Thursday, January 26, 2012

26 JAN 2012, THU: Sports & Ent

Sports


PBA D-League semis resumes today

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - Underdogs Big Chill and Freego seek to forge an unlikely fi nals duel when they try to close out their respective rivals today in Game 2 of the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup semifi nals at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

UAAP volleyball: Lady Eagles beat UE to strengthen Final 4 bid

GMA News - 
Expect a mad scramble for the remaining Final Four slots in the 74th UAAP women's volleyball tournament especially with defending champion La Salle, still undefeated after 10 games, already assured of a playoff spot.

Texters upend Tigers anew, close in on title

Philippine Star - 
By Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star) Updated January 26, 2012 12:00 AM 0 Marcio Lassiter of Powerade gets away from Kelly Williams and Larry Fonacier of TNT for an easy basket.

Que-Juvic duel for title looms

Journal Online - 
An elite 36-player field, headed by defending back-to-back champion Angelo Que and Asian Tour Number 1 Juvic Pagunsan, begins its chase in The Country Club Invitational today, ready to do battle on a tough TCC course that requires precision and ...

PHL 3rd Super Grandmaster arrives home from India‏

The Online Zamboanga Times - 
MANILA - Filipino chess player Oliver Barbosa became the third Super Philippine Grandmaster after bagging the overall title in the 10th Parsvath International Grandmasters Chess Open Tournament last Jan. 14-23, 2012 at Ludlow Castle Sports Complex, ...

Air21 Express get crack at hiring Douthit as import

Inquirer.net - 
By Musong R. Castillo MANILA, Philippines—Air21 now has a literally huge reason to feel excited about the coming PBA Commissioner's Cup.

Is academic that Donaire is running from Rigondeaux?

BoxingNews24.com - 
By Chris Williams: Boxing fans want to see two time world champion Nonito Donaire to step up to the table and face WBA World super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (9-0, 7 KO's) but Donaire is stubbornly resisting the fan pressure; ...

Confident Juan Esquer says he will show Melindo Mexican boxing and hand him ...

Sun.Star - 
By Edri K. Aznar A WORLD title fight for highly-rated unbeaten boxer Milan Melindo is just around the corner, and a win over veteran Juan Esquer this Saturday night in the main event of “Pinoy Pride 11 - Philippines vs.

Lendl's record in sight as Murray cruises to victory

The Independent - 
We made money on the first leg by laying Real Madrid at a very tasty 1.88 to one, but for the same b... The latest news from the Atlantic Odyssey Challenge in which a team of six men are attempting to bre... And you think the storylines on an ...

Soccer: Barca hold off late Real rally

New Zealand Herald - 
Barcelona held off a spirited Real Madrid fightback to hang on for a 2-2 draw that was enough to edge its eternal rival once again, this time for a place in the Copa del Rey semifinals.

Cotto: I Will Not Sacrifice My Body Again For Pacquiao

BoxingScene.com - 
By Rey Colon WBA junior middleweight champion, Miguel Cotto, has made it clear that he won't fight Manny Pacquiao at the welterweight limit of 147-pounds, where Pacquiao holds the WBO title.

Fr. Martin Cup: Arellano U advances; Lyceum, FEU earn wins

GMA News - 
The Arellano University Chiefs pummeled the Angeles University Foundation Great Danes, 77-66, to advance into the quarterfinals in the 8th Fr.

Injured Muñoz out of UFC fight card

Philippine Star - 
By Joey Villar (The Philippine Star) Updated January 26, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event dubbed “UFC on Fox 2” has undergone a major change as Fil-Am Mark Muñoz was pulled out of the fight card due ...

PSC worry: Liquidation woes hound several NSAs

Inquirer.net - 
By June Navarro MANILA, Philippines—Several national sports associations have become a source of headache for the Philippine Sports Commission after failing to justify their financial assistance from the government.

In the bag for St. Clare

Journal Online - 
Benguet - St.Clare College whitewashed Assumption College of Davao, 79-43, and virtually bagged the women's title even as Sacred Heart of Montessori shocked favored University, 88-78, in a battle of unbeaten teams Wednesday in the SBP National Under-16 ...

Patriots secondary still question mark vs. Giants

SI.com - 
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Eli Manning could have a pretty clear view downfield against the hardly super secondary of the New England Patriots.

Clarke joins Bradman, Hammond with big scores

Cricketnext.com - 
Adelaide: Michael Clarke joined Don Bradman and Wally Hammond as the only players to hit double and triple centuries in the same series on Wednesday as Australia made India suffer in the fourth Test.

Tuesday's Win Proves Magic Can Lose And Forget

Rant Sports - 
by Sean Rollins Throughout the NBA season, teams are going to lose games and are going to look bad. Some of those bad games will come against inferior teams but they will happen.

'Tiger geek' McIlroy set to tee-off with his hero

The Independent - 
We made money on the first leg by laying Real Madrid at a very tasty 1.88 to one, but for the same b... The latest news from the Atlantic Odyssey Challenge in which a team of six men are attempting to bre... And you think the storylines on an ...

