The Talk n Text reserves came out and outfought James Yap and his B-MEG Derby Ace teammates in the last three quarters, carrying the Tropang Texters to the threshold of a return stint in the PBA Philippine Cup finals at the Araneta Coliseum Wednesday night.
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Beermen win Game 4 in double OT
When Barangay Ginebra guard Jayjay Helterbrand missed two crucial free throws in the first overtime, San Miguel Beer coach Ato Agustin took it as a sign that Game 4 was meant for them.
SPORTS CHAT: Yap “belittles” Alapag’s defense
AS expected key players of teams now playing in the PBA semifinals have expressed confidence of winning what is turning out to be a pivotal game date on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Big finish gives TnT 3-2 edge
Albania, Vicera axed; Suarez demoted
The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines is not closing its door on amateur standout Charly Suarez. At least, not yet.
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Nuggets threaten to trade “Melo to Knicks
Before resuming trade talks for Carmelo Anthony on Monday, the Denver Nuggets delivered a stern warning to the New Jersey Nets: Unless the public nature of these trade discussions becomes private, be warned that we will send Anthony to the New York Knicks.
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Dottie grabs 2-shot lead vs Cyna
Dottie Ardina fired a two-under par 70 in tough playing condition at the windy The Country Club yesterday, posting a two-stroke lead over defending champion Cyna Rodriguez and setting in motion her bid for a first-ever Philippine Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship.
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Jazz’s Okur hopes to return against Knicks
Injury-plagued center Mehmet Okur hopes to play Wednesday night, when the Jazz end a three-day break against New York at EnergySolutions Arena.
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Morrison ready to duke it out
At 42 years old, former world heavyweight champion Tommy “The Duke” Morrison wants to show that he still has some fight left inside him.
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Arum optimistic about boxing
“I really think that great, great years are again coming for boxing in this decade,” said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum today in Los Angeles.
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Toroman wants full-time stint for PBA pros
IF national coach Rajko Toroman would have his way, he wants players likely to be loaned by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) to the Philippine-Smart Gilas team to concentrate with the squad full-time.
Guiao leaves Air21, joins Rain or Shine
YENG GUIAO will no longer coach Air21 in the coming season of the Philippine Baskteball Association, according to Express management.
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Albania, Vicera axed; Suarez demoted
The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines is not closing its door on amateur standout Charly Suarez. At least, not yet.
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Morrison ready to duke it out
At 42 years old, former world heavyweight champion Tommy “The Duke” Morrison wants to show that he still has some fight left inside him.
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So competes in Corus tilt
GM Wesley So of the Philippines opens the new year with another major tournament when he vies in the 2011 Tata Steel Corus Group B chess championship scheduled Jan. 14-30 at the de Moriaan Community Centre in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.
Gomez settles for third
VIETNAM — GM John Paul Gomez of the Philippines tried long and hard to salvage a win — or even a draw — but still lost to GM Nguyen Ngoc Truong Son of Vietnam in their ninth and final round showdown and fell to a tie for third place at the end of the 2011 HD Bank Cup Open...
Beermen win Game 4 in double OT
When Barangay Ginebra guard Jayjay Helterbrand missed two crucial free throws in the first overtime, San Miguel Beer coach Ato Agustin took it as a sign that Game 4 was meant for them.
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SPORTS CHAT: Yap “belittles” Alapag’s defense
AS expected key players of teams now playing in the PBA semifinals have expressed confidence of winning what is turning out to be a pivotal game date on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.