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  • Eagles swoop down on Maroons, 83 - 66 Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 4:28AMThe Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles trounced the University of the Philippines's Fighting Maroons during their faceoff in the first round of the UAAP men's basketball tournament Saturday, 83-66.
  • It’s Chot over Guiao for Cone Saturday, July 19, 2008 @ 2:06AMWHILE basketball experts, fellow coaches, players and officials are making a consensus that Red Bull coach Yeng Guiao should call the shots for the Philippine Team, RP Centennial coach and Grand Slam mentor Tim Cone is pushing for Chot Reyes as the rightful one to handle the delicate job of bringing the country to the World Basketball Championship.
  • Beijing-bound Williams signs extension with Utah Jazz Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 11:43PMSALT LAKE CITY - Deron Williams will head to the Beijing Olympics with a new deal with his National Basketball Association team, the Utah Jazz, in his pocket.
  • PBA, SBP finalize RP five accord Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 1:31PMBasketball association (SBP) executive director Noli Eala and PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios meet again on Monday to iron out minor kinks in the SBP-PBA partnership for the formation of the RP team to the 2009 FIBA Asia championship in China.
  • JULY 25 DEADLINE FOR FIL-FOR DRAFT HOPEFUL PAPERS Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 11:07AMPhilippine Basketball Association commissioner Renauld Barrios yesterday said all Fil-foreign players who applied for the coming Annual Draft must complete all the requirements to be considered in the final list of candidates for the August 31 event.
  • NBA star has enough game for more than one lane Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 9:01AMChris Paul, hoops and bowling whiz. Who knew? Paul, the New Orleans Hornets' scintillating guard, is teaming with the Professional Bowlers Association for the inaugural Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational.
  • New hope for Fil-Am Norwood in PBA draft Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 7:44AMMANILA, Philippines - Top rookie prospect Gabe Norwood had just gotten a new found hope in his bid to make the PBA Annual Draft.
  • New hope for Fil-Am Norwood in PBA draft Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 7:29AMMANILA, Philippines – Top rookie prospect Gabe Norwood had just gotten a new found hope in his bid to make the Philippine Basketball Association Annual Draft.
  • Cleaning some random thoughts out of my head Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 5:18AMIt's that time of the year for this sports writer -- house cleaning time. Clean out those drawers at the office. Clean out that e-mail inbox that keeps sending me the same message from the "System Administrator" as a hint.
  • 1 WEEK TO GO FOR FIL-FOREIGN ROOKIE HOPEFULS Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 1:41AMFil-foreign players who intend to join the 2008 Philippine Basketball Association Rookie Draft have one week left to submit their application and pertinent documents that will attest to their citizenship.
  • NORWOOD APPLIES FOR 2008 ANNUAL DRAFT Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 1:39AMThe player many anticipate would be the No. 1 overall pick of the 2008 Philippine Basketball Association Annual Draft made himself available for the August 31 event.
  • Sports Briefs Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 1:13AM A University of Central Florida football player who died after spring drills had a pre-existing medical condition worsened by physical stress, autopsy results released Thursday showed.
  • One more test for Dean Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 11:50AMTime is running out on Coca-Cola import Brandon Dean to prove himself worthy of playing in the PBA Fiesta Conference. Tonight, he plays his third game for the Tigers and fans are wondering if he’ll exit with a whimper or finally break out of his shell.
  • Ardina, Yee keep title campaigns alive Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 11:20AMSAN DIEGO, California: Dottie Ardina, Miggy Yee and Bernice Olivarez-Ilas seized the lead in their respective divisions going into the final round Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) of the Callaway Junior World golf championships in various courses here.
  • UAAP slaps indefinite suspension on erring referee Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 10:32AMThe University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) punished a veteran basketball referee Thursday after the league's board found out it did not follow rules during Saturday's game between the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers and the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws.
  • Uichico wants Guiao as next RP basketball coach Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 8:07AMMANILA, Philippines - Yeng Guiao of the Red Bull Barakos has gotten another endorsement to be the next RP men’s basketball team coach and it came from a man who’s been there before.
