Monthly Archives: January 2009

NIKE LAUNCHES ZOOM LEBRON VI “CHALK”

Nike Philippines is set to release a special colorway of the Zoom LeBron VI called “Chalk,” inspired by LeBron’s now famous pre-game ritual of tossing chalk in the air. Worn by LeBron James on Christmas Day, December 25, the shoe has a wood finish at the midsole inspired by the hardwood floor in Quicken Loansaaa

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So what happened to the Kings last night?

It was a disappointment. A very big disappointment. I had to ran of from my pamangkin’s birthday party at Fairview, half drunk with Tequilla shots and 2 bottles of San Mig Light to Cuneta Astrodome at Pasay to watch the third and final game of the Quarterfinals between San Miguel Beermen and the Barangay Ginebraaaa

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On playing against Chester Tolomia and some PBA quarterfinals tidbits

Point 1: Riding the Elevator Alright, so I thought today was going to be a pretty normal day.  Wake up late, eat my luch, brush my teeth, take a bath, play some pick up games and watch PBA. That’s usually what I do when I have a whole day free. So moving on, I wentaaa

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Photo Gallery: PBA Quarterfinals (San Miguel – Ginebra & Sta. Lucia – Rain or Shine)

My left hand is hurt and can’t play basketball myself on a Friday = Quick visit to PBA at Cuneta Astrodome. I brought a camera hoping I’ll be able to take photos at courtside again. I was able to get ringside seats (WHOPPING P470.00 each) but upon entry, there was a hold up, camera isaaa

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Jayjay Helterbrand’s CRAB Shot

It’s rare that I do TV marathon from 5pm to the final buzzer of game 2 of a PBA game night. Yesterday I did. Pati report ni Orly Mercado about the Alabang Boys, I watched it. If not for the Marlou Aquino “intentional foul“, the Gabe Norwood dodgeball-ish hit on Omolon and Joseph Yeo bringingaaa

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It’s QUARTERFINALS TIME!!

Wazzzaap hoopsters? After a loooooooonngggg hiatus from writing, I guess it’s safe to say that I’m back in the mix and will be more active this time (Hopefully) Anyway, the PBA quarterfinals will be starting later and what better way to return to HooPH land by breaking down both match ups. On one hand, theaaa

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Kelly Williams on LBJ VI

Learn more about the Lebron VI as testified by PBA player, Kelly Williams. He best describes the Lebron VI having the perfect high ankle fit which does not only look good but also feels good. “It is comfortable, snug and right on foot,” he says.

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Pacquiao named ESPN STAR Sports’ Champion of Champions

World’s best pound – for – pound boxer Manny Pacquiao ended 2008 with a bang as he was named ESPN STAR Sports’ Champion of Champions yesterday after topping a month-long online poll that decided the sports personality of the year who made the biggest impact in the world of sport. Fans across Asia made Pacquiaoaaa

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