PBA: 4 Aces to train abroad

Alaska is not resting on its laurels after winning the PBA Commissioner’s Cup last week. Rather, the team is embarking on a player-development program to make sure that the Aces continue to play at the highest level. With this in mind, at least four players will undergo training next month in the United States. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

PBA: Ginebra evens series

Game Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 6:15 p.m. – Alaska vs San Mig Coffee Barangay Ginebra San Miguel survived a gruelling encounter against Talk ’N Text as it carved out a thrilling 104-101 win in Game 4 to force a do-or-die in their semifinal series in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Cebuana Lhuillier playoffs last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Incoming search terms:May 11 2013... 

Global taps Guirado

Determined to be competitive in its maiden AFC President’s Cup campaign, Global FC has tapped Filipino international Juani Guirado and Ivorian goalkeeper Moussa Sanogo to shore up its defense in the tournament starting Wednesday in Cebu City. Incoming search terms:the ivorian player (1) Read More »

Big losses for Gilas

Davao City — Kelly Williams and Jared Dillinger will be a big loss to Gilas Pilipinas, but naturalized center Marcus Douthit remains confident that they can get the job done when the country plays host to the FIBA Asia Championship in August. Williams went to the United States due to a blood disorder while Dillinger underwent hip injury following a car accident last week. Incoming search... 

Ex-PBA import to be charged

By WAYLON GALVEZ Manila, Philippines- Charges will be filed against former PBA import Jamelle Cornley of Rain or Shine including direct assault against a person in authority after he complained that money was stolen from him but ended up with a scuffle with responding police officers. The burly 6-foot-5 Cornley, who won Best Import award last season and helped the Elasto Painters capture... 

PBA: Can Kings stop Bowles, Mixers?

By TITO S. TALAO Games Today (Smart Araneta) 4:15 p.m. – Air21 vs Globalport 6:30 p.m. – Ginebra vs San Mig Manila, Philippines – It’s Vernon Macklin’s turn to have a shot at the prolific Denzel Bowles. Four imports have tried, but Bowles mowed the last three down as the San Mig Coffee Mixers checked a three-game losing start to win their next three in the PBA Commissioner’s... 

Uphill battle

Manila, Philippines – Fil-American Treat Huey and British partner Dominic Inglot face an early uphill battle after drawing against a seeded pair at the Australian Open men’s doubles. The unranked Huey and Inglot, partners for the past few years, clash with fourth pick Max Mirnyi of Belarus and Horia Tecau of Romania in the opening round expected to start tomorrow. Incoming search... 

PBA: Win comes with a price

By WAYLON GALVEZ Manila, Philippines – For several minutes, there was a feeling of concern on Barangay Ginebra guard Mark Caguioa after sustaining a cut on his left eyebrow caused by an inadvertent elbow of Talk ‘N Text’s Ali Peek during their game in the PBA Philippine Cup Sunday night.  Read More »

‘Green Mile’ actor Duncan, 54

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actor Michael Clarke Duncan, nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of a death row inmate in the 1999 drama “The Green Mile,” died on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), less than eight weeks after suffering a heart attack, a spokeswoman said. He was 54.  Read More »

PBA: High hopes for Air21 five

By WAYLON GALVEZ Manila, Philippines – With the addition of big men, Air21 hopes to achieve what it failed to do in the Philippine Cup last season – win a single game. Then known as Shopinas.com, the Express lost all 14 matches, setting a PBA record in futiliy. Incoming search terms:air21 well (11)simon atkins instagram (3)John wilson PBA news updates John wilson PBA news updates...