  • Archers repulse 'never-say-die' Tigers, 85-84 Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 6:53AMThe De La Salle Green Archers hammered an 85-84 win over a never-say-die UST Growling Tigers during their Thursday match-up in the 71st UAAP Men’s Basketball tournament held at the Philsports Arena (formerly Ultra).
  • Sports calendar listings Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 3:13AMSPORTS CALENDAR
  • SPORTS PEOPLE Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 1:46AMHornets All-NBA point guard Chris Paul will lead a group of players against professional bowlers in a special made-for-TV fundraising event this fall.
  • Gin Kings reach semi-finals Thursday, July 17, 2008 @ 12:22AMTHIS game was over before it even started.
  • Great job, Ali Peek Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 11:04PMMANILA, Philippines—He may not be here to attend the PBA rookie draft next month at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City, but Jason Castro’s agent Danny Espiritu confirmed that he is set to file an application on behalf of the cager.
  • Gin Kings rout Realtors Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 4:38PMANTIPOLO—With its offense in synch, even the Philippine Basketball Association’s best all-Filipino crew didn’t stand a chance against Barangay Ginebra Wednesday night.
  • Kris, James react to PBA fuss Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 1:04PMAN APOLOGETIC James Yap surfaced on television last Sunday after being implicated in an on-court melee against Talk 'N Text basketball team last July 9 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
  • Harbour to miss yet another foreign meet Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:11AMAfter missing the 30th William Jones Cup, Harbour Centre-RP Team is teetering on the brink of skipping another international tournament — the 7th Brunei Cup, this time due to lack of players.
  • PBA: Coke forces rubber vs Magnolia Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 10:07AMMANILA, Philippines - The Coca Cola Tigers lived to fight another day.
  • Letran defeats SSC-R, continues winning streak Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 8:13AMLetran coach Louie Alas has been worrying too much about becoming an RJ Jazul team. Jazul, who once unleashed a 37-point splurge, however shed off the worries of his coach by deferring to his teammates.
  • Eala claims glitches in PBA role in SBP Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 5:26AMBAP-Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Noli Eala welcomes the Philippine Basketball Association’s renewed involvement in the formation of the national team.
  • Ginebra, Magnolia eye semis Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 12:22AMTHE Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings and the Magnolia Beverage Masters try to formalize their entry into the semi-finals of the 2008 Smart-Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Conference when they face separate rivals at the Antipolo Ynares Center today.
  • Nuggets send Camby to Clippers Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 12:05AMLOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Clippers acquired forward Marcus Camby from the Denver Nuggets for a second-round draft pick on Tuesday. Camby is considered one of the top defensive players in the National Basketball Association.
  • For Sta. Lucia, it's just another KO game Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 3:11PMSurviving is getting to be a habit for Sta.
  • For Sta. Lucia, it's just another KO game Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 12:02PMSurviving is getting to be a habit for Sta. Lucia Realty and coach Boyet Fernandez has two more do-or-die games to win before making it to the PBA Fiesta Conference semifinals against Red Bull.
  • Packer's time is past, but his prime was special Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 10:12AMThe college basketball analyst helped push the sport he loves into the spotlight.
  • Ginebra, Magnolia go for q'final clincher in PBA Fiesta Cup Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 7:00AMMANILA, Philippines - Sister teams Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia go for victories Wednesday that will formalize their entries into the Smart-Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Cup semifinals.
  • Drafting Castro 'may be risky' - PBA commish warns Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 6:46AMMANILA, Philippines - The franchise ready to gamble on amateur star Jason Castro in next month"s Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Annual Draft should be ready to face the consequence of its action, the PBA commissioner warned.
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  • Community scoreboard Tuesday, July 15, 2008 @ 1:41AM CALENDAR BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS AND EVENTS Columbia River High School Alumni Game — July 27 at Columbia River High School...
