Nonito Donaire Ranks 3rd in World's Best 'Pond for Pound Boxer'

The Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire became no. 3 of Ring Magazine’s Pound for Pound top 10 list after his victory against Mexican Fernando Montiel last Sunday. He is the 2nd Filipino and 3rd Asian to become a three-division world champion, a fighter who won world titles in three different weight divisions.


Last Sunday, February 19, Nonito Donaire knocked out Fernando Montiel in the second round to take the World Boxing Council (WBC) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) Bantamweight World Titles.

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The Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire wins by Technical Knockout vs Fernando Montiel

The Filipino Flash Nonito Donaire wins by Technical Knockout vs Fernando Montiel at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.


It was an impressive 2nd round TKO from Donaire. Donaire has claimed the WBO and WBC Bantamweight titles, his 3rd major world division title.




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Azkals vs Mongolia AFC Challenge Cup: Azkals wins, 2-0

The Azkals won over the Mongolia team 2-0 yesterday February 9, 2011. Emilio "Emil or Chieffy" Caligdong (#13) and Phil Younghusband (#10) scored a piece. Watch the video highlights below.






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HBO 24/7 Pacquiao-Margarito Face-Off (Video Interview)

HBO 24/7 Pacquiao-Margarito Face-Off is a special interview of Manny Pacquiao and Antonio Margarito by Max Kellerman.


The interview is a preview of HBO 24/7: Pacquiao-Margarito which premieres Saturday, October 23.

Manny Pacquiao and Anotonio Margarito will meet in the ring at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a 12 round WBC junior middleweight title bout on November 13, 2010.



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Alaska Aces PBA Fiesta Cup 2010 Champions

source: GMAnews.tv

Make that Lucky 13 for Alaska. The Aces weathered repeated rallies by the San Miguel Beermen in the fourth period, holding on to preserve a 102-88 victory in Game 6 of the PBA Fiesta Conference best-of-seven series Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.




The victory enabled the Aces to match the 13 championships of the legendary Crispa Redmanizers and become the second winningest team in PBA history.

Alasla positioned itself among the greatest franchises in PBA history by beating no less than the winningest team of all-time.

Diamon Simpson fired 28 points and snared down 19 rebounds and Cyrus Baguio played his best game in the Finals with 24 points as the two spearheaded a hot first quarter by the Aces to set the tempo of the match they would sustain till the endgame.

The Aces wrapped up the 100th title in PBA annals by winning the series, 4 games to 2.

Not only did Alaska match the number of titles by the Redmanizers, coach Tim Cone also tied Baby Dalupan, his coaching idol, for the most number of titles with imports with a total of nine championships.

Tagged as the underdogs entering the playoffs, the Aces made the crowning glory even sweeter by getting past Ginebra in the quarterfinals, no. 1 seed Talk `N Text in the semis and finally, conquering the no. 2 seeded Beermen in a tournament they were touted to win it all.

“It was an overwhelming performance by our team," said Cone. “We made tough shots all night. It was as if we were destined to win this thing, and somehow we did. What makes this special is the road we had to take."

The title is Alaska’s first in three years since bagging the same tournament in 2007.

Joe Devance added 14, and LA Tenorio had 12 points, 11 assists and six rebounds in winning his first championship as a pro.

Tenorio and Baguio were named co-winners of the Welcoat Paints-PBA Finals MVP, the first pair of players to win the award since Eric Menk and Ronald Tubid did it for Barangay Ginebra in the 2008 Fiesta Cup Finals.

“We made a deal of winning the first quarter today," said Cone. “It’s just a matter of trusting the players."

With Baguio at the firing end, the Aces took their biggest lead in the first half at 41-27, before settling for an eight-point lead at the half.

Best Import Gabe Freeman led San Miguel Beer with 32 points and 18 rebounds, but never got solid contributions from the Beermen’s formidable bench.

Arwind Santos led the locals with 16 points and Mick Pennisi had 12, all of which came from beyond-the-arc as the Beermen tried to rally back.

