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The Beast named PBA week s best
Calvin Abueva stepped up big time when Phoenix Super LPG was in search for a hero......»»
Abueva in the running?
Calvin “The Beast” Abueva has been unleashed and has played a vital role in Phoenix Super LPG’s steady rise in the Philippine Cup playoffs here......»»
The Beast just trying to move on
A grateful Calvin Abueva of Phoenix doused cold water on the hot issue involving Ray Parks Jr. of TNT Tropang Giga, saying he’d rather focus on basketball as he resumes his PBA career that was marred by a 16-month suspension......»»
No taming The Beast as Phoenix gears up
Calvin Abueva tallied 12 points, 10 boards and 10 assists, plus 3 assists and 1 block to help the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters register their fifth win in eight games in the PBA Philippine Cup......»»
Phoenix’s Abueva thanks supporters after rousing return
A comeback highlighted by a near triple-double performance of 21 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists against the NLEX Road Warriors, the return of "The Beast" was a feat to behold......»»
Rise of the Phoenix
When one talks about the Phoenix Fuelmasters, basketball purists would definitely label the team as a squad built around Calvin Abueva. No question about that, ‘The Beast’ is the face of the Dennis Uy-owned franchise......»»
‘The Beast’ one proud Lola’s boy
Calvin Abueva’s much-awaited return to action turned out to be a big hit among PBA fans last Monday......»»
Beast unleashed: Abueva returns to play today
“The Beast” has been unchained, at last, after 508 long days......»»
Beast unleashed: Phoenix s Abueva reinstated in PBA
Calvin Abueva’ indefinite suspension has finally been lifted Sunday morning, making him available for a much-awaited PBA return on Monday against NLEX......»»
One more seminar and ‘The Beast’ gets pro license back
By JONAS TERRADO Calvin “The Beast” Abueva only needs to attend one last seminar before completing the conditions set by the Games and Amusements Board in order for his professional license to be reinstated. The Phoenix Super LPG star underwent a drug test while inside the PBA bubble in Clark, Pampanga […].....»»
Abueva nears PBA return after getting back pro license
Phoenix Super LPG welcomed the decision of the Games and Amusements to reinstate the professional license of Calvin “The Beast” Abueva pending the completion of necessary requirements. GAB on Friday acted in favor of Abueva on the condition that the suspended PBA star attend a seminar on “The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards […].....»»
Abueva& rsquo;s perfect way to return
It's been more than a year since Calvin Abueva was been suspended by the PBA, yet there’s still no sign of ‘The Beast’s’ return to action. .....»»
Psychological tests help Calvin Abueva as he moves on from 'worst' part of career
Calvin Abueva is moving on. 2019 was not kind to Calvin Abueva at the slightest, as multiple incidents on and off the court turned his life and career upside down. Currently still suspended by the PBA, Abueva calls the past year as easily the worst of his career. "Totally mental block ako noong panahon na yun," Abueva told former PBA Commissioner Nolie Eala on Power & Play. "Di ko rin masabi sa sarili ko kung bakit ko ginawa yun. First time nangyari sa buong career ko yun, yun ang gulo na pinaka-malala, pinaka-worst," he added. After leading the Phoenix Fuel Masters to the no. 1 seed and a breakthrough semifinals in the Philippine Cup, Abueva's 2019 took a turn for worse in the team's opening weekend in the Commissioner's Cup. First, Calvin was caught on camera making lewd gestures towards the girlfriend of then Blackwater rookie Ray Parks late in a game Phoenix already wrapped up. Second, Abueva clotheslined TNT import Terrence Jones in a heated game that the KaTropa ended up winning in a blowout. The KaTropa game was the last appearance on the court for Calvin so far as total of P90,000 from the PBA and his own team, an indefinite suspension followed. It didn't help that marital problems soon struck Calvin as well though thankfully, he and his wife Sam have since made up and their relationship looks to be stronger than ever in 2020. In the midst of all this, Abueva has found solace in his psychological sessions. The sessions are mandatory for his PBA reinstatement but he plans to continue taking them on his own even after his suspension is lifted. "Laking tulong sakin yung psychology, the best part sa life mo. Kailangan mo rin makilala yung sarili mo," Abueva said. "Ako sa sarili ko, I want to go back kasi mas magiging peaceful ako na male-learn ko kung ano yung mga dapat ko rin makita sa ugali ko at sa katayuan ko," he added. In experiencing the worst, Calvin learned the value of taking cafe of your own mental health. As he moves on to possibly greener pastures, Abueva hopes to also showcase on new and better version of himself. "Hindi ko na po tino-throwback lahat ng nangyari sakin. Fino-forward ko kung paano ko sila makakalimutan at kung paano ko male-learn yung lesson ko," he said. "Ang sakin, gusto ko mapakita yung ako, hindi lang sa basketball, maski yung sa likod ng backboard na Calvin Abueva," the Beast added. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
