NBA star says he wants to play for Philippine national team

Manila (AFP) - Rising NBA star Jordan Clarksonsaid Thursday he is eager to play for the Philippines' national basketball team despite citizenship concerns from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

"I want to assure my Filipino brothers and sisters that, if given the chance and everything can be worked out, I sincerely wish to play for Gilas and contribute to the total team effort for flag and country," Clarkson said in a statement released by the Basketball Association of the Philippines (SBP) …click for more >>> http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-star-says-wants-play-philippine-national-team-115248459.html

Pinoy Pride hits the West Coast

Yes. That’s correct. Pinoy Pride is going to the west coast. No, not Balamban or Toledo but the West Coast of the USA! Mark your calendars. October 17 at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, California. Cebu Boxing goes stateside with the first edition of the Pinoy Pride series in the US, Pinoy Pride 33: Filipinos Kontra Latinos. WBO world champion Donnie Nietes headlines the cast along with Albert Pagara, Jason Pagara and Mark Magsayo. It’s an all-Pinoy cast headlining the card in the US...click for more >>> http://www.philstar.com/cebu-sports/2015/08/23/1491272/pinoy-pride-hits-west-coast