source: Nick Giongco | mb.com.ph
Antonio Margarito said Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank have committed a huge mistake in choosing him to fight the world's pound-for-pound king.
Margarito is facing Pacquiao in a world super-welterweight title fight at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas and the Mexican slugger said he is preparing like never before and that he will shock the world on Nov. 13.
"I guess they were thinking it's an easy fight against a guy with a lot of issues and a lot of weight on his shoulders," Margarito told the Los Angeles Times. "They chose the wrong time to pick me as an opponent."
Monday, October 25, 2010
Khan: Maidana is getting knocked out! Margarito too!
source: Lem Satterfield | boxingscene.com
WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is confident about his ability to become the first boxer to knock Marcos Maidana out.
Khan defends his title against Maidana on December 11 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Khan, along with his trainer Freddie Roach, have studied tapes on Maidana and worked out a strategy to win impressively.
"Maidana is going to get knocked out. I'm going to box him. I'm not going to make the same mistakes as the other fighters make when they fight him. I'm too clever for that. I have to move and be smart," Khan told FanHouse.
Khan spent the last few weeks in the Philippines, training with Roach and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Khan had the opportunity to spar with Pacquiao over the last few days. He believes the Filipino champion is going to win by knockout, when fights Antonio Margarito on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is confident about his ability to become the first boxer to knock Marcos Maidana out.
Khan defends his title against Maidana on December 11 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Khan, along with his trainer Freddie Roach, have studied tapes on Maidana and worked out a strategy to win impressively.
"Maidana is going to get knocked out. I'm going to box him. I'm not going to make the same mistakes as the other fighters make when they fight him. I'm too clever for that. I have to move and be smart," Khan told FanHouse.
Khan spent the last few weeks in the Philippines, training with Roach and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao. Khan had the opportunity to spar with Pacquiao over the last few days. He believes the Filipino champion is going to win by knockout, when fights Antonio Margarito on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Last hurrah for Manny? Roach not standing in Pacman's way
source: gmanews.tv
Some good things never last. This is the reason why Freddie Roach will not prevent Manny Pacquiao from leaving boxing if and when he decides to retire after his title fight with Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Aware that politics has already gotten half of Pacquiao’s interest following his election as the lone representative in Congress of the province of Sarangani, Roach bared that he’ll counsel the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter to hang up his gloves if he's asked for his opinion on the matter.
“I would tell him to call it a day," said Roach shortly upon arriving in Los Angeles over the weekend after spending the last four weeks helping Pacquiao get in shape at his high-altitude training camp in Baguio City.
“I believe that if that’s where his heart is, then that’s where it is," stressed Roach, 50. “You know, if he beats Antonio Margarito, it would be his eighth world title. And what more would he have to accomplish?."
Some good things never last. This is the reason why Freddie Roach will not prevent Manny Pacquiao from leaving boxing if and when he decides to retire after his title fight with Antonio Margarito on Nov. 13 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Aware that politics has already gotten half of Pacquiao’s interest following his election as the lone representative in Congress of the province of Sarangani, Roach bared that he’ll counsel the world’s top pound-for-pound fighter to hang up his gloves if he's asked for his opinion on the matter.
“I would tell him to call it a day," said Roach shortly upon arriving in Los Angeles over the weekend after spending the last four weeks helping Pacquiao get in shape at his high-altitude training camp in Baguio City.
“I believe that if that’s where his heart is, then that’s where it is," stressed Roach, 50. “You know, if he beats Antonio Margarito, it would be his eighth world title. And what more would he have to accomplish?."
Federer matches Sampras haul of 64 ATP titles
source: Reuters.com
STOCKHOLM – Swiss master Roger Federer beat Germany's Florian Mayer 6-4 6-3 to win the Stockholm Open Sunday and equal Pete Sampras's haul of 64 ATP titles.
"It's fantastic to come here, face the pressure and be able to come through at the end," the world number two told Swedish TV.
Federer now shares fourth place in terms of most ATP tournaments won, behind Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe.
But while the Swiss holds numerous records, including most Grand Slam men's singles titles, he is unlikely to catch up with Connors any time soon. The American finished his career with over 100 titles.
Federer was happy to have reached the 64 figure, telling a news conference: "You never know when it's your last tournament, that's why you want to savor every victory."