Calvin Abueva wants to regain old spot at Gilas Pilipinas
Phoenix's brand-new kit is not the only uniform that Calvin Abueva is looking to wear once he returns to basketball. The Beast also longs for the Gilas Pilipinas jersey. "Iniisip ko sa pagbalik ko na makalaro po ako ng maayos at mapasama po ako ulit sa Gilas kahit anong mangyari," Abueva told former PBA Commissioner Noli Eala on Power & Play. "Nandoon pa rin ang puso ko na makasama sa national team," Calvin added. It's been over a year since Abueva was indefinitely suspended from the PBA but based on the most recent developments regarding his status, he's very close to being reinstated once again. When the PBA comes back from the COVID-19 pandemic, it could be safely assumed that Calvin will follow soon. While he's been out for over a year, Abueva is keeping himself in shape. The Beast is just waiting to be unleashed. "Meron kami Zoom meeting tuwing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ng Phoenix," Calvin said as the Fuel Masters continue to prepare for the PBA while on quarantine, just like every other team out there. "May Zoom workout kami ng 10:30 to 12. Kundisyon naman kahit papaano," Abueva added. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
Beast and Baby Beast together in Coach Topex s NCAA First 5
Topex Robinson has been calling the shots for Lyceum of the Philippines University from 2015 to present. Before this, the always amiable mentor was at the helm for San Sebastian College-Recoletos from 2011 to 2014. Through all of that, he has had a hand in the discovery and the development of young talent for his teams as well as the game planning for the opposing rising stars. Among all of those, who are the best of the best for him? Here is Topex Robinson's NCAA First 5, as he told ABS-CBN Sports: CJ PEREZ One phone call - one phone call was all it took for the tides to turn in favor of LPU. When Perez was looking to leave the nest of Ateneo de Manila University, he called one person and one person only - Coach Topex, who discovered and then developed him back in San Sebastian. The rest, as they say, is history as in the first year of their reunion, the 6-foot-2 guard was hailed as MVP all while the Pirates sailed to a historic Finals. CALVIN ABUEVA "The Beast" continued to be unleashed under the watchful eye of coach Topex. Already a force under then-coaches Ato Agustin and Turo Valenzona, Abueva stayed Abueva even as he did not replicate his MVP win in Season 87. And up until now, there is still no end-to-end force quite like one-third of the "Pinatubo Trio." IAN SANGALANG Another third of the "Pinatubo Trio," Sangalang had polished post moves from the moment he stepped into the collegiate ranks. He became an all-around player in his later years in San Sebastian, however, and much of that was thanks to the guidance of Coach Topex. The 6-foot-7 big man's MVP came in the season that went unfinished by Robinson, but there remains no doubt that the latter had a huge hand in the rise of the latter. ROBERT BOLICK LPU was woken up from its dream season in Season 93 by San Beda University - who else but dynastic San Beda University. In particular, it was Bolick who dashed their dreams, dropping seven of his 24 points in the last two minutes of Game 1 and delivering seven of his 22 markers in the last five minutes of Game 2. The only thing unfortunate about the Pirates' transformation into a powerhouse was that it just so coincided with the self-proclaimed bench player in De La Salle University's transformation into "Big Shot Bolick." RAYMOND ALMAZAN (Photo courtesy of Mark Cristino, ABS-CBN News) In the early 2010s, San Beda's challenger in the Finals was either San Sebastian or Colegio de San Juan de Letran. In the same time that Baste was the stage for the "Pinatubo Trio," Letran was home to tantalizing talents such as Kevin Alas, Rey Guevarra, and RJ Jazul. Among them, though, it was only the 6-foot-8 Almazan who stood out enough to be recognized as MVP - and his two-way impact throughout his collegiate career has most definitely not gone unnoticed by opposing coaches. --- Coach Topex did not go into detail as to why he went with these five players. In general, though, he said that these five are "for a fact, the best that the NCAA has produced in the last 10 years." Even better, Robinson said that all of Perez, Abueva, Sangalang, Bolick, and Almazan are, at present, keeping at proving his point as stars in the PBA. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @riegogogo......»»
