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Paras, Magsanoc lead nominees to 2013 PBA Hall of Fame

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Benjie Paras and Ronnie Magsanoc in their early days in the PBA. Photo from the PBA website

Two-time PBA MVP Benjie Paras and former ace point guard Ronnie Magsanoc headline the nominees to be inducted to the 2013 PBA Hall of Fame, the league announced Wednesday.

Posted: June 19th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories,Multimedia,Photos,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Rafael Nadal seeded five at Wimbledon

Spain's Rafael Nadal bites the trophy after winning against compatriot David Ferrer in three sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, in the final of the French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday June 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Rafael Nadal was named fifth seed for Wimbledon on Wednesday, leaving his major title rivals to ponder meeting the 2008 and 2010 champion as early as the quarter-finals.

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

Female bets Gabuco, Petecio carry PH in China boxing tilt opener

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Female boxers Josie Gabuco and Nesthy Petecio triumphed over separate foes while Philippines’ two male bets faltered in the first day of the China Open in Guiyang, China.

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

NCAA favorites San Beda, Arellano dealing with health issues

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While the NCAA coaches see San Beda and Arellano as the teams they are mostly concerned with heading into the league’s 89th Season, the Red Lions and the Chiefs also have issues of their own.

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

Nadal prepares for Wimbledon challenge

Spain's Rafael Nadal. AP Photo

French Open champion Rafael Nadal is preparing for a tricky transition from the clay to the grass of Wimbledon as his bid for a third title at the All England Club begins next week.

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

Lions romp looms large

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In a season where the majority of teams are in transition with new coaches taking the helm and star players moving on, one thing remains possible in NCAA Season 89: The chance of another San Beda romp come October.

Posted: June 18th, 2013 in Basketball,Editors' Picks,Featured Gallery,Headlines,NCAA,Photos and Videos | Read More »

New-look teams Letran, San Sebastian clash in NCAA Season 89 opener

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Photo by Noy Morcoso

Letran and San Sebastian, two teams looking to start the new chapter on the right track, will highlight the NCAA Season 89 opener on Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Posted: June 18th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

2 French football stars on trial for sex with underage prostitute

This combination of AFP file images shows French international footballers Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema (L). Two French international footballers Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema went on trial on June 18, 2013 in Paris charged with paying for sex with an underage prostitute. AFP PHOTO

The trial of French football stars Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema for having sex with an underage prostitute opened Tuesday without the two defendants or the woman at the center of the scandal.

Posted: June 18th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories,Multimedia,Photos,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Brazil shaken by largest protests in 20 years

A demonstrator wearing a mask holds a Brazilian flag during a protests in front of the Brazilian National Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month. AP/Eraldo Peres

Rio police fired tear gas and rubber bullets in clashes with protesting youths early Tuesday, after tens of thousands rallied in major Brazilian cities against the huge costs of hosting the 2014 World Cup.

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

SEA Games snob raised if Singapore does a Burma

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THE PHILIPPINES might pull out of the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in Singapore if the SEA Games Federation continues the practice of giving the host country a free hand in selecting the sports to be played in the biennial meet.

Posted: June 17th, 2013 in Headlines | Read More »

UST still has work to do, says Teng

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Jeric Teng. FILE PHOTO

After settling for a fourth-place finish in the Filoil tournament, University of Santo Tomas’ skipper Jeric Teng admitted that the Growling Tigers are still far from where they want to be come UAAP.

Posted: June 17th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Robinson expects Sangalang to be a high pick in PBA Draft

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Ian Sangalang was named as the conference’s MVP in PBA D-League. PBA IMAGES

As talks to bring Ian Sangalang back to San Sebastian broke down, Stags head coach Topex Robinson knew it won’t be the last time he and his former player will share the basketball court.

Posted: June 17th, 2013 in Basketball,Latest Sports Stories,PBA,Photos and Videos,UAAP | Read More »

Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win

Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs goes up for a shot over Norris Cole #30 of the Miami Heat in the second half during Game Five of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 16, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP

With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again.

Posted: June 17th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories,NBA,Photos and Videos | Read More »

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