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Roach: Opening rounds hard for Pacquiao, Clottey

Roach: Opening rounds hard for Pacquiao, Clottey

MANILA, Philippines – Although boxing coach Freddie Roach is confident that Manny Pacquiao will demolish Joshua Clottey, he sees a very hard fight for both boxers. The prized trainer said he thinks the... 

Pacman invites Van Damme to Texas brawl

Pacman invites Van Damme to Texas brawl

MANILA, Philippines – This time it’s Jean Claude Van Damme dropping by just to get a glimpse of the Filipino icon. Yes, the Wild Card Gym buzzed with unusual activity yesterday when the Belgian... 

Final 4: Aces battle Kings; Beermen face Giants

Final 4: Aces battle Kings; Beermen face Giants

MANILA, Philippines – Outright semifinalists Alaska Milk and San Miguel Beer take on quarterfinal survivors Barangay Ginebra and Purefoods, respectively, hoping to come out in full throttle after... 

PBA: Texters, Giants go for the kill anew

PBA: Texters, Giants go for the kill anew

MANILA, Philippines – Talk n Text and Purefoods, unable to deliver the knockout punch the other night, try again today, hoping to oust Barangay Ginebra and Rain or Shine in the fourth game of their... 

Efren “Bata” Reyes named pool Player of the Decade

Efren “Bata” Reyes named pool Player of the Decade

MANILA, Philippines – Efren “Bata” Reyes, whose world 9-ball feat in Cardiff, Wales in 1999 sparked the renaissance of billiards in the world, was yesterday named the Player of the Decade by... 

Nonito Donaire Jr. ready for Vegas war

Nonito Donaire Jr. ready for Vegas war

MANILA, Philippines – Defending interim WBA superflyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr. said yesterday he’s ready to go to war against Mexican challenger Gerson Guerrero in their 12-round bout headlining... 

Mayweather blames Pacquiao for fight’s collapse

Mayweather blames Pacquiao for fight’s collapse

MANILA, Philippines – Undefeated fighter Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has found a new opponent in fellow American Shane Mosley, but he still has a mouthful to say about Manny Pacquiao, whom he was supposed... 

Clottey: Pacquiao is beatable

Clottey: Pacquiao is beatable

MANILA, Philippines – Joshua Clottey made a bold statement to his fellow Ghanaians, saying that he will shock the world by defeating 7-time world champion Manny Pacquiao on March 13. “I am taking this... 

Elasto Painters oust Realtors from PBA quarterfinals

Elasto Painters oust Realtors from PBA quarterfinals

Rain or Shine leaned on a finger-roll by Eddie Laure in the final 11 seconds to beat Sta. Lucia, 90-86, and slam the door on the Realtors in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo... 

Alaska finally gets it done on Miller Time

Alaska finally gets it done on Miller Time

MANILA, Philippines – Willie Miller came off the bench to fire Alaska’s last nine points, including the marginal basket, as the Aces snatched a thrilling 95-84 victory over Rain or Shine to finally...