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Painters put June Mar in a corner, but Beermen win anyway
June Mar Fajardo (with ball) heaves a(with ball) heaves a one-hander for theone-hander for the Beermen. —PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beer is not taking for granted the comfortable advantage it now has over Rain or Shine in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series. “We just have to be motivated,” coach Jorge Gallent said after Wednesday’s…
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June Mar Fajardo too much for Rain or Shine in Game 2
San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—It was another day at the office for June Mar Fajardo on Sunday in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Like clockwork, Fajardo had a field day in the third quarter where he made his first five attempts in the period and scored 18…
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June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel survive TNT
San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo.–PBA IMAGES ANTIPOLO CITY — San Miguel flaunted its poise on Sunday night to weather TNT, 91-89, and annex a second straight victory to open its title retention bid in the PBA Philippine Cup. Reigning Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo, still recovering from his calf problem, delivered 15…
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PBA: ‘Healthy’ June Mar Fajardo triumphant in return from injury
San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo plays in the PBA Philippine Cup opener. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel opened its PBA Philippine Cup campaign with some good news. In the Beermen’s 109-97 win over Rain or Shine at Araneta Coliseum on Friday, June Mar Fajardo saw action after being sidelined for a few weeks. To…
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Standhardinger, June Mar Fajardo top picks in PBA All-Star Draft
San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo and Ginebra’s Christian Standhardinger fight for the ball during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Japeth Aguilar selected Christian Standhardinger with the first overall pick before Mark Barroca went with June Mar Fajardo in the PBA All-Star Draft held Monday night at TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong City.…
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June Mar on prowl for yet another MVP trophy
San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net A conference to remember is obviously not enough for CJ Perez to be considered a cinch for the biggest individual award left to be won at this point of the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) 48th season. That’s because his San Miguel Beer teammate June Mar Fajardo is…
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June Mar Fajardo to play through sore calf in Game 6
San Miguel Beer center June Mar Fajardo during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer star June Mar Fajardo has no plans to miss Game 6 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Wednesday despite nursing a sore left calf. Fajardo sustained the injury in the…
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June Mar Fajardo plays true to form in San Miguel rout
San Miguel Beer center June Mar Fajardo imposes his will in the pain against Magnolia in Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—If Game 2 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals proved anything, it’s that there’s a reason why June Mar Fajardo is a seven-time MVP, according to coach Jorge Gallent.…
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June Mar Fajardo says he still feels nervous in PBA Finals
June Mar Fajardo and the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Finals Game 1. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Despite the championship experience and accolades, June Mar Fajardo admitted he still feels nervous stepping on the PBA’s grandest stage. Even as a nine-time PBA champion reaching the Finals 12 times, Fajardo admitted that being in the Finals—the…
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June Mar Fajardo returns, forms a lethal tandem with Boatwright
San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo and Bennie Boatwright. –MRLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net June Mar Fajardo described import Bennie Boatwright as someone who can make his job easier as his return Friday gave a glimpse of how their combination could spell the difference in San Miguel Beer’s bid to win the PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown. “I…
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