Friday, December 30, 2011

30 DEC 2011, FRI: Sports & Ent

Sports


PHILIPPINE BOXING YEARENDER (PART I)

PhilBoxing.com - 
By Rene Bonsubre, Jr. Another year has passed. Philippine boxing continued to make strides but it was the familiar names that made an impact on the world championship stage.

Marquez won't wait long for Pacquiao

FOXSports.com - 
At a public appearance in Mexico City, Juan Manuel Marquez told the assembled media that it's now or never for a fourth bout with Manny Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao next up Lamont Peterson…

ThyBlackMan - 
(ThyBlackMan.com) New International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO's) wants a crack at World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2,...

Suelo shares Singapore Open lead

Manila Bulletin - 
SINGAPORE - Roberto Suelo Jr. made short work of local bet Winshand Cuhendi Sean to join a crowded leader board after five rounds in the 8th Singapore Open at the Jurong East Sports Complex here Wednesday night.

PBA: Cone picks Rain or Shine

Tempo - 
By WAYLON GALVEZ Manila, Philippines - Despite the presence of powerhouse teams Talk 'N Text and Petron Blaze in the semifi nal playoffs, mentor Tim Cone of BMeg is putting his money on Rain or Shine to go all the way and capture the PBA Philippine Cup ...

Pool face-off: Bata seeks revenge vs Wu

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—A familiar oe awaits Filipino legend Efren “Bata” Reyes when he makes his debut in the Philippine Big Time Billiards Series Friday night at the Airport Pagcor Casino in Parañaque.

PJGF tourney draws 34 foreign jungolfers

Inquirer.net - 
MANILA, Philippines—Some of the finest junior golfers from Asia compete for top honors with their local counterparts again when the 12th Philippine International Junior Golf Championships fires off Jan. 4 at the Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club ...

Reyes says TNT is underdog

Malaya - 
BY NOLI CORTEZ THERE were some good news that recently reached Talk N text coach Chot Reyes, leaving him hoping it stays that way.

The Hornets' new CP3: Jarrett Jack off to fast start

USA TODAY - 
Jarrett Jack, entering his seventh NBA season, is playing for his fourth team, but the point guard likely will be an important piece for the New Orleans Hornets going forward.

Raptors – Pacers Notes 12/28/2011

Canada.com (blog) - 
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan (R) puts up a three-point-shot against Indiana Pacers' Paul George during the second half of their game Wednesday night at the ACC.

Australia and Sri Lanka's wins show Test game in good spirits

Telegraph.co.uk (blog) - 
By Huw Turbervill Cricket Last updated: December 30th, 2011 After Australia's riveting win over India at the MCG, and Sri Lanka's surprise victory over South Africa at Durban, Test cricket finds itself in remarkably rude health at the end of 2011.

Miami Heat's Lebron James, Dwayne Wade yet to attempt three pointers

MiamiHerald.com - 
Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have yet to attempt a three-pointer this season - but that has been by design. Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat goes up for a dunk against Sasha Pavlovic #11 of the Boston Celtics during a game at American ...

UFC heavyweight Lesnar back after surgery

Chicago Tribune - 
LAS VEGAS - Calling Brock Lesnar's return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship a Christmas miracle might be hyperbole, but the long road back to the biggest stage in mixed martial arts isn't lost on him.

Stags Run 2012 eyes record field

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - San Sebastian College-Recoletos holds the second Stags Run 2012 dubbed “Takbo Para Sa Edu-Misyon” on Jan. 15 at the ASEANA City near the Mall of Asia and Macapagal Blvd.

WBC's Sulaiman clarifies comments on battered women

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines -- World Boxing Council president Don Jose Sulaiman has clarified his statements regarding domestic violence against women, saying they were a "complete misrepresentation" of his feelings.

Australia make for compelling viewing

ESPNcricinfo.com - 
Australia's problem is the next generation of its batting. The likes of Shaun Marsh don't even average 40 in First Class cricket, whereas players like Mark Waugh, Brad Hodge and Stuart Law couldn't get a Test when they were averaging 50.

Who'll be the next Pinoy world champ?

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - There are 25 Filipino boxers ranked in the top 10 of the sport's four most prestigious governing bodies World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing ...

Rafael Nadal plans break after Australian Open

The Australian - 
From: AP RAFAEL Nadal plans to take several weeks off after the Australian Open to recover from a nagging shoulder injury. The second-ranked Nadal said overnight the injury surfaced before the ATP World Tour Finals in November and that he was still ...

Bulls Game Day: Rose plans to attack

Chicago Tribune - 
SACRAMENTO -- Twice in the last three days, Derrick Rose has vowed to be more aggressive in Thursday's matchup against the Kings.

