Thursday, October 17, 2013
Calvin Abueva's claim to ROY-MVP Award is impossible now
ALASKA coach Luigi Trillo said whatever happens in Friday’s PBA Annual Leo Awards, he’s happy and proud of what energetic rookie Calvin Abueva has brought to the Aces this season.
Abueva is the favorite to win the Rookie of the Year honor in a season where his spectacular play in the first two conferences has inspired talk of a rare rookie-MVP year for the former San Sebastian star.
Philippine Azkals now the No.1 team in Southeast Asia
After their successful title defense at the Peace Cup last Tuesday, the good news continue pour in for the Philippine Azkals after they emerged as the top team in Southeast Asia in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.
The Azkals climbed four notches to No. 137 from No. 141 to claim their best FIFA ranking so far. In the process, it also passed Southeast Asian powerhouse Thailand, which dropped four spots to No. 143.
Derrick Rose scores 22 points; amazed fans in his return (VIDEO)
NBA. Derrick Rose scored 22 points and amazed the fans in his return to the United Center.
UST's Jeric Teng applies for 2013 PBA Rookie Draft
Graduating University of Santo Tomas (UST) guard Jeric Teng is now setting his sights on the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Teng, who was unable to lead the growling tigers to the promised land in the UAAP, revealed on Thursday’s episode of ANC’s “Headstart” that he has applied for the PBA rookie draft so he can fulfill his dreams of playing in the pro league.
Teng, whose main role model is his dad, PBA legend Alvin "Robocop" Teng, hopes a team will notice his talent in the hardcourt.
NBA: Derrick Rose sinks an INCREDIBLE acrobatic bucket (VIDEO)
NBA. Derrick Rose shows off his handles to get in the lane and makes an unbelievable circus shot.
LA Tenorio, Jayson Castro, Arwind Santos fighting for MVP trophy
The race for the 2013 PBA Most Valuable Player is down to three men with Talk ‘N Text guard Jayson Castro, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel sentinel LA Tenorio, and Petron Blaze forward Arwind Santos disputing the award.
The winner of the league’s highest honor will be known on Friday in the Leo Awards set at 7 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena, before Game Four of the PLDT Telpad Governors’ Cup finals series between Petron and San Mig Coffee.
NBA: Kevin Durant shoots 36 points in 24 minutes (VIDEO)
NBA. Kevin Durant goes off for 36 points in 24 minutes of playing time against the Nuggets.
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