Monday, January 2, 2012

02 JAN 2012, MON: Sports & Ent

Sports

Chessers win 4 youth titles

Manila Bulletin - 
SINGAPORE - The country's youth brigade ended the year with a bang in the Singapore International Chess Festival at the Jurong East Sports Complex.

Reyes: TNT not out for revenge

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - Talk N Text head coach Chot Reyes insisted they are not looking for revenge when they face the Petron Blaze Boosters in the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup.

Pacquiao keeps boxing above all sports in 2011

Tempo - 
By Lily O Ramos MANILA, Philippines (PNA) - World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao had a controversial win over Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez in their World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight match last November but, just the same, the first-ever boxer to ...

Bitoon slips after successive draws

Tempo - 
SINGAPORE - Grandmaster Richard Bitoon drew two matches Friday and fell in a tie for second place in the second ASEAN Men Campomanes Cup at the Jurong East sports complex.

Where Knicks' Depth Might Have Been, Questions Abound

New York Times - 
Sacramento It was still four hours before midnight on New Year's Eve when a giddy celebration broke out in the visitors' locker room at the former Arco Arena.

CFIM booters see thrilling duel vs Azkals

ABS CBN News - 
By Olmin Leyba, The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines - CF Internacional de Madrid (CFIM), the third division Spanish club slated to play an Azkals-reinforced PH team on Jan. 7 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, is expecting a competitive match ...

Tough battle expected in Philippine Amateur Open

Inquirer.net - 
A wide-open battle for top honors in both the men's and ladies divisions is expected when the Philippine Amateur Open Golf Championships is held Jan. 5 to 8 at the Canlubang Golf and Country Club in Laguna.

TRAP focuses on youth in 2012 triathlon program

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) president Tom Carrasco announced yesterday that TRAP is adopting a new tack this year - “putting more investments on our youth.

Photo: Edgar Sosa Bulking Up For The Roilo Golez Clash

BoxingScene.com - 
By Miguel Rivera As previously reported, WBC International flyweight champion Edgar Sosa (43-7, 26KOs) is going to defend his title against Roilo Golez on January 7 in Mexico City, Mexico.

Thunder top Suns

Chicago Tribune - 
Oklahoma City, OK - Russell Westbrook dropped a game-high 18 points and was one of six players in double-figures as the Oklahoma City Thunder topped the Phoenix Suns, 107-97 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Bata Reyes Weaves Magic in Winning PBB Face Off Series; Pockets $5000

AzBilliards.com - 
Philippine billiards icon Efren "Bata" Reyes conjured up some old-fashioned magic to win the Philippine Bigtime Billiards (PBB) Face Off Series late Friday (December 30, 2011) at the Pagcor Airport Casino in Parañaque City.

SAD BUT TRUE: “MANILA ICE” IS MELTING

8countnews.com - 
Taken from one of the songs of Metallica, it is really sad but true. What is the boxing world without Manny Pacquiao? I doubt nobody will ever see another devastating knockout artist other than the Pacman.

Dos Santos looks forward to Overeem

USA TODAY - 
By Sergio Non, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS -- Minutes after Alistair Overeem ended the career of Brock Lesnar in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, heavyweight titleholder Junior Dos Santos grinned with excitement about his next challenger.

Fans fury justified says Chelsea boss

Gulf Daily News - 
LONDON: Chelsea fans, spoiled by success in recent years, showed their anger at the team's poor run of form by leaving Stamford Bridge in their droves before the end of Saturday's 3-1 home defeat by Aston Villa.

Lendl joins Murray's hunt for elusive slam

The Australian - 
THE master of coaches Tony Roche thinks his apprentice Ivan Lendl could just provide the edge Andy Murray needs to become Britain's first grand slam champion in 76 years.

Serena not sorry for Open tantrum

Adelaide Now - 
Sulky Serena. Serena Williams is unaplogetic for her US Open outburst saying she plays with ''200 per cent commitment''.


Entertainment

2M people attend Rizal Park Countdown to 2012

Inquirer.net - 
By Karen Boncocan Filipinos watch a fireworks display as they welcome the New Year at Manila's Rizal Park, Philippines on Sunday Jan. 1, 2012.

YouTube: A global audition stage for discovering new talent

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is well known for its famous tourist sites, and recently, is also getting new attention for having extremely talented homegrown artists.

So, what's in store for us in 2012?

