Monday, December 19, 2011

19 DEC 2011, MON: Sports & Ent

Sports

Tigers advance after OT win

Manila Bulletin - 
By WAYLON GALVEZ MANILA, Philippines - Powerade proved Sunday night that its previous win against the top seed B-Meg was no fluke.

San Miguel is 'No. 1' in Bangkok

Manila Bulletin - 
By JONAS TERRADO BANGKOK, Thailand - San Miguel Beer enhanced its status as favorites to win the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League crown after defeating the AirAsia Philippine Patriots, 84-76, to rule the To Be Number One Basketball Challenge here.

Mayweather looks past Pacquiao to Martinez date

ESPN.co.uk - 
WBC Diamond middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is being earmarked for a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr if no deal is agreed between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

La Salle shoots for 1st-round sweep

Manila Standard Today - 
DEFENDING champion De La Salle goes for a first-round sweep of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 74 women's volleyball when it takes on University of the East Saturday at the San Juan Arena.

All-Filipino showdown for 'To Be No. 1' crown

Manila Bulletin - 
By JONAS TERRADO BANGKOK, Thailand - The San Miguel Beermen and the AirAsia Philippine Patriots forged an all-Filipino title showdown after downing separate rivals in the To Be Number One Basketball Challenge at the Nimibutr National Stadium here.

Lady Eagles hand Maroons 6th loss

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - Ateneo snatched its fourth win in five games and at the same time dealt University of the Philippines (UP) its sixth straight loss, 25-13, 25-21, 25-12, in UAAP Season 74 women's volleyball action yesterday at the Arena in San ...

Spectacular Sunday

Manila Standard Today - 
FILIPINO boxing fans were treated to a Sunday of spectacular action and a touch of controversy last Dec. 11, thanks to the telecasts of the three leading networks in our country.

SSC boosts stock in NCAA volleyball

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - San Sebastian College struggled past St. Benilde, 25-23, 25-22, 25-22, yesterday to boost its semifinal bid in the 87th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) volleyball tournament at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Miñoza, Tabuena joint 39th

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - Frankie Miñoza hobbled with a five-over 77 and wound up in joint 39th with teener Miguel Tabuena and four others in the Thailand Golf Championship ruled by world No.

Perpetual spikers on a roll

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - University of Perpetual Help System Dalta trampled its respective foes to continue to fan its championship bids in the men's and women's divisions of the 87th NCAA volleyball tournament at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Volleyball program

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - Philippine Volleyball Federation president Gener Dungo said his administration will focus on grassroots program next year to tap and discover new talents for future international competitions.

Juvic Pagunsan: Pagunsan earns berths @ WGC-Cadillac, British

Rotoworld.com - 
Juvic Pagunsan has received exemptions into next year's World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship and British Open. The 33-year-old Filipino finished atop the Order of Merit on the Asian Tour to earn the tee times.

Donald staggers to finish line

Stuff.co.nz - 
Luke Donald's hopes of the Australian Masters title to cap his year ended in disappointment yesterday with a forgettable back nine, but the globe-trotting Englishman pledged to come back after a month with his sights set on a maiden major triumph.

Jon Jones' Undue Reach Advantage? True, but He's as Long as He Is Skillful

Bleacher Report - 
Jon “Bones” Jones has become the object of limb envy in some quarters, where the UFC light heavyweight champion is denied recognition that he truly is armed with both the size and the right motion in the ocean of MMA fighting.

'El Terrible' wants 4th fight vs Pacquiao

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - Legendary Mexican boxer Erik “El Terrible” Morales said he wants to get a fourth fight against the Philippines' fighting congressman, Manny Pacquiao.


Entertainment

Tagle: Spend more time in prayer than on gadgets

Philippine Star - 
By Helen Flores (The Philippine Star) Updated December 19, 2011 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle has urged the faithful to spend more time in prayer than on gadgets like cell phones and computers this Christmas ...

Scarlett Johansson Talks Black Widow's Role in The Avengers and Iron Man 3

Reelz - 
Despite having an ensemble of characters that so far have been used to being in their own movie, writer-director Joss Whedon has promised that no one in the cast of The Avengers will get lost in the shuffle.

Around-the-World Roundup: 'M:I-4' Lights Fuse Overseas

Box Office Mojo - 
by Ray Subers Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol opened throughout most of the world this weekend and took a commanding lead at the international box office.

