Monday, February 13, 2012

13 FEB 2012, MON: Sports & Ent

Sports


Knicks now have an App for Linsanity

Montreal Gazette (blog) - 
Well, the Knicks are now offering an App on their website with the latest news and videos on Lin for fans getting caught up in Linsanity, the biggest thing to hit the US sports scene since Tebowmania.

Mamat celebrates win in tears

Philippine Star - 
By Abac Cordero (The Philippine Star) Updated February 13, 2012 12:00 AM 0 Mardan Mamat of Singapore kisses the ground and later hoists the trophy to celebrate the biggest win of his career.

Patrombon seals Phl Cuppers' 5-0 sweep of Pacific Oceania

Philippine Star - 
By Joey Villar (The Philippine Star) Updated February 13, 2012 12:00 AM 0 Patrombon, the host team's youngest member at 18 years old but owns the highest world singles rankings at No.

Buzzer-beater lifts Kings over Boosters

Philippine Star - 
By Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star) Updated February 13, 2012 12:00 AM 0 LA Tenorio dribbles away behind the screen of teammate Samigue Emans of Alaska, leaving Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine behind in this bit of action in last night's game at the ...

Casimero, team member injured after post-fight riot in Buenos Aires

Crave Online (blog) - 
by Lem Satterfield Johnriel Casimero suffered concussions, and team member Sean Gibbons, rib injuries, in the wake of the riot that broke out after Casimero's upset victory over Luis Lazarte.

Azkals eye developing deep pool of talent

gulfnews.com - 
By Alaric Gomes, Senior Reporter Dubai: Michael Weiss, the coach of the Azkals, is hoping to line up a pool of talent as the Philippines sets sights on some international-level football for the first time in history.

Alaska Batters Rain Or Shine

Manila Bulletin - 
By JONAS TERRADO MANILA, Philippines - LA Tenorio and Cyrus Baguio knocked in crucial outside shots in the homestretch as Alaska weathered Rain or Shine's furious comeback to hack out a 109-102 victory in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Smart-Araneta ...

PFF goes to the grassroots

Philippine Star - 
By Olmin Leyba (The Philippine Star) Updated February 13, 2012 12:00 AM 0 CALAMBA, Philippines - The Philippine Football Federation kicked off its search for the next Chieffy Caligdongs and Phil Younghusbands with the revival of its Kasibulan ...

Mickelson outshines Woods to win Pebble Beach title

Times of India - 
Phil Mickelson shakes hands with Tiger Woods on the 18th green after winning the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, California.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley Officially Set for June 9

Opposing Views - 
It was a mere formality, but this past Friday Timothy Bradley finally agreed to terms for a Spring 2012 fight against Manny Pacquiao.

Lady Falcons complete UAAP title sweep

Malaya - 
BY EDDIE G. ALINEA AFTER receiving encouraging words via long distance from former coach Boy Codinera, Adamson's Lady Falcons proceeded to dismantle University of the Philippines in just four innings yesterday 11-1 and retained the UAAP Season 74 ...

Golf: Rosales places eighth in her Ladies Asian Golf Tour debut

GMA News - 
Jennifer Rosales finished tied for eighth in her first tournament outside of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour at the close of the 25th Thailand Ladies Open, won by local bet Srisawang Nontaya at the Lakewood Country Club in Bangkok, ...

Sjoholm lets his game do the talking

gulfnews.com - 
By Ashley Hammond, Staff Reporter Thomas Bjorn of Denmark lines up a putt on the third day of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic golf championship at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.

A fairytale ending for champions Zambia

Aljazeera.com - 
Zambia upset favourites Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations final to secure a poignant win on a memorable night. The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations got a fairytale ending on Sunday as Zambia were crowned champions after defeating the Ivory Coast on ...

Volleyball: UST Gains Final Four

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - University of Santo Tomas dominated Adamson, 25-22, 25-21, 25-8, to claim the third Final Four berth on Saturday in the 74th UAAP women's volleyball tournament at The Arena in San Juan.