But San Miguel’s woes were compounded by Jay Washington’s five-point effort, while veteran Dondon Hontiveros again struggled for four points. - RCJ, GMANews.TV


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Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen Reunites in NBA

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen reunites and will be returning to the NBA and this time Jordan will be on stage together with fellow Chicago Bulls superstar, Scottie Pippen. Jordan will deliver a speech on Friday, August 13 during Pippens induction to the NBA Hall of Fame.



Jordan and Pippen had been the power duo and strength of the 1990?s strongest team, the Chicago Bulls. Michael Jordan hated Pippen at first because he saw so much in Pippen but he remains ignorant about it. A hate that then turns out to become a strong friendship that exists up to this date.

“I can’t think of a better person to do it,” said Pippen on Monday. “Michael is someone I shared my career with, accomplishing most of what I have accomplished thus far. He was a great teammate, teacher and admirer. I’m excited to have an opportunity to be the first person that he has presented into the Hall of Fame. I figure if anyone deserves to be on the stage with me, it’s him.”

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Shaquille O'Neal joins Boston Celtics

source: The Associated Press

BOSTON – Shaquille O'Neal has changed The Big Three of the Boston Celtics into a Very Big Four. The 7-foot-1, 325-pound center in the twilight of a brilliant career is coming to the Eastern Conference champions, hoping to add to his four NBA titles.


O'Neal signed a two-year contract worth about $3 million on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said on condition of anonymity because no details were released.

So this is where Shaq's colorful career will end after 20 seasons if he completes his contract with the Celtics.

One of the NBA's most charismatic players will finish with a legendary franchise on the parquet floor beneath 17 championship banners and the retired numbers of Bill Russell, Larry Bird, John Havlicek and other NBA greats.

After receiving little interest from other teams, O'Neal will play on that floor with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, Boston's "Big Three" since Garnett and Allen arrived before the 2007-08 season

From the first pick in the 1992 draft out of Louisiana State to dominant, rim-rattling inside force to complementary player, O'Neal's NBA travels have taken him to six teams and 15 All-Star games. He is the fifth leading scorer with 28,255 points and 14th in rebounds with 12,921 in league history. He's averaged 24.1 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks and was the NBA MVP in 2000.

His foul shooting might still be a problem and his lumbering style could slow down a running game, but the Celtics need the big center because Kendrick Perkins is out, possibly until February, following knee surgery. Perkins was hurt in Game 6 of the NBA finals against Los Angeles and missed the Lakers' 83-79 win in Game 7.

"If we get to another Game 7 down the line, I'm sure we will be glad we have Shaq on the team," Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck said.

The team considered too old by some, despite nearly winning the title, has decided to rely for two more years on a group of 30-plus stars, all likely headed for the Hall of Fame.

O'Neal, 38, joins Pierce, 32, Garnett, 34, and Allen, 35. The Celtics also signed free agent center Jermaine O'Neal, 31 — a six-time All-Star — after the season.

All five are signed for two seasons, except Pierce, who has four years left on the deal he signed after the season. Point guard Rajon Rondo, 24, also is in the fold for four more years.

"I am honored to be joining the Celtics," Shaq said in a statement issued by the club. "I have played against Paul, Ray, Kevin, Rajon, and Jermaine for many years and it will be great to be able to call them my teammates. I cannot wait to get to Boston to get started in pursuit of another championship."

The Celtics won their NBA high 17th championship in 2008.

"It is not every day that you can add a player of Shaquille's caliber to your team," Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said in the statement. "His past experience speaks for itself and we believe that he is a great fit for our roster."

Not far from where the Celtics play, another large figure on the Boston sports scene spread the news.

"Hey, they signed Shaq here," David "Big Papi" Ortiz, said out loud in the Red Sox clubhouse after taking batting practice at Fenway Park before the game with the Cleveland Indians.

Just which of the two O'Neals will start at center remains uncertain with Perkins recovering from surgery for torn ligaments in his right knee.

