Pinoy Pride 24 Results: Servania Beats Munoz via 12th Round TKO

Pinoy boxer Genesis "Azukal" Servania retained his WBO Intercontinental junior featherweight crown after beating former world champion Alexander "El Explosivo" Munoz at the main event of Pinoy Pride XXIV held March 1 at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City.

Servania scored a knockdown against Munoz on the second round and won most of the early rounds. An accidental head butt in the 8th round created a cut on Servania's left eyebrow which made him difficult to follow-up. However, the Bacolod-born fighter continued on chasing Munoz.

Servania scored another knockdown in the ninth round before finally stopping the Venezuelan boxer in the final round with a big right hand to the jaw. This gave the Pinoy a technical knockout (TKO) win at the 2:22 minute of the 12th round (watch the video of KO moment here).

Genesis "Azukal" Servania improved his record to 24-0, 10 KOs, while Alexander "El Explosivo" Munoz dropped his record down to 36-6, 28 KOs. 

In the undercard bouts, "Prince" Albert Pagara knocked out Indonesian fighter Isack Junior with left hook and a right straight to the body in the first round. The 19-year-old boxer now has an impressive record of 19-0, 12 KOs.

Meanwhile, "King" Arthur Villanueva came out the boxing ring victorious after beating Fernando Aguilar of Mexico. The Filipino fighter won by unanimous decision in their 10-round contest. Villanueva retained his undefeated record (25-0, 14 KOs).

Pinoy Pride XXIV: The Future is Now airs Sunday, 10:15 am on ABS-CBN Channel 2 and at 8:30 pm on ABS-CBN Sports+Action Channel 23.

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Pinoy Pride XXIV: Servania vs Munoz Live at Solaire Resorts and Casino on March 1

ALA Boxers will once again showcase the future of Philippine boxing as they battle in the ring via “Pinoy Pride XXIV: The Future is Now” to be held at Solaire Resorts and Casino on Saturday (March 1) at 6pm.

The main card will feature Genesis Servania (23-0) as he looks to extend his winning streak against former World Boxing Association (WBA) super flyweight champion Alexander “El Explosivo” Munoz (36-5, 28 KO). Servania will not only battle against age and experience, but will face a knockout (KO) master who has KO’d 28 opponents in 36 wins.

Servania has been honing his craft since his teenage years and has found success in the sport, winning all his bouts since entering the world of boxing.

“I was pushed by my father to get into boxing.” said Servania in an interview. “My siblings were already into boxing, even my sister. He pushed me to hopefully help in the household and to stay away from vices.”

The 22-year-old Pinoy will be coming off a second-round knockout win against Panama’s Rafael Concepcion. Servania will move a step further in his career as he looks to prove his prowess in boxing against a seasoned veteran in Munoz.

“We’ve been watching tapes of our opponents and have been training non-stop,” said Servania when asked if he and his fellow ALA Boxers are ready for their respective bouts. “We’re ready for them.”

Together with the other Pinoy boxers that make up “Pinoy Pride XXIV: The Future is Now”: Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo. Prince “Albert” Pagara and Melvin Gumban, catch the special telecast on Sunday (March 2) on ABS-CBN Channel 2  at 10:15 am and on ABS-CBN Sports+Action Channel at 7 pm. Also catch the cable telecast on Balls Channel, Monday (March 3) at 5 pm.

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Atom Araullo, Aly Borromeo, Marielle Benitez Host 2014 FIFA World Cup's 'Road to Rio' on Balls, ABS-CBN Sports+Action

Balls Channel, the official broadcaster of the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup^TM will give fans a preview of the upcoming tournament in its new 30-minute program, “Road to Rio” beginning Saturday (Feb 22).

The country of Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup^TM and the “Road to Rio” hosts, Philippine National football team captains Marielle Benitez and Aly Borromeo and football enthusiast and TV journalist Atom Araullo, will show what’s in store for football fans in this year’s FIFA World Cup^TM.

The “Road to Rio” will take viewers through a history lesson of football’s biggest stage including the legendary players that have delighted the crowd and their greatest plays and moments of the quad-annual event.

