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Will long layoff affect top seeds

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:13:36 +0000

Even with the long layoff, rustiness isn’t a concern for Alaska and Talk ’N Text when they take on separate foes at the start of the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinals series today at…

Pacquiao-Hatton fight in limbo over money issue

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:13:10 +0000

Should negotiations formally start for a Pacquiao-Mayweather slugfest, the weight will be a major issue to be tackled and Gacal said trainer Freddie Roach’s opinion will weigh heavily.

Ginebra beaten but unbowed

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:09:36 +0000

Beaten Barangay Ginebra coach Jong Uichico doesn’t want to dwell on their failure to protect a 21-point lead over San Miguel Beer last Sunday during their knockout game in the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup…

Pacquiao camp wants 60-40, not 50-50 split

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:09:35 +0000

Manny Pacquiao will not agree to be on equal footing with British Ricky Hatton in terms of the revenue split for their close-to-being-made match on May 2 in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao should get more

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:38:23 +0000

Manny Pacquiao — who represents the sport of boxing — deserves the chunkier and bigger slice of the pie in his May 2 showdown with British Ricky Hatton, a key Team Pacquiao member said yesterday.

Jazz stay on top of Pistons

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:38:21 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz extended its recent dominance of the Detroit Pistons with a 99-82 win in the NBA on Saturday, making it eight straight wins over the Eastern Conference side.

10 potentially game-changing games for 2009

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:19:37 +0000

What games stand the best chance of changing the broader industry in 2009, either by dramatically influencing what consumers play and purchase, or by demonstrating the commercial viability of new reve...

FEU lady tossers wrest solo lead

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:19:35 +0000

Defending champion Far Eastern University overcame a lethargic start to frustrate University of the East, 21-25, 25-14, 25-14, 25-18, and grab the solo lead in the 71st UAAP women’s volleyball tourn…

Search for billiards idol opens 2nd season

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:19:33 +0000

Dozens have signed up and more are expected to join the Search for the New Billiards Idol, which begins with its second season on Jan. 18 at the Superman Sports Bar in Libis, Quezon City.

Pacquiao favored vs Hatton

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:03:20 +0000

Unless Manny Pacquiao falls ill during training camp and becomes lethargic in the days leading up to his May 2 date with Ricky Hatton, there’s no stopping oddsmakers from installing the Filipino pou…