Saturday, September 7, 2013
Pacquiao in Olympics? AIBA pushes for pro boxers in Olympic Games
In April 1989, the International Basketball Federation (better known for its acronym Fiba) lifted its prohibition on professional basketball players, paving the way for the entry of superstars from the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Olympics. When the popularity of basketball in the quadrennial meet hit the roof, other sports have followed suit.
Don't look now, but the head honchos of the International Amateur Boxing Association (Aiba) are seriously moving for the inclusion of pro boxers in the Olympics, and they are talking as early as the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. The way Aiba officials envision it, the mere thought of the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. strutting their fistic stuff in the Olympics is enough to instantly elevate the sport's status in the Olympics.
NY Knicks guard JR Smith banned for 5-games for drug violation
New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith has been suspended five games without pay by the NBA, the league announced Friday, for violating the league anti-drug program.
The ban will begin with the first game of the 2013-2014 season in which Smith is physically able to perform, which is an issue in his case because the 27-year-old American underwent left knee surgery in July.
Friday, September 6, 2013
WBC President hopes Mayweather-Alvarez winner faces Manny Pacquiao
WBC President Jose Sulaiman hopes Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will get to fight the victor between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez who are set to battle on September 14.
The WBC junior middleweight crown will be one of the two titles at stake in the Mayweather-Canelo fight which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also up for grabs is the WBA Super World junior middleweight belt.
PBA: Salud explains heavy sanctions vs players involved in brawl
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner Chito Salud said the sanctions handed down against the players involved in the free-for-all between San Mig Coffee and GlobalPort depended on the gravity of their actions.
GlobalPort’s Kelly Nabong and San Mig Coffee’s Marc Pingris, who were at the center of the melee, were fined P60,000 each and were suspended for two games.
Air21, Meralco sealed Asi Taulava, Mike Cortez trade deal
Asi Taulava's wish to return to the PBA has been granted. Meralco has agreed to trade the rights to the 6-9 Taulava to Air21 Express for former top rookie pick Mike Cortez in a deal that could trigger an avalanche of trade deals in the final stretch of the league's 38th season.
The papers for the trade have been forwarded to the PBA Commissioner's Office for approval on Friday.
Globe Tattoo first to bring LTE technology to households
Globe Telecom expands its Long Term Evolution (LTE) footprint as Tattoo Home Broadband, its home broadband brand, brings the latest internet technology to households, allowing subscribers to surf the internet at ultrafast speeds within the comfort of their homes, effectively bringing the telcos LTE coverage of close to 1,000 sites nationwide, matching the LTE coverage of competition.
With home broadband LTE, households will now have access to high-speed internet ideal for watching high-definition videos, downloading and uploading large files, seamless video and music streaming, and voice-over-internet-protocol or VOIP calling with clear quality. This LTE service is backed by the largest 4G network in the country deployed by Globe.
Jeremy Lin to play for Taiwan in 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Houston Rockets star Jeremy "LINSANITY" Lin has been spending the entire summer working on his game and adding new dimensions to his skill set as he prepares for what will be a crucial season in his basketball career.
From draining hundreds of three-point shots to dropping 45 points in the San Francisco Pro Am game, Lin is doing everything he can to raise his game to another level.
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