Pacquiao-Hatton fight nearly finalized
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton are close to finalizing a deal to meet in a 140-pound (63.5-kilogram) bout on May 2, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Archers trip Eagles anew in opener
TAGAYTAY – La Salle put on another solid start in its pursuit of a fourth straight title in the La Salle-Ateneo Match Play, seizing an 8-4 lead over Ateneo in Day One of the Ryder Cup-style event at the Tagaytay Midlands here yesterday.
Ginebra outguns San Miguel, 87-82
MANILA, Philippines – Jayjay Helterbrand scored 24 of his team-high 34 points in the three-point area to help Barangay Ginebra escape with an 87-82 win over San Miguel Saturday in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup’s road game in Batangas City.
US Ambassador lauds Espineli
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney lauded San Francisco Giants pitcher Geno Espineli for his efforts in promoting baseball in the Philippines.
Final 4 in ESPN Champ of Champs
World number one pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao became the first individual to reach the semifinal round of ESPN STAR Sports’ Champion of Champions competition, an online poll that will decide the Sports Personality of the Year who made the biggest impact in the world of sports.
Tañamor thought career has ended
After his shocking first round exit in the Beijing Olympics last August, light flyweight Harry Tañamor thought it would be the end of his amateur career.
So frustrated was Tañamor with his performance that he decided to take a much-needed vacation in his hometown in Zamboanga City.
Fil-Am pitcher optimistic on future of RP baseball
San Francisco Giants pitcher Geno Espineli believes that Filipinos has an opportunity to produce great ballplayers in the coming years.
Espineli, who threw the ceremonial first pitch of the finals between the Cebu Dolphins and the Dumaguete Uni-Bikers dressed in his #43 Giants jersey, mentioned that it will take some time for the sport to get [...]
Mayweather Pacman camp’s first choice
Ricky Hatton wants Manny Pacquiao so bad, but if you ask some members of Team Pacquiao they want Floyd Mayweather Jr. better.
“Floyd is the wise fight. Why? Because even if we lose to Mayweather, the Hatton fight will still be there,” said a very reliable insider who requested anonimity.
“But if we fight Hatton first, and [...]
Realtors defang Tigers
Sta. Lucia Realty pounded, pummeled and powdered a badly-depleted Coca-Cola side, scoring a lopsided 90-69 victory to move back to the upper half of the chart in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup elimination round at the Araneta Coliseum last night.
The Realtors took advantage of the absence of injury-hit Asi Taulava, Nic Belasco and Alex Cabagnot, [...]
The spirit remains willing, but the flesh is weak
Nacho Beristain thought he had whipped Oscar De La Hoya into the tried and tested Golden Boy of old.
After spending eight full weeks with De La Hoya in isolation up in mountains of Big Bear, California, Beristain was confident he had done enough to bring back the pride and the menacing form that once was [...]
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