Dennis Rodman senteced in child support case

Source : NBA on Yahoo Sports

ORANGE, Calif. (AP) Former NBA star Dennis Rodman might soon find himself working with at-risk teens or cleaning up streets.

Timothy Bradley so confident vs. Pacquiao, shows posters of their rematch

Source : Yahoo Sports Philippines

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Timothy Bradley will get his shot at Manny Pacquiao on June 9 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas in a fight that will be distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View.

PBA Trade : Jazul to Alaska, Salamat to Air21

Source : AKTV

The Alaska Aces have further bolstered its backcourt, adding lethal combo guard RJ Jazul from the Air 21 Express in exchange for rookie guard Eric Salamat and a second round pick in the 2012 draft.

Orlando Magic fires Stan Van Gundy, GM Otis Smith

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Source : NBA.com

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- For months the Orlando Magic have been trudging through the aftermath of a preseason trade request by Dwight Howard that sapped the life out of the franchise as internal team issues quickly affected the product on the floor.

Filipina wins Gold in AIBA Boxing World Championships

Source : AKTV

QINHUANGDAO, China – Josie Gabuco played deaf to the lusty and thunderous cheers of the hometown crowd for her opponent Xu Shiqi to finally upend her Finals foe in the AIBA Women’s World Championships at the Olympic Sports Center here.

Pacquiao to be in a Hollywood film

Source : ABSCBN Sports

MANILA, Philippines – It's another first for Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao .

The fighting congressman has been tapped to appear in his first Hollywood movie, “Brass Knuckles,” with Fil-Am comedian Rob Schneider.

Yao Ming, Shanghai Sharks playing in exhibition games in the Philippines in July

Source : AKTV

A selection of PBA stars with B-MEG coach Tim Cone at the helm will welcome the Chinese Basketball Association’s Shanghai Sharks, a team co-owned by former NBA superstar Yao Ming, in a friendly game at the newly-built SM Mall of Asia Arena on June 28.

In case you missed it : Marlon Stockinger takes 2nd place in GP3 Series Race

Source : topgear.com.ph
Filipino driver Marlon Stockinger has put the Philippine flag back on the global motorsports map by finishing second in the opening race of the 2012 GP3 Series this weekend at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. The two 16-lap GP3 races on Saturday and Sunday served as support events to the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix.

In case you missed it : Kyrie Irving wins NBA Rookie of the Year

Source : NBA.com/cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving has been named the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2011-12 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award, the NBA, Kia Motors and Cavaliers announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

In case you missed it : Bill filed to naturalize Javale McGee

Source : AKTV

A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives to naturalize Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee to make him eligible for the SMART-Gilas Pilipinas national team.

Lebron James wins 3rd MVP Award

Source : NBA.com

MIAMI (AP) -- Heat forward LeBron James is the NBA's MVP for a third time, putting him alongside some of the game's all-time greats.

MVP, Chot Reyes to meet David Stern regarding Sacramento Kings

AKTV

Filipino tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan and MVP Sports Foundation executive director Chot Reyes will be meeting with NBA commissioner David Stern to discuss a potential deal for th>The Sacramento Kings, a highly-placed source told InterAKTV on Thursday.

James Harden wins NBA 6th man award

NBA.com

NEW YORK -- The Oklahoma City Thunder's James Harden is the winner of the 2011-12 Kia NBA Sixth Man Award as the league's best player in a reserve role, the NBA announced today. Harden, who led all NBA reserves in scoring (16.8 ppg), came off the bench in 60 of 62 games he appeared in, helping Oklahoma City finish with the NBA's third-best record (47-19).

Stan Van Gundy's future with the Magic uncertain

Source : David Aldridge, NBA.com

A decision on the fate of Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy is not expected today, according to a league source, as the Magic’s front office undertakes a review of the just-completed season that is likely to take a few days.

3 NBA teams interested in Denzel Bowles

Source : Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines - From a starring role in the PBA, B-Meg import Denzel Bowles may be headed to the biggest basketball stage of all – the National Basketball Association.

Patrick Ewing to be interviewed for Bobcats coaching job

Source : Yahoo Sports

Orlando Magic assistant Patrick Ewing will interview for the Charlotte Bobcats head-coaching job, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Cone closer to PBA coaching record

Source : Musong R. Castillo Philippine Daily Inquirer

here was no doubt that B-Meg’s one-for-the-books triumph over gallant Talk ‘N Text in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup title series Sunday night was all about the players, Denzel Bowles and James Yap in particular.

Bmeg wins PBA Commissioners Cup title

Source : AKTV

In the ultimate showdown before two great squads, it came down to the team with the Best Import.

Mayweather beats Cotto via Unanimous Decision

Source : Yahoo Sports

LAS VEGAS (AP) Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally found himself in a real fight, complete with a bloody nose and an opponent in Miguel Cotto who was never going to quit.

As usual, he found a way to win.

PBA Commissioners Cup Finals : Talk and Text forces game 7

Source : AKTV

After their loss in the last game, Chot Reyes wondered if his players still had anything left in the tank. Turns out, they had plenty.

Tyson Chandler wins Defensive Player of the Year; Popovich Coach of the Year

Source : NBA.com

NEW YORK -- Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks is the recipient of the 2011-12 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, the NBA announced Wednesday. Chandler becomes the first player in franchise history to earn the honor.

PBA Commissioners Cup Finals : Bmeg a win away from the title

Source : AKTV

A mammoth crowd of 15,183 turned up for Game Five of the Commissioner’s Cup finals, and James Yap treated them to a fireworks display.