Category Archives: basketball

NBA: Giannis ‘locked in’ with Bucks but could change his mind

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MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo reaffirmed that he’s “locked in” with the Milwaukee Bucks while acknowledging the possibility he eventually could change his mind depending on how things develop over the next several months. “I believe in this team,” the two-time MVP told reporters Wednesday after the Bucks’ practice. “I believe in my teammates. I’m here Continue reading NBA: Giannis ‘locked in’ with Bucks but could change his mind→

I have more to give, says Abueva after career-high

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ANTIPOLO—Calvin Abueva pounded the center court of Ynares Center on Wednesday before raising his finger up in the sky after a performance that propelled Titan Ultra to a winning start to its PBA voyage. Beyond giving the league’s newest ballclub a 100-96 victory over the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Cup here, Abueva also showed Continue reading I have more to give, says Abueva after career-high→

Running in playoff gear, Altas stun Cardinals for perfect season start

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Olsen Racela expected Perpetual Help to be competitive in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament. It didn’t matter that he missed out on keeping the best player of the Altas’ powerhouse high school program—six players did stick around to join the seniors squad. “And that was huge for us,” the legendary PBA playmaker and Continue reading Running in playoff gear, Altas stun Cardinals for perfect season start→

UAAP: UP’s Rey Remogat ejected late, denies malice in hard foul

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UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—Rey Remogat’s hot shooting night for University of the Philippines ended abruptly after being whistled for a flagrant foul penalty two during a UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament clash on Wednesday. In the dying seconds of the Fighting Maroons’ 83-69 win over Ateneo, Remogat was ejected for Continue reading UAAP: UP’s Rey Remogat ejected late, denies malice in hard foul→

UAAP: UP ends Ateneo’s unbeaten run, extends win streak to three

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UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—After opening its UAAP Season 88 title defense with back-to-back losses, University of the Philippines has turned things around with three straight wins. The Fighting Maroons extended their streak in style on Wednesday, handing Ateneo its first loss of the season, 83-69. READ: UAAP: UP finally notches first Continue reading UAAP: UP ends Ateneo’s unbeaten run, extends win streak to three→

Hot-shooting Eagles battle Maroons, look to avoid second-half letdowns

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Tab Baldwin talked about the choice between discussing the first three quarters of basketball that Ateneo displayed against La Salle or that one quarter when everything went south. “We’ll do both in the confines of our dugout and in our next practice [and] in the video session,” he said last Sunday after an 81-74 victory Continue reading Hot-shooting Eagles battle Maroons, look to avoid second-half letdowns→

PBA: Transition comes easy for returning Javi Gomez de Liaño

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MANILA, Philippines—It didn’t look like Javi Gomez de Liaño had any trouble in his first official game back in the PBA. Magnolia turned to Gomez de Liaño for an 80-73 win over Barangay Ginebra to open their Philippine Cup campaign with a bang on Sunday night at Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Javi Gomez de Liaño Continue reading PBA: Transition comes easy for returning Javi Gomez de Liaño→

Win over ex-mentor is just Tenorio’s first step to start of journey

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LA Tenorio wasn’t letting one win, even a meaningful one, get to his head. The rookie coach made a strong debut in the PBA, steering Magnolia to an 80-73 win over Barangay Ginebra on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The victory came at the expense of his former team and long-time mentor Tim Cone, but Continue reading Win over ex-mentor is just Tenorio’s first step to start of journey→

PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss

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MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra amid nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career. But that was dampened by a dismal start that eventually led to an 80-73 loss to the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA Continue reading PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss→