Thursday, December 29, 2011

29 DEC 2011, THU: Sports & Ent

Sports


Guiao: RoS has the tools to beat Tigers

Cebu Daily News - 
RAIN or Shine's fiery head coach Yeng Guiao strongly believes that his Elasto Painters has the necessary tools to beat the Powerade Tigers when they kick off their best-of-seven semifinal showdown on Jan. 4 at the Smart Cuneta Astrodome.

7 PH players rock chessfest

Manila Bulletin - 
SINGAPORE - Seven Filipino woodpushers either took sole possession or gained a share of the lead in their respective divisions after the third round of the Singapore International Chess Festival at the Jurong East Sports Complex late Thursday.

Hunted or not, Heat make early statements

ESPN (blog) - 
By Michael Wallace Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images LeBron James and Dwyane Wade won't admit it, but they have a target on their backs this season.

Deflated Lakers get a break after hectic start

TVNZ - 
With egos badly bruised after losing their first two games of the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers enjoyed a rare day off today having avoided their first 0-3 start since 1978.

Donaire takes on heavier sparring partners

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. is taking on heavier sparring partners for his fight against heavy-handed Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.

De La Salle triumvirate top bets for UAAP women's volley plums

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—Three players at the forefront of defending champion La Salle's unbeaten start in the UAAP Season 74 women's volleyball tournament also figure prominently in the race for individual awards.

Petron's Santos leads Best Player race

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines -- Petron Blaze star forward Arwind Santos is pacing the PBA Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference race, thanks to his consistent double-double performances.

Hussey stands firm as wickets tumble in Melbourne Test

Pakistan Observer - 
Melbourne—Fifteen wickets fell for 274 runs on day three of the first Test between Australia and India in Melbourne, leaving the game evenly poised.

Sulaiman Clarifies Remarks on Mayweather, Hitting a Lady

BoxingScene.com - 
By WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán: “I would like to clarify my feelings about some recent comments of mine, and apologize for not finding the right words in English - there are many times when I cannot find the right words to express what I really ...

Big adjustments await PH netters

Manila Bulletin - 
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA MANILA, Philippines - Filipino Davis Cuppers lined up for the Group I first-round tie against Pacific Oceania in February will have no choice but to step up now that Fil-American veteran Cecil Mamiit has been assigned as a ...

Race rocked by spying claims

The Independent - 
In a week in which Roberto Mancini has, in his own grammatically peculiar way, fiercely criticised t... A new year represents a time to repent those sins of the past.

Sangakkara adds to South Africa's problems at home

The Independent - 
In a week in which Roberto Mancini has, in his own grammatically peculiar way, fiercely criticised t... A new year represents a time to repent those sins of the past.

Behind the UFC 141 Numbers: Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem fight complete ...

MMAmania.com - 
This Friday night (Dec. 30, 2011), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will stage its final event of the year as Las Vegas, Nevada's MGM Grand Garden Arena plays host to UFC 141: "Lesnar vs.

Boosters to tap former Maverick

Manila Standard Today - 
by Rey Joble PETRON Blaze, a team which denied Talk 'N Text of a grand slam last season, doesn't want to take any chances.

SWU wins game 1

Inquirer.net - 
By Jonas Panerio Southwestern University guard Jeff Viernes lit up the Asian College of Technology and the rest of the Cebu Coliseum yesterday as he treated his defenders and the crowd to a spectacular offensive display en route to leading the Cobras ...

PBA: Peek cleared

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - Talk 'N Text's veteran center Ali Peek has been given clearance by his doctors to play again in the PBA Philippine Cup nearly two months after he was shot in the nape by a still unidentified gunman inside the RFM gym parking lot ...

Gilas wants Douthit, McGee for national five

Philippine Star - 
By Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star) Updated December 29, 2011 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Smart Gilas Pilipinas is now preparing to negotiate with Marcus Douthit for a new contract while keeping its line open for NBA player Javale McGee as ...


Entertainment


MMFF 2011 Big winners

OFW News On Web - 
Taking home the huge awards was the movie Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story in the Awards night of the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Role reversal

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
HE WHO holds economic power wields political power, or so says Marx on state relations, but this may also hold true inside the bedroom as shown by real-life couple Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo in their domestic-themed movie My Househusband.

