With just a couple of games left in the regular season, the line-up for the playoffs is now almost complete. It’s on to the playoffs, sports fans, time to stock up on your favorite beer and popcorn. We are days away from jumpball.
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Alexandra Eala Wreaks Havoc at the Miami Open
Alex’ hard work at the Nadal Tennis Academy is now starting to bear fruit. It has been a long journey, but in this tournament alone, she has taken down the scalps off 3 of the world’s top 25, and 2 of the world’s top 5 players; showing everyone a preview of things to come.
Watch Out for Caitlin Clark and the Exciting, New-Look Indiana Fever
Caitlin’s year of experience will certainly give the team far better options this year, while the new additions bring a wealth of knowledge and versatility to the team. As they develop chemistry on the court, the Indiana Fever is set to become a formidable force in the league, paving the way for an exciting era of basketball for both the franchise and the team’s growing legions of fans.
Philippine Basketball: A Historical Perspective (Part 8 – Looking Forward to Tomorrow)
On 2 July 2018, in a match that was part of the 2019 Basketball World Cup Asian qualification process, the Philippines would be involved in a huge brawl against a heftier Australian national team. The game was held at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, with Australia leading comfortably 89-53 with a minute left in the 3rd quarter, when the free-for-all ensued. Nine Gilas players and 4 Aussies were ejected as a result of the brawl.
Philippine Basketball: A Historical Perspective (Part 7) – Propelling the PBA to Greater Heights
The big event that would turn the tide for the PBA would happen outside the squared arena. In September 2009, Typhoon Ondoy devastated Manila and its adjoining provinces. Floods reached a record high and damages were substantial. PBA players were very visible distributing relief goods, providing cheer and hope among the poor victims, many of whom were still temporarily housed in the evacuation centers. For most of the victims, this would be their first time to see these gentle giants in the flesh.
Philippine Basketball: A Historical Perspective (Part 6) Fusing the Old with the New in the 90s
The 90’s finally saw the ‘changing of the guards’, as the PBA’s – and the country’s – top cagers started to bow out one by one to the next generation of stars. As the likes of Bobby Jaworski, Mon Fernandez and Abet Guidaben started huffing and puffing, a fresh group of cage stars were lining up at the officials’ table, ready to take the cudgels for the grizzled vets. Alvin Patrimonio, Allan Caidic, Samboy Lim, Hec Calma, Benjie Paras, Jojo Lastimosa. These were just some of the names that would enthrall the new basketball fandom. Oh yes, as new players paraded in the hardcourt, a new breed of fans would also fill the rafters and crowd the family TV sets.
Color My World 