Wednesday, September 18, 2013
D-League: Blackwater starts to lose hope of getting Chris Banchero
CHANCES of Chris Banchero playing for Blackwater in the coming PBA D-League is becoming dimmer that no less than team owner Dioceldo Sy is honest enough to admit he’s "starting to lose hope."
“I am no longer optimistic,” said Sy, who could do nothing but shake his head upon learning that Café France is giving up its right to select Banchero as the top pick overall in the first ever D-League rookie draft on Thursday after deciding to just forge a school tie-up with Centro Escolar University (CEU).
Barangay Ginebra star LA Tenorio grilled on 'Ihaw Na!" (VIDEO)
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel point guard, Gilas Pilipinas player LA Tenorio landed on the "Ihaw Na!" hotseat on Tuesday night. For the interview, comedian Jason Gainza reprised his spoof of "Bandila" host Boy Abunda in his "Ikaw Na!" interview portion.
Rugby player Anthony Watts denies biting opponent’s penis
Australian rugby league player Anthony Watts has denied biting an opponent’s penis during a tackle in a local league game earlier this month.
Watts, a former player in Australia’s top-flight National Rugby League, was handed an eight-match ban following a video review of the incident in a Gold Coast match two weeks ago.
Floyd says he may fight Pacquiao if he joins Mayweather Promotions (VIDEO)
Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. Boxing Match ?
Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr., who expects to continue to build his business and wealth by promoting fighters under his company, Mayweather Promotions, tells the Wall Street Journal's Lee Hawkins that he would consider discussing a fight against rival Manny Pacquiao if Pacquiao were to sign a promotions contract with Mayweather's company.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
NU Bulldogs led by Bobby Ray Parks in PBA D-League soon?
THE SM Group of Companies has just moved a step closer to the PBA.
The giant corporation owned by the Sy family has formalized its entry into the commercial basketball scene with the inclusion of the Banco De Oro team in the PBA D-League.
Team manager Fullton Sy confirmed BDO's entry in the developmental league, saying it is the SM group's way of giving their players from National University the needed exposure in high-level competition during the UAAP offseason.
Manny Pacquiao guaranteed $18M in Brandon Rios fight
Filipino fight king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is guaranteed $18 million for his November 24 fight against Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios, which will take place in Macau.
Top Rank chief executive Bob Arum revealed that the former pound-for-pound king is guaranteed $18 million, while Rios will earn a flat fee of $4 million.
Derrick Rose would be honored to play for USA in FIBA World Cup
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose will consider it an honor if he is chosen to be a part of the team that will represent the United States in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.
“I mean, if they pick me, yeah,” Rose said Monday in Manila when asked if he wants to join Team USA. “If they select me on the team, it will be an honor.”
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