Friday, September 13, 2013
Arwind Santos optimistic about chance to win MVP award
Arwind Santos and the Petron Blaze Boosters are in seventh heaven.
Not only did they win their seventh straight game, the team is already assured of the No. 1 spot in the quarterfinals of the Governors’ Cup.
Asi Taulava named team captain of Air21; replaces Ritualo
Asi Taulava’s much-anticipated PBA return was a triumphant one on Friday night, as he helped the Air 21 Express to a crucial 106-102 victory over the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters.
The win kept alive his team’s flickering hopes of making it to the PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs.
'Manny Pacquiao will finish Brandon Rios in 8 rounds'
A highly focused Manny Pacquiao is a dangerous opponent for any fighter, and this is what he needs to be when he goes up against Brandon Rios this November.
According to Filipino trainer Marvin Somodio, Pacquiao has the edge on punching power and quickness against the Mexican-American brawler.
Gilas PH vs Argentina in a possible tune-up game, says Chot Reyes
The FIBA World Cup is still a good 11 months away, but this early Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes is already looking forward to the opportunity of playing tune-up matches against former Olympic champion Argentina, Angola and Dominican Republic.
“Just got word fr our Spanish contact Argentina,Angola, Dom Rep are open to pre World Cup games w us.Will meet in Slovenia to ask Euro tms too,” Reyes said on his Twitter account @coachot on Thursday while on vacation cum scouting trip in Europe with wife Cherry.
UAAP 76: Men's Basketball Final Four possible scenarios
The men's basketball action for UAAP Season 76 is down to its final two playdates but the Final Four picture is not yet set as two teams are still fighting for the last twice-to-beat advantage, while two other teams are still knocking on the semis doors.
Far Eastern University (10-4) and De La Salle University (9-4) are jockeying for the second win-once edge as National University (10-4) is the only team guaranteed with the win-once bonus in the Final Four.
EuroBasket 2013: Top 5 plays September 12 (VIDEO)
FIBA Eurobasket 2013: A whirlwind day at EuroBasket 2013 saw host Slovenia hand Italy their first defeat, while Croatia routed Finland and Greece prevailed in a thriller against Spain. (watch the game highlights videos here)
Meanwhile, Here's the Top 5 plays on September 12, 2013. Thursday's Group F games saw plenty of high-flying action - enjoy!
EuroBasket 2013: Greece stuns Marc Gasol's Spain (VIDEO)
Greece rallied with a big fourth quarter to beat defending champion Spain 79-75 on Thursday (Friday, Manila time) in the second round of the European basketball championship.
Trailing by five at the end of three quarters, Greece outscored Spain 27-18 in the fourth to gain a win that could prevent Spain from winning a third consecutive title.
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