@Rafeboogs

Author: "Pacific Rims," "Two and Two," and NYT Bestseller "Basketball: A Love Story." Host: @HoopNationCNN. Former U.S. Fulbright Scholar to the Philippines.

New York Cubao (I wish!)
Joined February 2009
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Zuffa ends its broadcast with the main event fighter unable to get back to the locker room, getting oxygen while sitting in the stands. I guess not everyone has the strongest journalistic sense but it seems like that circumstance was worth waiting around for a few more minutes.🤷‍♂️
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By the great Peter Atencio! Wala siyang katulad.
Pinoy hoops core @Rafeboogs 🏀 Source: Manila Standard, March 26, 1996
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Did anyone see it coming?
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What a quote that is. Great article.
A few of us spoke to Filip Hrgovic today as the new IBF heavyweight champion offered a candid insight into the punishment he endured before stopping Moses Itauma in a shock win. He also explained why Itauma could be "unbeatable" if his mentality hardens theguardian.com/sport/2026/s…
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BIG3 Rookie of the Year James Johnson is returning to the Pacers on a training camp deal!
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Wishing Joe Joyce all the best as he swaps boxing for the big screen. Looking forward to seeing the film!
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Whole Foods has been in midtown for 10+ years. Apple and Gucci have stores downtown. Not sure why the concept of a Target is outrageous
Replying to @omarisankofa
Why would they build down there? Police response is horrible, they’re more concerned about helping take care of the mayor’s personal issues, and the rent/land prices are outrageous
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Ernie DiGregorio driving to the basket.
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Promoters in this era will sign a fighter they think is more marketable over a fighter they think is more talented. Then they have BOX out the more talented fighter with politics to keep them away from the so called more marketable fighter. Just sign the dam TALENT!!
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Jason Benetti gets absolutely roasted by his own production crew with the camera cut after his Austro-Turkish War reference. 🤣
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Rafael Manuel's ‘FILIPIÑANA’ is projected to hit $300,000 this weekend from its limited North American release. The Philippines' entry to the Oscars Best International Feature previously broke the record for @FilmForumNYC’s biggest opening weekend of the decade.
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In 2009, Kevin Durant drove me around OKC for an @nytimes story. He went unrecognized at an airport pitstop and later went to a rookie James Harden’s house to play video games. Few knew they’d reshape the NBA. WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND FEARLESS (Nov 3):harpercollins.com/products/w…
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Eggie Apostol receives that rare tribute for Filipino public figures - a New York Times obituary
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: First look as Carl Froch is reportedly set to release his debut single, ‘The Conk’. 🎶🥊 Full album expected to follow in 2027. 😂🔊 #TheConk
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😂😂😂 what covers up utter delusion is a great impression
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Glass Break: @WindhorstESPN + Hoop Collective are doing a global pod tour in October, going to Macao, Manila, and Melbourne. Talked to Windy about how/why that came together + Clippers hammer + several LeBron 76ers topics at @FOS frontofficesports.com/articl…
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Face Of Boxing talk is indicative how far boxing has fallen off. We weren’t debating this kind of foolishness 20+ years ago. We were debating about who would win the big fight coming up. I’m talking about going in the barbershop💈 and the whole shop is debating. Not about a face.
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The answer is Above The Rim.
Best movie soundtrack in hip hop?
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That there's them boys who've been a'thwackin in my trailer
If we’re posting beavis and butthead clips, one of my favorites: Beavis as Andy Rooney at the end of 60 minutes
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Always had them pegged as a couple of straight shooters with "upper management" written all over 'em
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