Fajardo still has desire to add to MVPs, key more SMB titles

June Mar Fajardo wins his 8th PBA MVP award.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Not even having more Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards than anyone in the history of the PBA has made June Mar Fajardo conquer stage fright. “I am soaking wet,” Fajardo said in Filipino after claiming his eighth MVP before the league kicked off its 49th…

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Rest heading into Game 4 vital for SMB, says CJ Perez

San Miguel Beermen’s CJ Perez during Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against the Meralco Bolts.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Unlike the first three games of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, San Miguel and Meralco will have more time to prepare and recover heading into Wednesday’s Game 4. That’s exactly what the Beermen need, especially…

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Bad news for SMB foes: Manuel nearsfull recovery

San Miguel big man Vic Manuel. –PBA IMAGES No doubt, the heart of San Miguel’s domination in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is its deep well of talent. With a 2-0 card to start its title-retention bid in the Philippine Cup, the vaunted club—owner of the league-most 29 titles—is poised to have an even richer…

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