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Another victory for the Philippines was brought to us by “The Hawaiin Punch” Brian Viloria after he beats the Mexican champion Julio Cesar “Pingo” Miranda. It was a twelve rounds test of bravery and strength between the two warriors of different culture- Viloria from the Philippines and Miranda from Mexico were both determined to bring … Read more
Juan Manuel Marquez vows to give a tough fight to pound-for-pound king Manny “Pacman’ Pacquiao after he won his fight against Likar Ramos from Colombia last July 17, 2011. The fight was held in Cancun Mexico and the Mexican boxer has beaten Ramos via a knockout in the first round of their fight. The match … Read more
Manuel Marquez had just knock down Likar Ramos during their non-title bout as a preparation for his anticipated November duel with long-time rival Manny Pacquiao. The favorite Mexican fighter knocks down Ramos at around 1:47 mark during the first round of their Junior Welterweight bout. Likar Ramos from Colombia was a southpaw and for Marquez … Read more
Philippine Azkals had been tested by the Under-23 National Olympic Team of Bahrain. The Philippine Azkals lost by 1 goal, with a final score at 2-1 in favor of the Bahrain U-23 National Olympic Team. Philippine Azkals had been spearheaded by co-captain Chieffy Caligdong with a lone goal. Some of the prominent players on Azkals … Read more
Amidst the National Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation ( NBA) lockout controversy reported earlier on, New Jersey Nets will be starting 2011-12 season without point guard Deron Williams and guard Sasha Vujacic. Two days ago, report said that 27-year Sasha Vujacic has signed a one-year deal with Turkish team for next season. The Slovenian hotshot has … Read more
After 13 years, the National Basketball Association (NBA) is feared to have another labor lockout again. Following the long hours of meeting last week, NBA owners and players can not seem to agree on their respective terms, no proposal and counter proposal has been signed. Putting 2011-12 season in jeopardy and uncertainty. The lockout would mean … Read more
It was not a complete shocker, when the 7’1” giant and once dominant center NBA, Shaquille O’Neal formally announced his retirement last month. He only played 37 games in Boston Celtics on 2010-11 season. As he watched helplessly most of the time in the sideline due to toe injuries, finally, he officially tender his retirement. … Read more
The two best rival teams in the UAAP Men’s Basketball had once again clashed in the court for the first time in this season. The Ateneo Blue Eagles and the De La Salle Green Archers brought another exciting and thrilling game to the audience who came to watch their match and this time the Blue … Read more
Despite the issues and challenges that the team Azkals is experiencing, the team are still eager to win the next round of their match against Kuwait thus they are training hard for the game. The Azkals are now scheduled to fly going to Bahrain to undergo training and also to adjust in the temperature for … Read more
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was named for the second time as the ESPY Fighter of the Year (2011) Award. He got the same award way back 2009. The WBO Champion and pound-for-pound king had vested other nominees such as light-heavyweight Bernard Hopkins and middleweight Sergio Martinez. He vested also Jon Jones and Georges St. Pierre … Read more