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Harbour, Hapee near finals date
BAGUIO CITY — Defending champion Harbour Centre found its rhythm just in time to complete a come-from-behind 69-55 win over San Mig Coffee and moved to within a victory of claiming a fifth straight finals berth in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) at the University of Cordillera gym here.
Pacquiao wants additional speed
Already known for his lightning-fast punches, Manny Pacquiao said yesterday he needed to add more velocity to his combination if he hoped to capture a fourth world boxing crown on June 28 in Las Vegas.
Pagulayan captures Vegas pool tourney
Alex Pagulayan disposed of compatriot Francisco "Django" Bustamante, 8-4, in the semifinals, and then came from behind to turn back fellow former world champion Mike Immonen, 8-6, in the finals to crown himself champion of the 2008 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters yesterday at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
RP XI faces Brunei in opener today
ILOILO CITY — The Philippines opens its campaign against Brunei at 3:30 p.m. today in the opener of the AFC Challenge Cup Group B Qualifying Tournament at the Iloilo Sports Complex here.
Triple Crown set Sunday at SLLP
The local version of the Triple Crown Championship Series is set to begin this Sunday with the holding of the first leg at the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite.
Shakey’s V-League
Ateneo tries to formally clinch one of the two semifinal seats when it battles Far Eastern University today at the resumption of the quarterfinal round of the fifth Shakey’s VLeague at The Arena in San Juan.
Warriors nip Cards in OT
Elmer Espiritu saved his best in overtime to lead University of the East past Mapua, 99-95, yesterday in the 2nd Filoil Flying V PreSeason Invitational Cup at The Arena in San Juan.
6th Euro-Med Storm International Master’s Challenge
Hong Kong wonder boy Wu Siu Hong sizzled with a six-game series of 1533 to storm to the top of the standings in the 6th Euro-Med Storm International Master’s Challenge qualifying at Paeng’s Midtown Bowl at Robinson Mall-Manila.
Bowlmart ace captures title
J-Em Ang of PBAP-Bowlmart amassed a total of 2317 pinfalls to capture the Bevida-Storm Challenge 2008 title at the Paeng’s Midtown bowl at Robinson Mall-Manila.
RP golfers sweep Malaysia tourney
Ferdie Aunzo and Cyna Rodriguez completed their sweep of the men’s and ladies divisions of the ninth Karambunai Amateur Open while Tonton Asistio and Anya Tanpinco capped the RP golfers’ romp by finishing second in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Sunday.
Reversals mark Juntaphil openers
Unseeded Fritz Verdad and Christian San Andres toppled fancied foes yesterday at the start of the First Gen-Juntaphil Metro Age-Group Tennis Championships at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
Chinese GM beats Wesley to share lead
SUBIC — GM Li Chao of China handed GM Wesley So his second defeat in three days to grab a share of the lead with GM Le Quang Liem of Vietnam in the eighth round of the US$ 40,000-Philippine Open chess championship at the Subic Exhibition and Convention Center here Monday.
Paradise in the metropolis
For those to the manor born, it is considered the ultimate in tackiness for one to flaunt his wealth. To do so would betray a person’s unfamiliarity with the genteel ways of the truly affluent and powerful.
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