Let the hysteria explode inside you

Philippine Star - 
When the evil inherent in man meets the paranormal evil on the big screen, expect a film that will drive you to the edge of your seat.

Makati City announces traffic rerouting scheme for New Year countdown

Inquirer.net - 
By Miko Morelos MANILA, Philippines—The Makati City government has drawn up a traffic rerouting scheme, which will begin one stroke past midnight Wednesday leading to its much-awaited New Year's Eve countdown and street party along Ayala Avenue on ...

CAB approves more flights to Vietnam, Cambodia

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) granted rights to several local carriers to offer more seats and mount more flights to Cambodia and Vietnam.

The innocent still suffer

Ottawa Citizen - 
By David Warren, Ottawa Citizen December 28, 2011 Christmas is a season in 12 parts, or days: Dec. 28 is the feast of the Holy Innocents, and itself among the important occasions in the Christian year.

Filipino GM Wesley So invited to join Texas Tech chess team

Cebu Daily News - 
FILIPINO chess grandmaster Wesley Barbasa So has been invited to join the Texas Tech University chess team in Lubbock, Texas, USA.

Kate Beckinsale Firing With Both Barrels in Latest Underworld: Awakening One-Sheet

Dread Central - 
By Uncle Creepy It's so easy to associate the words "eye candy" with the name Kate Beckinsale. The folks behind the Underworld franchise know this all too well, as evidenced by the latest one-sheet for Underworld: Awakening, which once again features ...

'Maria Ozawa' dupes lustful Pinoy men on Facebook

GMA News - 
In a clear case of not thinking before clicking, many hot-blooded Filipino men rushed to answer a popular adult film star's apparent casting call for her next movie without realizing that they may have been duped by what seems to be a fake account.

NTC Collects P4.34-B From Fees

Manila Bulletin - 
By EMMIE V. ABADILLA MANILA, Philippines - Strictly enforcing the rules, without increasing fees or slapping on new ones, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) hauled in P4.341 billion Administrative Fees collections for 2011, exceeding its ...

Patton: Baby is 'good luck charm'

The Press Association - 
Paula Patton has described her baby son as a "good luck charm" - because he scored her a lead role in Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol.

Cheetah the chimp, possible star of Tarzan films, dies at 80

Irish Times - 
IF TARZAN'S co-star had been human, it's safe to assume that news of his demise would have been greeted with glowing tributes, a Hollywood funeral and perhaps a retrospective season of his greatest cinematic moments.

People: Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves are engaged

Dallas Morning News (subscription) - 
• Matthew McConaughey proposed to his Brazilian model girlfriend, Camila Alves, on Christmas, he announced on his WhoSay account.

And you thought 72 days was short: Sinead ends marriage 18 days later

Globe and Mail - 
O'Connor wedded boyfriend Barry Herridge on December 8 (her 45th birthday) in Las Vegas, dressed in a strapless pink gown and accompanied by a matching Cadillac.

BEAST to hold concert in the Philippines

Manila Bulletin - 
By JONATHAN M. HICAP MANILA, Philippines - Korean boy band BEAST will hold a concert in the Philippines next year as part of the group's 21-city world tour.

Public excited about upcoming Street Party

Fijivillage - 
With two days remaining for the New Year, most people are hyped up about welcoming it at the Legend FM Annual Fiji Street Party with Vodafone this Saturday.

Amy Adams says she was 'star-struck' by Muppets

CTV.ca - 
The actress was thrilled to be cast in the famous puppets' new movie, but admits she was overwhelmed when she got close to the characters she had loved as a child.

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' this 2012!

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - The follow-up to the 2008 worldwide hit “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” New Line Cinema's “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” takes moviegoers on a fun and fantastic new adventure to parts unknown, a place so remote it has ...

Baby augmented love between Orlando-Miranda

Hindustan Times - 
Orlando Bloom has revealed that he has become even more attracted to his supermodel wife Miranda Kerr ever since they became parents to their son Flynn in January.

Swedish actress makes H'wood debut in Sherlock Holmes 2 - Philippine Star Online

San Francisco Luxury News - 
MANILA, Philippines - Swedish star Noomi Rapace gained global acclaim with her riveting and unnerving portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in the original film adaptations of Stieg Larsson's best-selling Millennium Trilogy, beginning with her 2009 breakout ...

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