Benitez, Borromeo, and Araullo shift to this year’s tournament with the news and updates on the teams, their rosters and match-ups as they prepare for the FIFA World Cup^TM. They will also discuss the basic rules of football and the officials in charge of enforcing those rules on the field.

“Road to Rio” will explore the innovations in goal-line technology, the official mascot “Fuleco” and the official match ball “Brazuca”.

Football fans are also invited to voice their opinions and reactions on social media regarding their take on their favorite squads and give their predictions on which team will lift the champion’s trophy in Brazil

Catch the premiere of “Road to Rio” on Balls Channel beginning Saturday (Feb. 22) and on ABS-CBN Sports+Action channel 23, the network’s free-to-air sports channel.

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UAAP Season 76 Men's Football Finals (FEU vs UP) Airs Live on ABS-CBN Sports + Action Channel 23

ABS-CBN Sports+Action will air the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 76 Men’s Football Finals series between the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws and the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons live beginning with Game 1 this Thursday (Feb 20).

FEU vs UP in UAAP Men's football finals [Photo: Arvin Lim]

FEU downed De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers to make their first finals appearance since winning the football crown in 2010 while UP defeated the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers to return to the finals for the fourth straight season.

Also on Thursday, ABS-CBN Sports+Action will air the replay of the UAAP Women’s Football Finals between defending champion FEU Lady Tamaraws and the UST Lady Tigeresses.

Who will draw first blood? Watch the live airing of the UAAP Season 76 Men Football Championship and the replay of the Women’s Football Championship on ABS-CBN Sports+Action channel 23, the network’s free-to-air sports channel and on cable television via Balls HD beginning at 2 PM on Thursday (Feb 20). 

The games can also be viewed live online via livestream on http://uaapsports.studio23.tv/.

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Bruno Mars Super Bowl Halftime Performance (Video); Singer Pays Tribute to Late Pinay Mom

The Super Bowl XLVIII game was held on February 2 at MetLife Stadium, Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Bruno Mars performed during the game's halftime show.

Bruno Mars opened the show with a tribute to her late Filipina mother, whose name was written in a banner across a large red heart in the drum set. Bruno's mother Bernadette died last year due to brain aneurysm (read about it here).

Bruno Mars then rocked the halftime show with an electrifying medley performance of his hits Locked Out of Heaven, Treasure, Runaway and Just the Way You Are. He also surprised the crowd with Give It Away where he performed with Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Check out Bruno Mars' Super Bowl 48 halftime performance below:

The Super Bowl XLVIII game ended in favor of Seattle Seahawks, defeating the Denver Broncos 43–8 to seal their first Super Bowl win in franchise history. 

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Philippine Flag Bearer in 27th SEA Games Jason Balabal Wears 'Bahag' in Opening Ceremony

Two-time SEA Games wrestling champion Jason Balabal proudly carried the Philippine flag during the 27th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 2013) opening ceremony held at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on Wednesday, December 11.

Jason Balabal made as scene in the opening ceremony wearing nothing but a piece of loincloth of his native Ifugao. The grappler, who debuted in the biennial games on its 25th edition in Laos, honored his Igorot roots by wearing the 'bahag.'

Leading the Philippine contingent are chef de mission Jeff Tamayo and his deputy, Monsour del Rosario, followed by more than 200 athletes competing for the country's pride. 

Watch the Philippine delegation parade in the 27th SEA Games opening ceremony below. CLICK HERE to watch the full video of the opening ceremony.

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27th SEA Games Opening Ceremony Full Video Replay | Myanmar 2013

The 27th Southeast Asian Games (2013 SEA Games) opening ceremony was held at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on Wednesday, December 11. The games, meanwhile will also be held in three satellite venues—Yangon, Mandalay and the coastal town of Ngwe Saung.

The 27th SEA Games marks the first time that Myanmar (formerly Burma) will host the biennial games since 1969 and the world was treated with a three-hour spectacle of cultural shows, songs, fireworks and dances at the opening show in the country's new capital.

The Philippine contingent was led by chef de mission Jeff Tamayo, along with his deputy, Monsour del Rosario while two-time SEA Games wrestling champion Jason Balabal had the honor of carrying the Philippine flag during the parade of athletes wearing his native Ifugao costume.

Watch the opening ceremony of the 27th SEA Games Myanmar 2013 below.

