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Overeem sends Lesnar to retirement

Source : Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports

LAS VEGAS – Alistair Overeem promised his fight with Brock Lesnar wouldn’t last too long.

He was right, but he shouldn’t have been so conservative. Overeem finished the former UFC heavyweight champion in just two minutes, 26 seconds, battering Lesnar with knees, kicks and punches to win by first-round knockout.

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Highlights of today's NBA games. Check if your team won.

Lamont Peterson a possible Pacquiao foe

Source : Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - Lamont Peterson is falling in line for a crack at Manny Pacquiao in 2012.

Pacquiao had wanted Floyd Mayweather Jr. for May 5 or May 26 fight, but the American being sentenced to jail had completely changed the scenario.

Gilas wants Douthit and McGee for National Team

Source : Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star).

MANILA, Philippines - Smart Gilas Pilipinas is now preparing to negotiate with Marcus Douthit for a new contract while keeping its line open for NBA player Javale McGee as another option for naturalization.

NBA Highlights & Top 10 Plays of the Night

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Scores and Highlights of today's NBA games. Did your team win? Click to find out.

Philippines is FIBA Model for 3x3 tournament

Source : June Navarro Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines – Three-on-three basketball, a typical sight on Metro Manila’s densely populated streets and alleys, will soon be a major Fiba tournament.

NBA Opening Day 2011 Highlights

The NBA 2011-2012 Season Officially underway. We start of as the Mavs raise their 2011-2012 Championship banner.

Mayweather could get out of jail quickly

Source : Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - Be good and get out of jail fast.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. need not be behind bars for 90 days as the Las Vegas court had ordered after he pleaded guilty to charges of domestic violence in 2010.

JJ Helterbrand postpones retirement

Source : Reynaldo Belen, InterAKTV

Jayjay Helterbrand is going to stay with Barangay Ginebra.
This was confirmed by the 2009 PBA Most Valuable Player in an exclusive interview with AKTV.
“Yes, I’m coming back. I can’t wait to get back next conference,” said Helterbrand, squelching speculations that he’s retiring to be with his daughters in the United States for good.

Arum confident Pacquiao-Maweather in November 2012

Source : Lee Jimenez, InterAKTV

Top Rank head Bob Arum remains upbeat that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will eventually fight each other.

The date: November 2012.

Mayweather out as next Pacquiao foe

Source ; Roy Luarca Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines—Manny Pacquiao should now train his sight on an opponent other than Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Kobe Bryant injured; Monta Ellis sued

Source : Yahoo Sports
KOBE INJURES WRIST
LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Los Angeles Lakers say Kobe Bryant won’t play in Wednesday night’s preseason finale because of an injury suffered in the team’s first preseason game against the Clippers.

Floyd Mayweather going to jail

Source : Yahoo Sports

LAS VEGAS (AP)—Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced Wednesday to 90 days in a Las Vegas jail after pleading guilty to a reduced battery domestic violence charge and no contest to two harassment charges.
The 34-year-old Mayweather also was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service and pay a $2,500 fine.

Floyd Mayweather could go to jail

Source : Yahoo Sports

LAS VEGAS (AP)—Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to plead guilty to reduced misdemeanor charges in a plea deal resolving felony allegations that he battered his ex-girlfriend, court officials said Tuesday.

Rose signs extension with Bulls

Source : ANDREW SELIGMAN, AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO (AP)—Reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Chicago Bulls worth approximately $94 million, a person familiar with the situation said.

Kobe Bryant Q&A with Marc Spears

Source : Marc J. Spears, Yahoo! Sports

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Kobe Bryant is beginning his 16th season with the Los Angeles Lakers and seeks his sixth NBA championship, a distinction that would equal Michael Jordan’s six titles. This season also could become one of Bryant’s tougher challenges. Swept by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round last season, the Lakers and Bryant return with a new coach and questions about the strength of their roster.

Billy Ray Bates wants Filipino Citizenship

Source : AKTV

Source : Joaquin Henson The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines - Billy Ray Bates, a Mississippi sharecroppers’ son who made a name for himself as a dunking icon in his prime, is seriously considering to apply for Filipino citizenship and staying here for good.

Mayweather's only option : Fight Pacquiao

Source : AKTV

Source : Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star)

MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao is leaving Floyd Mayweather Jr. with no other choice but to take the fight.

PBA Quarterfinals : Powerade ousts top seed Bmeg

Source : AKTV


Welcome to the Gary David Show.

David erupted for 37 points, highlighted by eight three-pointers, to lead Powerade to a classic 131-123 overtime win to knock off No. 1 seed B-MEG in the quarterfinals of the 2011-12 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday night at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

Celtics forward Jeff Green to miss season due to heart condition

Source : Yahoo Sports

BOSTON (AP)—Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will have surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm and will miss the entire season, the team announced on Saturday as it traveled to Toronto for its exhibition opener against the Raptors.

Kobe Bryant's wife files for divorce

Source : Yahoo Sports

vOn Friday afternoon, we noted that Kobe Bryant's basketball career is in a state of flux with the Clippers surging to win over fans in Los Angeles. Now it appears as if he has more important personal problems to worry about.

Eric Spoelstra gets a contract extension

Source : Yahoo Sports

MIAMI (AP)—Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat have agreed on a contract extension, ending any speculation that Pat Riley’s protege would be a lame-duck coach this season.

[Video] Hockey "crossover" move

I found an incredible video of an NHL game. This one involves a shootout at the end of the game. In this video, they offensive player is trying to score in a one on one situation with a goal keeper. So incredible, you can say it is a "cross over" move that broke the keeper's ankles. View the video after the jump.

WBC Launching "World Cup"

Source : ABS-CBN Sports

MANILA, Philippines – The World Boxing Council (WBC) is planning to hold a world competition to be participated in by all of their champions in 8 weight divisions.

