TNT TOO MUCH FOR MERALCO


Published on October 7, 2011
ANTIPOLO – Two years after playing one game with Burger King as the top draft pick, Japeth Aguilar returned in the pro league with aplomb, making a huge impact in Talk n Text’s rousing debut in the 37th PBA season at the Ynares Sports Center here Friday night. Aguilar literally and figuratively towered above anybody else in his PBA comeback, pouring in 27 points to lead the Tropang Texters to a 98-80 rout of the Meralco Bolts. Talk n Text coach Chot Reyes was hardly surprised of Aguilar's overpowering performance, saying he knows that the 6-foot-9 behemoth can play that well. “No other Filipino player has that height and his talent,” said Reyes......<Read More>


GOVS CUP CHAMP BOOSTERS TEST CONE-STEERED LLAMADOS


Petron Blaze and B-Meg, among teams looking to have a lot to offer in the new season, take on each other to start their campaigns in the 2011-12 PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome Wednesday. The Boosters are riding the momentum of their Governors Cup triumph while the Llamados are setting out inspired and motivated by the return of a number of key stalwarts plus the arrival of new coach Tim Cone. They play at 7:30 p.m. with both eager to get to a good start in the season. “We’re expecting a great rivalry with Petron and Ginebra this conference and it’s going to start in this first game,” said Cone. ....<Read More>