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Djokovic edges Murray, sets up final vs Nadal »

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Andy Murray of Britain during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, early Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. AP/Andrew Brownbill

Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and a "physical crisis" to beat Andy Murray in an almost five-hour Australian Open semifinal Friday night and move into his third straight Grand Slam final.…

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UFL: Stallion duels Meralco »

MANILA, Philippines — Surprise leader Stallion Giligans seeks to sustain its strong start against Loyola Meralco Saturday in a battle of United Football League leaders at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. with the two squads, which figured in a memorable UFL…

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PFF receives P10-M boost »

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Amusements and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) will give P10 million to the Philippine Football Federation, which will use the funds to revive the “Kasibulan” grassroots development program in the country this year. PFF president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta said the program will…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Dodie Boy Jr. faces Thai »

Dodie Boy Peñalosa Jr. battles Super James Singmanasak of Thailand in a 10-round super bantamweight bout tonight at the Recom Dome in Caloocan City hoping to move closer to a possible world title bout. …

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Azarenka bags Australian Open women’s crown and no. 1 ranking »

Belarus' Victoria Azarenka swept imperiously to her first grand slam title and the world number one ranking Saturday when she demolished Maria Sharapova in the Australian Open final.…

Jan 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Nadal says Murray can be world number one »

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Rafael Nadal Saturday said only a mental block was stopping Andy Murray from becoming the world's best player after he blew a golden chance to reach the Australian Open final.…

Jan 28 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

NBA: Wade shines in return to Heat »

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Dwyane Wade was back in the Miami lineup looking like he had never left as the all-star guard scored 28 points to lift the Heat to a 99-89 win over the New York Knicks on Friday.…

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London mulls Rio-style Jesus statue for Olympics »

Tourists surround the statue of Christ the atop the Corcovado hill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on October 12, 2011. The Christ the Redeemer statue, one of Rio's landmarks, celebrates its 80th anniversary today. AFP PHOTO/VANDERLEI ALMEIDA

London may erect a replica of Rio de Janeiro's famous Christ the Redeemer statue to mark the passage of the Olympic torch to Brazil at the end of this year's games, reports said Friday.…

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Djokovic edges Murray, sets up final vs Nadal »

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Andy Murray of Britain during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, early Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. AP/Andrew Brownbill

Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and a "physical crisis" to beat Andy Murray in an almost five-hour Australian Open semifinal Friday night and move into his third straight Grand Slam final.…

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Powerade trips TNT, stays alive; David rules player derby »

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Hanging tough this time, Powerade Friday night averted another fourth quarter collapse to repulse Talk ‘N Text, 100-97, to live another day in their PBA Philippine Cup title series before close to 13,000 boisterous fans at the Smart…

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  • Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Andy Murray of Britain during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, early Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. AP/Andrew Brownbill

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  • DREAM FIGHT. The much-awaited battle featuring the world’s best pound-for-pound boxing champions Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. appears to be a certainty this year. The fight could take place sometime in May and would likely generate one of the biggest purses and television audiences in boxing history. AFP

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  • Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets looks on during an opening night game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. AFP FILE PHOTO

    China basketball star Yao Ming enters politics

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  • Jimmy Alapag of Talk ’N Text tries to stop driving Denok Miranda of Petron in Sunday’s match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Texters won, 111-108.  PHOTO BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ

    Talk ’N Text evens series, nips Petron behind Alapag

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  • Boxing great Muhammad Ali with wife, Lonnie (right), looks down from a balcony at friends attending a celebration for his 70th birthday at the Muhammad Ali Center on Saturday (January 14, 2012), in Louisville, Ky. Ali turns 70 Tuesday. MARK HUMPHREY / AP PHOTO

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    Floyd Mayweather to Manny Pacquiao: Step Up, Punk

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  • Atlanta Hawks guard Jannero Pargo (7) puts up a reverse layup as Chicago Bulls center, Omar Asik of Turkey, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday(January 7, 2012) in Atlanta. Atlanta won 109-94.  JOHN AMIS/AP PHOTO

    NBA: Smith shines as Hawks end Bulls run

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  • STILL UP. In this Nov. 14, 2011 file photo, former boxing champion Muhammad Ali leaves after a memorial service for boxing legend Joe Frazier at the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia. AP FILE Photo

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    LeBron James gets engaged to long-time girlfriend

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INQUIRER Sports Performer of the Week: Jimmy Alapag »

Will to win is what separates the good ones from the great.…

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Powerade trips TNT, stays alive; David rules player derby »

Hanging tough this time, Powerade Friday night averted another fourth quarter collapse to repulse Talk ‘N Text, 100-97, to live another day in their PBA Philippine Cup title series before close to 13,000 boisterous fans at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.…

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UAAP: Ateneo rips National U nine; La Salle netters unscathed »

Ateneo exploded for eight runs in the seventh inning to hammer out a 13-3 victory over National U Sunday in the UAAP Season 74 baseball tournament at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. …

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B-League: UST cue bets stay unbeaten »

University of Santo Tomas solidified its hold of top spot in the second season of the National Collegiate Billiards League (B-League) with back-to-back victories Sunday at the Star Billiards Center in Quezon City. …

Jan 24 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »
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UFL: Stallion duels Meralco »

MANILA, Philippines — Surprise leader Stallion Giligans seeks to sustain its strong start against Loyola Meralco Saturday in a battle of United Football League leaders at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. with the two squads, which figured in a memorable UFL Cup quarterfinal duel won by Loyola, looking for their third…

Jan 27 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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50-50 split a generous Pacman offer »

Manny Pacquiao is being generous in offering a 50-50 split with Floyd Mayweather Jr. for their megabuck bout to push through.…

Jan 26 2012 / 9 Comments / Read More »
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Save super fight from super brats »


There's one thing that could save the delusive Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. dream fight—if it’s worth saving at all.…

Jan 26 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Coaching revamp among MVP teams looms »


Sometime ago, I learned from an unimpeachable source within the PLDT-Smart group that a major revamp within the coaching ranks of the Manny V.…

Jan 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Running is not for the faint of heart »


The running phenomenon has resurfaced and this time, it looks like it’s not going to be just a fad that hits a tipping point…

Jan 23 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Doing What Comes Unnaturally »


Manchester City versus Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday is not a title decider. Having said that, should Spurs lose, their putative aspirational fire will be…

Jan 21 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Rising Stars: Racket and pen for Angelyn »

Pen and racket.

Study hard, play later for Angelyn. What started out as just a hobby, turned out to be one of the many things…

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Rising Stars » Kicking it with Jesseree Faye »

Jesseree Faye (left most, semiseat, first row): a spiker turned striker.

Jesseree Faye Mangonon—smart and sporty rolled into one—is a spiker turned striker after giving up volleyball to fully focus on football. A…

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Rising Stars: Sports balls over Dolls for Ada »

Instead of Barbie dolls, the best birthday gift Ada Martha Caballo, could ever receive would be balls. Tennis ball, basketball, volleyball—you name it, Ada, who just celebrated her seventh birthday last October…

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