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Stanislas Wawrinka continued his momentum reaching the Australian Open Finals for the first time as he sent Tomas Berdych back home in their Semi-finals battle yesterday. After stunning former champion Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals, Wawrinka followed another upset defeating 2010 Wimbledon Finalist Berdych, 6-3,7-6(1),6-7(3),7-6(4). Wawrinka is now waiting to the winner between Rafael Nadal … Read more
IBF Flyweight title slipped on ALA boxer Rocky Fuentes’ waist after losing the vacant crown to Thailand Amnat Ruenroeng held last night at the Liptapanlop Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Fuentes (35-7, with 20 KO) stood till up to the last ring of the bell but failed to impress the judges scoring one- sided on the Thailander’s favor, 111-117, and two 112-116. Fuentes, who … Read more
The USA Basketball released the initial names of the 28 NBA Players who will vie for the national team of the United States America that will be competing in the highly-anticipated 2014 FIBA Baskeball World Cup in Spain. According to Bleacher Report, the 28 NBA Players features the likes of NBA MVP Derrick Rose, Russell … Read more
Ronda Pilipinas Organizers made sure Filipino riders will not go home crying as separate prizes were allotted to the winning cyclists in the coming Ronda Pilipinas International 2014 this February 1. Ronda Pilipinas (Photo: Interaksyon) Ronda Sport’s Development head Moe Chulani said that an amount of P400,000 awaits the local winner of the individual category while another the same prize will also be … Read more
Philippine Olympic Committee – Philippine Sports Commission Task Force called for a general (–foul word(s) removed–)embly with National Sports (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation regarding the list of athletes that will be composing the Philippine delegate in the 2014 Asian Games this October 4 in Incheon, South Korea. PSC Chairman Ricardo Garcia invited NSA heads to discuss about the preparation for the annual Asiad after a worst … Read more
Following a 41-point explosion just the night before, Sacramento forward Rudy Gay has injured his left Achilles tendon at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Rudy Gay (Photo Credit: ballislife.com) Gay, who has been helping the Kings’ on-going impressive run this January injured right in the first quarter of their visit with the Rockets and … Read more
The Philippine national football team, Philippine Azkals will face the Malaysian national football team this coming March 2014 as part of the country’s preparation for the upcoming 2014 AFC Challenge Cup in Maldives. See Also: Azkals vs. Malaysia March 1, 2014 Live Coverage The Philippines vs. Malaysia football match is part of the FIFA International … Read more
New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers, two of the most well-liked ball clubs also emerged as two of the most valuable franchises in all of the NBA as they topped the annual league’s list published by Forbes on Wednesday. According to the magazine, the New York for the second straight year took the number … Read more
As part of their major revamp, New York Yankees signed Japanese free-agent Masahiro Tanaka on Wednesday. Photo credit: thesportsquotient.com The 25-year old starter agreed with a seven-year, $155 million contract with the Yankees, which includes an opt-out clause after the fourth year. “We’re going to do what we’ve got to do to win,” Yankees co-chairman … Read more
Roger Federer held off Andy Murray, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in their quarterfinal match to arrange semifinal contest with his fancied rival Wednesday in the Australian Open. Roger Federer (Photo credit: sportskeeda.com) The win earned Federer his 11th consecutive appearance in the semis of Aussie’s. Federer, who will face familiar foe Rafael Nadal next … Read more