Entertainment


Dominic Corry: Drive, Charlize Theron were robbed by Oscar noms

New Zealand Herald - 
By Dominic Corry When I saw Stand By Me in 1986 when I was nine-years-old, I thought I was being incredibly mature for loving a movie that was clearly made for grown-ups.

'The Bourne Legacy' filming shifts to Marikina

GMA News - 
After two days of filming amid tight security in Navotas City, the production of the upcoming spy thriller "The Bourne Legacy" shifted to Marikina City on Thursday.

Oh 'Mamma Mia,' you're showing your age

Chicago Tribune - 
The director, Phyllida Lloyd, has moved on to a movie about Margaret Thatcher, but the song stylings of ABBA will surely outlast the Iron Lady.

'It is a people's festival and would always be'

Times of India - 
JAIPUR: Finally, all's well that ends well. For the organizers of Jaipur Literature Festival, it hasn't been easy all these days as they had to manage over 1.22 lakh visitors, besides the hysteria over Salman Rushdie's visit.

Katy Perry Is Back In LA With No Hubby To Pick Her Up [PHOTOS]

International Business Times AU - 
By Christine Lazaro To watch a Katy Perry concert is one of the most effective things you can do to cheer yourself up genuinely. Her funny yet genuine performances can lift any spirit up and get your feet into dancing.

Did Demi Moore collapse after getting high from inhaling laughing gas?

Daily Mail - 
By Sarah Fitzmaurice and Jade Watkins Demi Moore collapsed after taking nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, while at her LA home, it has been claimed.

KC Concepcion on 'Rogue' Magazine Cover - Not Naked, Still Sexy!

Gather Celebs News Channel - 
Actress KC Concepcion is hot on the new "Rogue" magazine cover photos now online. The scorching celeb is seen in an all white one-piece swimsuit with a provocative look in her eyes.

Witherspoon doesn't know movie ending

Sky News Australia - 
Witherspoon doesn't know movie ending Updated: 04:56, Thursday January 26, 2012 Reese Witherspoon doesn't know how 'This Means War' ends.

'I guess she's really in love'

Inquirer.net - 
NEWLYWEDS have eyes only for each other on the dance floor. Photo by Jim Guiao Punzalan SILANG, Cavite—Mon Soledad, uncle of Valenzuela Councilor Shalani Soledad, said he was initially against his niece marrying Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo ...

Shaking up Shakespeare

Philippine Star - 
By Philip Cu-Unjieng (The Philippine Star) Updated January 26, 2012 12:00 AM 0 Taking a William Shakespeare play as source material and coming up with a film that is contemporary and relevant has always been a challenge for today's film directors and ...

Kangaroo steak and crocodile ceviche: Aus-some treats at The Pen

Philippine Star - 
Tastes just like fish: The crocodile ceviche looks and tastes like fish, has almost the same texture as squid, but is slightly more rubbery.

'Superstar' electronic dance DJ O'Callaghan for hometown debut

Meath Chronicle - 
by John Donohoe He's in demand all over the world, but next month sees electronic dance DJ John O'Callaghan make a debut appearance in his hometown of Navan with a session in the Solar Nightclub.

Globes trial focuses on history of dispute

Variety - 
By Ted Johnson The trial over the rights to the Golden Globes focused Wednesday on the years 2001 and 2002, as the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.

Film Review and Interview with Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson: Journey 2 ...

Cumberland Courier Newspapers - 
While this might be a film you will watch once and soon forget about, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was an enjoyable experience from start to finish with more than enough potential for a third instalment.. To say Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is ...

Hicks: Jay Leno sued over joke about Sikhs

San Jose Mercury News - 
By Tony Hicks Indian-American, Dr. Randeep Dhillon, filed a lawsuit against Leno, saying a joke he told last week "clearly exposes plaintiff, other Sikhs and their religion to hatred, contempt, ridicule and obloquy because it falsely portrays the ...

Daily Fail: Rachel Weisz's Arms Don't Look 'Too Buff'

BlissTree - 
by Briana Rognlin | Leave a comment | Share a Tip Rachel Weisz was photographed on set in Manila recently, and naturally The Daily Mail took the opportunity to criticize her body.

Hajj exhibition at British Museum

The Guardian - 
Objects banal and beautiful have been brought together by the British Museum in an exhibition tracing the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, including priceless manuscripts and textiles, a Victorian Thomas Cook train ticket and blue plastic razors distributed ...

Spain's Pomares wins at quirky Serbia film festival

Yahoo!7 News - 
BELGRADE (AFP) - Spanish director Fernando Pomares won the top prize at Serbia's quirky Kuestendorf film festival in the rustic mountain village of Drvengrad, which ended Monday.

We've Got a Mountain of 'Woman in Black' Videos For You

FEARnet.com - 
by Alyse Wax, Today 4:00 PM PST Excited for The Woman in Black? Well, we are. The newest film from the legendary House of Hammer hits theaters February 3rd and is the tale of a young lawyer who goes to a remote country village to settle an estate, ...

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