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NBA suspends season due to Corona Virus

March 12, 2020

The NBA just announce that they’ve suspend the season after a Utah Jazz Player tested positive for corona virus or COVID-19. The announcement did not include the name of the player but in an ESPN reports, that player is Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert.

The suspension for all games moving forward will be in effect until further notice.

Source: NBA

June Mar Fajardo takes home his sixth Most Valuable Player award in the PBA

March 9, 2020

PBA just awarded the sixth Most Valuable Player award of June Mar Fajardo. Fajardo is the only PBA player to have the most MVP award in PBA history, he is two MVP awards ahead of Ramon Fernandez and Alvin Patrimonio in the all-time MVP list.

Despite the award, the San Miguel Big man will miss out the action in the Philippine Cup, since he is currently recovering from a fractured shin. San Miguel is the defending Philippine Cup Champion.

Fajardo garnered a total of 3,140 points coming from statistical points, media votes, players’ votes and PBA votes to get MVP No. 6.

Other awards;

  • Mythical First Team: June Mar Fajardo, Jayson Castro, CJ Perez, Christian Standhardinger and Sean Anthony
  • Mythical Second Team: RR Pogoy, Troy Rosario, Stanley Pringle, Japeth Aguilar and Magnolia’s Ian Sangalang
  • All-Defensive Team: June Mar Fajardo, Sean Anthony, Japeth Aguilar, Chris Ross and CJ Perez
  • Rookie of the Year: CJ Perez
  • Most Improved Player: Mo Tautuaa
  • Sportsmanship Award: Gabe Norwood

Source: PBA

TNT acquires Poy Erram in three-team trade

March 1, 2020
TNT acquires Poy Erram in three-team trade

PBA;

TnT Katropa has acquired center Poy Erram in a three-team trade involving NLEX and Blackwater.

The 6-9 slotman was acquired by the KaTropa from the Blackwater Elite, who reacquired Erram from NLEX in exchange for Anthony Semerad and Rabeh Al Hussaini.

In addition, the Road Warriors also acquired the rights to Blackwater’s 2020 first round pick and 2021 second round draft pick.

Blackwater eventually dealt Erram to the Katropa for Marion Magat, Ed Daquioag, Yousef Taha and TNT’s 2021 and 2022 first round picks.

I feel that the TNT is the clear winner in this deal and they become a clear contender in the coming All Filipino conference.

Vanessa Bryant sues helicopter company for deaths

February 25, 2020
Vanessa Bryant sues helicopter company for deaths

ESPN News Services;

Kobe Bryant’s widow sued the owner of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed the former Los Angeles Lakers star and their 13-year-old daughter last month as she publicly mourned their deaths Monday in an emotional public ceremony.

The wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vanessa Bryant in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday said the pilot was careless and negligent by flying in cloudy conditions Jan. 26 and should have aborted the flight that killed all nine people aboard.

GILAS Pilipinas takes the Men’s Basketball 3×3 Gold Medal

December 2, 2019

Via Spin.ph;

GILAS Pilipinas completed a perfect run to the men’s basketball 3×3 gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games by demolishing Indonesia, 21-9, in the one-game final on Monday at The Arena in San Juan City.

Here’s the buzzer beater by Mo Tautuaa to seal the win;

Halep stuns Williams to win Wimbledon title

July 14, 2019

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/othersports/700926/halep-stuns-williams-to-win-wimbledon-title/

Serena Williams’ wait for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title goes on after Simona Halep stunned the off-key American 6-2 6-2 in a one-sided Wimbledon final on Saturday. Current Philippine headlines on sports on basketball(PBA, NBA, FIBA), boxing(WBF), football(World Cup, FIFA), running(marathon), UAAP, NCAA, motorsports, MMA/UFC, biking/cycling, volleyball, badminton, swimming, tennis, bowling, golf, triathlon, car racing, fencing athletes.

NBA: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George to sign with Clippers

July 7, 2019

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/06/19/nba-kawhi-leonard-paul-george-to-sign-with-clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off two major acquisitions late Friday night, as ESPN and The Athletic reported that free agent forward Kawhi Leonard will sign with the team, which also acquired forward Paul George in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that Leonard received a four-year, $142 million maximum contract.

In order to acquire George, the Clippers will send guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forward Danilo Gallinari to Oklahoma City. The Thunder also will receive four unprotected first-round draft picks, one protected first-round pick and two draft-pick swaps, according to the ESPN report.

FIBA U19 World Cup: Gilas Youth loses AJ Edu to injury, as PH fa

June 30, 2019

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/30/19/fiba-u19-world-cup-gilas-youth-loses-aj-edu-to-injury-as-ph-falls-to-greece

The Philippines bowed to Greece 85-69, but the Gilas Youth squad could have lost more after big man AJ Edu apparently injured his knee in the FIBA Under 19 World Cup in the port city of Heraklion on Saturday.

Edu needed to be carried off the floor 2:03 into the game at Heraklion Indoor Sports Arena after what looked like a collision between him and Greece guard Nikolaos Arsenopoulos led to Edu falling to the floor and grimacing in pain.

Fuel Masters unleash big third-quarter salvo, repulse Kings

June 29, 2019

https://pba.ph/news/fuel-masters-unleash-big-third-quarter-salvo-repulse-kingsAt the half, Phoenix Pulse coach Louie Alas called the attention of his player to play defense.

The Fuel Masters did more than that at the resumption of play, playing defense and exploding for 45 points in the third quarter en route to a 111-103 drubbing of the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Friday night.

Richard Howell and his teammates responded big time even when Alas was already out of the game, ejected on technical infractions midway through the fourth.

