Clottey apologizes to his countrymen
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, March 17 –- Ghana’s Joshua Clottey has apologized to his countrymen for his dismal performance against world’s best pound-for-pound Manny Pacquiao in their 12-round bout unanimously won by the Filipino boxing superstar last Sunday.
Golf: Lascuna, 4 others set pace in ICTSI Sherwood
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, March 17 — Tony Lascuna and Jay Bayron survived the ordeal that befell fancied Elmer Salvador and Juvic Pagunsan in brutal conditions in the afternoon flight, salvaging identical one-under par 71s and forcing a five-way logjam for the lead at the start of the ICTSI Sherwood Hills Golf Classic at the Sherwood Golf and Country Club in Trece Martirez, Cavite Wednesday.
Olympic broadcaster CTV changes plan to air live closing ceremonies of Winter Paralympics
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
VANCOUVER, March 17 — CTV, the official Canadian broadcaster of the ongoing Vancouver Winter Paralympics, has changed its broadcast schedule by announcing that it would air closing ceremonies live nationally.
Chess: Battle of Meralco GMs on Saturday
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, March 17 — The Meralco Chess Club is staging its Battle of Meralco GMs in connection with the celebration of Meralco’s 107th Anniversary and Employee’s Week and the 107th AEW Committee on March 20 at the Basement Canteen, Lopez Bldg. in Meralco, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
San Beda Alabang cagers rule 6th MNCAA
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, March 17 — San Beda College Alabang (SBCA) swept Philippine Women's University to rule the 6th Men's National Collegiate Athletic Association (MNCAA) senior basketball recently.
Volleyball: SWU out to make mark in Shakey's V-League
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, March 17 — Cebu champion Southwestern University brings its act to the Big City as it competes in the seventh Shakey's V-League unfolding next month, confident of creating an impact on its debut in the country's premier women's volley league at The Arena in San Juan City.
Cycling: RP-711 bets still in 6th spot in Vietnam tour
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
VIETNAM, March 17 — With most, if not all, the Filipino cyclists playing it safe and stalking each other closely, Roadbike Phils.-711 remained stuck in sixth place after the 149-kilometer seventh stop of the Binh Duong TV Cup Tour of Vietnam last Tuesday.
PBA: TJ Giants now to be called B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
By Lily O Ramos
MANILA, March 17 — The Purefoods TJ Giants will now be known as the B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados starting their campaign in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Fiesta Conference on March 21.
Taguig high school students bag cheerleading title
March 17, 2010 10:57 pm· Leave a Comment
MANILA, March 17 — Two public high schools from Taguig City bested 11 other schools from all over the country, as they ruled the prestigious National Cheerleading Championships (NCC) High School Division held at the Ynares Sports Center, Pasig City last week.
Australian triathlete to join in Duterte Cycling Challenge
March 17, 2010 12:03 pm· Leave a Comment
DAVAO City, March 17 — Australian triathlon champion Rojan Force will be joining the 9th Mayor Rody Duterte Cycling Challenge as guest rider on Saturday (March 20) this city.