The win gives Federer three titles for the season so far, a lean year by his standards.
STOCKHOLM – Swiss master Roger Federer beat Germany's Florian Mayer 6-4 6-3 to win the Stockholm Open Sunday and equal Pete Sampras's haul of 64 ATP titles.
"It's fantastic to come here, face the pressure and be able to come through at the end," the world number two told Swedish TV.
Federer now shares fourth place in terms of most ATP tournaments won, behind Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe.
But while the Swiss holds numerous records, including most Grand Slam men's singles titles, he is unlikely to catch up with Connors any time soon. The American finished his career with over 100 titles.
Federer was happy to have reached the 64 figure, telling a news conference: "You never know when it's your last tournament, that's why you want to savor every victory."
The win gives Federer three titles for the season so far, a lean year by his standards.
Velasquez TKOs Lesnar in UFC 121
source: abs-cbnnews.com
Mixed martial arts (MMA) heavyweight challenger Cain Velasquez overpowered bigger champion Brock Lesnar in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 121 on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila).
The 28-year-old Mexican-American fighter pummelled the former World Wrestling Entertainment star Lesnar in the first round en route to a technical knockout (TKO) win to secure the belt.
“I expected nothing less. He’s a great fighter. What can I say? He was better than me tonight,” Lesnar was quoted in UFC.com.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) heavyweight challenger Cain Velasquez overpowered bigger champion Brock Lesnar in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 121 on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila).
The 28-year-old Mexican-American fighter pummelled the former World Wrestling Entertainment star Lesnar in the first round en route to a technical knockout (TKO) win to secure the belt.
“I expected nothing less. He’s a great fighter. What can I say? He was better than me tonight,” Lesnar was quoted in UFC.com.
Alonso grabs F1 lead after chaotic Korea win
source: Alan Baldwin | Reuters.com
YEONGAM, South Korea - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won a rain-hit and chaotic Korean Grand Prix to seize the Formula One championship lead on Sunday after both his Red Bull rivals failed to finish.
In an inaugural race delayed by a downpour, started, stopped again and then re-started behind the safety car after a 48 minute wait, the Spaniard could scarcely believe his good fortune.
With two races to go, and a maximum 50 points to be won under the new scoring system, Alonso celebrated his fifth win of the year to turn a 14-point deficit into an 11-point lead over Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber.
McLaren's 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton finished second, 14.9 seconds behind, and moved up to third overall with 210 points, 21 behind Alonso.
Brazilian Felipe Massa was third for Ferrari.
"Beautiful, beautiful. You and the whole team deserved this. Grande!" declared Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali over the radio.
YEONGAM, South Korea - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won a rain-hit and chaotic Korean Grand Prix to seize the Formula One championship lead on Sunday after both his Red Bull rivals failed to finish.
In an inaugural race delayed by a downpour, started, stopped again and then re-started behind the safety car after a 48 minute wait, the Spaniard could scarcely believe his good fortune.
With two races to go, and a maximum 50 points to be won under the new scoring system, Alonso celebrated his fifth win of the year to turn a 14-point deficit into an 11-point lead over Red Bull's Australian Mark Webber.
McLaren's 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton finished second, 14.9 seconds behind, and moved up to third overall with 210 points, 21 behind Alonso.
Brazilian Felipe Massa was third for Ferrari.
"Beautiful, beautiful. You and the whole team deserved this. Grande!" declared Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali over the radio.
RP Patriots embarrass Slammers
source: Jonas Terrado | mb.com.ph
Anthony Johnson made sure his return would be a memorable one as he exploded for eight points in the final three minutes to help the Philippine Patriots beat the Chang Thailand Slammers, 54-48, and grab the solo lead in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Season 2 Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hardly a factor in the first three quarters where he was held to just five points, Johnson rediscovered his deadly touch just in time as the RP Patriots rolled to their fourth straight win in as many outings.
The Slammers slipped to 3-1.
Johnson, who missed the team’s last two games due to hamstring injury, came through with the game’s biggest shot – a huge three-point – that enabled the Patriots to seize the lead for good, 45-43 with 3:36 left.
