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The Rajko Toroman era comes to an end

2012-01-31T00:11:00.000+08:00

With coach at the UAAP games. The Rajko Toroman era comes to an end by rick olivares Rajko Toroman flew back to Serbia Sunday night just as the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters vanquished the hard-fighting Powerade Tigers to become the first repeat All-Filipino champs in 27 years. His departure officially ended the Serb’s era as head coach of the Philippine Men’s Basketball National

A special moment for Talk ‘N Text

2012-01-30T19:25:00.001+08:00

A special moment for Talk ‘N Text by rick olivares pics by brosi gonzales and me No excuses. No talk. Just great basketball and some excellent counter moves by the two different coaching staffs. Talk ‘n Text responded to their Game Four loss to Powerade by coming out like gangbusters. They pressured the Tigers at every possession. They blocked Gary David’s first shot. They raided

Bye, Maan Panganiban. Thanks for being a good friend.

2012-01-30T16:24:00.001+08:00

At the PBA Season Awards event at Gateway with Maan and the crew. Several years ago, I was covering a game by the Ateneo Women’s Volleyball Team at Blue Eagle Gym when this girl went up to me and tapped me on my shoulder. She introduced herself as Maan Panganiban and she asked me if she could also write about the UP Women’s Team. I did recognize her as a UP volleyball player and I said,

On the suspension of Matthew Hartmann

2012-01-30T08:51:00.000+08:00

Here is the letter sent by the Philippine Football Federation to Loyola FC regarding the indefinite suspension of Matthew Hartmann. I agree that he should be suspended for leaving the national team but an indefinite suspension? Does the punishment fit the "crime"? Is this of Hammam-esque proportions (and to think they are not pursuing the case against the former deposed president -- who is

Ateneo defeats La Salle 1-0, FEU revs up and frustration mounts at State U

2012-01-30T07:32:00.001+08:00

Ateneo defeats La Salle 1-0, FEU revs up and frustration mounts at State U by rick olivares The Ateneo Blue Booters beat their La Salle counterparts with a workman-like 1-0 win at the Ateneo High School Field last Sunday morning. After Ateneo rookie Mikko Mabanag had his volley blocked by a La Salle defender, the ball went straight back to him. Instead of reloading on the shot, he

Bleachers' Brew #296 Those rampaging Stallions & other UFL stories

2012-01-29T09:32:00.000+08:00

This appears in the Monday January 30, 2012 edition of the Business Mirror. Those rampaging Stallions & other UFL stories by rick olivares It’s not Zen. It’s total football. After Phil Younghusband pounced on a defensive mistake to put Loyola ahead 1-nil in only the 10th minute, Dr. Eu Hyung Pe, head coach of Stallion, held his hand up high to his defenders and said, “It’s okay. Make

Powerade Tigers send the broom back into the closet.

2012-01-28T07:48:00.000+08:00