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Watch 27th SEA Games in Myanmar (Men's Basketball Coverage) on Studio 23

Watch Philippine team defend their championship title in the men’s basketball division in the ongoing “27th Southeast Asian Games Men’s Basketball” in Myanmar via the special telecast of Studio 23.

CLICK HERE to watch the 27th SEA Games Opening Ceremony full video replay

Sinag Pilipinas, the country’s official basketball team in this year’s Southeast Asian Games, officially opened their 2013 campaign with a tough 88-75 win over Singapore on Monday (Dec 9).

Headed by coach Jong Uichico, Sinag Pilipinas attempts to continue the country’s winning streak in a bid to bring home its 10th straight gold medal in SEA Games’ men’s basketball since 1991.

Veteran center Marcus Douhtit alongside UAAP standouts Kiefer Ravena, Bobby Ray Parks Jr. and Kevin Ferrer, joins nine other who represent the country in a week-long tournament against six other Southeast Asian countries.

Following Monday’s win against Team Singapore, Sinag Pilipinas continue their title defense against Cambodia tonight (Dec 10), Myanmar on Thursday (Dec 12), Thailand on Friday (Dec 13), Indonesia on Saturday (Dec 14), and lastly, Malaysia on Sunday (Dec 15).

Studio 23 airs the same day telecasts of the “27th Southeast Asian Games Men’s Basketball” from 7 PM to 9 PM on Dec 10-14 and from 8 PM to 10 PM on Sunday (Dec 15).

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Pinoy Pride 23 Results: Filipinos Beat Latinos

Filipino boxers emerged victorious against Latin fighters in the "Pinoy Pride XXIII: Filipinos Kontra Latinos," held Saturday, November 30 at the Araneta Coliseum. Pinoys continued the winning streak this year started by Donaire and Pacquiao to bring honor to the country.

Presented by ALA Promotions and ABS-CBN Sports, the double world championship bout featured WBO light flyweight champion Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes and WBO minimumweight titlist Merlito 'Tiger' Sabillo.

Donnie 'Ahas' Nietes successfully defended his WBO World light-flyweight belt against Sammy 'Gutty' Gutierrez of Mexico. Nietes dropped Gutierrez twice in the first round before knocking the Mexican out in the 3rd round.

After 12 rounds of boxing, Merlito 'Tiger' Sabillo battled to a split draw against Nicaraguan Carlos 'Chocorroncito' Buitrago. Both remained undefeated while Sabillo retained his WBO Minimum weight title.

Milan 'El Metodico' Melindo won the WBO International flyweight title against Mexico’s Jose Alfredo 'Torito' Rodriguez via unanimous decision after the 12-round bout.

For the undercard fights, Jason 'El Niño' Pagara retained his WBO International Light-Welterweight title with a unanimous decision win over Vladimir Baez of Dominican Republic. Pagara came to hurt his opponent in the 4th round and scored a knockdown in the 9th round.

AJ 'Bazooka' Banal also won his non-title fight against Lucian Gonzalez of Puerto Rico via unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Jimrex 'The Executioner' Jaca lived up to his pet name by knocking out Wellem Reyk of Indonesia in the 1st round.

The Pinoy Pride 23: Filipinos Kontra Latinos will have a special telecast on Sunday (Dec 1), 10:15 AM, on ABS-CBN and 8 PM on Studio 23.

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Pinoy Pride XXIII: Filipinos Kontra Latinos Live on November 30 at Araneta Coliseum

Five Filipino fighters will come together and represent the country in full force to battle a pack of Latin fighters in the boxing arena this Saturday (Nov 30) in “Pinoy Pride XXIII: Filipinos Kontra Latinos,” 6 PM, at the Araneta Coliseum. Check out the results here.

After Manny Pacquiao’s victory last Sunday against American boxer Brandon Rios in Macau, Donnie “Ahas” Nietes, Merlito “Tiger” Sabillo, Milan “El Metodico” Melindo, AJ “Bazooka” Banal, and Jason “El Nino” Pagara will try to continue the winning streak and fight for their family, honor, and the country.

WBO World Light-Flyweight Champion  Nietes will not let go of his world championship title just yet and will dedicate his victory to his kids once he beats his opponent Sammy “Guty” Gutierrez of Mexico.

