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Former Magnolia import Nick Rakocevic was thrown out of an NBL game after a late-game altercation involving multiple players during Adelaide’s win over Brisbane.
Nearly 50 years ago, the Basketball Association of the Philippines reinstated Robert Jaworski and Alberto “Big Boy” Reynoso, ending a lifetime suspension stemming from a 1971 MICAA incident.
Adrian Dantley opens up about his turbulent time with the Detroit Pistons and why his relationship with Isiah Thomas never developed, decades after the 1989 trade.
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Randy Brown, three-time Chicago Bulls champion, is calling for a truce between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, working to bring the legendary teammates back together.
![The Philippines ruled Asian youth basketball for 10 years, but China broke the streak in 1980 with a hard-fought finals victory. [photo credit: PH Sports Bureau Facebook]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/196586132_946422879487739_2563068651815666081_n-400x200.jpg)
China ended the Philippines’ decade-long dominance at the 1980 Asian Youth Basketball Championships with a 94-84 win in the final, halting the Filipinos’ impressive youth basketball reign.
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LeBron James is entering another NBA season, but questions linger about how long he will keep playing. Carmelo Anthony shares his thoughts on LeBron’s future as pundits react to “The Second Decision.”
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The Kawhi Leonard–Los Angeles Clippers scandal has drawn scrutiny from former NBA star Tim Hardaway, who warns that violations of league rules could threaten player reputations, team penalties, and the integrity of the NBA itself.
Marc Mysterio calls off his Radchenko fight and declares the WBC’s Bridgerweight division “dead.”
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Japanese coach Takayuki Minowa shares his shock and disappointment over his sudden departure from Akari Chargers, reflecting on the abrupt exit and his plans ahead.
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After a long wait, the Petro Gazz Angels are back in the PVL All-Filipino Finals. Behind coach Koji Tsuzurabara’s steady leadership and the team’s growing chemistry, the Angels are proving that hard work and unity pay off.