  • Air21 confident Thomas will return Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 12:26PMAir21 is holding import Steven Thomas to his word that he would return on Saturday to resume practice with the Express as the team prepares for its semifinal series starting this Sunday.
  • PBA commish to decide next RP 5 head coach Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 8:16AMMANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Board has tasked commissioner Sonny Barrios to choose the next man who will call the shots for the RP men"s basketball team.
  • Sta. Lucia's 'Ninja' is PBA week's best Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 5:01AMMANILA, Philippines - Joseph Yeo of Sta. Lucia shone on both ends of the floor in his team"s last two games, making him the unanimous choice as the Smart/Accel Philippine Basketball Association Press Corps" Player of the Week for the period July 7 to 13.
  • Magnolia stops Coke, Dixon Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 12:08AMTHE Magnolia Beverage Masters exploited Coca-Cola import Jason Dixon’s worst game this conference to post a relatively easy 108-96 victory and grab a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three quarterfinal playoff in the 2008 Smart-Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Conference at the Cuneta Astrodome last night.
  • Kris Aquino defends husband James Yap on PBA on-court altercation Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 12:06AMLaman ulit ng kontrobersiya ang mag-asawang Kris Aquino at James Yap. This time, si James ang sangkot sa isang insidente sa Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) sa paninipa niya sa Talk ‘N Text import na si Terrence Leather last Wednesday, July 9.
  • Agustin scores 25 as Adamson downs NU Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 9:34PMJohn Marc Agustin had a career-high 25 points to lift Adamson University to a 73-65 victory over National University on Sunday in the 71st University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball tournament at the Philsports Arena.
  • Hot Eagles out front; Falcons rip Bulldogs Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 4:08PMMANILA, Philippines—This time, it’s the Ateneo Blue Eagles who are making winning a routine.
  • Politics and the EVAT bonanza Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 3:21PMThere go the prices of transport fares.
  • Balanced Magnolia attack seals win in PBA q'finals opener Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 7:07AMMANILA, Philippines - Amal McCaskill and Lordy Tugade each scored 20 points and the Magnolia Beverage Masters took advantage of the lackluster performance of Coca-Cola's imports to beat the Tigers 108-106 in Game One of the best-of-three quarterfinals in the Smart-Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Cup Sunday at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
  • Adamson scores first win, 73-65, over NU in UAAP Sunday, July 13, 2008 @ 5:53AMMANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) Marc Agustin made good of his return stint with Adamson by powering the Falcons to their first victory in three games, 73-65, over the National University Bulldogs in the 71st UAAP men's basketball tournament Sunday at the PhilSports Arena.
  • James on the line Saturday, July 12, 2008 @ 2:17PMPurefoods star James Yap phoned the other day to explain his side on the bench-clearing incident that marred Talk 'N' Text's 98-83 win over the Tender Juicy Giants in a PBA Fiesta Conference wildcard game at the Ynares Center in Antipolo last Wednesday.
  • Benson stays, leads Realtors vs Kings Saturday, July 12, 2008 @ 12:23PMLee Benson is showing up tonight as All-Filipino ruler Sta. Lucia Realty continues its drive for a season sweep, facing Barangay Ginebra in Game One of their Smart PBA Fiesta Conference best-of-three quarterfinals showdown at the Astrodome.
  • Sta. Lucia import stays, will play in PBA q'finals Saturday, July 12, 2008 @ 6:16AMMANILA, Philippines - Lee Benson, the former convict and one-time National Basketball Association (NBA) prospect, is staying with Sta. Lucia Realty and will see action in Game One of the Realtors" best-of-three quarterfinals series with Barangay Ginebra in the Smart-PBA Fiesta Cup.
  • Weary Realtors open PBA q'finals vs well-rested Ginebra Saturday, July 12, 2008 @ 6:00AMMANILA, Philippines - Just recently surviving back-to-back knockout games, the weary Sta. Lucia Realtors take a crack at a well-rested Barangay Ginebra side at the start of their quarterfinals series in the Smart-Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Cup Sunday at the Astrodome in Pasay City.