Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Gilas Pilipinas' FIBA World Cup goal: TOP 16
Gilas Pilipinas has set a lofty goal of finishing in the top 16 in the 2014 Fiba World Cup.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios Tuesday reiterated the marching orders given to national coach Chot Reyes: Make the second round of the world championship in Spain on Aug. 30 to Sept. 14.
“[SBP president] Mr. Manny Pangilinan told the team he doesn’t want them to become tourists in Spain,” said Barrios during the PSA Forum at Shakey’s Malate.
In an earlier exclusive interview with the Inquirer, Pangilinan, the business tycoon who supports several sports associations, said the goal was to make it to the top 16, meaning Gilas needs to win two games during the preliminary round to advance.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios Tuesday reiterated the marching orders given to national coach Chot Reyes: Make the second round of the world championship in Spain on Aug. 30 to Sept. 14.
“[SBP president] Mr. Manny Pangilinan told the team he doesn’t want them to become tourists in Spain,” said Barrios during the PSA Forum at Shakey’s Malate.
In an earlier exclusive interview with the Inquirer, Pangilinan, the business tycoon who supports several sports associations, said the goal was to make it to the top 16, meaning Gilas needs to win two games during the preliminary round to advance.
MVP to Gilas Pilipinas: Don't be tourists in Spain (FIBA World Cup)
They’re not going to Spain in August to watch a bull fight, try its famous cuisine, troop to its crowded beaches or visit its ancient basilicas.
The Gilas players will be there to vie in the FIBA World Cup and if possible win a game or two.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manny V. Pangilinan has given members of Gilas Pilipinas, from the coaches down to the players, their marching orders.
“MVP (Pangilinan) told the whole team he does not want them to be tourists in Spain,” said SBP executive director Sonny Barrios yesterday.
The Gilas players will be there to vie in the FIBA World Cup and if possible win a game or two.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manny V. Pangilinan has given members of Gilas Pilipinas, from the coaches down to the players, their marching orders.
“MVP (Pangilinan) told the whole team he does not want them to be tourists in Spain,” said SBP executive director Sonny Barrios yesterday.
Jeremy Lin joins Howard, Rose in Adidas basketball roster
adidas today announced a partnership with NBA point guard Jeremy Lin of the Houston Rockets.
“I’m really excited to join the adidas family,” said Lin. “They’ve changed the game with new technology and style and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
Lin joins the adidas basketball roster which includes teammate and seven-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard and a lineup of elite point-guards highlighted by Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, John Wall of the Washington Wizards and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers.
“I’m really excited to join the adidas family,” said Lin. “They’ve changed the game with new technology and style and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
Lin joins the adidas basketball roster which includes teammate and seven-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard and a lineup of elite point-guards highlighted by Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, John Wall of the Washington Wizards and Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
J.R Smith unties Shawn Marion's shoe during free throw (VIDEO)
J.R. Smith unties Shawn Marion's sneakers in between Dirk Nowitzki free throw attempts as the New York Knicks beat the Dallas Mavericks 92-80. Check the video below.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Marc Pingris on Gilas teammate Japeth Aguilar: "Parang NBA player na"
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel forward Japeth Aguilar has been making believers out of people all conference long.
Count his Gilas Pilipinas teammate and San Mig Super Coffee Mixers star Marc Pingris among them.
“Hindi naman siya ganyan dati. Mga past game niya before, struggle. Ngayon, laging best player. Parang NBA player eh. Yun na yata yung sinasabi nila,” he said.
Count his Gilas Pilipinas teammate and San Mig Super Coffee Mixers star Marc Pingris among them.
“Hindi naman siya ganyan dati. Mga past game niya before, struggle. Ngayon, laging best player. Parang NBA player eh. Yun na yata yung sinasabi nila,” he said.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Provodnikov targets Manny Pacquiao to continue career success
THE fighter they call the 'Russian Rocky' aims to lock horns with his old sparring partner Manny Pacquiao in April. Ruslan Provodnikov has had a storming rise through the rankings and claimed the WBO light welterweight title in October.
He beat Mike Alvarado in Colorado and is now hoping to challenge eight division world champion Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao: "Mayweather will have to wait until 2015"
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao said it would be impossible for him to give in to Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s demand for him to leave Top Rank and seal a deal for their proposed superfight.
“Floyd has also been saying, he will only fight me if I separate from Top Rank and Bob Arum, imposible ‘yun kasi ang kontrata ko valid hanggang ngayong taon na ito pa. So how ? (That’s impossible because my contract is still valid this year)” Pacquiao said in an interview with Philboxing’s Eddie Alinea.
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