RJ Abarrientos raring to face ‘idol’ Jayson Castro

Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos in the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals.– PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—The PBA Governors’ Cup Finals will have no shortage of fireworks, especially in the backcourt. One of the most intriguing matchups in the rematch of last year’s finals is the battle between Barangay Ginebra’s fast-rising rookie RJ Abarrientos and TNT legend Jayson Castro.…

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Ginebra, Blackwater raring for upcoming rematch

Blackwater import George King challenges the defense of Ginebra import Justin Brownlee in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone said Blackwater’s stunning win over the Gin Kings last August 30 wasn’t just a stroke of luck. After all, the Bossing went on to clobber their next two opponents–Phoenix and NLEX–following…

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Well-rested Justin Brownlee raring to go for Gilas

Justin Brownlee during Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Back to playing basketball again with Gilas Pilipinas, Justin Brownlee has been making up for lost time while gearing up for the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers. Brownlee returned to the Philippines earlier this month just days after completing a three-month…

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Japan, Poland raring to return to PH after ‘amazing’ experience – rezal404

Japan during a game against Poland in the Volleyball Nations League in Manila. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—After the last match of the Volleyball Nations League in Manila, Poland and Japan expressed their interest in playing again in the volleyball-crazed country. Aleksander Sliwka, who helped the Polish notch a sweeping win over Japan at the close…

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