"I am very excited," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "Adding a player like Shaq is a major plus and it fills a void for our team. He's a real nice piece of the puzzle and he will complement us in where we want to go this coming season."

O'Neal has won three championships with Los Angeles along with his latest, in 2006, with Miami when he was teammates with Dwyane Wade.

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed O'Neal before last season, hoping he could help LeBron James win his first title. O'Neal averaged a career-low 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 53 games, and the Cavaliers lost the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Celtics in six games.

In his last game, O'Neal had 11 points and 4 rebounds in a 94-85 loss in Boston.

That's where he's scheduled to begin his next season in a marquee matchup on Oct. 26 against the Miami Heat with James, Wade and Chris Bosh.

On Tuesday, O'Neal sounded unsure if he would ever play another NBA game after a difficult offseason of uncertainty.

"For me, it's been a real thinking process," he said in Orlando. "I came into the league very graciously and want to go out very graciously. My main thought was I would like to play for a winning franchise, somebody that's used to winning, somebody that keeps winning. Hopefully, I'll make my decision here in the next one or two days."

Now it's been made. — AP

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Alaska Aces Wins Over Talk ‘N Text on Game 7

source: abs-cbnnews.com

The Alaska Aces won the remaining ticket to the PBA Fiesta Cup by beating the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters, 90-81, in Game 7 of their semifinals clash at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.





Despite the absence of big man Sonny Thoss, Alaska was able to bank on its defense and secure the winner-take-all.

“Hindi kami nag-give up eh, ayaw pa namin magbakasyon siguro,” said the game’s best player, Cyrus Baguio. “Gumanda ang depensa namin. ’Yun ang importante sa amin, na-stop namin ang drives nila.”

Baguio tallied 14 points, spiced with 4 assists and 4 steals, while Alaska import Diamon Simpson scored 21 and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Alaska was already enjoying a 9 point cushion in the final 2 minutes of the game, 83-74, when Ranidel de Ocampo scored a basket to push Talk ‘N Text within 7 points, 83-76.

This was followed up by Macmac Cardona’s triple, which further cut Alaska’s lead to 83-79 with just a minute remaining.

Aces mentor Tim Cone quickly sued for a time out and drew a play for a well-rested LA Tenorio, who drilled a shot near the corner and push Alaska's lead to 6, 85-79, with 45.5 ticks left.

Jimmy Alapag made a drive for the Tropang Texters just 38 seconds remaining but his attempt was cleanly swatted by Baguio.

Already in the penalty, Talk ‘N Text tried to buy some time by committing fouls. This, however, allowed the Aces a couple of trips to the charity lane that pushed their lead further, 89-81, with just 27 seconds left.

Cardona made a final effort to save the Texters but missed his shot. This led to a scramble and a foul on Tenorio, who sealed the deal at the free throw line and formalized the Aces trip to the PBA finals.

Burly import Shawn Daniels top scored for the Texters with 19 points and 19 rebounds.

The Aces won Game 1 but was beaten by the Tropang Texters in Game 2 to level the series, 1-all. Alaska rebounded in Game 3 but Talk ‘N Text won Games 4 and 5 to push the series to their favor, 3-2.

With their backs on the wall, the Aces beat the Texters in Game 6 to force a do-or-die game for the remaining Finals ticket.

Alaska will begin its championship series with San Miguel on Friday and is expected to lean on its taller players in the absence of the injured Thoss, who sat out Game 6 due to a sprained ankle.

“We're gonna need some size, we can't go out and play them (San Miguel) with a small team. They're really a tough team, we're gonna have to be creative, figure ways to go about it until we can get Sonny back,” said Cone.

Alaska 90 - Simpson 21, De Vance 16, Baguio 14,
Tenorio 10, Fonacier 10, Dela Cruz 10, Hugnatan 5, Borboran 4.

Talk N' Text 81 - Daniels 19, Cardona 16, De Ocampo
15, Reyes 9, Alapag 9, Castro 6, Williams 4, Carey 3, Dillinger 0,
Aban 0.

Quarters: 24-12, 47-36, 63-60, 90-81



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