Tag: Newsome
Cone lauds Newsome for holding fort as Gilas’ point guard in OQT
Gilas Pilipinas’ Chris Newsome during a huddle after a loss to Brazil in the Fiba OQT semifinals in Riga, Latvia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome had big shoes to fill being tasked to run the point in the absence of injured playmaker Scottie Thompson in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. Despite being a…
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After soaring into PBA lore, Newsome hopes to make the same impact for Gilas Pilipinas
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Last week saw Chris Newsome weave himself into PBA lore with a shot that ended Meralco’s long wait for a championship. But next week will see Newsome test himself once more against some of the best international basketball has to offer,…
Read MoreChris Newsome erases past heartaches
Chris Newsome–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Chris Newsome’s first crack at a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) title came during his rookie year, and it ended with the opposing ace hitting a basket at the buzzer. Nearly eight years later—and three more botched tries in between—the Meralco guard, now his team’s top gun, hit a late jump shot to…
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Finals MVP Chris Newsome leads Meralco breakthrough PBA title
PBA Finals MVP Chris Newsome delivers Meralco’s first-ever PBA championship.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Chris Newsome finally entered hallowed basketball grounds on Sunday night, delivering Meralco’s first-ever PBA title at the expense of erstwhile defending champion San Miguel. The two-way guard delivered the finishing blow of the 80-78 Game 6 victory at Smart Araneta Coliseum, capping off…
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Chris Newsome repays Meralco ‘faith’ with title-clinching shot
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome celebrates after leading his team to the PBA Philippine Cup championship.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco couldn’t have hoped for any other player than Chris Newsome to hold the ball in the endgame of Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. Newsome showed why after he nailed the game-clinching shot to deliver…
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Newsome, Merlaco deliver own dagger in Game 3
Chris Newsome and the Meralco Bolts after beating the San Miguel Beermen in Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco defeated San Miguel in Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals in familiar fashion on Sunday night. With the game on the line, Chris Newsome drilled a go-ahead triple from…
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Chris Newsome gets full-circle moment in KD 4 Galaxy
SCHEDULE: PBA Philippine Cup Finals San Miguel vs Meralco Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during the PBA Finals Game 1 against San Miguel Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome had a full-circle moment in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. And that moment was encapsulated in his game-worn shoes in the form…
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PBA: Chris Newsome channels inner Kobe in Meralco series vs Ginebra
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during a PBA Philippine Cup game against Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Meralco is well aware of Ginebra’s general popularity in the PBA. Chris Newsome knows that the Bolts are in for a ride in the Philippine Cup semifinals with the crowd solidly behind the crowd darlings Gin Kings. Despite…
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Bolts hope Newsome shakes off injury bug
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES Chris Newsome allayed fears of a serious injury that could play a big factor in Meralco’s chances of advancing to the quarterfinals of the Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup. “I think I can play,” Newsome told reporters after the Bolts prevailed, 82-76, over the Phoenix…
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Moving on from success, Newsome eyes triumph with Meralco this time
Chris Newsome (front) will help Meralco reach for the sky.—AUGUST DELA CRUZ The joy of reaching the top while playing for flag and country has made Chris Newsome even more thirsty to complete the goal he has been chasing since entering the Philippine Basketball Association. “We still have a promise that we haven’t achieved yet,…
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