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Pacquiao to shed 3 lbs in one week
LOS ANGELES — Moments after seeing Manny Pacquiao tip the scales at 133 lbs on Saturday afternoon, trainer Freddie Roach flashed a big smile and then rattled off the reason why the Filipino southpaw is going to emerge victorious against Juan Manuel Marquez this weekend in Las Vegas.
Game over, Pacman, says Marquez fan
LOS ANGELES — Juan Manuel Marquez was humbled by the reception that he received upon setting foot here from Mexico City on Saturday afternoon with one kid holding up a poster that says: Game Over Pacman.
Roddick hammers 84 aces to rule Dubai tourney
DUBAI(AFP) — Andy Roddick produced one of his best performances for many years to win the Dubai Open title with a 6-7 (8/10) 6-4, 6-2 win over Feliciano Lopez of Spain on Saturday.
Serena outduels Venus
BANGALORE, India (AFP) — Serena Williams defeated elder sister Venus in a three-set classic to advance to the final of the $ 600,000 WTA Bangalore Open here on Saturday.
Ethiopian, Russian pull hat-trick
VALENCIA, Spain (Reuters) — Ethiopian long distance specialist Meseret Defar and Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva won their third consecutive world indoor titles on Saturday.
‘I’m the best heavyweight’
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Nigeria’s Samuel Peter stopped Oleg Maskaev in the final seconds of the sixth round Saturday, claiming the Russian’s WBC heavyweight title with one last flurry of powerful punches.
Campbell ends Diaz’s lightweight reign via split verdict
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Nate Campbell won a stunning split decision over Juan Diaz, battering the previously unbeaten lightweight champion and claiming his three title belts on Saturday.
Haye unifies cruiserweight titles with a single punch
LONDON (AP) — Enzo Maccarinelli didn’t take his eyes off David Haye as his opponent paced around the ring ahead of their world cruiserweight unification fight.
Hawks top Heat twice
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA’s first replay since 1983, holding off the Miami Heat 114-111 in overtime on Saturday in the completion of a protested game.
Garnett joins 20,000-club
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AFP) — Kevin Garnett became the 32nd National Basketball Association player in history to surpass the 20,000 point plateau in the Boston Celtics 119-89 win over Memphis on Saturday.
Giants looking for super import
Purefoods TJ Hotdogs, smarting from its heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Sta. Lucia Realty in the Smart-PBA Philippine Cup Finals, is looking for a super import to boost its chance in the coming PBA Fiesta Cup.
RP boxing team to Kazakhstan named
The Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP), named Godfrey Castro as the replacement of the injured Violito Payla in the Philippine PLDT-Smart boxing team that will compete in the second and final Olympic qualifying slated from March 16-24 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Disappointed Payla may turn to coaching
After his forgettable debut in the Athens Olympics four years ago, many thought this year could be right time for boxer Violito Payla to realize his long-time dream: Win an Olympic gold.
Pacquiao reserves rooms for VIP guests
LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao is expecting a bevy of VIP guests in the final days leading to his March 15 rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.
BMW cars show off form in extreme driving
With the growing market for premium sedans and sports recreation vehicles in the country, competition among their distributors and manufacturers has become more intense that test drive events have even become daring.
WRX: Youth at first gas!
What more can I say about that one great car the young call "The WRX" and which the older ones who pay for them, "The Subaru Impreza"?
Chequered Flag
The final day of the 2008 World Rally Championship saw Sebastien Loeb, Daniel Elena and Citroen collect their third consecutive Rally Mexico win.
The final day of the 2008 World Rally Championship
Defending National Hill Climb Champion Carlos Anton threw down the proverbial gauntlet when he set the best time of the day and took victory in the premier Group 4 category in the first round of the 2008 Hill Climb Series held at the picturesque Pico de Loro in Nasugbu, Batangas.
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