Same goes for WBO World Minimum Weight Champion Sebillo who also wants to defend his title and keep his undefeated record clean. He also offers his match against Carlos “Chocorroncito” Buitrago of Nicaragua to his late mother who passed away last year.

Melindo and Banal, on the other hand, are determined to bring back their weight divisions’ championship belts as they compete with Jose Alfredo “Torito” Rodriguez of Mexico and ucian Gonzalez of Puerto Rico respectively.

Meanwhile,  Jason “El Nino” Pagara is eyeing on his first world championship if he will be able to beat Vladimir Baez of Dominican Republic.

For tickets, just visit www.ticketnet.com.ph or  call 911-5555.

Watch the special telecast of “Pinoy Pride XXIII: Filipinos Kontra Latinos” on Sunday (Dec 1), 10:15 AM, on ABS-CBN and 8 PM on Studio 23.

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Donaire vs Darchinyan Rematch Result: Donaire Wins Via Round 9 TKO

The rematch between Nonito Donaire and Armenian Vic Darchinyan happened November 9 (November 10 in Manila) at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. "The Filipino Flash" Donaire won via a round 9 TKO.

Nonito Donaire (32-2, 21 KO) had a passive start going into the rematch with "The Raging Bull" Darchinyan (39-6-1, 28 KO). "He was sluggish, didn't look in top shape, and looked to have some mental doubts about himself throughout the fight," wrote Bad Left Hook in a published review.

Darchinyan was in control in the middle rounds of the fight, and scored a good blow on Donaire's cheek which rattled the latter in the 7th round.

After eight rounds of boxing, Donaire exploded and brought out several combinations before landing the dreaded left hook which sent Darchinyan to his knees. The referee came to a stoppage after Donaire landed several punches afterwards, declaring him as the winner of the 10-round featherweight showdown.

According to reports, Donaire was leading in the scorecards of the two judges, 78-74, 78-74, and 76-76.

Six years ago, Donaire scored an upset after knocking Darchinyan in a flyweight fight. The said win elevated Donaire into a name to watch out in boxing. Watch the highlights of the rematch of Donaire and Darchinyan below.

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76th UAAP Basketball Championship Game 3 (UST vs La Salle) Live Stream and Telecast (October 12)

ABS-CBN Sports brings you the epic conclusion for collegiate basketball supremacy live this Saturday (Oct 12) between De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers in the highly anticipated game 3 of the 76th UAAP Senior Men’s Basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena. Watch the live telecast on free-to-air television via ABS-CBN and on cable television via Balls HD at 3 PM.

The series is tied 1-1 heading into a decisive Game 3. This is the first time in 14 years that UST and DLSU will clash in the hardcourt for the championship. UST and DLSU last played in a UAAP Finals Game 3 back in 1999 with De La Salle taking home the crown.

DLSU has a total of seven Men’s Basketball Titles while UST has a total of 18; one away from tying Far Eastern University (FEU) with the most number of championships.

Will UST be the first 4th seeded team to win the championship in the history of the UAAP or will La Salle end its championship drought dating back to 2007?

Don’t miss Game 3 of the UAAP Season 76: Senior Men’s Basketball Finals live on ABS-CBN and Balls HD (SkyCable Ch 167), 3 PM, this Saturday (October 12) with a same day replay on  Studio 23 at 9:30 PM and on Balls (SkyCable ch 34 or Destiny Cable ch 36) at 10:30 PM.

Catch the hardcourt action online via livestream at http://uaaplivestream.studio23.tv or http://iwanttv.com.ph and on radio via DZMM Radyo Patrol 630.

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UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 Champion: NU Pep Squad

The NU Cheer Squadron was hailed the champion of the Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2013 held at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on Sunday, September 15, the squad's very first UAAP cheerdance title.

From last year's 2nd runner up finish, the National University Cheer Squadron really stepped up their game this year to claim their first UAAP CDC championship. Prior to this, the NU Cheer Squadron already bagged the title in the 2013 National Cheerleading Championships (NCC).

