Archive for January, 2012

Beckham re-signs with Galaxy

  David Beckham’s re-signing with the Los Angeles Galaxy has reignited Beckham-Mania in Canada with Toronto FC seeing ticket sales climb for its Champions League playoff against the Major League Soccer (MLS) champions in March. Toronto FC said on Friday, ticket sales for the first...

Ex-PBA stars bringTBTK hardcourt spectacle

Former Boholano stars of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will bring the Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok  kalibutan (TBTK) in May to a rare hardcourt spectacle. Peter Naron, himself an ex-PBA cager, has started arranging their exciting participation to the grandest homecoming of Boholanos from around...

Djokovic, Nadal advance into 4th round

Defending champion Novak Djokovic was nearly flawless in a 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 win against Frenchman Nicolas Mahut in a third-round match yesterday at the Australian Open. When Mahut won his first game in the second set, he stretched his arms out as he walked back...

Williams, Sharapova cruise into 4th round

Serena Williams was so dominant in her 6-1, 6-1 third-round win over Greta Arnat the Australian Open that there’s probably only one shot she’ll remember more than most. At 5-0 and a point from winning the first set, Williams lined up in the ideal position...

17th BPBL reels of today

By: Rodolfo Madanguit Games today (Booy hardcourt) 7pm: Baron vs BPPO 9pm: AKW vs TCSHS Alumni   It’s all systems go for the opening of the much awaited avenue for physical fitness of the busy professionals, the Bohol Professionals Basketball League (BPBL) tonight at the...

Two FIBA refs to conduct accreditation seminar

Two respected  Filipino international referees who are members of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), the new governing body for basketball in the country, will be here to conduct the three (3) day national accreditation and refreshers’ seminar on basketball officiating on February 3 –...

Manny-Floyd Jr bout likely to push through

The much-awaited megabuck fight between Manny Pacquiao and undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. will push through this year according to Jinkee Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing icon’s wife. Pacquiao, in an interview, said her husband personally confirmed the news to her adding the fight may...

David moves to 2nd spot in BPC race

David moves to 2nd  spot in BPC race Powerade scoring machine Gary David has taken a giant leap to emerge as a major contender for the coveted Best Player of the Conference (BPC) honors following consistent exceptional performances in the playoff phase of the PBA Philippine Cup. With no less than seven 30-point...

Howard carries Magic past Lakers

Howard carries Magic past Lakers Dwight Howard had 21 points and 23 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic led comfortably throughout   most of a 92-80 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday. Jameer Nelson shook off a slump to contribute 17 points and nine assists to the Magic’s fifth win in...

A misty-eyed look at Ubi Fest

A misty-eyed look at Ubi Fest Wake-uppers: Scene: There were only 8 candidates for Miss Ubi Festival Queen 2012. At least 18 towns in Bohol are known as ubi country. Seen: Kinampay was the best seller during the 12th Ubi fest. Ubi kinampay is still the queen of all varieties because...