Senators are proposing stiffer penalties and even jail time to players, coaches and others who will be involved in game fixing schemes. Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go says the Committee on Sports is studying a proposal that aims to institute a law against game fixing and promote...
A measure seeking to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the late Avelino “Samboy” Lim has been filed at the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in filing Senate Resolution No. 911, said Lim merits the recognition of the Senate for showing his boundless...
Rhenz Abando has assured his fans that he’s on the right path to recovery more than two weeks since suffering injuries from a nasty fall during Anyang KGC’s yearend match against Goyang Sono in the Korean Basketball League. The Filipino import thanked local fans and those back home for...
Migs Oczon knocked down the game-winning triple as Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus squeaked past Suwon KT Sonicboom, 83-82, in the Korean Basketball League on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium. Filipino import Migs Oczon of the Ulsan Hyundai in the KBL. (Ulsan Hyundai Instagram)...
The camp of Rhenz Abando is considering filing a civil lawsuit against former NBA player Chinanu Onuaku following the injuries sustained by the Filipino import during Anyang KGC and Goyang Sono’s match last Dec. 28. After going through further medical examination the following day, the...
Migs Oczon played significant minutes and came out victorious in his Korean Basketball League debut as Ulsan Hyundai scored a 90-83 win over Daegu KOGAS on Sunday, Dec. 31, at Daegu Gymnasium. Migs Oczon (Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus) The former College of St. Benilde star finished with four points,...
Filipino import Rhenz Abando suffered fractures following a bad fall during Anyang KGC’s away game against Goyang Sono in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) on Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Goyang Sono Arena. After a medical examination the following day, it was revealed that Abando...
Juan Gomez de Liaño is thrilled to see action at home. The 24-year-old guard is back in the Philippines as the Seoul SK Knights play against the Meralco Bolts in the ongoing East Asia Super League (EASL) season tonight, Dec. 27, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Juan Gomez de Liaño....
NEW YORK (AFP) -- The US 2008 Olympic gold medal squad featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James plus high-leaping Vince Carter were among first-time nominees for the Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. Late basketball great Kobe Bryant and LeBron James (AFP) The Hall announced its...
University of the Philippines inched closer to the title in the most lopsided Game 1 victory in the Final Four era, 97-67, against De La Salle in their best-of-three finals clash in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The...
Another volleyball league is upon the Filipino sports fans. Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association’s (MPVA) inaugural season is set to kick off with a total of 10 teams vying for the first-ever league title. Joining teams are mostly comprised of local government units including...
(MANILA BULLETIN) A measure seeking to declare the month of April as "National Basketball Month" has been approved on third and final reading in the House of Representatives. During plenary session Wednesday night, Aug. 16, the measure embodied in House Bill (HB)...