Anthony Johnson made sure his return would be a memorable one as he exploded for eight points in the final three minutes to help the Philippine Patriots beat the Chang Thailand Slammers, 54-48, and grab the solo lead in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Season 2 Saturday in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hardly a factor in the first three quarters where he was held to just five points, Johnson rediscovered his deadly touch just in time as the RP Patriots rolled to their fourth straight win in as many outings.
The Slammers slipped to 3-1.
Johnson, who missed the team’s last two games due to hamstring injury, came through with the game’s biggest shot – a huge three-point – that enabled the Patriots to seize the lead for good, 45-43 with 3:36 left.
NBA veteran Stackhouse signs with Miami Heat
source: The Associated Press
MIAMI —Once denied a championship by Miami, Jerry Stackhouse is resuming his chase of a title with the Heat.
Stackhouse joined the Heat on Saturday, one day after the NBA championship hopefuls learned that they’ll be without injured swingman Mike Miller until possibly January. Stackhouse, who turns 36 next month, averaged 8.5 points in 42 games as a reserve with the Milwaukee Bucks last season.
MIAMI —Once denied a championship by Miami, Jerry Stackhouse is resuming his chase of a title with the Heat.
Stackhouse joined the Heat on Saturday, one day after the NBA championship hopefuls learned that they’ll be without injured swingman Mike Miller until possibly January. Stackhouse, who turns 36 next month, averaged 8.5 points in 42 games as a reserve with the Milwaukee Bucks last season.
Major League Baseball: Ross named NLCS MVP
source: The Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA—Cody Ross joked it was easy for San Francisco Giants fans to chant “Cody! Cody!" during his stellar postseason because his name was only two syllables.
After the National League championship series, they can shout three letters.
“M-V-P!"
Ross went from baseball’s scrap heap to the top of the heap, landing there as one of the Giants’ most unlikely postseason stars. He was Cody in the Clutch in the NLCS and was selected MVP after the Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Saturday night to advance to their first World Series since 2002.
Acquired Aug. 22 from the Marlins on a waiver claim, Ross was unsure of his role in a crowded outfield rotation. He found his way into the lineup, hit .350 with six extra-base hits and will take his spot in right field for Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night in San Francisco.
“I could never imagine being in a situation like this," Ross said. “I’m just going to cherish it. This is a special time for me."
Ross was a surprising power source for the Giants, hitting their first three home runs in the series. He went deep twice off Phillies ace Roy Halladay in Game 1 and added a solo shot off Roy Oswalt in Game 2. He hit an RBI single in Game 3 to break a scoreless tie.
In the series clincher, he doubled off Oswalt to extend a sizzling extra-base hit stretch.
“I felt like a 10-year-old kid," Ross said. “I was screaming, running and jumping as high as I could."
Ross once dreamed of a dangerous career as a rodeo clown, the person who lures the bulls away from fallen riders to protect them from the bucking animals. Ross said he might one day get in the rodeo business and buy some bulls of his own.
He’s got to help rope in the Texas Rangers if he wants to lead the Giants to their first World Series title since 1954, when they were the New York Giants.
“Nobody gave us a shot except ourselves and our fans," Ross said.
Unwanted by the Marlins, Ross hit three homers in 33 games with the Giants. Giants manager Bruce Bochy named him the starting right fielder in the NL division series anyway against Atlanta in place of the injured Jose Guillen.
He started strong in the NL division series against Atlanta, going 4 for 14 with a homer and three RBIs in the four games against the Braves.
Ross kept it going in the NLCS. He was steady at the plate against Philadelphia’s Big 3 of Halladay-Oswalt-Cole Hamels and leads all players in this year’s postseason with five go-ahead RBIs. His six extra-base hits (three home runs, three doubles) put him second in NLCS history behind Atlanta’s Javier Lopez, who had seven in 1996. San Francisco’s Will Clark in 1989 and Los Angeles’ Steve Garvey in 1978 also had six.
He also had the highest slugging percentage (.950) in a six-game series in NLCS history.
“I can’t thank the Giants enough for bringing me over and giving me a chance to be a part of this," Ross said.
Without him, the Giants might have faced a Game 7. After Ross hit three homers in the first two games in Philadelphia to almost the same spot in the left-field seats, Oswalt quipped: “Don’t throw it down and in."
It’s Texas’ turn to listen to that advice. - AP
PHILADELPHIA—Cody Ross joked it was easy for San Francisco Giants fans to chant “Cody! Cody!" during his stellar postseason because his name was only two syllables.
