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The Ultimate All-Star Weekend

 After the success of the much awaited Kobe Live in Manila in Araneta Coliseum, the Philippines is still in the state of Kobe fever. This is because of the exhibition game that'll be held a few days from now. Exhibition game which features some of our favorite NBA superstars and PBA's selections.

The said upcoming event is set to happen on June 23- 24 at the same venue where Kobe had his visit a couple of days ago, The Big Dome called The ULTIMATE ALL-STAR WEEKEND.

According to Coach Chot Reyes's tweet (@coachchot) the NBA superstars that are said to be here aside from Kobe are Chris Paul, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings, James Harden of the Oklahoma Thunder, DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clippers and Derrick Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves and 2 others.

On the other hand, here's the PBA's selection for the said exhibition.

1. James Yap (B-Meg)
2. Marc Pingris (B-Meg)
3. Mark Caguioa (Barangay Ginebra)
4. JC Intal (Barangay Ginebra)
5. Arwind Santos (Petron Blaze)
6. Rabeh Al-Hussaini (Petron Blaze)
7. Alex Cabagnot (Petron Blaze)
8. Ryan Reyes (Talk 'N Text)
9. Jayson Castro (Talk 'N Text)
10. Larry Fonacier (Talk 'N Text)
11. Sonny Thoss (Alaska)
12. L.A. Tenorio (Alaska)
13. Sol Mercado (Meralco)
14. Gary David (Powerade)
15. Gabe Norwood (Rain or Shine)
16. Danny Seigle (Air21)

For ticket prizes, just call 911-5555. The said event is sponsored by Smart, PLDT, Meralco, Maynilad, TV5, Metro Pacific Tollways and Investment Corp. and Philex Mining, the MVPSF. This event must be exciting, indeed.

Will La Salle still made it to the top 4?

It's been a very productive year for all the UAAP teams this year. Why? Since all of the teams are very competitive and aggressive with the kind of team tally each teams has showed. Proof is the steep competition between these teams. As the league is near to its semi-finals, 4 teams are doing their best thing for the Final Four challenge. 3 teams already are already sure to occupy sports to the semi-finals. (FEU, Ateneo and Adamson) 

However, one team, the team that has been consistently on the Final Four for the past 3 years is on the verge of being dethroned on its spot, The De La Salle Green Archers. The big question for this Taft-based team is, Will they make it to cut this year?

Court Experts gave their opinions on the said clinching round together with the other 3 teams - UST, NU and UE. Here's what they say: 

La Salle Green Archers

Record: 6-4

Remaining schedule: FEU (August 28), UST (September 2), UE (September 4), Adamson (September 9)

The Green Archers have the toughest schedule among the middle-of-the-pack squads along with NU, see below. They have to play league-leaders FEU Tamaraws and the Adamson Falcons, but La Salle controls their destiny: if La Salle wins three of their last four games, they're in. A split of the remaining games will give them a playoff spot to get to the semi-finals.

There's no reason for La Salle to panic, however, if the first round is anything to go by. DLSU lost to FEU in double-overtime and led Adamson for three quarters before caving in. Also, a win over University of Santo Tomas eliminates the Growling Tigers, even if the Tigers win all their other games. The same goes if La Salle defeats University of the East.

NU Bulldogs

Record: 4-6

Remaining schedule: UE (August 29), FEU (September 2), Adamson (September 4), UST (September 9)

Curiously, the Bulldogs are facing the same opponent, DLSU, in their last four games. But NU has to hope that La Salle loses one or two of those games, if coach Eric Gonzales' team has any shot at making the semis.

More specifically, NU has to win at least two games, then pray that La Salle doesn't win any more. If the Archers win just once in their last four games (the next best situation for NU), the Sampaloc outfit will wish that the Green Archers will beat UE or UST, since it will rid NU of the chance to take the last post-season spot. Should that happen, the Bulldogs will only have to win three of their last four games to secure a rubber match with DLSU for a Final Four spot. A Green and White split of the remaining four games will require NU to step up in order for a playoff with La Salle to take place.

UE Red Warriors

Record: 4-7

Remaining schedule: NU (August 29), DLSU (September 4), UP (September 11)

UE is on the heels of two straight wins over Adamson and Ateneo, but a loss to La Salle would end the Red Warriors season automatically. The Warriors' edge, though, lies in their schedule: they have already faced the three highest-ranked schools, and having UP on their schedule is a bonus.

If DLSU manages to win only once from this point on, UE will be able to secure a playoff for the last post-season stretch should the Red Warriors go undefeated in its last three matches. Two more La Salle wins, regardless of the opponent, will send the Red half of Recto packing.

UST Growling Tigers

Record: 3-7

Remaining schedule: UP (August 28), DLSU (September 2), Ateneo (September 5), NU (September 9)

UST can afford to lose once – but not against DLSU – and still have a shot at the last four. Like UE, the Growling Tigers would have to sweep all their remaining games if La Salle wins at least once, to force a decider with the Green Archers for that all-important game. Should DLSU win twice against any team, it will be all over for UST.

The problem for UST is the Ateneo game. The Blue Eagles have won eight straight tussles with coach Pido Jarencio's squad dating back to 2007.

Source: http://ph.promotion.yahoo.com/college-hoops/court-experts-article?blogid=college_hoops&postid=138&viewPost=1

Pacquiao now on your favorite game consoles

So, while Pacquiao is having his hectic sched on his politics career as a Congressman, and while his fight against Antonio Margarito is being settle, we'll be seeing more of Pacquiao fight live, not on the ring but via our game consoles. Well, EA Sports is said to release the FIGHT NIGHT 4 featuring our very own Manny Pacquiao. The said game is said to release on 2011. So, gamers, especially Boxing lovers will surely love this one.


Just click the link below for reviews of the said game.

http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270136&tag=newsfeatures;title;1&pid=996445

"Falcon let's go, Falcon let's fight, Falcon let's go and win this fight!"

It's been 2 years since I left Adamson grounds but I'm still a fan of the basketball team since 2006, during Ken Bono's leadership where Falcons made it to the Final Four outshining FEU Tams. I must say history repeats itself as yesterday, August 12,2010, AdU made FEU shut their mouths off. Though I wasn't able to catch the game yesterday, but according to some Twitter friends, AdU won through Eric Camson's leadership styles. And that keeps the spirit alive about AdU on Final Two. What's weird, is that It's been couple of years since AdU made it to Finals. ( I guess, during Marlou Aquino's time.) I was then 2 or 3 years old. Well, I have this strong belief that AdU will get its 1st championship in Basketball category. Here's a brief history on how The Falcons stand in UAAP for the last 20 years.

Obviously, they're at the bottom of the UAAP cards on basketball. But this year, It's changed. 

Now tell me, what's their secret? I don't know though but I guess this man has it.

Since the UAAP fever is starting it's fire, I kinda had a laughtrip session with these pictures I saw from the UAAP website. (http://www.uaapsports.com/HOME.aspx)

As the Adamson cheer says, "Falcon let's go, Falcon let's fight, Falcon let's go and win this fight!"

When Kobe turned GAY

Boxer-ROO, Pacquiao's next top opponent.

So, Pacquiao now got an opponent on November as Mayweather denied the match. And I heard Arum is picking Antonio Margarito for the said fight. Details about the match is at http://www.mannypacquiao.ph/

 However, I heard this Kangaroo want a match against Pacman. Watch the video to see how determined this ":Boxer-Roo"

Lebron shifted to Chicago Bulls.

Shaq to UFC? beating CHUCK LIDELL.

STEVE NASH - his other side

What can Steve Nash fans say about the other side of him? Being a fashionista perhaps.