Sol Mercado to play in Puerto Rico?

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Source : Snow Badua, Spin.ph

THE Philippine national team's loss may be Puerto Rico's gain as far as Sol Mercado is concerned.

Declared ineligible to play for Smart Gilas 2.0 due to Fiba Asia's new rules, Mercado said he has been receiving feelers to play in Puerto Rico's league and, possibly, its national team.

NLEX eyes jump to the PBA

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Source : Snow Badua, Spin.ph

NLEX has expressed its intention of applying for a Philippine Basketball Association franchise as early as next season, even if the road to the pro league may be anything but easy for a third Manny Pangilinan-owned ballclub.

In case you missed : Smart Gilas Roster for Dubai tourney

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Source : AKTV

The honor to wear PILIPINAS on your chest.
Photo by TITAN

SMART-Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes announced his 12-man roster for the annual Dubai Invitational basketball tournament slated next month.

ESPN names Donaire Boxer of the Year

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Source : ESPN

Photo by Top Rank

It might sound strange, but no, Manny Pacquiao was not the best fighter from the Philippines in 2012. That honor goes to "The Filipino Flash," junior featherweight titlist Nonito Donaire, who had a year for the ages.

Japeth Aguilar takes talent to Europe

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Source : Philippine Star Sports

MANILA, Philippines – Japeth Aguilar will showcase his talent in Europe after he was invited to play with the Sta. Barbara Breakers in the Groninger Basketball Week in Holland.

Roach closes Wild Card Gym door

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Source : Inquirer Sports

HOLLYWOOD—Freddie Roach may be happy with the way Manny Pacquiao has been training, but the uninvited throng sneaking into the sweaty Wild Card Gym here during the afternoon sessions has frayed his nerves.

Azkals to face Singapore in Suzuki Cup Semis 2012

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Source : AKTV

Singapore dug itself out of a big hole against Laos to pull off a 4-3 victory, topping Group B of the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup Saturday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Popovich disappointed in $250k fine from the NBA

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Source : NBA.com

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Gregg Popovich said Saturday night he doesn't know if the San Antonio Spurs will appeal a $250,000 fine from the NBA for sending his star players home to rest instead of playing them against the Miami Heat.