Monday, November 23, 2015
Golden State Warriors tie NBA record with 15-0 start (VIDEO)
The Golden State Warriors are one of only two NBA teams in the modern era to begin a season 15-0 after beating the Denver Nuggets 118-105 on Sunday. Although the Nuggets stayed in the game through three quarters, Golden State turned the game into a blowout in the fourth.
The Warriors join the 1993-94 Houston Rockets and the 1948-49 Washington Capitols as the only teams to win their first 15 games and can set a new record on Tuesday with a home game against the Lakers. It's worth noting that the Rockets beat the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals that year.
UAAP 78: UST's Kevin Ferrer NASTY Ankle Breaker On NU's Kyle Neypes (VIDEO)
UAAP Season 78 Men’s Basketball Tournament - Final Four. University of Santo Tomas defeated National University, 64-55, UST advances to UAAP Season 78 finals vs. FEU. Kevin Ferrer NASTY Ankle Breaker On Kyle Neypes (VIDEO).
WATCH UAAP 78 TRENDING VIDEO BELOW:
UST Tigers seal UAAP title clash with FEU; dethrones NU Bulldogs 64-55 (HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO)
Not many gave University of Santo Tomas a chance to get this far just a few months back. And the Tigers intend to keep proving the doubters wrong.
“This time I think we’re really ripe, we’re more mature,” said UST big man Karim Abdul. “This year is different.”
Barangay Ginebra defeats Mahindra, 80-76 (FULL REPLAY VIDEO) November 22
PBA Philippine Cup 2015-2016. Barangay Ginebra Kings defeated Mahindra Enforcers, 80-76 on November 22, 2015. It took a long while, but it seems like Barangay Ginebra is finally figuring things out.
The Kings notched their first back-to-back wins in two conferences after downing Mahindra, 80-76, Sunday in the 2016 Smart Bro PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Canelo Alvarez defeats Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision (FULL FIGHT REPLAY VIDEO)
Mexico's Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (45-1-1, 32 knockouts) defeated Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs) by unanimous decision Saturday night at Mandalay Bay to claim the WBC middleweight title.
Alvarez, who was more aggressive than usual, was able to dominate most of the rounds with his heavy punches and uppercuts. Cotto, 35, tried to outbox the younger Alvarez, 25, but was often on the short end of exchanges.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
SBP optimistic on Philippines' chances of hosting qualifying tourney for Rio Olympics
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is optimistic that the Philippines will be named one of the three hosts for an Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) for a berth in the Rio de Janeiro Games next year.
The Philippines along with Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Iran, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Serbia, and Turkey are in the running to host the three six-team OQTs, which will run for six days in July 2016, according to FIBA.
LA Tenorio believes Gilas 4.0 has golden shot at Rio Olympics
Gilas Pilipinas may be facing a tall order as it tries to grab one of the three Olympic slots in the qualifying tournament in July 2016, but veteran national player LA Tenorio strongly believes the national team has a big chance of making it back to the Summer Games.
And the speedy Barangay Ginebra guard points to national coach Tab Baldwin as the biggest reason for that.
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