Justine Baltazar slapped with 2-year ban in Korean league

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:51:42 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  The Korean Basketball League has slapped Justine Baltazar with a two-year ban from playing in the league following his no-show last week.  The 25-year-old, who was expected to see action for the Seoul Samsung Thunders, failed to arrive for the Feb. 1 player registration deadline, prompting the league to conduct an investigation. […]

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UNTV Cup: Cavaliers outlast Konsulta; Responders stuns Defenders

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:00:40 +0000

The AFP Cavaliers outlasted the PhilHealth Konsulta in a virtual knockout match while the PNP Responders rode on the heroics of former UE player Olan Omiping to hand the Senate Defenders their first loss in the 9th UNTV Cup Wednesday at the Novadeci Convention Center in Quezon City. In booking the last spot to the cross-over […]

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Ginebra pulls off another come-from-behind win; TNT import fires 56

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:23:57 +0000

By REYNALDO MAGALLON Jeremiah Gray caught fire late as Barangay Ginebra delivered a familiar comeback to deal NLEX its first loss, 114-111, in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Gray nailed three of his five triples in the last two minutes to anchor 13-3 finishing kick and […]

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As James makes history, Jordan-LeBron debate revived

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:21:02 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – As LeBron James adds to his amazing legacy by becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader, the debate resumes over whether he or Michael Jordan is the NBA’s all-time greatest player. Los Angeles Lakers forward James, in his 20th NBA campaign at age 38, overtook fellow legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time […]

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‘King James’ breaks Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring mark

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:08:12 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James finally eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history on Tuesday, Feb. 7, breaking a 39-year record that many throughout basketball believed would never be beaten. The Los Angeles Lakers star, playing in his 20th season in the NBA, passed Abdul-Jabbar’s longstanding total of 38,387 points […]

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G Lanterns down CDO; Beacons blast Slashers

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:47:28 +0000

The Pampanga G Lanterns waylaid Cagayan De Oro-PSP, 87-76, for its second straight win in the Manila Bankers Life-Pilipinas Super League Pro Division Second Conference Dumper Cup at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga. Louie Sangalang totaled 16 points on top of eight rebounds and two assists to spearhead Pampanga’s attack […]

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Irving joins Mavericks as clubs make trade official

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:09:46 +0000

NEW YORK (AFP) – Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks on Monday as the Texas team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade deal. Days after the controversial guard requested a move before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, both clubs tweeted confirmation of the transfer following team physicals. The Mavericks tweeted “Welcome to […]

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Furies, Trailblazers down UNTV Cup rivals

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:49:53 +0000

The GSIS Furies and the OP-PMS Trailblazers outlasted their respective rivals Sunday, Feb. 5, to finish tied for Group A lead in the elimination round of the 9th UNTV Cup at the Novadeci Convention Center in Quezon City. With former Ateneo star Macky Escalona presiding over the team’s fast start, the Furies notched their second straight win […]

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Kai Sotto set to play in Japan B.League

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:33:25 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  Kai Sotto has decided to leave the Adelaide 36ers to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA one day. Before chasing his NBA dream, Sotto, however, is reportedly set to take his act to Japan B.League with the Hiroshima Dragonflies.  In two seasons in the NBL, Sotto has averaged 7.1 points […]

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Cavitex nails 1st PBA 3×3 title after beating Pioneer

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:18:36 +0000

Leg 4 of the PBA 3×3 belonged to Cavitex as it pulled off a 19-15 win against Pioneer Elastoseal for its first title in the Third Conference Season 2 Sunday at Robinsons Place Novaliches. Dominick Fajardo starred for the Braves with 11 points and five rebounds, including a near-perfect 8-of-9 shooting from the field to […]

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