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Tenorio holds head high despite Finals sweep

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Barangay Ginebra San Miguel point guard LA Tenorio was one of the last players to come out of the losing dugout Sunday night.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

‘A wonderful ride from 0-4,’ says Chua on Ginebra’s run

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La Tenorio of Ginebra fouls the driving Cyrus Baguio of Alaska at Smart Araneta . INQUIRER PHOTO/AUGUST DELA CRUZ

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s improbable run came to an end via three-game sweep at the hands of Alaska Sunday night.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Nadal, Serena set out stall for French Open

Spain's Rafael Nadal bites the trophy as he poses for photographers after defeating Switzerland's Roger Federer at the final match of the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Nadal won 6-1, 6-3. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams fired warning shots to their French Open rivals with comprehensive victories over Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka respectively in Rome on Sunday.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Spurs thump Grizzlies in series opener

Darrell Arthur #00 of the Memphis Grizzlies attempts to control a rebound against Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs during Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on May 19, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. AFP

The San Antonio Spurs drained 14 three-pointers in a convincing 105-83 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in Sunday’s opening game of the NBA’s Western Conference finals.

Posted: May 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Pacers hold off Knicks to reach Eastern finals

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks defends the shot of David West #21 of the Indiana Pacers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 18, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. AFP

Lance Stephenson scored a career playoff-high 25 points on Saturday to lead the Indianapolis Pacers to a 106-99 victory over the New York Knicks and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

Posted: May 19th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Beckham captains PSG in last home game

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Paris Saint Germain's midfielder David Beckham's wife Victoria Beckham and her daughter Harper, arrive to attend the French League One soccer match between PSG and Brest, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain hopes to strike a deal with David Beckham in the next two weeks in which the former England captain will work with the French club after retirement, possibly in an ambassadorial role. AP Photo

David Beckham has been named Paris Saint-Germain’s captain for Saturday’s game against Brest in the French League, his final home match before retiring at the end of the season.

Posted: May 19th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Beckham walks off in tears after last home game

Paris Saint-Germain's Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) celebrates with Paris Saint-Germain's English midfielder David Beckham after scoring during a French L1 football match between Paris St Germain and Brest on May 18, 2013 at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.   AFP PHOTO / KENZO TRIBOUILLARD

David Beckham hugged his teammates with tears in his eyes, then walked off the pitch to a standing ovation — for the last time in front of a home crowd at a football game.

Posted: May 19th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Adamson bests CSB on Jericho Cruz’s 25-point burst

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Jericho Cruz scored 25 points to lead Adamson over College of St. Benilde, 80-63, Saturday at the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup at the Arena in San Juan.

Posted: May 18th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

In this June 23, 2012 file photo, Michael Phelps' coach Bob Bowman, right, looks on as Phelps speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Neb. Turkey has signed Phelps' coach as a consultant on their swimming program for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Games that Istanbul hope to host. Bowman, who guided Phelps to a record 18 golds and 22 medals overall at the Olympics, will help select swimmers and advise the Turkish Swimming Federation on strategies to develop competitors, Turkey's Youth and Sports Ministry said Tuesday, April 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Posted: May 18th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Former lawyer says OJ Simpson knew about guns

OJ Simpson AP PHOTO

The lawyer who defended O.J. Simpson on armed robbery charges delivered a potentially heavy blow to the former football star’s bid for a new trial Friday, testifying that Simpson knew his buddies had guns on them when he went to a hotel room to reclaim some sports memorabilia.

Posted: May 18th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

NU rips UP to win 19 straight in Filoil Flying V since 2012

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Pre-season king National University added University of the Philippines to its list of victims in an unprecedented 19-game win streak dating back to last year.

Posted: May 17th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Green Archers rout Generals to stay unscathed at Filoil Flying V

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La Salle thrived in the open court, making it hard for Emilio Aguinaldo College to keep up all game, en route to a 91-63 win on Friday in the 2013 Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup.

Posted: May 17th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Letran clips Lyceum sans Almazan to halt losing skid at Filoil Flying V

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Letran bucked the absence of main man Raymond Almazan and got back on winning track after two setbacks by clipping winless Lyceum, 77-72, Friday at the 2013 Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup.

Posted: May 17th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

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