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US training pays off as returning San Beda nips FEU at Filoil Flying V

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Ola Adeogun throws up a shot against two defenders. Photo from Filoil Flying V Facebook account, by Raffy Dela Peña.

Fresh off its training in the US, reigning NCAA champion San Beda edged Far Eastern University, 80-76, Saturday at the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup at the Arena in San Juan.

Posted: May 18th, 2013 in Basketball,Latest Sports Stories,Section | Read More »

It’s a no-contest tune-up for Manny Pacquiao

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CONGRESSMAN Manny Pacquiao scored a knockout over an absent opponent in the last elections. If it were in boxing, that should’ve been properly ruled a no-contest.

Posted: May 16th, 2013 in Bare Eye,Commentary,Editors' Picks | Read More »

Manny Pacquiao at his humblest best

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Himself speaking, world boxing superhero Manny Pacquiao claims he’s too busy campaigning he can’t find time for boxing at the moment.

Posted: March 27th, 2013 in Bare Eye,Commentary | Read More »

Gonzalo Duque, the RH law and Prisaa

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If there’s a worthy double to the late Sen. Leonardo Perez—the Mighty Mite of PH politics—it could be the diminutive Duque, a former vice governor of Pangasinan.

Posted: February 20th, 2013 in Commentary,Southpaw | Read More »

White House defends behind-the-scenes immigration reform bid

In this Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks about immigration at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas. The White House is circulating a draft immigration bill that would create a new visa for illegal immigrants living in the United States and allow them to become legal permanent residents within eight years, according to a report published online Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 by USA Today.  AP PHOTO/CAROLYN KASTER

The White House defended its behind-the-scenes work on immigration reform Sunday after a plan leaked to the US media was panned by a key Republican as “half-baked and seriously flawed.”

Posted: February 18th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

‘Hey, mama, I made it’—LeBron at the White House

US President Barack Obama (C) poses with Dwyane Wade (Front-L), LeBron James (2nd-L-holding jersey) and Coach Erik Spoelstra (Front-R)  as he welcomes the NBA Champion Miami Heat to the White House to honor the team and their 2012 NBA Championship victory  at the White House in Washington, DC, January 28, 2013.  AFP /JIM WATSON

Basketball-loving President Barack Obama joined LeBron James and the Miami Heat in putting on a gushing show of mutual admiration Monday as the reigning NBA champions were lauded at the White House.

Posted: January 29th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

GenSan readies hero’s welcome for Pacquiao despite defeat

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Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez lands a right to the head of Manny Pacquiao during their WBO world welterweight fight Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Las Vegas. Despite his devastating defeat, Pacquio will get a hero’s welcome when he comes home to General Santos City this week.  AP PHOTO/JULIE JACOBSON

A hero’s welcome awaits this city’s favorite son, boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, when he comes home to General Santos City this week despite his devastating defeat to Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez.

Posted: December 10th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Solons rally behind Pacquiao, say he’s still ‘people’s champ’

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Pacquiao - I'll be back. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Legislators rallied behind their colleague, Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao, assuring him that he was still the “people’s champ” following his surprising defeat against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez on Sunday (Manila time) in Las Vegas.

Posted: December 10th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Tyson backs Australian PM on sexism

Mike Tyson AFP PHOTO

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s scathing speech against sexism won unlikely backing from controversial former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson Sunday, who said history was on her side.

Posted: October 14th, 2012 in Boxing / MMA,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Pacquiao need not postpone fight to file candidacy, says Comelec

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Manny Pacquiao. AFP PHOTO

The show can go on as scheduled. Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao does not have to reschedule his November fight in order to submit his certificate of candidacy to the Commission on Elections, according to Comelec spokesman James Jimenez.

Posted: August 23rd, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Britain basks in Olympic glory, but for how long?

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Flag bearers are showered with confetti in the Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. Britain basked in the feelgood factor of its most successful ever Olympics performance in a Games that it organized to widespread acclaim, but the time to capitalize on it could be short.  AP PHOTO/SERGEI GRITS

Britain basked Sunday in the feelgood factor of its most successful ever Olympics performance in a Games that it organized to widespread acclaim, but the time to capitalize on it could be short.

Posted: August 13th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

IOC investigates South Korean flag incident

South Korea's Ki Sung-yueng holds the South Korean flag as Japanese players look on in the background at the end of the men's soccer bronze medal match between Japan and South Korea, in Cardiff, Wales, at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea won 2-0. AP/Luca Bruno

The IOC has told South Korean officials to bar a football player from collecting his bronze medal after he displayed a flag with a political message at the third-place match against Japan.

Posted: August 11th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Multimedia,Photos,Photos and Videos | Read More »

World leaders, VIPS flock to London for Olympic ceremony

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A passenger boat passes a reflection of Olympic rings on the River Thames in London,  Monday, July 23, 2012. The summer Olympics in London will start on Friday July 27. AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Thousands of VIPs including some 120 national leaders will jet into London for Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony, with guests ranging from Angelina Jolie and Michelle Obama to the king of Swaziland.

Posted: July 24th, 2012 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

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