After the National League championship series, they can shout three letters.
“M-V-P!"
Ross went from baseball’s scrap heap to the top of the heap, landing there as one of the Giants’ most unlikely postseason stars. He was Cody in the Clutch in the NLCS and was selected MVP after the Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Saturday night to advance to their first World Series since 2002.
Acquired Aug. 22 from the Marlins on a waiver claim, Ross was unsure of his role in a crowded outfield rotation. He found his way into the lineup, hit .350 with six extra-base hits and will take his spot in right field for Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night in San Francisco.
“I could never imagine being in a situation like this," Ross said. “I’m just going to cherish it. This is a special time for me."
Ross was a surprising power source for the Giants, hitting their first three home runs in the series. He went deep twice off Phillies ace Roy Halladay in Game 1 and added a solo shot off Roy Oswalt in Game 2. He hit an RBI single in Game 3 to break a scoreless tie.
In the series clincher, he doubled off Oswalt to extend a sizzling extra-base hit stretch.
“I felt like a 10-year-old kid," Ross said. “I was screaming, running and jumping as high as I could."
Ross once dreamed of a dangerous career as a rodeo clown, the person who lures the bulls away from fallen riders to protect them from the bucking animals. Ross said he might one day get in the rodeo business and buy some bulls of his own.
He’s got to help rope in the Texas Rangers if he wants to lead the Giants to their first World Series title since 1954, when they were the New York Giants.
“Nobody gave us a shot except ourselves and our fans," Ross said.
Unwanted by the Marlins, Ross hit three homers in 33 games with the Giants. Giants manager Bruce Bochy named him the starting right fielder in the NL division series anyway against Atlanta in place of the injured Jose Guillen.
He started strong in the NL division series against Atlanta, going 4 for 14 with a homer and three RBIs in the four games against the Braves.
Ross kept it going in the NLCS. He was steady at the plate against Philadelphia’s Big 3 of Halladay-Oswalt-Cole Hamels and leads all players in this year’s postseason with five go-ahead RBIs. His six extra-base hits (three home runs, three doubles) put him second in NLCS history behind Atlanta’s Javier Lopez, who had seven in 1996. San Francisco’s Will Clark in 1989 and Los Angeles’ Steve Garvey in 1978 also had six.
He also had the highest slugging percentage (.950) in a six-game series in NLCS history.
“I can’t thank the Giants enough for bringing me over and giving me a chance to be a part of this," Ross said.
Without him, the Giants might have faced a Game 7. After Ross hit three homers in the first two games in Philadelphia to almost the same spot in the left-field seats, Oswalt quipped: “Don’t throw it down and in."
It’s Texas’ turn to listen to that advice. - AP
Beermen rout Tigers in PBA road game
source: gmanews.tv
San Miguel got a piece of the lead in the PBA Philippine Cup Saturday night after routing Powerade, 119-94, in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.
The Beermen trailed by four after one quarter, but then began to flex their offensive muscle in the next period to pull away from the Tigers.
They did it behind a 19-9 run in an eight-minute span to overhaul a 25-21 deficit, and made it a 42-34 lead on an Alec Cabagnot jumper with 3:35 to go before the halftime break.
It was no contest from thereon.
The league's winningest franchise registered its third win in four outings, triggering a three-way logjam at the top along with the Alaska Aces and the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters.
The win was also the second straight for new coach Ato Agustin after rallying back the Beermen from the depths of a 21-point deficit to nip sister-team Barangay Ginebra last Sunday, 69-68.
Dondon Hontiveros topscored for San Miguel with 27 points, while ending up with 25 markers was Arwind Santos, whose dunk in the final 55 seconds of the game gave the Beermen their biggest lead at 29, 119-90.
Lordy Tugade, slowly getting back to his old form after being sidelined by a knee injury for most of the last season, and Mick Pennisi had 14 each.
Powerade fell to 2-2 in a tie with Barangay Ginebra, Rain or Shine and Air21 in the upper half of the standings.
Gary David and RenRen Ritualo were the only players in double figures for the Tigers with 21 and 19 points each.
From that eight-point deficit after the Beermen's second quarter rampage, the closest Powerade got was at 37-44 with 2:18 left in the period on a Gary David basket.