PBA: Abueva vows to double his energy once reinstated
Now that his true requirements have been revealed, it could only be a matter of time before Calvin Abueva finally gets reinstated in the PBA. Once he's back, the Beast will be ready to be unleashed anew. [PBA: Abueva needs to complete psychological tests to end suspension] Calvin's now year-long suspension will certainly not affect his intensity. In fact, Abueva vows to actually double his energy. "Hindi the same. Doble pa," Abueva told PBA broadcasters Magoo Marjon and Carlo Pamintuan on their 2OT podcast. "Kaya nga sinasabi ko nga sa inyo, kailangan mag-isip ako ng doble pa sa mga kailangan ko pang gawin," he added. As he tries to get his PBA life back, Abueva is banking on the lessons learned during his suspension to try and stay away from trouble. But Calvin is Calvin and his famous intensity should be a welcome prospect for a Phoenix side that struggled mightily during his absence. "Binigay ko naman yung [100] percent ko na para makita ng mga tao na si Calvin Abueva hindi lumulubog sa mga ganito, sa isang problema lang," he said. "Kumbaga, pursigi talaga, 100 percent na makabalik kasi nasa utak ka na ng tao eh. Hindi na mawawala yan kung anong pinakita mo sa liga. Kay 100 percent tinatry ko best ko para makabalik," Calvin added. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
Abueva natuto na sa pagkakamali
MAHIGIT isang taon na ngunit hindi pa tapos ang suspensyong ipinataw kay Phoenix Fuel Masters forward Calvin Abueva. At mabigat na pasanin talaga ang suspensyon na ipinataw ng Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) sa tinaguriang “The Beast” kaya naman ginagawa ni Abueva ang lahat ng makakaya para tuluyang alisin na ito ni PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial. […] The post Abueva natuto na sa pagkakamali appeared first on Bandera......»»
PBA: Abueva needs to complete psychological tests to end suspension
Calvin Abueva getting his mind right is the only thing he needs to be reinstated in the PBA. In a rare interview following his now year-long suspension from the league, Abueva revealed the mystery requirement that's holding him back from the PBA. The Phoenix star just needs to complete his psychological tests in order to complete his reinstatement process. "Ngayon, sayang nga nagka-pandemiya, hindi na sunud-sunod yung session ko about sa psychology," Abueva said on the 2OT podcast of PBA broadcasters Magoo Marjon and Carlo Pamintuan. "Sa dalawang psych ko, naka-tulong sakin at naging kumportable ang buhay ko. Hinihintay ko na lang ang apat na session ko dito para maka-balik," he added. Earlier this week during the PSA Forum, Commissioner Willie Marcial gave a vague update on Abueva, saying the COVID-19 pandemic stalled the Beast's reinstatement. [Related: PBA: Phoenix's Calvin Abueva remains indefinitely suspended] However, the PBA chief didn't go into specifics on Abueva's actual requirements. For his part, Calvin reveals that he's completed the rest of what the PBA wants him to do in order to play again. "Actually tapos na, yung mag-hingi ng apology sa Board, sa PBA fans, at lalong-lalo na sa mga nasaktan ko," he said. "Yung mga community service na kailangan kong gawin [tapos na rin]. Yung pinapagawang community service sakin, dinoble ko pa, kasi opportunity ko rin sa buhay ko na maka-tulong din. Di naman ako mayaman, pero alam ko yung lugar ko. Ang pangatlo yung drug test na nakumpleto ko," Abueva added. Abueva has been indefinitely suspended since June 4, 2019. Calvin got his punishment after separate incidents in the 2019 Commissioner's Cup. In a matter of three days, Abueva made lewd gestures towards the girlfriend of then Blackwater rookie Ray Parks Jr. and clotheslined TNT import Terrence Jones. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
PBA: Phoenix s Calvin Abueva remains indefinitely suspended
Not much has changed when it comes to the status of Phoenix star Calvin Abueva. The Beast is still indefinitely suspended by the PBA. Earlier this year, PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said that Abueva is on the process of completing his requirements in order to be considered to be reinstated by the league. [Related: PBA: When will Calvin Abueva be reinstated for Phoenix?] However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a hold in said requirements. It's early June now and Calvin's status remains the same. "Sorry ah, ito ulit eh. Pag natapos niya yung pinaguusapan namin, may pinapagawa kaming requirements sa kanya, pag natapos yun evaluate namin," Commissioner Marcial said during the weeklu forum of the Philippine Sportswriters Association. "Dun ako makakapag-desisyon kung paano. Na-hold dahil dito sa COVID eh. Ito baka dahan-dahan magagawa niya yung requirements namin, the sooner the better," he added. As of this writing, Abueva has been suspended by the PBA for one year and five days. Calvin was officially suspended indefinitely last June 4, 2019 for a weekend of issues that included him clotheslining TNT import Terrence Jones and making lewd gestures to the girlfriend of then Blackwater rookie Ray Parks Jr. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
Hoffman boosts bid for Paris Paris
Olympics hopeful Lauren Hoffman yesterday set a new national record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a gold medal performance in the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida......»»