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Marquez applies lessons from first Pacquiao fight
LOS ANGELES — The first time Juan Manuel Marquez faced Filipino dynamo Manny Pacquiao in May 2004, he did not have the luxury of sparring with left-handers and that may have cost the Mexican a clear-cut victory.
GMA to attend Beijing Games
When the Philippine Team guns for its first ever Olympic gold medal in this year’s Beijing Games, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will be there to support and cheer the Filipino athletes.
Buzzer-beating trey lifts Noosa
Noosa Shoes pulled off Houdini act yesterday as Noy Javier came through with a buzzer-beating three-point shot for a 77-76 win over the fancied Hapee Toothpaste squad in the PBL Lipovitan Amino Sports Cup at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Santos named PBA executive director
To improve the day-to-day operations of the pro league, the PBA Commissioner’s Office recently made some changes with its administrative structure.
Realtors’ US player under wraps
Just like other teams, Sta. Lucia Realty is keeping the identity of its prospective import for the PBA Fiesta Cup.
SBP faces dilemma over RP’s foreign stints
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is in a quandary as to which team it is going to tap to represent the country in the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup slated in May in United Arab Emirates.
Eight-year-old golfer leaves an impression
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) — Rory McIlroy, who is eyeing a place in this year’s European Ryder Cup team, was awe-struck by the performance of his eight-year-old playing partner in Wednesday’s Malaysian Open pro-am.
LaO-Carlos grabs pro-am lead
SILANG CAVITE — Former World Team Amateur veteran Cookie LaO and his teenage partner fired a 77 yesterday to grab a two-shot lead in the second round of the Konica Minolta National Pro-Am here.
UST captures UAAP overall championships
University of Santo Tomas played its role as host of the UAAP to the hilt by capturing both the general championships in the seniors and juniors divisions at the close of the league’s Season 70.
Capitol, UM-T in volley semis
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — Capitol University and University of Mindanao-Tagum topped the Mindanao eliminations yesterday to lead four other teams into the national semifinals of the 12th Nestea Beach Volleyball tournament at the Tagum Beach Volley Drome in Rotary Park here.
Payla’s Olympic dreams in tatters
With flyweight Violito Payla officially declared out of the Philippine PLDT-Smart boxing team to the second and final Asian Olympic qualifying tournament in Kazakhstan, the focus is now on bantamweight Joan Tipon.
PSC launches Women in Sports
With the theme Sulong Pinay: Paligsahan ng Kababaihan 2008, the Philippine Sports Commission, in partnership with the International Labor Organization, held yesterday the opening ceremonies of the badminton tournament to jumpstart the Women in Sports 2008 festivities.
Pacquiao tells why it’s a must-win fight
LOS ANGELES — “One more (round),” Manny Pacquiao shouted.
“No more,” Freddie Roach shouted back, his baby-blue shirt drenched in sweat and his arms, weary from the pounding it took Wednesday afternoon from Pacquiao’s punches landing on his battered yellow mitts.
Macau fight next for Pacman
LOS ANGELES — Las Vegas, and not Macau, should take the lead role once again in June if Manny Pacquiao gets past Juan Manuel Marquez next week at the Mandalay Bay.
Sport and subtlety
Believe it or not, my first time was with a BMW 120i.
Mercedes-Benz shuttle coaches inside Bonifacio Global City
At Bonifacio Global City, going around the vast modern community will soon be a luxurious bus experience onboard the Mercedes-Benz O 500 M 1725.
Land Rover unveils the LRX concept
Land Rover reveals an exciting vision of its future with the LRX concept – a bold evolution of Land Rover design that signals the brand’s shift into new areas of the market, while remaining true to its core values.
Fuel economy starts with the car
There are a few relatively simple things you can do to improve gas mileage.
From the Backseat
Readers should be noticing by now that we’re taking a break from our regular habit of making snide remarks about government officials, traffic authorities, the MMDA, and the misbehaving motorists.
Swiss team wins South African A1GP
A1GP Team Switzerland dominated the action in Durban last Sunday to win the incident-packed Feature race, as the tricky turn one claimed numerous victims throughout the 48-lap race.
Ford lets it all out in Rally Mexico
After establishing a strong early season lead in the FIA World Rally Championship on asphalt and snow, BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team moves to North America this week for the first of seven consecutive gravel events.
Life in the Fast Lane winners announced
Two Pinoy Formula 1 fans will be attending the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang next month after winning an all-expense paid F1 package courtesy of the Malaysian Tourism Board and Red Rock Travel.
Space to feel good with the family
The size of the Kia Carnival was the first thing that took my attention. I won’t describe that as big, but huge.
Redemption for Barrios
PBA Commissioner Sonny Barrios is in the United States, back in the warm embrace of his wife and children, and away from the turmoil of his own making.
The more popular El Presidente
I did my first PBA radio coverage in 1982 for the defunct Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation. At the time, Ramon Fernandez had already been in the Mythical Five 6 times and would win that year’s Most Valuable Player Award for the first time.
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