Think of those hurting at Christmas

Edmonton Journal - 
By Dennis Milne, Edmonton Journal December 17, 2011 As we immerse ourselves in the Christmas season, it is very easy to let the world take over what we are truly celebrating.

Dragon Tattoo collection for H&M

New Zealand Herald - 
Stieg Larsson's enigmatic anti-heroine Lisbeth Salander, from the best-selling books and upcoming US film remake The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, is an unlikely trendsetter.

Sherlock Holmes wins the box office crown... but it's Mission Impossible that...

Daily Mail - 
By Anita Bennett Sherlock Holmes may have topped the box office this weekend in North America but the super sleuth took a beating from Mission Impossible's Ethan Hunt.

Chris Rene says he'd use 'The X Factor' prize money to create rehab center

OnTheRedCarpet.com - 
Chris Rene says if he wins "The X Factor" he'll take the $5 million prize money and use it to create a rehab center for individuals like himself.

British helped Chinese admiral escape in WW II

Zee News - 
London: When Japan invaded Hong Kong in 1941 during World War II, more than 60 British servicemen and a one-legged Chinese admiral, Chan Chak, managed to slip out of the island to freedom.

Christopher Hitchens dies at 62 after suffering cancer

BBC News - 
British-born author, literary critic and journalist Christopher Hitchens has died at the age of 62. He died from pneumonia, a complication of the oesophageal cancer he had, at a Texas hospital.

Kim Kardashian drops $64K on 3 Liz Taylor's auctioned bracelets

News On Wall - 
Reality star Kim Kardashian has proven herself a great admirer of the late Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor. On Thursday, during the auction of the mini-collection of jewelry that belonged to the actress, KK dropped 64K for three jade and diamond ...

Pope Benedict XVI: Mary's virginity is essential to the Christian faith

God Discussion - 
In his Angelus reflections today, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the Archangel Gabriel's Annunciation to the Virgin Mary, that she would conceive and bear a son to be called Jesus.

Lady Gaga Tops Forbes List (Recap)

antiMUSIC.com - 
On Thursday Lady Gaga Tops Forbes List was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) Financial magazine Forbes has issued their list of the Top-Earning Women In Music for 2011, and Lady Gaga beats 'em all by a mile.

Miley Cyrus on Plastic Surgery: 'Don't Have to be Fake to be Beautiful ...

San Francisco Luxury News - 
Miley Cyrus arrives on the red carpet at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles January 31, 2010. The low-cut gown worn by Cyrus spurred speculation from dozens of plastic surgeons that she had received breast implants, but the star posted on ...

Dogs subpoenaed, get court's day

Manila Bulletin - 
PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) - The four members of the group subpoenaed to appear in Multnomah County Circuit Court remained mute as they appeared before the jury.

Bizarre proposal stuns Ellen audience

Ninemsn - 
By ninemsn staff A US man was left red faced after he proposed to his girlfriend on the Ellen show as the entire audience watched on, only to be rejected.

Screen Actors Guild Award

About - News & Issues - 
By Rachel Thomas, About.com Guide The SAG Awards give actors the opportunity to celebrate and honor their own in the industry, making the recipient of this award truly special because they've earned the utmost respect of their equally hardworking peers ...

Exiting Iraq, last US truck seeks help in Journey

AFP - 
CAMP VIRGINIA, Kuwait - Soldiers in the last US military truck to drive out of Iraq on Sunday sang hits by the rock group Journey and discussed a wide range of topics to stay sharp on the trip south to Kuwait.

Lana Del Rey, music buzz of 2011 -- but is she 'real'?

AFP - 
PARIS - Honeyed vocals, a cinematic pout and a haunting, David Lynch-inspired video clip posted on YouTube was all it took to propel Lana Del Rey to global stardom, hailed as the musical revelation of 2011.

Nicola retrieves Cheryl's phone from toilet

Times of India - 
Singer Nicola Roberts retreived her Girls Aloud bandmate Cheryl Cole's phone from a toilet during one of her recent trip and says that this is what "true friendship" means.

CEB brings back dancing crew

Sun.Star - 
THE Philippines' largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), adds Christmas cheer on select flights from December 15 to 31, 2011 with special performances by its world-renowned dancing cabin crew.

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