Kylle Magdangal, son of ex-PBA MVP, commits to UST

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:55:29 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Kylle Magdangal, the 18-year-old son of MPBL commissioner and PBA great Kenneth Duremdes, is set to join the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers.Bal David, the new Tigers head coach, made the move and secured the commitment of Magdangal, who suited up for Marina High School in California.He will be eligible to […]

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LeBron agrees 2-year Lakers extension for $97-M

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:21:53 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James has agreed to terms on a two-year NBA contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1 million, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. The deal, according to ESPN and The Athletic, includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, in which James could see his 17-year-old son Bronny become […]

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Manila to host EASL Final Four weekend

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:01:15 +0000

Manila will host the Final Four of the East Asia Super League (EASL) Season 1 in March. The league announced the choice of the Philippines as the venue for the three-day event on Wednesday, serving as the culmination of the EASL’s inaugural home-and-away season. The Final Four tips off on March 3 featuring two semifinals […]

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Fajardo, Perez named to 24-man Gilas pool

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:32:58 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON The best players from the losing team in the remaining semifinals series in the PBA Philippine Cup won’t be leaving for a vacation just yet as the stars from both Meralco and San Miguel were called up to the national team. SMB’s June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez along with the Meralco […]

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NU whips Perpetual, rules PG Flex UCBL Pre-Season tourney

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:47:36 +0000

National University reigned supreme in the PG Flex Linoleum UCBL Pre-Season tournament by easily beating University of Perpetual Help, 73-64, in the final Monday at the SGS Gym in Quezon City. Michael John Malonzo and John Lloyd Clemente took turns in leading the way for the Bulldogs who launched a backbreaking 13-2 run to start […]

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Green, rising star of Houston Rockets, visits mother’s home province

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:43:28 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Jalen Green wrapped up his”JG4 Manila Tour” by visiting Ilocos Sur, the home province of her mother Bree Purganan, which is just one of the many ways to reconnect with his Filipino roots. On Saturday, the 20-year-old Green conducted a basketball clinic and spent time with kids at the Caoyan Community Court […]

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LOOK: Chot Reyes says Gilas is priority over anything

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:11:16 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Will it be Gilas or TNT? Learning his lessons from past gaffes, Chot Reyes – coach of both TNT and Gilas Pilipinas — made the right answer this time. Controversial of late, Castro said his priority is Gilas even though the Tropang Giga booked a return trip to the PBA Philippine Cup […]

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Castro shows why he deserves a Gilas spot; Black shines again

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2022 03:38:54 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Jayson Castro is not too old to be a member of the Gilas Pilipinas, perhaps becoming the team’s 12th man for next year’s FIBA World Cup. The 14-year veteran showed the young guns why he was hailed as one of the finest guards in the Asian region not too long ago by […]

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Ateneo, La Salle stars join forces in Asian boys cage meet

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:24:05 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Gilas Pilipinas boys team faces an acid test in the group stage after being grouped with formidable foes in the FIBA U18 Asian Championship set from Aug. 21 to 28 at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran. The Nationals are expected to have their hands full after being drawn with […]

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