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Rivero in last-ditch medal bid
BEIJING — This must be a terrible moment for taekwondo jin Antoinette Rivero. But it could be the most exciting, too.
Diver Fabriga closes RP’s Olympic campaign
BEIJING – Ryan Fabriga closes out the Philippine Olympic Games participation here today (Friday) when he competes in the 10m platform diving competition at the National Aquatics Centre.
PSC to cut budget for SEA Games
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) plans to use the bulk of the budget for the country’s participation in the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Laos to the preparations for the 2012 London Olympics.
Tañamor not bowing out
Harry Tañamor wants another stab at Olympic glory following his heartbreaking stint in Beijing last week.
‘Pang SEA Games lang tayo’
BEIJING — After two weeks of seeing nothing but failure, Philippine Sports Commission chairman William Ramirez has reached a conclusion: Our athletes at this point in time are good only for the Southeast Asian Games.
RP ladies struggle in Malaysian Open
Bambee de la Paz shot a second straight four-over 76 to emerge the top Filipino bet in the Malaysian Ladies Open paced by Malaysian Ainil Abu Bakar and Thai Walaiphan Utama after two rounds at the Tropicana Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Bata struggles past Pornelosa
DAVAO CITY — Efren "Bata" Reyes was forced to dig deep into his bag of tricks before repulsing unheralded Richard Pornelosa, 9-8, yesterday at the start of the Davao leg of the First Senate President Manny Villar Cup at the Gaisano Mall.
Never-say-die Kings
Barangay Ginebra survived a rash of injuries that hit key players and drew strength from its horde of fans to edge Air21 in their riveting best-of-seven title showdown for the Smart-PBA Fiesta Cup that ended last Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Eagles soar to 10th win
Ateneo turned to veteran scorer Chris Tiu and rising star Ryan Buenafe when the game was on the line yesterday as the Blue Eagles escaped with a 61-57 decision over University of the East in overtime in the 71st UAAP basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
Bombers, Lions in crucial battle
Two teams with different objectives – pacesetting Jose Rizal and defending champion San Beda – lock horns in NCAA basketball today at the Astrodome.
Lipa dribblers stun Pampanga
PAMPANGA — Jeff Sanders led a big fourth quarter surge by Lipa/Batangas as the Barakos stunned the Pampanga Buddies, 91-85, in Game 1 of their Smart-Liga Pilipinas playoffs late Wednesday at the University of Assumption gym here.
PBA gives green light to Norwood
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has given Fil-American Gabe Norwood some concessions that would allow him to join the PBA rookie draft.
RP chessers struggle to stay in second
MERSIN, Turkey — The Philippines struggled for a draw with seventh seed Armenia, 2-2, before losing to defending champion India, 1.5-2.5, in the World Under-16 Chess Olympiad and find itself in a two-way tie for second at the Mersin Great Municipality Sport Hotel here Thursday.
Lyceum-Subic advances in UCLAA
The Lyceum of Subic swept the United Central Luzon Athletic Association (UCLAA) recently to become the first team to advance to the regional championship of the Smart-Champions League 2008.
Beyond the shouts and cheers
One of the most enduring of emotions is school spirit. There is nothing like screaming and cheering your lungs out in inter-school competitions, especially in sports tournaments.
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