Homer D. Sayson
695 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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NBA — Lakers fall in Kobe’s final Xmas Day game
CHICAGO -- In his 20 decorated seasons in the NBA, Kobe Bryant had appeared in a record 16 Christmas Day games. His last one was early today at the Staples Center and…
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A front seat in the ongoing Kobe “Farewell Tour”
DETROIT -- After 20 years of sustained excellence, Kobe Bryant, his 37-year old body ravaged by the physical demands of his sport, told the world last November 29 that "this season is…
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NBA — Bulls gore Grizzlies, 98-95
CHICAGO -- Trailing 53-50 in the opening half, the Chicago Bulls roared back with a 48-32 run in the second half to beat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 98-85, on Wednesday night at…
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A chat with Spurs star Manu Ginobili
CHICAGO -- Getting old as a pro athlete can be ruthlessly agonizing. As the talent fades, so does the stamina. The energy level dips while the sprains and pains increase. Manu Ginobili…
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NBA — Parks drafted by Mavs’ D-League team
CHICAGO -- Bobby Ray Parks Jr took a giant leap towards achieving his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA when the 6-foot-4, 250-pound Filipino was taken at 25th overall im 2015…
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Business as usual for Money Mayweather
CHICAGO ? Before facing Manny Pacquiao last May 2 in what was dubbed as the ?Fight of the Century,? Floyd Mayweather, according to a report by Thomas Hauser of SB Nation, took…
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At 50, Hopkins not ready to retire just yet
CHICAGO ? Age, they say, is a question of mind over matter. ?If you don?t mind, it doesn?t matter.? But in the violent world of boxing, where the young viciously devours the…
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Miguel Cotto versus Canelo Alvarez: There will be blood
CHICAGO ? No thanks to a cavalcade of hugs and clinches, the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather mega bout last May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas was only a blockbuster in…
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Pacquiao hooks up with Pelicans center Anthony Davis
CHICAGO -- It took months in the making, but like most well-laid plans, this one turned out to be a winner. Manny Pacquiao has swapped autographed items with yet another NBA star,…
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NBA — Markieff Morris wants ticket out of Phoenix
Marcus and Markieff Morris. CHICAGO -- Barely a month after his twin brother Marcus was traded to Detroit to create salary cap room, Markieff Morris has formally made his intentions clear: he…
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NBA — Delly stays open in Cleveland
CHICAGO -- After weeks of negotiating for a new deal, restricted free agent Matthew Dellavedova has agreed to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a one-year qualifying offer worth $1.2 million, according…
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My interview with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban
CHICAGO -- With a net worth of $3 billion, Mark Cuban is the 603rd richest man in the planet, according to Forbes.com The 56-year old business mogul makes money in his sleep.…
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Balintawak Arnis showcase in Seattle this October 2
CHICAGO -- After a successful staging of the 4th East Coast Balintawak Gathering: A Gathering of Masters a couple of weeks ago in Chantilly, Virginia, arnis takes center stage once again. Dubbed…
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A smashing Balintawak arnis success
Chantilly, VIRGINIA. As a warm blissful, Sunday afternoon slowly turned into early evening, the Balintawak Legacy's Gathering of Masters event concluded its three-day course at the swanky Nova Fiield House in this…
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GM Bobby Taboada steals thunder in Day 2
Chantilly, VIRGINIA. Grand master Bobby Taboada, they say, is the Michael Jordan of arnis. I beg to disagree. Michael Jordan, I think, is the Bobby Taboada of basketball. As soon as the…
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Balintawak Arnis takes center stage in Virginia
Chantilly, VA --- On the outskirts of Washington D.C., a scant 25 miles from the White House where the most powerful man in the world holds office, the most powerful men in…
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Postscript to the 2015 NBA Finals (PHOTOS)
CHICAGO -- Like the 11 other NBA Finals that I have covered on-site, last week's just-concluded 2015 championships was a thing of beauty, one that left indelible memories to last a lifetime.…
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Why the Warriors will win Game 5, and eventually, the NBA title
CLEVELAND -- Without Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving, LeBron James is doing it all in this year's NBA Finals, averaging an eye-popping 35.8 points, 12 rebounds and 8.3 assists through Games 1…
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A Cebuano doctor at the Finals
CLEVELAND -- Moments before Game 4 of these NBA Finals tipped off here at the Quicken Loans Arena, I wandered near the court to inhale the atmosphere and feel the excitement that…
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Giant Cav dwarfing over Warriors’ bigs
CLEVELAND -- Even when sitting down, 7-foot-1 Timofey Mozgov is tall, almost as tall as myself, who is an inglorious 5-foot-nothing. Extra large guys such as the 250-pound Mozgov are usually slow…
