By Philstar

MANILA, Philippines -Alaska Milk seeks to maintain its mastery of Barangay Ginebra, going for a second straight playoff matchup sweep of the Kings today for the first seat in the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference Final Four at the Araneta Coliseum. Read the rest of this entry »

By AP

NBA commissioner David Stern congratulated LeBron James on his decision. He just wishes it came without “The Decision.”

Speaking from Las Vegas, where the league’s owners met Monday, Stern said he would have advised James to tell the Cleveland Cavaliers of his choice to leave for the Miami Heat much earlier than when it actually took place — and that the two-time MVP shouldn’t have made the announcement in a made-for-TV special. Read the rest of this entry »

By Nelson Beltran | The Philippine Star

TAIPEI – After a short flight from Manila, members of Smart Gilas shook off jetlag with a light workout before settling in their hotel rooms here yesterday, looking to further enrich themselves with experience on international play in the 2010 William Jones Cup set to start tomorrow. Read the rest of this entry »

by AP

MIAMI – With LeBron James ready to stand alongside him, Dwyane Wade wants the offseason to end.

Right now.

There’s a championship for the Miami Heat to chase again, now that James and Chris Bosh have decided to play with him for years to come. And Wade already is counting down the days. Read the rest of this entry »

by Rey Joble | GMANews.TV

The Philippine Basketball Association board of governors have shown their strong support to bring back the league into a three-conference format.

Incoming PBA chairman Rene Pardo, JB Baylon of Coca-Cola and Rain or Shine team owner Terry Que expressed to back the move of bringing back the full season broken down to three conferences in their bid to increase the gate receipts, a far-reaching TV ratings and more profits to the league. Read the rest of this entry »

By Olmin Leyba | The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines- Last year’s heartbreak kids meet 2009’s giant-killers as host La Salle and University of the Philippines kick off hostilities in the UAAP Season 73 men’s basketball tournament today at the Araneta Coliseum. Read the rest of this entry »

By Joaquin Henson | The Philippine Star

PHOENIX – Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest said yesterday he can’t wait to visit the Philippines and will seek out relatives of his half-Filipino son Jerron during his week-long trip starting Aug. 9.

“I’m looking forward to the tour,” said the 6-7 Artest who phoned from Indiana. “I grew up around Filipinos a lot. I have a lot of Filipino friends. Mama Mimi (Raquid) – she’s like family to me. Read the rest of this entry »

source: Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines – Elimination-round runners-up B-MEG Derby Ace, Alaska Milk and Barangay Ginebra plunge back into action today, joined in by wildcard round survivor in the race for the last two slots in the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference Final Four. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines – Borgie Hermida fired 10 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter as San Beda survived Mapua, 69-64, to stretch its win run to three in the 86th NCAA men’s basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »

By Nelson Beltran | The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines – Rain or Shine refused to give up, facing the overwhelming odds against Coca-Cola as it hacked out a come-from-behind 98-93 win to claim the last slot in the PBA Fiesta Conference quarterfinals at the Araneta Coliseum last night. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines – Rene Pardo of B-MEG Derby Ace has assumed the chairmanship of the PBA Board of Governors, taking over from Air21’s Lito Alvarez who had to relinquish the position following his appointment as new chief of the Bureau of Customs. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW JERSEY – Since migrating to the US seven years ago, two-time PBA MVP Abet Guidaben hasn’t been back home. He’s resettled in Jersey City with wife Maridol and three of their four children but the 6-5 Camiguin native said yesterday his dream is to return to the Philippines and enhance the sports skills of potential basketball stars in the Visayas and Mindanao. Read the rest of this entry »

Games Sunday (Araneta Coliseum)
4 p.m. — Coca-Cola vs Sta. Lucia
6:30 p.m. — Rain or Shine vs Air21

A pair of do-or-die matches this Sunday will decide the fates of four teams as Coca-Cola battles Sta. Lucia Realty and Rain or Shine clashes with Air21 in the knockout wildcard phase of the PBA Fiesta Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW JERSEY – The fabled “Black Superman” is willing to relocate to Manila permanently and start a new life but said the other day playing the game he loves is no longer in his agenda. Read the rest of this entry »

NEW JERSEY – Leaving behind a stormy past living on the fast lane, former PBA import and NBA veteran Billy Ray Bates said yesterday he’s ready to embark on a new mission as a role model for the youth.

“I’ve learned from my mistakes,” said Bates, now 54. “I don’t want to dwell on the past. I’m moving on and dedicating the rest of my life to doing positive things. I want to reach out to kids, Read the rest of this entry »