But the Beermen closed the first half with a 7-2 run behind Dondon Hontiveros' five straight baskets to sit on a 51-39 halftime edge. - JVP/KY, GMANews.TV
Scores:
San Miguel 119 - Hontiveros 27, Santos 25, Tugade 14, Miranda 14, Pennisi 11, Cabagnot 8, Pena 8, Artadi 5, Racela 4, Canta 3.
Powerade 94 - David 21, Ritualo 19, Lanete 9, Gonzales 9, Espino 7, Mendoza 7, Rizada 6, Calimag 4, Antonio 4, Laure 2, Reyes J. 2, Reyes R. 2, Macapagal 2.
Quarter scores: 21-25, 51-39, 88-66, 119-94.
San Miguel got a piece of the lead in the PBA Philippine Cup Saturday night after routing Powerade, 119-94, in Panabo City, Davao del Norte.
The Beermen trailed by four after one quarter, but then began to flex their offensive muscle in the next period to pull away from the Tigers.
They did it behind a 19-9 run in an eight-minute span to overhaul a 25-21 deficit, and made it a 42-34 lead on an Alec Cabagnot jumper with 3:35 to go before the halftime break.
It was no contest from thereon.
The league's winningest franchise registered its third win in four outings, triggering a three-way logjam at the top along with the Alaska Aces and the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters.
The win was also the second straight for new coach Ato Agustin after rallying back the Beermen from the depths of a 21-point deficit to nip sister-team Barangay Ginebra last Sunday, 69-68.
Dondon Hontiveros topscored for San Miguel with 27 points, while ending up with 25 markers was Arwind Santos, whose dunk in the final 55 seconds of the game gave the Beermen their biggest lead at 29, 119-90.
Lordy Tugade, slowly getting back to his old form after being sidelined by a knee injury for most of the last season, and Mick Pennisi had 14 each.
Powerade fell to 2-2 in a tie with Barangay Ginebra, Rain or Shine and Air21 in the upper half of the standings.
Gary David and RenRen Ritualo were the only players in double figures for the Tigers with 21 and 19 points each.
From that eight-point deficit after the Beermen's second quarter rampage, the closest Powerade got was at 37-44 with 2:18 left in the period on a Gary David basket.
But the Beermen closed the first half with a 7-2 run behind Dondon Hontiveros' five straight baskets to sit on a 51-39 halftime edge. - JVP/KY, GMANews.TV
Scores:
San Miguel 119 - Hontiveros 27, Santos 25, Tugade 14, Miranda 14, Pennisi 11, Cabagnot 8, Pena 8, Artadi 5, Racela 4, Canta 3.
Powerade 94 - David 21, Ritualo 19, Lanete 9, Gonzales 9, Espino 7, Mendoza 7, Rizada 6, Calimag 4, Antonio 4, Laure 2, Reyes J. 2, Reyes R. 2, Macapagal 2.
Quarter scores: 21-25, 51-39, 88-66, 119-94.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Half-Pinoy wrestling star Batista confirms jump to MMA
source: abs-
cbnnews.com
The time has come for
another “actor” to step
out of the spotlight and get real.
Former World Wrestling
Entertainment (WWE) combatant
Batista finally declared that his deal
with mixed martial arts (MMA)
promoter Strikeforce is nearly
sealed.
"We're real close. We actually
agreed on a number last week
and we're sorting stuff out," said
the half-Filipino-half Greek former
pro wrestler in an interview with DC
101, a Washington DC-based radio
show.
cbnnews.com
The time has come for
another “actor” to step
out of the spotlight and get real.
Former World Wrestling
Entertainment (WWE) combatant
Batista finally declared that his deal
with mixed martial arts (MMA)
promoter Strikeforce is nearly
sealed.
"We're real close. We actually
agreed on a number last week
and we're sorting stuff out," said
the half-Filipino-half Greek former
pro wrestler in an interview with DC
101, a Washington DC-based radio
show.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Chan's buzzer-beating trey lifts Painters over Express
source: gmanews.tv
Jeff Chan buried a three-pointer at
the buzzer and Rain or Shine pulled
off an 89-86 cliffhanger over Air21
to enter the win column of the PBA
Philippine Cup Wednesday night at
the Astrodome.