Eight schools competed for the crown and showcased amazing stunts and extravagant themed performances. The FEU Cheering Squad opened the competition with a charged Tamaraw routine, somewhat a continuation of their 2012 theme. Then, the UP Pep Squad made the audience dance with their party routine followed by the UE Pep Squad's fiery number.

The DLSU Animo Squad wear commando with their soldier-goes-to-war theme. The NU Cheer Squadron brought with them the magic lamp with their Arabian-inspired routine while the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe showcased an Egyptian-inspired number with a quick-change costume and pyramid props.

The last two showcases were delivered by the Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion and the Adamson Pep Squad, which did a sports-themed and a cabaret/burlesque-themed performances, respectively.

To watch their performances, just click on the respective links above.

Here is the complete list of winners for the 2013 UAAP Season 76 Cheerdance Competition:

Champion: NU Pep Squad
1st runner-up: UP Pep Squad
2nd runner-up: DLSU Animo Squad

Ranking 4th to 8th place were FEU, Adamson, UE, UST, Ateneo, respectively.

Samsung Stunner: Ana De Leon (DLSU Animo Squad)

Group stunts competition:
Champion: NU Pep Squad
1st runner-up: FEU Cheering Squad
2nd runner-up: UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe

Hosted by Boom Gonzalez and Alex Gonzaga, the 2013 Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition is expected to have a replay at Balls Channel and Studio 23.

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Gilas Pilipinas vs Iran 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Finals Results: Gilas Pilipinas Loses to Iran, 85-71

The 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Finals game between Gilas Pilipinas and Iran happened August 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Team Iran won versus the host team, Gilas Pilipinas to seal their 3rd FIBA Asia championship title. 

Iran scored the first two points of the ball game but Gilas Pilipinas played good defense to take the lead in the early minutes. However, the first quarter ended with Iran having a two-point lead, 17-15.

Iran scored a 6-point lead early in the second quarter (26-20) before a glitch in the shot clock cause a delay in the game. The game resumed with Iran pulling away from Gilas Pilipinas but the Team Philippines did not let their guards down and cut Iran's lead to just 1 point at the end of second quarter (35-34).

The third quarter was a bit difficult for Gilas Pilipinas with Iran maintaining lead all throughout, even making a huge 10-point lead during the last 4 minutes of the said quarter. A buzzer-beater three-point shot from Iran hurt Gilas Pilipinas, which headed to the final quarter down by 9 points (62-53).

Gilas Pilipinas struggled during the 4th quarter with Iran being the more aggressive team. The lead of the Iranian team increased to as much as 16 points and they finished the series with an exclamation point (85-71), never losing a single game on their road to the finals of the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship.

Prior to the finals of FIBA Asia 2013, both Gilas Pilipinas and Iran have already qualified for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup to be held in Spain next year. The two teams will be joined by South Korea, which came in third after beating Chinese Taipei in an earlier game. China, Qatar and Jordan settled in 5th, 6th and 7th places, respectively.

Congrats still, Gilas Pilipinas! Make us proud in Spain.

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Pinoy Pride XXI (21) Fight Results: AJ Banal, Merlito Sabillo and Arthur Villanueva Win Respective Bouts

Boxing fights Pinoy Pride XXI: When Worlds Collide happened on July 13, 2013 at the Solaire Resort and Casino, Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City. Pinoy Pride XXI features Pinoy boxers Merlito "Tiger" Sabillo, "King" Arthur Villanueva and AJ "Bazooka" Banal.

Filipinos emerged triumphant not only in the main and supporting events but also in the undercard bouts of Pinoy Pride 21. Leading the all-Pinoy victory is Merlito "Tiger" Sabillo who successfully defended his WBO Minimum weight Championship belt against Jorle "Cachama" Estrada of Colombia via 9th round KO, his first title defense in front of his countrymen.

"King" Arthur Villanueva also continued his clean record after beating Mexican Arturo "Fuerte" Badillo for the WBO Asia Pacific superflyweight belt. The undefeated OPBF Superflyweight Champion scored a technical knockout over the Mexican in the 4th round.

Meanwhile, AJ "Bazooka" Banal returned to the ring against Mexican Abraham "Cholo" Gomez in a 10-rounder at the 124-pound class. AJ Banal, who is on a comeback trail after losing to Pungluang Sor Singyu in Pinoy Pride XVII last October 2012, has redeemed himself via a TKO when his opponent quit after the 2nd round.