New Straits Times - 
FIRSTLY, 2012 is not going to be Armageddon for us despite what the doomsday prophets and naysayers had predicted, says Joey Yap, one of the more notable names in feng shui and Chinese astrology today.

NBA legend Michael Jordan engaged

Tempo - 
BASKETBALL legend Michael Jordan is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Yvette Prieto, his spokeswoman said recently. Jordan, 48, considered the greatest US basketball player of all time, proposed to CubanAmerican model Prieto, 32, over the Christmas ...

Tom Cruise back at the top with MI4

Zimbabwe Independent - 
MISSION: Impossible –– Ghost Protocol easily beat its rivals in the race for first spot at US and Canadian box offices over the Christmas holiday weekend, returning action star Tom Cruise to winning form after several recent flops.

Looking back at 2011: Memorable films, characters, scenes and lines

Philippine Star - 
By Joy Jonette Chuyaco (The Philippine Star) Updated January 02, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Once again, another year is coming to an end and a new one is arriving.

Unli(mited) and Unco(nditional)

Inquirer.net - 
THE story is told about a man who posted and sent this Christmas message: “To all my inaanak (baptismal godchildren), in order to get a gift from me, please bring with you your birth certificate, baptismal certificate and your baptismal picture with me ...

'A Separation' builds Iranian Oscar hopes

GMA News - 
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood has often criticized Tehran for stifling movie-making, but the acclaimed film "A Separation" is breathing life into Iran's hopes for a rare Oscar success.

Katy Perry 'invited to Barbados by best friend Rihanna following split from ...

Daily Mail - 
By Sarah Bull and Georgina Littlejohn Katy Perry has been invited to stay with Rihanna in Barbados following her split from Russell Brand, it has been claimed.

DPWH sets P60.38M for rehab of Villamor Bridge

Philippine Information Agency - 
by Jell E. Guzman MANILA, Jan 1 (PIA) –- The New Year, 2012, will definitely be a busy a year for road works as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon embark on an extensive rehabilitation project.

'Silence of the Lambs' preserved with 24 other films

Live 5 News - 
Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins starred in the 1991 film 'Silence of the Lambs.' It was added this year to the Library of Congress National Film Registry.

Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux Eloping?

International Business Times AU - 
By Diadem Pambid | January 2, 2012 11:45 AM EST Actress Jennifer Aniston poses at Elle's 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute in Los Angeles October 17, 2011.

Country singer Wynonna Judd goes for marriage No. 3

GMA News - 
LOS ANGELES - Country music star Wynonna Judd received an early Christmas gift when her boyfriend, Cactus Moser, proposed on Christmas Eve, the singer's spokesman said on Thursday.

Remembering Iglesia ni Cristo Executive Minister Erañao Manalo's 87th Birthday

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - On this day, the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) observes with deep respect and affection the 87th Birth Anniversary of INC Executive Minister Eraño de Guzman Manalo who passed away on August 31, 2009.

Tamara Mellon hits the beach in St Barts wearing an animal-print bikini

Daily Mail - 
By Sarah Bull She might be 44, but Tamara Mellon still boasts a figure that women half her age would be proud of. The Jimmy Choo co-founder showed off her toned figure in a sexy animal-print bikini as she hit the beach with her daughter in St Barts ...

I had second thoughts about Thatcher role: Meryl Streep

NDTV - 
PTI Hollywood actress Meryl Streep says she suffered a severe crisis of confidence on the set of new movie 'The Iron Lady' after spending just seven days preparing for her role as Margaret Thatcher.

Writers' festival to celebrate Rizal

Manila Bulletin - 
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) -- Writers from all over the country will converge in Pampanga in February as they aim to highlight the importance of history and culture in Philippine literature.

Thousands greet 2012 at FBC, Vodafone New Year's Eve Party

Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Ltd - 
Thousands of people gathered at the FBC Vodafone New Year's Eve Party in Suva last night to greet the new year. Being one of the first such parties to be organised by the national broadcaster, the FBC, Vodafone 31/12 proved to be a hit with people from ...

Celebrities may exercise caution on Twitter after 2011 blunders

Economic Times - 
LOS ANGELES: Celebrities may resist the urge to send a stream of consciousness on Twitter in 2012, after famous people tweeted their way into trouble on everything from boxer briefs to breast-feeding last year.

Don't want to get sick? Wash your hands

ABS CBN News - 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unclean hands can lead to the spread of many illnesses such as common cold, meningitis, flu, and hepatitis A, among others.

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