Jeff Chan buried a three-pointer at
the buzzer and Rain or Shine pulled
off an 89-86 cliffhanger over Air21
to enter the win column of the PBA
Philippine Cup Wednesday night at
the Astrodome.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Intact Aces, Beermen face Barako, Air21
source: philstar.com
Alaska Milk and San Miguel Beer, the recent Fiesta Conference title protagonists, face separate rivals today, confident of another solid campaign with intact, formidable rosters in the 36th PBA season at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The Aces tangle with the Barako Bull Energy Boosters at 5 p.m. then the Beermen tackle the Air21 Express at 7:30 p.m.
It’s the third playdate of the new PBA season featuring the pro debut of high-profile rookies Rabeh Al-Hussaini, Nonoy Baclao, Rey Guevarra and Elmer Espiritu and the first game of Alaska in its 25th year of participation in the league.
The Aces are likely to come out strong in a bid to start the momentous season in grand fashion.
With a champion roster strengthened by the addition of Espiritu and Bonbon Custodio, the Aces are heavily favored against a team which has been league cellar dweller in the last two years.
Alaska Milk and San Miguel Beer, the recent Fiesta Conference title protagonists, face separate rivals today, confident of another solid campaign with intact, formidable rosters in the 36th PBA season at the Araneta Coliseum today.
The Aces tangle with the Barako Bull Energy Boosters at 5 p.m. then the Beermen tackle the Air21 Express at 7:30 p.m.
It’s the third playdate of the new PBA season featuring the pro debut of high-profile rookies Rabeh Al-Hussaini, Nonoy Baclao, Rey Guevarra and Elmer Espiritu and the first game of Alaska in its 25th year of participation in the league.
The Aces are likely to come out strong in a bid to start the momentous season in grand fashion.
With a champion roster strengthened by the addition of Espiritu and Bonbon Custodio, the Aces are heavily favored against a team which has been league cellar dweller in the last two years.
Barcelona beats Lakers 92-88 in exhibition game
source: The Associated Press
BARCELONA, Spain – Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in an exhibition on Thursday.
Spanish center Pau Gasol led the Lakers with 24 points but had only one field goal in the second half. His homecoming was spoiled by the Euroleague champion in a game that lived up to the billing of an informal intercontinental showdown.
"You always want to win, but it was an emotional game," Gasol said. "The fans enjoyed it, and the atmosphere was spectacular. We lost, but when your friends win you have to be happy for them."
The Lakers blew a 12-point advantage in the second half and were outplayed down the stretch after the game was tied at 72 midway through the fourth quarter.
BARCELONA, Spain – Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in an exhibition on Thursday.
Spanish center Pau Gasol led the Lakers with 24 points but had only one field goal in the second half. His homecoming was spoiled by the Euroleague champion in a game that lived up to the billing of an informal intercontinental showdown.
"You always want to win, but it was an emotional game," Gasol said. "The fans enjoyed it, and the atmosphere was spectacular. We lost, but when your friends win you have to be happy for them."
The Lakers blew a 12-point advantage in the second half and were outplayed down the stretch after the game was tied at 72 midway through the fourth quarter.
One more season in the works for Abarrientos
source: Nelson Beltran | philstar.com
Johnny Abarrientos might end up his illustrious PBA career with his original team Alaska Milk after all.
If negotiations fall through, Abarrientos will rejoin the team where he spent the best years of his pro career.
A reliable source said Alaska team manager Joaqui Trillo has offered the 1996 MVP awardee a deal that’s hard to refuse.
Abarrientos is an unrestricted free agent working as skills coach/on-call reserve with Barangay Ginebra.
In a recent STAR exclusive, Abarrientos, now 40, said he’s looking to play one more season before eventually calling it quits.
Johnny Abarrientos might end up his illustrious PBA career with his original team Alaska Milk after all.
If negotiations fall through, Abarrientos will rejoin the team where he spent the best years of his pro career.
A reliable source said Alaska team manager Joaqui Trillo has offered the 1996 MVP awardee a deal that’s hard to refuse.
Abarrientos is an unrestricted free agent working as skills coach/on-call reserve with Barangay Ginebra.
In a recent STAR exclusive, Abarrientos, now 40, said he’s looking to play one more season before eventually calling it quits.
