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Regions step up vs NCR for 2012 Palaro

dr_tangarorang — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:00:42 +0000

SPORTS teams from regions all over the Philippines gear up as this year's Palarong Pambansa draws nearer.

Sports execs divided over football stadium location

tash — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:59:21 +0000

SPORTS officials in the country are divided over whether to construct a new football coliseum that could be the home base of the national football team or renovate the existing stadium in the Rizal Memorial Complex in Manila.

The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development recently held a hearing on House Bill 4298 authored by Cagayan de Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez and Abante Mindanao party-list Maximo Rodriguez Jr.

The proposed legislation would allow the appropriation of P300 million for the construction of a 75,000-capacity world class football stadium.

Azkals make history for booking trip to AFC Challenge Cup semis

laureenjean — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:54:42 +0000

MANILA -- Filipino booters bucked a wobbly first half to defeat former titlists Tajikistan, 2-1, as they marched into the semifinals of the 2012 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup in Nepal.

Trailing by one goal, lead striker Phil Younghusband pulled off the equalizer in the 53rd minute when he fired the ball into the empty net off a pass from Angel Guirado.

STI College supports Takbo Para Sa Karunungan

laureenjean — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:56:04 +0000

FOR the third straight year, STI Colleges has strengthened its commitment to support dzMM in its run for a cause. With education as its advocacy, this year's run is dubbed as dzMM Takbo Para Sa Karunungan, held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila on March 11.

STI Colleges has prepared school supplies for dzMM's 75 beneficiaries, comprised of scholars from Metro Manila, Cagayan de Oro, and Iligan City who were affected by the Typhoons Ondoy and Sendong.

Azkals vow to come out stronger in do-or-die match vs Tajikistan

laureenjean — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:57:30 +0000

NEARLY two weeks since coming over to Nepal for the 2012 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup, the men's national team Azkals will not pack their bags yet without giving former titlists Tajikistan a tough fight on Tuesday.

La Salle swimmer leads UAAP’s best in Season 74

mvgalarpe — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:24:59 +0000

FOR scooping rare seven gold medals and anchoring De La Salle University to a podium finish, swimmer Johansen Benedict Aguilar was adjudged as one of the three Athletes of the Year of the 74th University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) season.

Malaysians draw Azkals in friendly match, 1-1

cherryhaya — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:07:33 +0000

SHORT of duplicating the feat hacked out by their predecessors against Malaysia some two decades ago, the Azkals lost grip in the dying minutes of the game at the Rizal Memorial Stadium to end Wednesday night’s friendly at 1-1.

Malaysians shrug off 1991 loss as they face Azkals Wednesday

cherryhaya — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:14:08 +0000

FILIPINO booters were able to upset Malaysia in the preliminaries of the 1991 Southeast Asian Games in Manila, a harrowing loss that the current mentor of the powerhouse team believe does not merit a repeat on Wednesday.

'Boxing best bet for Olympic gold'

cherryhaya — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:54:50 +0000

FILIPINO boxers need to be in more fights to toughen them up for the Olympic Games, Senator Aquilino Pimentel III, chairman of the Senate committee on games and amusement has said.

Pacquiao touts Bradley fight, teases retirement

tash — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:07:20 +0000

BEVERLY HILLS, California (Updated 9:05 a.m.) -- Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr. both realize almost every boxing fan wishes Floyd Mayweather Jr. had been standing next to Pacquiao at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday.

But when Pacquiao and Mayweather failed to make a deal for the fight everybody wants to see, Pacquiao moved down the list of contenders to make a fight he hopes his fans will enjoy.

Donaire wins 4th world title

arielbcatubig — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:44:31 +0000

MANILA (Updated) -- Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire took a split decision against Wilfredo Vazquez of Puerto Rico to win the WBO junior featherweight title Sunday (Philippine time) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Donaire, making his debut in the weight class, won 117-110 on two scorecards and lost 115-112. He controlled the bout despite breaking his left hand somewhere between the second and fourth rounds before a crowd of 14,120.

Baguio to host national basketball tournament for teenagers

arielbcatubig — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:57:44 +0000

HIGH school students will meet in Baguio City next week for the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas' (SBP) Under-16 National Championship.

A total of 10 teams are seeing action in the men's division, while five squads make up the women's side of the meet slated January 22-28 at the University of Baguio, Cordillera Career Development College, and Eastern College gym, respectively.

And this early, the SBP said the University of Santo Tomas, Holy Cross of Davao, and host University of Baguio are among the favorites to win the title.

Sports journalists to honor Cebuano cager

cherryhaya — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:07:11 +0000

LIVING up to his lofty billing, Cebuano bigman Greg Slaughter consistently displayed virtuous performances as a rookie for the multi-titled Ateneo de Manila University.

Azkals to play Korean team for Sendong victims

arielbcatubig — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:07:54 +0000

FOLLOWING a successful exhibition match with a third-tier Spanish club last week, the Azkals are expected to have their hands full for another fund-raising game for the victims of tropical storm Sendong (international name: Washi) on January 21.

Taking on the Azkals at the 13,000-seater Rizal Memorial Stadium is Korea's Icheon Citizens, whose players reportedly had World Cup experience.

South Korea is the most successful Asian country in the history of the World Cup after qualifying in eight tournaments. It even placed fourth in 2002 when it co-hosted the event with neighboring Japan.

