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PBA suspends John Amores for one conference

PBA suspends John Amores for one conference

Kennedy Caacbay,

ABS-CBN News

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NorthPort's John Amores. PBA Images/fileMANILA, Philippines –  The PBA announced Friday that it has suspended NorthPort player John Amores for the upcoming conference without pay "for conduct detrimental to the league."

Atty. Ogie Narvasa read the decision to reporters during the halftime of the Rain Or Shine-TNT game.

"In coordination with the management of NorthPort, the Commissioner has decided that John Amores will be suspended for all his games in the next conference of the PBA's Season 49 without pay for conduct detrimental to the league," the statement read.

The PBA added that Amores should address his "anger and violent tendencies" in order to get back to the league. For this, he needs to get clearance, and program must be approved by the PBA.

The PBA's decision regarding John Amores. Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN NewsThe PBA's decision regarding John Amores. Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN NewsAmores was informed of the decision.

He and his brother surrendered to the police after the player was caught on CCTV firing a gun at another man after a basketball game in Lumban.

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Amores and his brother were later freed after they posted bail.

CCTV footage earlier showed Amores disembarking from a motorcycle driven by his 20-year-old brother in Barangay Maytalang Uno before firing his weapon at the man. 

The victim, however, was unharmed and no bystander was wounded during the shooting.  

Police Major Bob Louis Ordiz, chief of police of Lumban MPS, said that before the incident, Amores had joined a basketball game in Barangay Salac when he and the victim had a heated argument over a contested call.

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Ironman-branded racing season in PH kicks off next month

Ironman-branded racing season in PH kicks off next month

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MANILA — The Ironman-branded racing season in the Philippines will commence next month.

Set on March 2, the endurance race features a 1.9-km open-water swim in the pristine waters off Puerto Princesa, a 90-km bike ride through scenic coastal roads and city landscapes, and a 21-km run leading athletes through the heart of the city and back towards the finish line.

The event will also serve as a qualifying race for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship, with 45 slots available for the prestigious event taking place on Nov. 8-9 in Marbella, Spain.

So far, organizers said, 60 percent of the competitors are international athletes representing 64 countries.

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The event also received a huge boost as LGR Athletic Wears Inc. stepped in as the main sponsor.

The collaboration was formally launched on Tuesday during the first session of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum for the year 2025 held at the LGR office in Pablo Ocampo St, Manila.

The event organizers are going to give away customized finisher’s shirts for all race categories in cooperation with its new apparel sponsor.

Other key events on tap are the Princesa Run on Feb. 28, the Ironkids Swim-Run and Kids Run on March 1, and the Sunrise Sprint on March 2, a short distance triathlon event ideal for beginners and experienced racers alike.

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