FEU denies firing Capacio
source: Joaquin Henson | philstar.com
FEU team owner Anton Montinola on Wednesday debunked rumors that Glenn Capacio was sacked at halftime of Game 2 of the UAAP senior men’s basketball finals against Ateneo and said Dr. Mikey Bengzon advised the Tamaraws coach to go to the hospital after a 150-100 reading of his blood pressure in the dugout.
“It was a high-pressure, high-intensity atmosphere,” said Montinola of last Thursday’s game which the Blue Eagles won, 65-62, to clinch the title at the Araneta Coliseum.
FEU team owner Anton Montinola on Wednesday debunked rumors that Glenn Capacio was sacked at halftime of Game 2 of the UAAP senior men’s basketball finals against Ateneo and said Dr. Mikey Bengzon advised the Tamaraws coach to go to the hospital after a 150-100 reading of his blood pressure in the dugout.
“It was a high-pressure, high-intensity atmosphere,” said Montinola of last Thursday’s game which the Blue Eagles won, 65-62, to clinch the title at the Araneta Coliseum.
FEU says goodbye to embattled coach
source: Jonas Terrado | mb.com.ph
Far Eastern University formally accepted the resignation of Glenn Capacio as its head coach on Wednesday and is likely to form a search committee to find a suitable replacement to the one-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner.
Capacio announced last Monday that he’s stepping down as FEU coach after his failure to give his alma mater a championship after being swept by No. 2 seed Ateneo in their best-of-three championships.
The Tamaraws emerged as the top seed after topping the elims.
Athletic director Mark Molina issued a statement on Wednesday thanking Capacio for serving the school faithfully for four years where he brought the Tamaraws to three Final Four appearances.
Capacio also acted as assistant coach of the team for two years.
"FEU accepts the resignation of Glenn Capacio as head coach of the FEU Tamaraws," said Molina. "Coach Glenn gave his best to his alma matter the past six years (four as head coach) and we are thankful for this."
Capacio's decision came after he was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. He was rushed there when his blood pressure shot up during halftime of Game 2 against the Ateneo Blue Eagles. In that game, where the Tams lost 65-62, his assistant coaches led by Richie Ticzon and Louie Gonzales took over the chores where they pushed the Eagles to the limit.
Capacio was elevated to the head coaching ranks in 2007 after the school "disbanded" its team following a disappointing 2006 campaign.
For now, Capacio, who won the 1983 UAAP Most Valuable Player, will concentrate on his role as one of the assistant coaches of the Philippine Patriots in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League.
Far Eastern University formally accepted the resignation of Glenn Capacio as its head coach on Wednesday and is likely to form a search committee to find a suitable replacement to the one-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner.
Capacio announced last Monday that he’s stepping down as FEU coach after his failure to give his alma mater a championship after being swept by No. 2 seed Ateneo in their best-of-three championships.
The Tamaraws emerged as the top seed after topping the elims.
Athletic director Mark Molina issued a statement on Wednesday thanking Capacio for serving the school faithfully for four years where he brought the Tamaraws to three Final Four appearances.
Capacio also acted as assistant coach of the team for two years.
"FEU accepts the resignation of Glenn Capacio as head coach of the FEU Tamaraws," said Molina. "Coach Glenn gave his best to his alma matter the past six years (four as head coach) and we are thankful for this."
Capacio's decision came after he was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. He was rushed there when his blood pressure shot up during halftime of Game 2 against the Ateneo Blue Eagles. In that game, where the Tams lost 65-62, his assistant coaches led by Richie Ticzon and Louie Gonzales took over the chores where they pushed the Eagles to the limit.
Capacio was elevated to the head coaching ranks in 2007 after the school "disbanded" its team following a disappointing 2006 campaign.
For now, Capacio, who won the 1983 UAAP Most Valuable Player, will concentrate on his role as one of the assistant coaches of the Philippine Patriots in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League.
Richie Ticzon to coach Tams
source: Olmin Leyba | philstar.com
Former Ateneo and PBA hotshot Richie Ticzon will handle the coaching chores for Far Eastern University when the Tamaraws compete in the University Games in Dumaguete City later this month.
Ticzon, who came in this year as one of the Tams’ assistant coaches, will take charge of the Tams’ Unigames’ bid on Oct. 24-30 following the resignation of coach Glen Capacio, according to FEU board representative Anton Montinola.
