No More Cone For Alaska!

22 years. Thirteen championships. 1 grand slam. That, in a nutshell, are the fruits of the Tim Cone - Alaska relationship.

And now, it's over. Alaska Aces owner Fred Uytengsu Jr announced in a press conference that they have granted Tim Cone's request to be released from his coaching contract.

The multi-titled coach is said to be looking for new challenges and opportunities, even as rumors are rife that there are other PBA teams angling to get his services.

Long time assistant coach Joel Banal steps in as the Aces' new head coach.

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Ateneo Two Wins Shy Of Sweep!

The UAAP seem to have it all this season. Exciting rookies. Revamped teams. Clutch performances. Late game heroics.

The one thing the UAAP doesn't seem to have is a team who can beat the Blue Eagles of the Ateneo De Manila.

The Blue Eagles toyed with the UP Fighting Maroons en route to a 73-58 victory, upping their record to a squeaky clean 12-0 slate. If Ateneo sweeps the elimination round, they automatically get seeded into the Finals, where they will enjoy a virtual 1-0 lead over their opponents in a best-of-five series.

That would most probably be the Adamson Falcons, who solidified their hold on second place by winning over the UE Red Warriors 76-57. The Falcons are now at 9-3 and aiming for a twice to beat advantage int he semifinal round.

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Former NBA Player Javaris Crittenton To Be Charged With Murder?

How the mighty have fallen.

Just a couple of years ago, it seemed like Javaris Crittenton had it made. A first round draft pick of the LA Lakers, he was part of the Pau Gasol trade and made his way to Washington, where he got involved in a firearms tussle with Wizards star Gilbert Arenas.

His slide to anonymity continued when no NBA team picked him up and he ended up playing for the Dakota Wizards in the D-League.

Now, he's getting arrested for the murder of 23 year old Julian Jones, who was shot and killed in a drive by shooting on August 19.

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Cecil Mamiit Leaves Team Sharapova!

Helping a former world number regain her form is important. But playing for country is even more important.

And that's why Pinoy tennis star Cecil Mamiit has decided to leave Team Sharapova.

Although Mamiit did not specify his reasons for leaving Team Sharapova in his Facebook message, reports say that Sharapova wanted Mamiit's services full-time, which the Filipino could not commit due to his desire to play for the Philippines in the Davis Cup as well as in other international tournaments.

All I can say is...mabuhay ka, Cecil!

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Gilas To Play Lebanon?

Coach Rajko Toroman is desperate for some quality opposition.

That's why he's trying to set up a friendly game with Asian powerhouse Lebanon, as he tries to whip the Gilas Nationals into shape before the FIBA-Asia Championships.

Games have already been set up with Jordan and Qatar but Coach Toroman wants even more high-quality matches as he seeks to integrate PBA reinforcements Kelly Williams, Ranidel de Ocampo, and Jimmy Alapag into the regular Gilas team.

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