Entertainment


'Asiong Salonga' wins big at MMFF awards

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) - Laguna Governor ER Ejercito's film “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story” bagged 8 awards, including Best Picture, during the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Awards Night on Wednesday.

More quality, safe roads seen in 2012 - DPWH

Philippine Information Agency - 
by Jell E. Guzman QUEZON CITY, Dec 30 (PIA)-– Motorists and commuters will have something to look forward to early next year as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon be implementing more road projects.

Maria Ozawa's Philippine visit unconfirmed, 'new film' thrills Pinoy men

Manila Bulletin - 
By MAUREEN MARIE BELMONTE MANILA, Philippines - Highly excitable Pinoy men can probably kiss goodbye their dream of having a “scene” opposite Japanese adult movie star Maria Ozawa after they responded to an unverified “casting call” from the actress ...

CAB approves direct flights to Cambodia, but actual flights may still take ...

GMA News - 
Direct flights from the Philippines to Cambodia may soon be a reality after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) gave local carriers the greenlight to add frequencies for the neighboring country.

Bumper year for Star Magic

Manila Bulletin - 
By NESTOR CUARTERO Just a thought: Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.

The Cure, Linkin Park and Evanescence to feature on 'Underworld: Awakening ...

NME.com - 
The film, which is the fourth in the Underworld series and stars Kate Beckinsale, is due for release in UK cinemas on January 20, with the soundtrack released three days earlier on January 17.

Lighting up the night

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
The fierce competition among local TV networks has extended even to how the public can choose to welcome the New Year. Pangilinan-led TV5 has signed on to be the official media partner of the Makati City government this year for its annual New Year ...

How 'Mission Impossible' Rescued the Movie Season

Wall Street Journal - 
By RACHEL DODES In an action sequence in "Mission Impossible—Ghost Protocol," Tom Cruise scales 11 floors of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

KC's X Factor

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - The search is on for the Philippines' next singing superstar with KC Concepcion (photo) hosting the country's newest singing-reality show The X Factor Philippines.

Skype brings OFW families together at Noche Buena

GMA News - 
After being used extensively in offices and newsrooms, popular video teleconferencing software Skype has found its way to another unique place: the Noche Buena tables of Filipinos based overseas.

Game book reveals Rizal as comic oracle

Philippine Star - 
Published recently by his descendants is an unknown work of José Rizal. Entitled Haec Est Sibylla Cumana, it is not a novel or a collection of poems and essays.

Love and scandal in 2011

Tempo - 
SCANDAL But the Mo-Rhian romance turned into a scandal when he hinted, later said outright in the Internet, that she had their child aborted in Singapore.
2011: The Year in Entertainment
Part 1 - The ugliest, messiest break ups

Sinead O'Connor: Marriage was like living in a coffin

The Sun - 
By JENNIFER O'BRIEN TROUBLED Sinead O'Connor told last night how she ended her fourth marriage after just 16 days because it was like "living in a coffin".

Streep Dodders as Forgetful Thatcher; Iran's 'Separation': Film

BusinessWeek - 
By Rick Warner Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The lacquered hair, the stern look, the commanding voice: Meryl Streep does a splendid impersonation of Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady.

Chimp-gate: 7 Developments in the Cheetah Death Conspiracy

Hollywood Reporter - 
As primatologists shake their heads at claims the "Tarzan" star could have lived to 80, the late ape's caretakers fire back at "unfair" disputes.

Forrest Gump, 25 other films to be preserved (+ list)

New Zealand Herald - 
Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks has been chosen as one of 25 films to be preserved in the US film registry. Photo / AP Forrest Gump's oft-imitated line, "My momma always said, 'Life is like a box of chocolates.

Adele sells most albums in a year since 2004

Reuters UK - 
By Peter Lauria (Reuters) - That Adele's "21" will rank as the year's top-selling album is no surprise - the English singer-songwriter's hits "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You" dominated playlists in 2011.

John Carter Trailer

Zeibiz - 
The film tells a story of a Civil War veteran, John Carter, who is mysteriously transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly involved in a conflict of epic proportions between the inhabitants of the planet.

The Top Movies of 2011: Stan Hall

OregonLive.com (blog) - 
By Special to The Oregonian 1) "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" (Werner Herzog) Here I am putting a Herzog film at the top of the heap for a second year in a row, but I can't help it.

Universal Studios Singapore: The Ultimate Ride

Business Mirror - 
UNIVERSAL Studios Singapore brings the chills down your spine as you ride their spectacular 22 rides and attractions in seven themed zones.

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