Tuesday, September 10, 2013
NBA: Brooklyn Nets to retire Jason Kidd's No.5 jersey
The Brooklyn Nets will retire the No. 5 jersey of Jason Kidd, who led the franchise to its greatest NBA success as a player and is now its coach.
The Nets said Monday the ceremony will take place Oct. 17 before their preseason game against the Miami Heat.
Jhong Hilario does back-flip free throw (VIDEO)
The basketball world has seen many free-throw routines, from Karl Malone's 45-second self-prayer to the more basic dribbles and tosses of the ball.
The idea is for players to have something to fall back upon, to enter a familiar, comfortable space as opposing fans attempt to get in their heads. Everyone, from the worst shooters to the very best, has some routine when they head to the line.
Petron to trade Joseph Yeo to Air21 in exchange of Mark Isip
A long overdue trade between the Petron Blaze Boosters and the Air21 Express might be consummated in the next few days.
Sources told that the latest player swap will finally involve Joseph Yeo, who has long been a topic of trade reports.
Ateneo fights back; claims UE violated UAAP rule too
Defending UAAP basketball champions Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles are set to submit to the league board a letter asking for an investigation on a possible violation committed by suspended UE Red Warrior Ralf Olivares during Sunday's game between the two teams.
The Ateneo management's letter came several hours after UE sought the board to probe the presence of suspended Blue Eagles head coach Bo Perasol in their game last Sunday.
Monday, September 9, 2013
James Yap-Calvin Abueva rivalry: Kissing and Flopping (VIDEO)
On Tuesday, the Alaska Aces and the San Mig Coffee Mixers will meet for the first time since their Commissioner’s Cup semifinals duel last April.
This means that San Mig Coffee swingman James Yap and Alaska rookie Calvin Abueva will once gain renew their rivalry, which got heated during their series last conference.
Chris Banchero to not pursue D-League if he doesn't end up to Blackwater
HIGHLY-recruited guard Chris Banchero has yet to suit up in the PBA D-League, but he’s already made known where his loyalty lies.
Banchero said he’s bound to honor his contract with Blackwater and in the process, might forego his first-ever stint in the league in the Aspirant's Cup if he doesn't end up with the Elite.
UE questions the presence of banned Ateneo coach Perasol in venue
The UE Red Warriors are seeking clarification of the rules on suspensions after a possible violation surfaced that could result in Ateneo’s forfeiture of their 77-72 win last Sunday.
Ateneo coach Bo Perasol, who was out serving a one-game suspension for his encounter with a La Salle fan last week, was spotted inside the Mall of Asia Arena during the game, despite a UAAP rule stating that “the presence of a suspended coach, manager, assistant manager, statistician, scorers, masseurs, etc. and those listed as members of the team shall not be allowed in the bench or venue during the period of suspension.”
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