ALLAN THE MAN

"It was good to get our first practice under our belt," Cariaso said in an interview with philstar following the team’s first practice on Monday. "It was basic. I introduced the triangle, and talked about my expectations, my visions."

Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the winner of the Maurice Podoloff Trophy as the 2013-14 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, the NBA announced Tuesday.
It is the first MVP award for Durant, who captured his fourth scoring title in five seasons, joining Wilt Chamberlain, George Gervin and Michael Jordan as the only players to accomplish this feat.

Despite teammate Russell Westbrook appearing in only 46 games, Durant guided the Thunder to the NBA’s second-best record at 59-23.

lication for naturalization is still pending in the Senate but Reyes said it is already in an advanced stage and it is just a matter of time before lawmakers finally approve it.

Muhammad Ali:"Congratulations @FloydMayweather. Maybe after you rest up we can see you rumble with @MannyPacquiao! #AliTweet"

The 27-year-old American Mayweather retained his World Boxing Council world title and took Maidana's World Boxing Association belt, winning the fight on two of the three judges' scorecards with the third scoring it a draw.