JRU coach Louie Gonzalez.Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University coach Louie Gonzalez revealed that he’s still in constant contact with to the beleaguered John Amores after the former Heavy Bomber was expelled from the team. But Gonzalez acknowledged the mistakes of his player and said he does not condone what Amores had done– … Read more
JRU’s John Amores. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Embattled player John Amores aired his side after two weeks of silence, explaining his reason for his violent outburst on November 8 in an NCAA men’s basketball game. Appearing on PlayItRight TV, Amores said he has been dealing with “big” personal problems and that may have triggered his rampage … Read more
JRU’s John Amores. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—John Amores has apologized to College of St. Benilde players personally, the Blazers’ coach Charles Tiu said. Tiu revealed on Saturday that Amores, who went on a rampage in the Heavy Bombers-Blazers game a few weeks ago resulting in his suspension from the NCAA and expulsion from the team, … Read more
JRU’s John Amores. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University’s John Amores has been expelled from the school’s basketball team after being indefinitely banned from the NCAA following the scuffle controversy. JRU also initially meted out an indefinite ban on Amores, a separate decision from the NCAA’s, stemming from his violent acts in the game between … Read more
As long as anyone from Jose Rizal University (JRU) apologizes and justice is eventually served, St. Benilde is willing to forgive. As far as Friday’s game was concerned, however, the Blazers would rather forget. Hours after filing a physical injuries case against JRU standout John Amores at San Juan City’s Prosecutor’s Office, St. Benilde dropped … Read more
St. Benilde Blazers’ Taine Davis staggers after taking a punch from John Amores. NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde players Taine Davis and Jimboy Pasturan have filed physical injury complaints against Jose Rizal University’s John Amores at San Juan Prosecutor’s Office. The charges were filed on Friday before the Blazers’ game against the Perpetual … Read more
An ugly commotion between JRU Heavy Bombers and St. Benidle Blazers halted the NCAA Season 98 match. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University has also suspended its player John Amores indefinitely, a separate decision from the NCAA’s earlier ban. Amores will not be suiting up for the Heavy Bombers anymore for the remainder of the … Read more
JRU’s John Amores. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The NCAA has decided to give John Amores an indefinite suspension to “help save his career.” According to Fr. Vic Calvo, a member of the league’s managing committee, the board has decided to not give Amores a lifetime ban after his rampage in the game against St. Benilde to … Read more
JRU’s John Amores trying to confront a referee. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The NCAA has decided to indefinitely suspend John Amores from all league activities following the scuffle between Jose Rizal University and College of St. Benilde on Tuesday. According to the league Management Committee review, Amores intentionally bumped and pointed a finger at a referee, … Read more
JRU’s John Amores. –NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—John Amores’ outburst on Tuesday in the NCAA men’s basketball was not the first time he was involved in violence during a basketball game. University of the Philippines men’s basketball team management also filed a criminal case against Amores of Jose Rizal University for punching Fighting Maroons’ swingman Mark … Read more