GSP knee surgery successful

Source : ABS-CBN Sports

MANILA, Philippines – Reigning UFC welterweight champion Georges St.-Pierre underwent a knee operation in Los Angeles for his torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

PCCL : San Sebastian beats Ateneo for Championship

Source : Celest R. Flores INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippine—San Sebastian pulled off a stunning feat even without one of its best players suiting up.
The Stags dethroned Ateneo, 73-67, in the rubbermatch game two to pick up the 2011 Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) title Thursday, despite the absence of Ronald Pascual.

NBA Player movement updates (summary of latest)

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CP3 traded to Clippers
Chris Paul will supply the Los Angeles Clippers with so much more than alley-oop passes to Blake Griffin when he arrives in Hollywood on Thursday night.

Konz, Arum coming to Manila to discuss Pacquiao opponent

Source : AKTV

Manny Pacquiao’s trusted lieutenant is Manila-bound, bringing “neither good nor bad news.”

Canadian Mike Koncz told AKTV as he was inside the first class cabin of Philippine Airlines flight 103 from Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon that he will immediately sit down with the Filipino pound-for-pound king to discuss what lies ahead in 2012.

UFL mulls joining AFC President's Cup

Source : AKTV

The United Football League is cooking up plans of sending a team to the Asian Football Confederation President’s Cup, a competition for third-tier clubs in the region.

ABL : Aldrech Ramos leads Philippine Patriots' Roster

Source : Reuben Terrado, InterAKTV

Former SMART-Gilas Pilipinas center Aldrech Ramos will serve as the foundation of the AirAsia Philippine Patriots when they plunge into action in the ASEAN Basketball League in January next year.

UFC 140 : Jones beats Machida via submission

Source : Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports

TORONTO – Jon Jones completed arguably the most spectacular year by a fighter in UFC history with a typically fantastic finish.

Howard prefers trade to Nets; Knicks acquire Tyson Chandler

Source : Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo! Sports

Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard has requested a trade to the New Jersey Nets, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Saturday.

UFL : Air Force wins UFL Cup

Source : Jaemark Tordecilla, InterAKTV

Offense won Philippine Air Force Phoenix games, but it was defense that won the Airmen the championship.
Air Force relied on a huge defensive effort anchored by goalkeeper Tats Mercado — and more than a little luck — to keep the sheets clean against the most dangerous offensive team in the tournament, en route to a 2-nil win over the Loyola Meralco Sparks in the championship match of the 2011 UFL Cup Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

NBA Player movement updates (Roy's retirement, Paul Trade & more)

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Teams resume talks for Chis Paul deal

The New Orleans Hornets, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers have resumed negotiations in an attempt to find a way to complete a blockbuster trade that would send Chris Paul to L.A., league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

UFC : GSP pulls out of a PPV again due to injury

Source : Dave Meltzer, Yahoo! Sports

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What was expected to be UFC’s biggest pay-per-view fight in more than a year has been postponed a second time.

Freddie Roach voted into Boxing Hall of Fame

Source : AKTV

Freddie Roach, the renowned trainer of Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, is part of the latest class of inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

PBA Tuesday scores & photos

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Last night's PBA photos and box score.

UFL : Loyola Meralco vs. Air Force in the Finals

Source : Celest R. Flores INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Phil Younghusband struck a hattrick as Loyola Meralco Sparks stunned Kaya-Cignal FC, 5-4, Monday to book a ticket to the United Football League Cup finals.
Air Force Phoenix FC, meanwhile, dethroned Cup titlist Global FC, 2-0, to arrange a thrilling finals showdown versus the Sparks.

PBA Sunday scores, photos and team standings

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Scores and photos of last night's PBA games.

Javale McGee inlove with the Philippines

Source : By Joaquin Henson The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines -  Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee has fallen in love with the Philippines and in principle, agreed to play for the national basketball team as a naturalized citizen if ever the opportunity arises, it was recently confirmed by the Cincinnati-based East West Private firm.

Roach to Mayweather : Manny will be bigger than you

Source : ABS-CBN

MANILA, Philippines – Boxing trainer Freddie Roach lambasted the camp of Floyd Mayweather Jr. for using the term “little fella” in allusion to Manny Pacquiao.

LA Galaxy beats Philippine Azkals 6-1

Source : ABS-CBN Sports

MANILA, Philippines – The Los Angeles Galaxy turned up the heat in the second half to beat the Philippine Azkals, 6-1, in their “Dream Cup” exhibition game at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Dennis Orcollo named Pool Player of the Year

Source : Reynaldo Belen, InterAKTV

After winning a world title and being ranked No. 1 in the world, Dennis Orcullo has been regarded as the best professional pool player in the globe.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali home after dehydration treatment

Source : Yahoo Sports

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP)—A spokesman for Muhammad Ali says the former heavyweight champion is “well, happy and carrying on with his daily routine” after being treated for dehydration last month.

SBP to conduct talent search for Smart Gilas pool

Source : Reynaldo Belen, InterAKTV ·

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is planning a nationwide search for non-professional players to become part of the second incarnation of the SMART-Gilas Pilipinas national program.

Brawl erupts : San Sebastian Volleyball Team vs. San Beda Basketball Team

Source : Reuben Terrado, InterAKTV

It was a dark Friday in the NCAA after a fight broke out between the San Sebastian volleyball team and the San Beda men’s basketball team while the volleyball competitions were going on at the St. Placid Gym inside the San Beda College campus.

Rajon Rondo on trading block

Source : Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo! Sports

As Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge aggressively pursues possible deals for Rajon Rondo(notes), the Indiana Pacers have emerged as an intriguing suitor for the point guard, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.