Below are the results of the undercard bouts of Pinoy Pride XXI:

• "Prince" Albert Pagara (Philippines) stopped Khunkhiri Woor Wisaruth (Thailand) via a 2nd round knockout
• Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo (Philippines) scored a 1st round KO vs Jamjam Ungon
• Vic "Vicious" Saludar won vs compatriot Juanito Hundante via a 1st round knockout
• Diover Mangaya-ay won over Elmo Traya via split decision

Pinoy Pride XXI: When Worlds Collide (Sabillo vs Estrada) will be aired on ABS-CBN Channel 2 this Sunday (July 14) at 10:25 am.

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UAAP Season 76 Opening Ceremony Airs on Studio 23 and Balls HD this June 29

The never-ending greatness in sports continues for the athletes of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) as the league formally kicks off another action-packed season this Saturday (June 29), 12:30 PM at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.  Watch the UAAP Season 76 opening ceremony live on television and online with ABS-CBN Sports’ comprehensive coverage to be aired on free-to-air channel Studio 23, cable channel BALLS High Definition (SkyCable ch 167), and to be streamed via UAAP’s official website (http://uaapsports.tv).

Host school Adamson University is set to open the season with a grand production number inspired by the science fiction movie “The Hunger Games” to be performed by dancers from Adamson and other member schools. Former Adamson basketball greats and UAAP legends like Hector Calma and Kenneth Duremdes will also grace the event.

After the ceremonies, the Senior Men’s Basketball tourney officially begins as the University of the East (UE) Warriors battles the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws at 2 PM, and the De La Salle University Green Archers (DLSU) takes on the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers at 4 PM.

Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons is set to go against the Adamson University (AdU) Soaring Falcons on Sunday (June 30) at 2 PM, to be followed by the toss-up between the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles and the National University (NU) Bulldogs at 4 PM.

Will the five-time defending champion Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles keep their supremacy in the hardcourt? Which school will be declared overall champion by the prestigious league this season?

Don’t miss the UAAP Season 76 opening ceremonies and Senior Men’s Baskeball games this Saturday (June 29), 12:30 PM live on Studio 23 and BALLS HD (SkyCable ch 167) and via livestreaming on http://uaapsports.tv, the official website of ABS-CBN Sports for the UAAP.

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2013 NBA Finals Game One: San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat Airs Via Satellite on ABS-CBN

The NBA playoffs have reached its climax as the Miami Heat collide with the San Antonio Spurs in the much anticipated NBA Finals match-up this Friday (June 7) airing via satellite on ABS-CBN at 9:00 AM.

Coming off an intense series with the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat are once again headed for the NBA Finals for their 3rd straight appearance.

LeBron James will seek revenge on the Spurs, the same team who swept his Cleveland Cavaliers in his first Finals appearance back in 2007, and he will need the help of Wade, Bosh, and the rest of the team in order for the Heat to repeat. Can the Big 3 and the rest of the Heat come together and cap off their historic season with back-to-back championships?

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs easily dispatched the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Finals. Tim Duncan and the Spurs will seek their 5th championship in the last 15 years.

The Spurs are coming off a ten day break and will head to Miami well rested. Can the hardened veterans of the Spurs dethrone the King and be champions once again?

Tune in to ABS-CBN for game one of the NBA finals this Friday (June 7) at 9:00 AM with primetime replay on Studio 23 at 9:00 PM. Game two is set to air on Monday (June 10) via satellite at 8 AM.

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NBA Eastern Finals Game 7 Result: Miami Heat Beats Indiana Pacers | Miami Heads to NBA 2013 Finals

The Miami Heat defeated Indiana Pacers on Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals held Monday, June 3 at the American Airlines Arena (June 4, Tuesday morning, Manila time).

Miami Heat was down by two at the end of the first quarter (21-19) but the team rallied over Indiana during the second quarter, forcing the Pacers to commit errors. Miami played defense and scored 33 points in the second quarter, bringing a 15-point lead at the end of the first half (52-37).

