Concepcion gets Arum’s attention
Fresh from showcasing his punching power in Mexico, Bernabe Concepcion has already caught the fancy of Top Rank chief Bob Arum and renowned trainer Freddie Roach, who both believe there is no need to rush the fighter barely out of his teens to a world title fight.
“Let’s give him a couple of more fights,” said [...]
NBA: Agent Zero coming to Manila
Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is scheduled to visit Manila on July 5-8 and a grand welcome awaits one of the six NBA stars from the celebrated Adidas brotherhood.
Arenas, 26, will fly in to launch three new signature shoes, visit Adidas stores, conduct clinics for kids, endorse socially-oriented projects like “Gawad Kalinga” and witness the [...]
Can 7-foot import change Ginebra’s fortunes?
BACOLOD CITY – Barangay Ginebra’s new import — Chris Alexander — will arrive today in time for its game against sister team Purefoods on Friday in the Smart-PBA Fiesta Cup.
The 7-foot-1, 260-pounder will be the Gin Kings’ third import in the tournament after deciding to replace 7-foot Ernest Brown, who failed to impress the team’s [...]
Mexican fighter confident he can beat Pacquiao
David Diaz has one advantage over Manny Pacquiao despite claims that the Filipino puncher will walk through him on June 28.
“I am naturally bigger and heavier than him (as I am used to fighting in this weight class),” Diaz told the Bulletin yesterday by phone from his Chicago home.
Pacquiao, who will make his debut at [...]
Torre, So draw in 38
Top favorite Grandmaster Wesley So battled Asia’s first GM Eugene Torre to a tense and exciting draw in what many dubbed as the match between the country’s past and present chess champions in the fourth round of the 2008 “Battle of GMs” chess championship at the 11th floor, Bayside Hall, City State Hotel in Mabini, [...]
4 Fil-British players join football team
Philippine football hopes to turn its fortunes around as four Fil-British players, including comebacking Phil Younghusband, spearhead the campaign of the RP team in the 2nd Asian Football Confederation Challenge Cup on May 13-20 in Barotac and Iloilo City.
Head coach Norman Fegidero said yesterday that he hoped the reinforcements can provide a stronger challenge to [...]
Ateneo, Lyceum clash
Ateneo tries to close out its elimination campaign on a high note when it battles Lyceum today in the fifth Shakey’s V-League at The Arena in San Juan City.
Coming off a thrilling 18-25, 25-10, 25-12, 25-23 victory over St. Benilde last Sunday, the Lady Eagles hope to carry the momentum to repeat over the Lady [...]
The All-Star Bacolod experience
I have always looked forward to covering the PBA All-Star Game. I must admit it’s mostly because it is invariably held out of town, and I am admittedly, a “probinsyano” at heart.
Going back to the countryside after all the pressures and stresses of city life is always a welcome respite, even if I am there [...]
Risk of terror attacks at Olympics higher – US
WASHINGTON – The US State Department is warning of an increased risk of terror attacks in China during the coming weeks by people trying to disrupt August’s Olympic Games.The department issued a travel alert Friday that said the Chinese authorities have increased security, but Americans who plan to attend the games or who live in [...]
Wang bags gold; Philippines finishes 7th
Willy Wang bagged a gold medal to lead the Philippines’ seventh place finish in the recent 9th World Wushu Championship at the National Olympic Center in Beijing.
A previous world silver medalist, Wang finished on top this time, beating Indonesian Heriyanto in the Nan Quan event (Southern Fist style) of the meet that attracted nearly 1,000 [...]
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