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Hapee sweeps Toyota
REED JUNTILLA put on a fitting sequel to his Game 1 heroics as Hapee Toothpaste withstood the spirited comeback of Toyota Balintawak, 94-91, and gained a return trip to the finals in the 2008 PBL V-Go Extreme Energy Drink Cup yesterday at The Arena in San Juan.
GMA hands SEAG medalists cash rewards
US-BASED swimmer Miguel Molina, the 24th Southeast Asian Games best performer, led the long list of national athletes who were given cash rewards by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo yesterday at Malacañang.
Rampaging Tigers eye 6th straight
THE AIR21 Express are in a slump, dropping their four previous games. But that doesn’t mean things will be easy for the streaking Coca-Cola Tigers.
Grand Presidential Derby today at San Lazaro
A WHOPPING R6 million will be up for grabs today when the country’s biggest and most prestigious racing event, the Philracom-sponsored Grand Presidential Derby 2007, goes off the gate at the San Lazaro Leisure Park (SLLP) to cap the end of the Manila Jockey Club (MJC) racing calendar for the year.
Sharks force do-or-die match
THE MANILA Sharks are not about to be served up as aperitif on the banquet table of somebody else’s victory celebration.
Olivarez completes double championship
TOPSEED SHANNINE Mae Olivarez completed another double yesterday as she asserted herself over second pick Macy Gonzales, 6-0, 6-4, to add the girls’ 14 years and under title to her collection in the Philta-Dr. Pablo Olivarez Age-Group Tennis Championships at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
Ambitious Olympics quest in motion
THE PHILIPPINES’ ambitious Olympic quest was put in motion yesterday with the designation of Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella as chief of mission to the 2008 Beijing Games starting in August.
In-form Realtors edge Talk ’N Text
STA. LUCIA Realty solidified its bid for an outright semifinal seat as it extended its winning streak to five by beating Talk ’N Text, 92-91, in the PBA Smart-Philippine Cup last night at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
Harbour dumps San Mig, faces Hapee in PBL finals
WHEN HARBOUR Centre loaned its key players — eight of them — to the Philippine team to the recent 24th SEA Games, only a few thought it would make it to the finals again.
Boxing, taekwondo get MVP backing
Boxing and taekwondo will get the full backing of telecom mogul Manny V. Pangilinan in the country’s bid to win its first gold medal in the Beijing Summer Olympics next year.
Duncan fuels Spurs victory
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan had 34 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the severely undermanned Los Angeles Clippers 99-90 on Saturday night.
2 Italian netters sacked for betting on matches
ROME (AP) — The ATP suspended Italians Potito Starace and Daniele Bracciali on Saturday for making bets – some as little as euro5 (US$ 7) on tennis matches involving other players.
Dolphins feast on Sharks
CEBU BATTERED Manila with a barrage of hits as it fashioned out a 20-5 victory yesterday in their winner-take-all match for Baseball Philippines’ Series2 crown at the Rizal Memorial Ballpark.
Top RP rider gets offer from Danish team
IRISH VALENZUELA, the most promising on the national men’s road cycling team, has received an invitation to race for Farso Denmark, a Danish continental team.
Gomez, De Luna compete in Taiwan
ROBERTO GOMEZ and Jeffrey "Jeff Bata" De Luna, the country’s finest young pool stars, will try to cap their breakout season on a high note as they compete in the tough Super Cup 9-Ball Invitational in Taiwan.
Swimmers, cyclists, jins enjoy big year
Successful stints in the 24th Southeast Asian Games and other Olympic qualifying events highlighted the triumphant year of swimming, cycling and taekwondo associations.
Lexus luxury
Lexus, Toyota’s luxury car brand, will soon roll on the streets of Metro Manila with the groundbreaking of its first dealership facility in the country.
Kia Picanto: Eco driving without really trying
With fuel prices reaching an all-time high, more people are learning and opting to drive more sensibly in an effort to squeeze the best mileage per liter out of petrol.
Honda Phils. brings safety riding caravan to Vigan
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) has shifted to high gear its efforts in promoting motorcycle riding safety when it established a partnership with the Vigan government authorities to conduct riding training to more than 200 motorcycle club members and enthusiasts.
Hyundai Grand Starex 12-seater VGT: No feat too big or small
Sedans and SUVs are likely the most common sights on the road, though not that far behind is the family van.
Of towing and other services for motorbikes
In our other guises as a hack in the motoring beat, we infrequently offend the sensibilities of some sectors, private and official, with our often failed attempts at humor while delving in the foibles of everyday riding and driving.
Ekstrom beats Schumacher in Race of Champions
Reigning Champion of Champions Mattias Ekstrom pulled off the seemingly impossible at Wembley Stadium last Sunday by beating the ever-dominant Michael Schumacher in the Race of Champions final.
Ramirez and Binamira top SVI 4-hour Enduro
The tandem of George Ramirez and Juny Binamira proved unbeatable at the Subic International Raceway by winning over 27 other entries who joined the SVI 4-hour Enduro which is part of the Petron Grand Prix series of races.
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