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August 29, 2011
Blue Eagles rout Green Archers, 79-72

MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 29, 2011) - The Ateneo Blue Eagles completed an 11-0 sweep of their games in the elimination rounds by beating a terribly outplayed arch-rival De La Salle Green Archers, 79-82, and earned a twice-to-beat privilege en route to the Final Four of UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday

MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 29, 2011) - The Ateneo Blue Eagles completed an 11-0 sweep of their games in the elimination rounds by beating a terribly outplayed arch-rival De La Salle Green Archers, 79-82, and earned a twice-to-beat privilege en route to the Final Four of UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum yesterday

Four players of the fully energized Ateneo team registered double-digit scores - Nico Salva (19 points), Kiefer Ravena (13), Emman Monfort (13) and Tonino Gonzaga (12).

August 15, 2011
Adamson snatches a win over La Salle on a buzzer beater

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 15, 2011) - Adamson squandered a 22-point lead early on needed a buzzer-beating jumpshot from designated gunner Alex Nuyles to win over La Salle, 68-66, with 0.8 seconds left in the game clock.

MANILA, Philippines (Aug 15, 2011) - Adamson squandered a 22-point lead early on needed a buzzer-beating jumpshot from designated gunner Alex Nuyles to win over La Salle, 68-66, with 0.8 seconds left in the game clock.

It was a close escape for the Falcons as they got their sixth win in eight outings in UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The 6-2 Nuyles eluded La Salle’s Oda Tampus with a spin move then unleashed a jump shot that found nothing but net with 0.8 second left.

July 24, 2011
NBA stars beat PBA selection in exhibition match

MANILA, Philippines (July 24 2011) – Visiting NBA stars led by Kobe Bryant playing under the banner of SMART All-star team drubbed the PBA stars, 131-105, in the first game of the Ultimate All-star weekend at the jam-packed Araneta Coliseum last night.

MANILA, Philippines (July 24 2011) – Visiting NBA stars led by Kobe Bryant playing under the banner of SMART All-star team drubbed the PBA stars, 131-105, in the first game of the Ultimate All-star weekend at the jam-packed Araneta Coliseum last night.

Nobody really gave much of a chance for the locals to beat the NBA stars who are among the best players in the world but the crowd waited with bated breath just every move the NBA stars made.

For the PBA stars, it was an experience that borders on the surreal.

July 11, 2011
Ateneo sneaks past Adamson

MANILA, Philippines (June 11, 2011) - Jumpstarting their 4-peat campaign, the Ateneo Blue Eagles won against Adamson, 55-41, in UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum yesterday.

MANILA, Philippines (June 11, 2011) - Jumpstarting their 4-peat campaign, the Ateneo Blue Eagles won against Adamson, 55-41, in UAAP Season 74 men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum yesterday.

Earlier, Ateneo coach Norman Black rightly anticipated a tough game with Adamson, which has the potential to derail their run for a 4th straight championship in UAAP basketball.

June 14, 2011
Dallas Mavericks Raise NBA Championship Trophy

The triumphant Dallas Mavericks receives the Larry O'Brien Trophy after beating the  Miami Heat in the NBA Finals of the 2010-2011 season.

The triumphant Dallas Mavericks receives the Larry O'Brien Trophy after beating the  Miami Heat in the NBA Finals of the 2010-2011 season. The unheralded Mavs led by Dirk Nowitzki close out the series, 4-2, in Miami Heat's home court.

June 14, 2011
Dirk Nowitzki Receives NBA Finals MVP Trophy

Bill Russell presents the NBA Finals MVP to Dirk Nowitzki after the Dallas Mavericks close out the series by beating the Miami Heat, 4-2 in the NBA finals of the 2010-2011 season.

Bill Russell presents the NBA Finals MVP to Dirk Nowitzki after the Dallas Mavericks close out the series by beating the Miami Heat, 4-2 in the NBA finals of the 2010-2011 season. The MVP trophy is called the Bill Russell trophy. Dirk Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks in winning its first ever NBA Championship in the frachise's 31 year history.

June 10, 2011
Nowitzki: 'I feel great' for Game 5 of NBA Finals

DALLAS (AP) – Dirk Nowitzki's fever is gone and he feels great for Game 5 of the NBA finals.

DALLAS (AP) – Dirk Nowitzki's fever is gone.

The Mavericks star said "I feel great" as he took the court for a shootaround Thursday, about eight hours before Game 5 of the NBA finals. He declared himself over the worst effects of a sinus infection he played through in Game 4.

Nowitzki said these infections crop up from time to time, and it's the fever that always causes him the most trouble. The coughing, wheezing and sniffling, some of which were still evident Thursday, are just "something you play through," he said.

June 8, 2011
Ailing Nowitzki lifts Mavericks, NBA Finals tied

DALLAS (AP) – Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have pulled off another stunning comeback, tying the NBA finals at two games each.

DALLAS (AP) – Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have pulled off another stunning comeback, tying the NBA finals at two games each.

And this time, Nowitzki did it while battling the flu.

Nowitzki shook off three poor quarters to score 10 of his 21 points in the final period as the Mavericks outscored the Miami Heat 21-9 over the final 10:12 for an 86-83 victory in a memorable Game 4 on Tuesday night.