ALLAN THE MAN

Naturalized player Marcus Douthit is back in the country and raring to get back on training once he fully recovers from a right calf muscle injury in time for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.

The 6-foot-10 Providence College alumnus after all, is eyeing to steer Gilas Pilipinas to an improbable feat in the world basketball championship – surpass the Philippines’ best ever finish in the biennial meet.

The National University Bulldogs Pep Squad won the UAAP Cheerdance Competition title on Sunday, wowing the judges with a flawless routine inspired by Aladdin for 696.5 points.

Boasting of an aggressive recruitment program, NU completed its climb to the top after making its first podium appearance last year, when its finished third. Two seasons ago, the Bulldogs Pep Squad finished sixth in the competition.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. dominated Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to wrest the WBC and WBA Jr. Middleweight titles on Saturday night, September 14 (Sunday, September 15 in Manila) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, United States.

The American fighter displayed his superior boxing skills from start to finish to run away with a Majority Decision and improve his record to 45-0 with 26 KOs.

This much anticipated fight certainly delivered, with a ferocious home stretch. For much of the fight, Danny Garcia was in control.

In round 11, Garcia scored the first knockdown of the fight against Lucas Matthysse. Throughout the fight, Garcia used his technically superior striking to outbox the heavy hitting Matthysse. The first advantage for Garcia came in round 7 when he closed Matthysse's left eye. In round 11, Matthysse came on string, but ultimately, it was Garcia who took the round with the knockdown. With that, Garcia looked to have this fight in the bag.

FIBA EuroBasket 2013: Spain enhanced their chances of advancing with an 82-56 win over Finland..Spain bounced back from their 79-75 setback to Greece and won against Finland.

Jose Calderon erupted for 23 points, including 13 in the first half as the two-time defending champions opened up a 42-30 advantage.

Slovenia made sure another night at EuroBasket 2013 finished in thrilling fashion by holding off Greece to win and seal a place in the Quarter-Finals.

Slovenia arrived in Ljubljana as the third-place team from Group C but have now reeled off two straight victories.

De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers created a three-way logjam at the top of the UAAP standings via a 69-64 win over University of Ssto. Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers at the tournament’s penultimate match on Saturday.

La Salle is now tied with National University (NU) Bulldogs and Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws with 10-4 win-loss slates.