Talk ‘N Text win in an epic double overtime Game Seven battle against Rain or Shine

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Talk ’N Text finally titled as 2015 PBA Commissioner’s Cup beating the Rain or Shine, 121-119, in a first double overtime Game Seven in the history of the PBA.

Ranidel de Ocampo lead the Tropang Texters with 34 points career high. His three-pointer shots set to take the lead against Elasto Painters. De Ocampo hit a two free throws to lead into a 121-118 with 23 second remaining.

Their import Ivan Johnson with 30 points and Jayson Castro with almost a triple-double, 21 points, 12 assist and 9 rebounds.

The team was their first championship since 2013 Philippine Cup under Norman Black and its seventh championship title since their first appearance in the pro league.

Paul Lee led with his new career-high 38 points while import Wayne Chism finished with 34 points. Chism take an important two three-point shot to forced into an overtime. Tiu contribute 10 points for the team.

Rain or Shine with runner-up finished in their every finals appearance.

Scores:

Talk 'N Text 121 - De Ocampo 34, Johnson 30, Castro 24, Fonacier 12, Washington 10, Carey 9, Rosser 2, Alas 0, Miller 0.

Rain or Shine 119 - Lee 38, Chism 34, Tiu 10, Uyloan 8, Ibanes 8, Norwood 6, Arana 5, Cruz Jericho 4, Quinahan 4, Belga 2, Almazan 0, Chan 0,Tang 0.

1st Q 29-21, 2ndQ 50-42,3rd Q 76-69,4thQ 97-97,1stOT 106-106,2ndOT 121-119 



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Shopinas.com to face Petron in the best-of-three finals

The Shopinas.com beat the Foton in Set 5, 22-25, 25-23, 25-19, 21-25, 17-15 to face the undefeated Petron in the Philippine SuperLiga All Filipino Conference at the Cuneta Astrodome.

Paneng Mercado with 24 points, Cha Cruz with 21 points, Kim Keanna Dy scored 12 points and Michelle Laborte with 9 points to beat the Tornadoes.

Nichole Tiamzon scored 22 points while Pam Lastimosa scored 20 and Patty Orendain with 18 points to lead the Tornadoes in the semi-final battle.

This is the rematch of the two teams in the final round after PSL Grand Prix champion Petron beating Generika now Shopinas.com.

The first game of the best-of-three finals will be held at Imus City Sports Complex in Cavite on May 11.



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Petron eye for PSL final

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Petron Blaze Spikers eyed for their back-to-back appearance in the PSL final after beating Philips Gold Slammers in 3 set, 25-14, 25-23,25-18,on Monday in the Philippine SuperLiga All Filipino Conference at Cuneta Astrodome Pasay City.

Aby Marano score 13 points added Rachel Anne Daquis with 12 points and Maica Morada added 11 points to lead Lady Spikers for their final appearance.

Philips Gold lead by Myla Pablo scored 10 points while Rossan Fajardo and Michelle Gumabao with 5 points each followed by Iris Tolenada with 4 points.

The best-of-three finals will start on May 11 against Shopinas.com in Imus Cavite.

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PBA Team, NLEX Road Warriors in Ilocos Sur

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It was a very lucky for the basketball fans in Ilocos Sur to meet a basketball team from the Philippine Basketball Association, a premiere basketball league in the country. The NLEX Road Warriors started the their season in the PBA last Philippine Cup Conference of 2014-2015 Season.

The whole team are now in Ilocos Sur to train aspiring basketball stars ages 8-15 years old.

The training camp ran from April 23-25 at University of Northern Philippines Gymnasium.

The team also here to have a provincial practice for the upcoming Governor’s Cup that will begin this May.

Team manager Ronald Dulatre, raised from Caoayan Ilocos Sur, this serve as a gift to the people of the province to see their favorite basketball stars.

One of the players of the team are Asi Taulava, one of the Greatest 40 PBA Players and former national team players, Mac Cardona, KG Canaleta, Jonas Villanuva, Enrico Villanueva and they are all veteran players.


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Philippine U-23 Women's National Volleyball Team line-up

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The 2015 Asian U23 Women’s Volleyball Championship is scheduled to held on May 1-9, 2015 in Pasig City. It will serve as the Asian qualifiers for the 2015 FIVB Women's U23 Volleyball World Championship to be held in Ankara,Turkey with the top two teams qualifying for the world championship.

And here are the players to complete the line-up for the Philippine U23 women’s team:

Alyssa Valdez

Jia Morado

Bea de Leon

EJ Laure

Ria Meneses

Gretchen Soltones

Dindin Manabat

Jaja Santiago

Myla Pablo

CJ Rosario

Alyssa Eroa

Tin Agno

Aby Marano

Kim Fajardo

Coaching Staff:

Roger Gorayeb – Head Coach

Sammy Acaylar – Asst. Coach

Tai Bundit – Trainer 

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Quiñahan fined P50,000 and Game Suspension

The PBA slapped a P50,000 on Rain or Shine big man JR Quiñahan’s pocket and suspended in Game Five on Thursday for his part in a brawl in the last quarter of Game Four of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

Quiñahan was fined P40,000 for throwing the ball at Talk ‘N Text forward Matt Ganuelas-Rosser and P10,000 for taking a fighting stance after his action.

Quiñahan will miss Game Five of the best-of-seven series on Friday.

Quiñahan was appeared on commissioner Chito Salud on Thursday with Ibañes, and Ganuelas-Rosser.

Petron still undefeated in the PSL elims

The defending champion Petron Blaze Spikers win over Shopinas.com Lady Clickers with 25-19, 25-12, 25-23 to complete the run as undefeated team in the Philippine Super Liga All Filipino Conference second round elimination at the Cuneta Astrodome on Monday night.

Dindin Manabat with 18 points, Aby Marano with 9 points and six points from Rachel Anne Daquis for the Petron Blaze Spikers.

Just more than an hour of game with 3 set to took their 10^th straight win in the Super Liga.

Shopinas.com put a huge fight in the 3^rd set within 13-14 but Petron step up the gas to the finish line.

Super Liga ambassadress Cha Cruz together with Paneng Mercado with seven points to lead the Lady Clickers.

Shopinas.com now with 5-4 win tied with Foton Tornadoes in the second spot of the league.

Shopinas,com and Foton still have to face on Thursday to see whose going to advance to semis in the second spot. 

Valdez, flag barrier for the Philippine Team in SEA Games 2015

Alyssa Valdez, Ateneo Lady Eagles superstar will be the flag bearer of the Philippines for the 2015 Southeast Asian Games to be held in Singapore on June 5-16, it was announced on Wednesday, April 15.

Valdez just recently led the Lady Eagles to back-to-back UAAP women's volleyball titles. In May, she will also lead the Philippine team in the Asian Under-23 volleyball cup to be held in the country.

Valdez will be the third Filipino athlete to carry the country's flag in a major sport competition after Youth Olympic gold medalist Luis Gabriel Moreno in the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing China and eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The Philippine Olympic Committee executive council selected Valdez to carry the Philippine flag, citing her charisma, humility, and willingness to serve the country as reasons for her appointment.