Phil Younghusband gets raves from Real Madrid coach

cherryhaya — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:06:53 +0000

AZKAL striker Phil Younghusband added another feather to his cap after his former mentor, currently with popular Spanish football club Real Madrid, recently praised his talent and passion for the sport.

P1.5M to be raised from Azkals charity match

arielbcatubig — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:32:15 +0000

Cebuano bigman ready to bring act in Asean basketball

dr_tangarorang — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:20:44 +0000

DIVERSIFYING conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is confident that its acquisition of Junemar Fajardo, a prized bigman from Cebu, will help in its initial campaign in the upcoming third season of the Asean Basketball League (ABL).

Tight schedule awaits the Azkals in 2012

arielbcatubig — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:43:30 +0000

THE recent friendly match between the highly-touted Los Angeles Galaxy and the Philippine football team Azkals opened the doors for more exhibition games against foreign clubs as the Philippines prepares for two major international tournaments next year.

Beckham plans another Philippine visit

victor — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:05:22 +0000

GLOBAL football superstar David Beckham is keen on coming back to the Philippines after leading the Los Angeles Galaxy in routing the national team Azkals in a friendly match last Saturday.

Calling it a great trip, the 36-year-old Englishman thanked the Filipinos for their hospitality.

"One of our staff is a Filipino and she told us all how beautiful it is here and also the amazing people. And as soon as we arrived (last December 1), we knew she’s telling the truth. We’d love to come back one day," he said.

LA Galaxy win over Azkals, 6-1

tash — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:08:45 +0000

MANILA (Updated) -- True to his promise the last time, global football superstar David Beckham meant business on Saturday night as he led the visiting Los Angeles (LA) Galaxy in frustrating the Philippine national team Azkals in a friendly match, 6-1.

Beckham, who seemed composed in 75 minutes of play, fired the opening salvo in the 20th minute when he bent the ball that moved past Filipino goalkeeper Eduard Sacapano.

Beckham tight-lipped about career as contract ends

cherryhaya — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:35:41 +0000

BRITISH sports icon David Beckham remains tight-lipped about his future in football as his five-year contract with the Galaxy, who recently won the Major League Soccer crown, ends this month.

No pressure to defeat LA Galaxy, says Phil Younghusband

arielbcatubig — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:42:31 +0000

Mayweather beats Pacquiao in pound-for-pound ratings

arielbcatubig — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:34:18 +0000

MANILA (Updated 1:20 p.m.) -- Manny Pacquiao escaped with a majority decision win against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez on Sunday (Philippine time) but that "controversial" victory cost the Filipino ring icon his pound-for-pound ranking.

Pacquiao is still in the top spot of the Ring Magazine's ranking, but came second to undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the ratings of sports websites ESPN and Sports Illustrated (SI).

Mayweather, who is the current World Boxing Council's welterweight champion, is ranked number one in both rankings.

P10-M proceeds eyed in the 'Run for the Pasig River'

arielbcatubig — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:35:11 +0000

AT LEAST P10 million may be raised from an eco-footrace that aims to rehabilitate the Pasig River, the event's organizers said.

Monchet Olives, chief strategic officer of ABS-CBN Foundation, said some 116,000 have already registered for the 3k, 5k, and 10k races of the "Run for the Pasig River" set on Sunday.

"Our goal is to generate the same amount as last year, which is P10 million net," he said.

The event will also hold the "Heritage Run," a special 21k event for invited guests and VIPs headed by ABS-CBN Foundation managing director Gina Lopez.

Mixed-martial arts greats see early KO win for Pacquiao

arielbcatubig — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:49:28 +0000

Prime seat ticket for Azkals-LA Galaxy match costly

dr_tangarorang — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:34:42 +0000

Philippines to skip three events in SEA Games

cherryhaya — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:12:52 +0000

DESPITE its sizable delegation, the Philippines will have to forego its chances in three sports in the 26th Southeast Asian Games in Indonesia -- vovinam (Vietnamese martial art), kempo, and roller skating.

Philippines eyes hosting of 2012 Olympic shoot fest

victor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:28:10 +0000

IN A BID to produce new crop of talents, the Philippines is eyeing to host the Youth Olympic Shooting Camp next year.

The plan has already been conveyed to Asian Shooting Confederation president Sheik Salman Al Sabah of Kuwait, said Mikee Romero, president of the Philippine National Shooting Association (PNSA).

"We will learn a lot from this two-week shooting camp since current and former Olympians and coaches coming from all over the world would converge and teach the young turks the ABC’s of shotgun shooting," he said.

Azkals to play against David Beckham-led club in December

arielbcatubig — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:55:18 +0000

GLOBAL football icon David Beckham, along with his teammates at the Los Angeles Galaxy, will be in the Philippines this December for an exhibition match against the national team Azkals, organizers said Thursday.

Slated at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on December 3 (7:30 p.m.), Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano Araneta expects the game to be a crowd drawer and a good training ground for the Azkals.

NCAA: San Beda sweeps San Sebastian for 16th overall men’s cage crown

dr_tangarorang — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:16:24 +0000

SAN Beda went steady down the stretch as the defending champion annexed its record-tying 16th men’s basketball crown in the 87th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Wednesday.