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Heat complete NBA comeback
DALLAS (AP) — Pat Riley first promised it 11 years ago: A victory parade down Biscayne Boulevard. Shaquille O’Neal guaranteed it two summers ago, vowing to add a fourth ring to his big hand in his new city.
Mavericks’ collapse shocking
DALLAS — A mere eight days ago, the Mavericks appeared to be on the verge of a monumental moment.
Roach blames late movie for Pacquiao’s sluggish workout
MANNY PACQUIAO was sluggish in his first sparring session on home soil yesterday and trainer Freddie Roach put the blame on show business and the effects of jet lag.
Beermen equalize
DONDON HONTIVEROS characterized the San Miguel Beermen’s turnaround last night in the Gran Matador Brandy 2006 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
Mavs owner fined 0T for outburst
DALLAS, Texas (AFP) — The National Basketball Association fined Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban $ 250,000 on Tuesday for his outburst after game five of the 2006 NBA finals.
Wade fulfills NBA dream
DALLAS, Texas (AFP) — When Dwyane Wade was growing up in Chicago, he used to go into his backyard late at night and dream he was Michael Jordan.
Atienza sets new high jump record
PALAYAN CITY — High jumper Narcisa Atienza and pole vaulter Mei Lien Kuan of Taiwan came through with record-smashing performances to share the limelight yesterday at the start of the Milo-2006 National Open Athletics Championship at Nueva Ecija Sports Complex here.
Germany win brings house down
BERLIN (Reuters) — World Cup fever broke out in Germany when the hosts romped to a convincing 3-0 victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, sparking wild celebrations and a surge of optimism in their chances of capturing the trophy.
Cebuana upsets Olympic archer
OLONGAPO CITY – Newcomer Emily Mae Yap of Cebu completed a smashing archery debut by beating Athens Olympian Jasmin Figueroa of Cagayan de Oro in the women’s recurve individual qualifying round of the 2006 national target championship yesterday at the Subic Bay Freeport Football field here.
Red Lions stun Tams, bag ‘Olympic’ cage title
SAN BEDA proved steadier down the stretch yesterday as the Red Lions repulsed Far Eastern U, 90-88, and captured the first Philippine Olympic Festival basketball crown at the Tinga Stadium in Taguig City yesterday.
Pacquiao mitts to be sold on eBay
A PIECE of Manny Pacquiao memorabilia will soon be on eBay where it will be available to the highest bidder.
MIT, CSB may pull a surprise
DON’T BE surprised if Mapua and College of St. Benilde would make it all the way to the NCAA finals.
Adamson spikers gain playoff
ADAMSON BUCKED a lethargic start to turn back San Sebastian College, 20-25, 27-25, 25-23, 25-23, and gain a playoff for the second finals berth in the V-League presented by Shakey’s at the Ateneo Blue Eagle gym.
Tenorio, Isip join PBA rookie draft
HARBOUR CENTRE’S LA Tenorio and Magnolia Ice Cream’s Mark Isip, two of the country’s dependable players, will be joining 2006 rookie draft of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) set Aug. 20 at Market! Market! in Taguig City.
BF team paces Village tourney
ED CABRERA and Louie Bustamante came through with 39 points each while Fred Suarez tossed in 38 as BF Resort Village pooled a 293 and pulled off a seven-point victory over Cinco Hermanos/Monte Vista and San Lorenzo in the first round of the Nokia 3 elims of the 2006 Nokia Cup intervillage golf tournament at Forest Hills in Antipolo Tuesday.
FEU, Archers lead Futsal
FAR EASTERN University and Archers 650, a team comprised of former La Salle booters, scored similar lopsided victories to climb into a share of the lead in the women’s division of the 2006 Adidas Futsal Championship over the weekend at the FMAC Gym, La Salle Greenhills, Mandaluyong City.
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