Isaiah Thomas ‘excited to show what I can do again’

June 29, 2019

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27060254/isaiah-thomas-excited-show-do-againAs free-agent guard Isaiah Thomas probes the marketplace, this summer affords him something that the past two did not: an unobstructed work regimen to restore strength and explosion to his lower body, and the chance to be back in the gymnasium every day, sharpening his game.

Thomas is hopeful his season with the Denver Nuggets and a full summer of work will become a pathway back into an NBA rotation, a full-time resumption of a career sidetracked by hip surgery.

Pringle dazzles in Ginebra debut, Kings disarm Road Warriors

June 26, 2019

https://pba.ph/news/pringle-dazzles-in-ginebra-debut-kings-disarm-road-warriors

BATANGAS — Barangay Ginebra showed an initial glimpse of what it can do with the addition of Stanley Pringle in the Gin Kings mix, pulling off a lopsided 100-85 win over NLEX in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Batangas City Coliseum here Sunday night. Unleashing their firepower together in a decisive blitzkrieg in the third quarter, Pringle, Justin Brownlee and LA Tenorio powered Ginebra to a 27-point spread at 76-49, and the Kings coasted to a second straight win and to a 4-3 overall record.

There will be Mayweather Jr. – Pacquiao 2 fight

September 16, 2018

This was posted on Instagram account of both boxers. Both boxing greats are at (coincidence?) a Tokyo Music Festival;

From Manny Pacquiao;

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50-1 #NoExcuses

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If everything goes according to what Mayweather Jr. said in the video, both boxer have at least 100 days to train and get in condition, which is unrealistic since we still need to consider the time for them to agree on a contract, promotions and decide where they will fight. Unless of course every have been done already and they just need to announce the fight.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. wins via, a controversial, 12-round unanimous decision.

Philippines routs Kazakhstan, in the Men’s Basketball of 2018 Asian Games (96-59)

August 16, 2018

Even without Jordan Clarkson, Philippines Men’s Basketball Team defeated Kazakhstan, in their first outing in the 2018 Asian Games, Thursday, August 16 at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia.

It was Stanley Pringle who did most of the damage, with his 18 points , 4 rebounds and 2 assists, of course with the help veteran James Yap with his 12 points, 5 boards, a steal and a block; and SMB rookie Christian Standhardinger, 15 points, 4 boards and a steal.

Rappler Sports;

The Scores

Philippines 96 – Pringle 18, Standhardinger 15, Yap 12, Lee 10, Tiu 9, Norwood 7, Almazan 6, Erram 5, Belga 5, Taulava 5, Ahanmisi 4.

Kazakhstan 59 – Bykov 13, Gavrilov 9, Yergali 8, Zhigulin 7, Kuanov 6, Bazhin 6, Chsherbak 6, Maidekin 2, Marchuk 2, Yagodkin 0, Murzagaliyev 0, Satkeyev 0.

Quarters: 16-9, 41-20, 61-43, 96-59.

Philippines’ next assignment will be against China on Tuesday, August 21 at 4 pm (5 pm in Manila), where the 26-year-old Clarkson is expected to join the team.

Image: 2018 Asian Games

Jordan Clarkson cleared by NBA to play for the Philippines in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia

August 15, 2018
Jordan Clarkson cleared by NBA to play for the Philippines in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia

NBA backtracked its decision to not allow Cleveland Guard Jordan Clarkson to play for the Philippines in the 2018 Asian Games.

On their official statement, NBA said “Due to a lack of clear communication of that agreement between the NBA and the Chinese and Philippines Basketball Federations, and after further discussions with both Federations, the NBA has agreed to provide this one-time exception,”

The same “one-time exception” was also be given to Chinese NBA players Zhou Qi of the Houston Rockets and Ding Yanyuhang of the Dallas Mavericks.

Jordan Clarkson is currently traveling to Indonesia but won’t be able to join the Philippine team in their first game, since he is expected to arrive in Jakarta at 10 a.m. of Thursday, which is the same day the Philippines kicks off its game against Kazakhstan.

Jordan Clarkson also posted this on his Facebook account.

Philippines will not send a basketball team to the 18th Asian Games

July 27, 2018

Here’s the official statement from the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP);

SBP did not state any reason other than “to allow our National team and our organization to regroup, prepare for the process of appealing the FIBA Disciplinary Panel..”

In this ESPN 5 article, PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said that the Rain or Shine (RoS) management remains willing to send its team to the Asian Games.

If PBA players are not available, why not just send selection of college players which is what the Philippines have been doing before they started sending pros in 1990.

Ginebra Gin Kings takes Game 1 of the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals

July 27, 2018

A great win for the Gin Kings.

But just like what the commentators said.. whether you win by 1 or by 100 points, this will only be counted as just one win.

I’m pretty sure San Miguel Beermen will bounce back on Game 2, which will be this Sunday, July 29 in Araneta.

Justin Brownlee is the best player of the game with 42 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists!

NBA Awards

June 26, 2018

Regular Season MVP – James Harden (Houston Rockets)

Rookie of the Year – Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers)

Most Improved Player – Victor Oladipo (Indiana Pacers)

Coach of the Year – Dwane Casey (Toronto Raptors)

Defensive Player of the Year – Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz)

Sixth Man of the Year – Lou Williams (LA Clippers)

Sager Strong Award – Dikembe Mutombo

Lifetime Achievement Award – Oscar Robertson

Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award – Jamal Crawford (Minnesota Timberwolves)

NBA Cares Community Assist Award and Finals MVP – Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors)

For the full list of NBA Awards, you can go here.