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SLR downs Air21
Sta. Lucia Realty took away Air21’s run-and-gun style of play to hammer a convincing 113-100 win in the Smart-PBA Fiesta Cup last night at the Araneta Coliseum.
V-League: USJ-R turns back FEU
With its back against the wall, the University of San Jose-Recoletos rode on the heroics of Genie Sabas, Michelle Simbajon and Mae Marikit to repulse Far Eastern University, 20-25, 25-15, 24-26, 25-17, 15-10, and boost its semifinal drive yesterday in the fifth Shakey’s V-League at The Arena in San Juan.
Hamilton upbeat despite second row start in F1
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) — Young British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton was smiling again Sunday morning as he looked ahead to the Turkish Grand Prix with unexpected optimism.
Henin missing from strong Rome field
ROME (AFP) — World number one Justine Henin is the big name absentee from the Rome WTA Tier I International here starting on Monday.
Djokovic, Wawrinka clash in final
ROME (AFP) — Novak Djokovic and Stanislas Wawrinka will emerge from all the fallen and broken bodies around them to contest the Rome Masters Series final on Sunday.
Pacquiao leaves today to reunite with Roach
Based on what Manny Pacquiao and David Diaz are saying on their respective recent newspaper writeups, it’s going to be a blast on June 28 in Las Vegas.
Marquez to fight as lightweight, too
To remain right on track of landing a rubber match with Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez will keep himself busy by taking on a risky fight at lightweight where the Mexican will likely face American Nate Campbell, top trainer Ignacio Beristain told the wire agency Notimex over the weekend.
Tipon rallies to beat Ladon
Doha Asiad gold medalist Joan Tipon managed to sneak in crucial punches to dethrone Joegen Ladon in one of the toughest final bouts at the close of the 2008 PLDT-Smart National Open, Youth and Women’s Amateur Boxing Championships Saturday at the Robinson’s Place food court in Iloilo City.
Gabica rolls back Manalo for crown
Antonio Gabica started off strong and finished with a flurry last night, holding off hometown hero Marlon Manalo, 13-8, to bag the first $ 30,000 Mandaluyong Mayor’s Cup 10-ball championship before a big crowd at the City Hall’s Atrium.
Kiamco gets better of Bata
Warren Kiamco’s improbable win over crowd favorite Efren "Bata" Reyes Saturday night in the final of the first Senate President Manny Villar Cup billiards tournament is proof of the country’s deep reservoir of talents in the sport.
So, Nolte keep RP flag flying
SUBIC — On a day the vaunted Chinese delegation unraveled its full might, GM Wesley So kept Filipino pride alive by humbling Haoxiang Jia of China and stayed in contention after six rounds in the US$ 40,000-Philippine Open international chess championship at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center here late Saturday.
Bradley grabs WBC belt
NOTTINGHAM, England (AFP) - Timothy Bradley has set his sights on becoming the king of the world’s light-welterweights after capturing the WBC belt in shock split point decision win over Junior Witter.
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