Miami entered the third quarter with a boost while Indiana is still struggling to recover from their rival's lead. Pacers' top scorer Roy Hibbert was not in a good playing mood and continue to earn foul calls. Third quarter ended with a 21-point lead by Miami (55-76).

The Indiana Pacers tried to recover during the last quarter by attempting 3-point shots. However, Miami played good defense until the end, winning them Game 7 with a final score of 76-99. 

Lebron James and Dwayne Wayde led Miami with 32 and 21 points, respectively while Roy Hibbert still managed to contribute 18 points to Indiana.

Miami Heat will now advance to the NBA 2013 Finals which kicks-off Thursday (June 6) and will try to defend their title from Western Conference champions San Antonio Spurs. 

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Pinoy Pride XX Results: Jason Pagara Wins Via Unanimous Decision

Pinoy boxer Jason Pagara successfully defended his WBO International junior welterweight title against Mexican boxer Aaron Herrera during the "Pinoy Pride XX: Laban Kung Laban" bout held May 25 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Lahug, Cebu City.

The main event was witnessed by thousands as Jason Pagara battled Aaron Herrera in what could be Pagara's toughest fight to date. The Filipino thought he would be able to knock down his Mexican rival on the 6th round but the latter survived all his attacks.

In the end, Pagara won by a unanimous decision after 12 rounds of boxing.

Meanwhile, two other Filipinos fought in the ring. Jimrex Jaca emerged victorious over Jose Emilio Perea of Mexico in the supporting event via unanimous decision to become the newest WBO Oriental junior welterweight title holder.

In the non-title bout, Pinoy boxer Genesis Servania to knocked down his Indonesian opponent, Isaac Junior, in the third round.and win in the super bantamweight division.

ALA Boxing Promotions revealed that the next Pinoy Pride boxing event will be held in Manila this July.  Pinoy Pride XX will be broadcast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 starting 10:15 a.m.

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Donaire vs Rigondeaux Results: Donaire Loses to Rigondeaux Via Unanimous Decision

The highly-anticipated super bantamweight title unification showdown of Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire and Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux was held on April 13 (April 14 in Manila) at the Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Rigondeaux beat the Filipino Flash after 12 rounds of boxing. All three score cards (114-113; 115-112; 116-111) went against Donaire, losing the WBO junior featherweight belt to the WBA champion from Cuba. Donaire's new record is now 31-2, 20 KOs while that of Rigondeaux improved to 12-0, 8 KOs.

Rigondeaux was the more engaging boxer during the first two rounds but Donaire never let his guards own and landed jabs on the Cuban. The 3rd and 4th rounds were dominated by Donaire as he did great works in the body and landed his straight punches.

Rounds 5 and 6 saw Rigondeaux playing a bit dirty by grabbing Donaire's head. "El Chacal" scored a huge left in the head during the sixth round. Rigondeaux kept on running away from Donaire on the 7th and 8th rounds and the crowd started to become frustrated. Donaire was still the aggressor on the next round against the counter puncher rival.

In the 10th round, Donaire landed a left hook which made the Cuban slipped into the canvas. He then knocked Rigondeaux down with a straight right, arousing the crowd once more.

An exchange of big punches and jabs followed in the last two rounds. Rigondeaux poked Donaire in the eye  resulted into a cut during the beginning of the 12th round. Even with Donaire's swelling eyes, Rigondeaux did not impressed more in the last round. However, Rigondeaux came on to be the best at 122 pounds.

Dubbed as "Domination," the Donaire-Rigondeaux battle saw 5 out of 8 knockouts in the undercard bouts. The result of the main event was regarded as controversial since scores were wide despite Donaire scoring a knock down in the 10th round.

Last year, Nonito Donaire did an impressive undefeated (4-0) run beating the likes of Toshiaki Nishioka and Jorge Arce since moving up to 122 pounds. The battle with Rigondeaux was his fourth title defense in an attempt to unify the WBO and WBA super bantamweight world titles. 

Rigondeaux may seem less experienced than Donaire based on pro record but the Cuban amatuer legend is similarly dangerous. In fact, Rigondeaux has had one of the most impressive amateur records in history scoring more than 400 victories. This two-time Olympic gold medalist (2000 and 2004) was the star of the powerhouse Cuban national team for years.

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