, the fan who was attacked by Burger King guard Wynne Arboleda during the game between Smart Gilas and the Whopper in the Philippine Basketball Association last Friday, is preparing to haul the controversial cager to court for his actions.

  • SBP exec: Burger King played ‘dirty and wicked’ vs Gilas

    GMANews.TV - Tuesday, October 20

    Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Noli Eala couldn’t hide his displeasure over what he perceived as a rough experience for the Smart Gilas team in their debut game in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) against Burger King.

  • Arboleda banned for rest of season

    Arboleda banned for rest of season

    Philstar.com - Tuesday, October 20

    MANILA, Philippines - The PBA handed down the severest sanction to any player in league history yesterday as commissioner Sonny Barrios suspended Burger King guard Wynne Arboleda for the rest of the 2009-2010 season for mauling a fan in the BK-Smart Gilas tiff Friday.

  • Burger King team ready to let go of Arboleda?

    GMANews.TV - Tuesday, October 20

    After losing controversial top overall pick Japeth Aguilar, Burger King’s title campaign in the PBA hit a snag anew following the suspension of veteran guard Wynne Arboleda.

  • PBA suspends Arboleda for rest of the season

    GMANews.TV - Tuesday, October 20

    The Philippine Basketball Association on Monday handed down its severest penalty to date, suspending veteran Burger King guard Wynne Arboleda without pay for the rest of the 2009-10 Season.

  • Aces stop Beermen's rally, wrest solo lead

    Aces stop Beermen's rally, wrest solo lead

    Philstar.com - Sunday, October 18

    MANILA, Philippines - Willie Miller and LA Tenorio pumped in crucial treys to quell San Miguel’s uprising down the stretch as the Alaska Aces made it two in a row in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup with an 85-74 whipping of the Beermen in a road game in Panabo, Davao del Norte last night.

  • Realtors off to hot start, defang Tigers

    Realtors off to hot start, defang Tigers

    Philstar.com - Saturday, October 17

    MANILA, Philippines - Sta.

  • San Beda marches to finals, waits for winner of JRU-SSC tiff

    GMANews.TV - Saturday, October 17

    Defending three-time champion San Beda leaned on rookie Rome Dela Rosa’s endgame heroics in completing a come-from-behind 82-76 triumph over a Ray Guevarra-less Letran side Friday in the Final Four phase of the 85th NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.

  • Fiery PBA comeback for Reyes, Williams; lead Realtors past Tigers

    GMANews.TV - Saturday, October 17

    Ryan Reyes and Kelly Williams made a triumphant return in a Sta.

  • Hermida shines for star-studded San Beda 5

    GMANews.TV - Friday, October 16

    Borgie Hermida used to work behind the scenes while his more illustrious San Beda teammates took center stage.

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