However, Montinola stressed that this does not necessarily mean Ticzon is now a shoo-in for the post vacated by Capacio, who quit after the top-seeded Tams’ failed bid to win the crown.
“The Unigames will be his (Ticzon’s) break-in stint,” Montinola told The STAR. “We still have to consider other options for the PCCL (Philippine Collegiate Champions League) in November and December. There’s no rush to decide now.”
Capacio, whose contract was good until the end of this month, formally resigned from his post of four years yesterday. Last week, the former King Tamaraw wasn’t able to finish calling the shots for the Tams in Game 2 against tormentor Ateneo as he was taken to the hospital at halftime due to hypertension.
“I’m okay now, although sometimes, I still feel a little dizzy. I have to rest and spend more time with my family,” Capacio said.
Although he’s taking time off basketball in the meantime, Capacio said he would willingly take the offer of Norman Black to be one of his assistants in the RP team to the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.
“Of course, I’ll take it because it’s an opportunity to serve our country and at the same time share your talent and expertise to help the boys be better players and person,” he said.
FEU, according to athletic director Mark Molina, has already accepted Capacio’s resignation.
“Coach Glen gave his best to his alma mater the past six years (four as head coach) and we are thankful for this. We wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Molina said.
Black, Capacio’s adversary in the UAAP finals, expressed surprise over Capacio’s departure from FEU.
“Glen is a personal friend. I’m a little bit sad about that considering his record in his four years as coach in the UAAP; he has a very good record, he’s won a lot more games than he lost,” Black said during the PSA Forum.
“Where I come from in the US, if you have the record that Glen has in college, normally you’ll keep your job for a long time. I guess here in the UAAP, there’s a lot of pressure in coaching and if you don’t win right away, they don’t have a lot of patience with you,” he added.
Former Ateneo and PBA hotshot Richie Ticzon will handle the coaching chores for Far Eastern University when the Tamaraws compete in the University Games in Dumaguete City later this month.
Ticzon, who came in this year as one of the Tams’ assistant coaches, will take charge of the Tams’ Unigames’ bid on Oct. 24-30 following the resignation of coach Glen Capacio, according to FEU board representative Anton Montinola.
However, Montinola stressed that this does not necessarily mean Ticzon is now a shoo-in for the post vacated by Capacio, who quit after the top-seeded Tams’ failed bid to win the crown.
“The Unigames will be his (Ticzon’s) break-in stint,” Montinola told The STAR. “We still have to consider other options for the PCCL (Philippine Collegiate Champions League) in November and December. There’s no rush to decide now.”
Capacio, whose contract was good until the end of this month, formally resigned from his post of four years yesterday. Last week, the former King Tamaraw wasn’t able to finish calling the shots for the Tams in Game 2 against tormentor Ateneo as he was taken to the hospital at halftime due to hypertension.
“I’m okay now, although sometimes, I still feel a little dizzy. I have to rest and spend more time with my family,” Capacio said.
Although he’s taking time off basketball in the meantime, Capacio said he would willingly take the offer of Norman Black to be one of his assistants in the RP team to the 2011 Southeast Asian Games.
“Of course, I’ll take it because it’s an opportunity to serve our country and at the same time share your talent and expertise to help the boys be better players and person,” he said.
FEU, according to athletic director Mark Molina, has already accepted Capacio’s resignation.
“Coach Glen gave his best to his alma mater the past six years (four as head coach) and we are thankful for this. We wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Molina said.
Black, Capacio’s adversary in the UAAP finals, expressed surprise over Capacio’s departure from FEU.
“Glen is a personal friend. I’m a little bit sad about that considering his record in his four years as coach in the UAAP; he has a very good record, he’s won a lot more games than he lost,” Black said during the PSA Forum.
“Where I come from in the US, if you have the record that Glen has in college, normally you’ll keep your job for a long time. I guess here in the UAAP, there’s a lot of pressure in coaching and if you don’t win right away, they don’t have a lot of patience with you,” he added.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
UAAP Season 73
The UAAP Season 73 was finally over and Ateneo Blue Eagles was crowned champion by defeating the heavily favored Far Eastern University Tamaraws, 65-62 in highly fought Game 2. Ryan Buenafe lead the way by scoring 23 points, his highest this season and was named the Finals MVP.
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