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Ian Sangalang, Magnolia not giving up on Calvin Abueva

Magnolia Hotshots’ Calvin Abueva in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—In recent weeks, Calvin Abueva has been the brunt of social media criticisms after his middle finger fiasco that led to another suspension. It was not like Abueva’s transgression was an isolated case, but his most recent antic angered more fans than usual…

Calvin Oftana helps TNT slip past Meralco

TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana.– PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–TNT escaped Meralco by the skin of its teeth on Sunday afternoon, pocketing a key 92-90 victory over corporate sibling Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup. The Tropang Giga hit some timely shots and then made key stops towards the end of the contest at Ninoy Aquino…

Calvin Abueva suspended, fined after flashing middle finger

Magnolia Hotshots’ Calvin Abueva in the PBA Philippine Cup game against Ginebra. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia’s Calvin Abueva has been dealt a one-game suspension along with a 20,000 pesos fine for his antics in the Hotshots’ last game in the PBA Philippine Cup. On Sunday during Magnolia’s “Manila Clasico” showdown with the Gin Kings, Abueva…

Calvin Oftana crowned new 3-point shootout king

TNT guard Calvin Oftana dethroned Magnolia’s Paul Lee to become the PBA 3-point shootout king. –PBA IMAGES BACOLOD CITY—TNT’s Calvin Oftana became the new winner of the PBA three-point shootout after foiling the bid of Magnolia’s Paul Lee to retain his title Saturday here. Oftana hit 25 points during the championship round to beat out…

PBA: Calvin Oftana comes alive for TNT after wake-up call from coach Chot

TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Calvin Oftana gifted coach Chot Reyes a victory in his return as TNT coach, but it didn’t come easily. After tallying just six points in the first half of Tropang Giga’s 108-107 squeaker over Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup,…

Six Nations 2024: Ireland hand Calvin Nash and Joe McCarthy 6N debuts against France | Rugby Union News

Munster wing Calvin Nash and Leinster lock Joe McCarthy will make their Six Nations debuts in Ireland’s championship opener against France but centre Garry Ringrose misses out due to a shoulder issue. Jack Crowley has been selected at fly-half for Friday evening’s curtain-raiser in Marseille following the retirement of former captain Johnny Sexton after the…

PBA: Magnolia rolling but more work awaits; Calvin Abueva back

Calvin Abueva.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia may have taken a big step in its championship bid after securing a twice-to-beat advantage but the Hotshots know that they still have a lot of work to do. “That’s what I talked about in my pre-game talk. Converge will play like it’s do-or-die and our goal was to take…

PBA: Calvin Abueva hopes for quicker return from surgery

FILE–Magnolia Hotshots forward Calvin Abueva during the PBA On Tour.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Calvin Abueva could be back for Magnolia sooner than expected. Projected to be out for a month, the electric forward shared that his recovery from a hemorrhoid procedure is going rather swiftly. “Lots of good signs. Hopefully, the waiting time becomes shorter,” Abueva…

Calvin Oftana, CJ Perez praise ‘special’ Gilas team

Calvin Oftana.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas’ Calvin Oftana and CJ Perez are back in the country but their heads are still in the clouds following their gold medal campaign in the Asian Games. “That group was in a different class. It was so special because almost everyone was a veteran and a professional,” said Oftana,…

Calvin Abueva pressured, but ready to give it all for Gilas in Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas’ Calvin Abueva during training. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Donning a Gilas Pilipinas jersey for the first time in four years doesn’t come without pressure for Calvin Abueva. During Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena on Thursday, Abueva revealed that he is feeling pressure about suiting up again for the national team, especially now…