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NorthPort’s Jarencio: ‘Never ako na-involve sa kung anumang anomalya’

September 19, 2021

After the NorthPort Batang Pier picked up a crucial 91-88 overtime win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Sunday, head coach Pido Jarencio made it clear he has never been involved in anything controversial throughout his basketball career both as player and coach. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late…

PBA Legend shot ball, left and right

September 17, 2021

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Believe it or not, there have been a few instances in Philippine basketball history where a renowned athlete did not shoot the rock with his natural hand, meaning he grew up as a left-hander but subsequently turned to his right when playing ball.

Rolando Dy gives forecast for Brave CF Lightweight World title clash

Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub of France vs. Ahmed “The Butcher” Amir of Egypt at Brave CF 54

September 16, 2021

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Filipino hard-hitter Rolando “The Incredible” Dy will keep a close eye on the BRAVE CF Lightweight World Championship clash between division kingpin Amin “Fierceness” Ayoub of France and arch-nemesis Ahmed “The Butcher” Amir of Egypt.

NBA: Be Like Ben (Wallace)

Ben Wallace spent 16 NBA seasons with Washington, Orlando, Detroit (two tours of duty), Chicago and Cleveland from 1996 to 2012, averaging just 5.7 points and 9.6 rebounds in 1,088 games.

September 16, 2021

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Ben Cameron Wallace, inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts last Sept. 12, is the only HOF not to be drafted by an NBA team and finished his career not averaging in double-digit scoring.

Rene Barrientos: The Filipino boxing ‘Champ’ who would not go down

Sports For All PH podcast (Sept. 11) with Mayor Oscar Moreno and Rene "Champ" Barrientos

September 14, 2021

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I met one last Saturday and his name is Rene Barrientos. Around Cagayan de Oro City, he is known as Champ. Champ was one of my guests on my program, Sports For All, together with Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar “Oca” Moreno, former professional boxing promoter Carlo Almirante, one of Cagayan de Oro’s finest sports journalists, Mike Banos and, Rappler and Mindanao Gold Star Daily sportswriter, Lynde Salgados. We discussed Cagayan de Oro as a rising power in Philippine boxing, but that’s for another conversation.

Of death, Paralympians, Butch, Baham and other sporting delights

September 13, 2021

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All of us need to force a smile and try to make sense of what’s happening. The Philippine Paralympic team came out without single medal from Tokyo but Ernie Gawilan and company deserve our utmost respect for carrying the flag proudly in the face of superior opposition.

NBA: Julius Randle achieved this Larry Bird feat last season

Julius Randle [photo from Instagram: juliusrandle30]

September 12, 2021

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Last season (2020-21), the 6-8 Randle joined Bird as the only players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and post a three-point field goal percentage of .400 or better in the same campaign.

Top Individual Performances in PBA history

Allan Caidic vs. Bong Alvarez (21). Alvarez beat Caidic to the first 70-point feat by a Filipino in PBA annals by one year and seven months.

September 12, 2021

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In the PBA’s 46-year existence, only 11 “homegrown” Filipino roundballers have chalked up 50 points or more in a single contest during their pro tenures.

The ‘Larry Johnson’ controversy during the 1978 FIBA World Championship in Manila

President Marcos tosses the ceremonial ball to usher in the 1978 World Basketball Championship at the Araneta Coliseum. It was less than half-filled as only around 10,000 spectators showed up at the 22, 000-seat Big Dome.

September 9, 2021

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One American player was actually an ex-professional who had already suited up in the National Basketball Association. At the time, the WBC was an amateur international competition sanctioned by International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA).

Fil-American looking to clear the bases with Duke Blue Devils

Menelik "Izzy" Israel recently guested on the Sports for All PH podcast hosted by Vincent Juico and Brian Yalung

September 9, 2021

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Young man Menelik “Izzy” Israel has an abundance of opportunities that lie before him. Play at Duke University for 1-2 years then give the MLB (Major League Baseball) Draft a shot.

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