Bulldogs, Knights, Lions make semis

Journal Online - 
THE National University Bulldogs, Letran Knights, and defending champion San Beda Red Lions repulsed separate rivals Saturday in the quarterfinal round of the eighth Fr.

Beermen rout Heat, 85-62

Tempo - 
By JONAS TERRADO The San Miguel Beermen sizzled in the second half to keep the Saigon Heat winless after Saturday's 85-62 rout in the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League at the Tan Binh Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City.

Manchester United beat Liverpool to go on top

The Zimbabwe Standard - 
Manchester United moved back to the top of the Premier League after two second-half goals from Wayne Rooney propelled them to victory over rivals Liverpool.

UP booters still up; UST close behind

Malaya - 
UNIVERSITY of the Philippines stayed on course to retain the men's football crown while University of Santo Tomas moved on the verge of forging another finals showdown with the reigning champions in UAAP Season 74 action yesterday at the Ateneo field.

Garcia wins in 5th round of Aeroflot chess

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino International Master (IM) Jan Emmanuel Garcia subdued Hungarian IM Petra Pepp to stay on course in the fifth round of Group B in the 11th Aeroflot Open Chess Championships 2012 at the Hotel Cosmos in Moscow, ...

Entertainment


Silence is golden as The Artist scoops 7 BAFTAs

Vancouver Sun - 
Black-and-white turned to gold as silent movie "The Artist" won seven BAFTA awards including best film at a ceremony in London on Sunday, raising expectations of a strong showing at the Academy Awards.

Inactive Actress Nancy 'Surfaces' In Vicki-Hayden Romance

Manila Bulletin - 
By TWEETYBIRD DE LEON MANILA, Philippines - Many things can happen in just one day. Relationships and lives can be altered just because of one simple, sometimes seemingly harmless, tweet.

Marriage proposal steals attention at Clark balloon fest

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines -- Visitors to the 17th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark Air Field in Pampanga witnessed a different kind of spectacle on Sunday: a marriage proposal.

'The Vow' romances moviegoers to win box office

msnbc.com - 
By Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter The North American box-office recovery continued in a big way during the weekend as Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum Valentine's Day romantic drama The Vow opened to a sizable $41.7 million, ...

Kylie Returns As 'The Good Daughter'

Manila Bulletin - 
By CRISPINA MARTINEZ-BELEN MANILA, Philippines - She was last seen in “Blusang Itim” and now Kylie Padilla is stepping into the limelight anew as star of the new afternoon drama series “The Good Daughter,” which premieres today after “Kokak” on GMA ...

Valentine treats from Lea & Nina

Philippine Star - 
By Jelai L. Tarosa (The Philippine Star) Updated February 13, 2012 12:00 AM 0 Lea Salonga will duet with Grammy-winner James Ingram come Feb. 17 at the Big Dome MANILA, Philippines - Lea Salonga and Nina are set to heat up the month with shows ...

'Sexy Statistics' for Valentine couples

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - Using 2007 census data from the National Statistics Office, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) has come up with “Sexy Statistics” in order to help Romeos and Juliets find each other.

Sir Paul McCartney drops a lovely valentine

The Seattle Times - 
A couple of lovely CDs are out in time for Valentine's Day: Paul McCartney's "Kisses on the Bottom" and Catherine Russell's "Strictly Romancin'.

Latest gossip from the Pinoy world

gulfnews.com - 
By Vincent Anthony Garcia After getting noticed in the award-winning film Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa, Rocco Nacino has scored another lead role in his second indie project, The Lam-Ang Experiment, a film based on the folk epic poem Biag ni ...

Oscars Q&A: Rooney Mara On The Girl Who Would Be Lisbeth Salander

Deadline.com - 
Lisbeth Salander, misanthropic Watson to Mikael Blomkvist's investigative journalist Sherlock Holmes in Stieg Larsson's novel The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, is by nature a rule-breaker.

Seven-month-old Harper Beckham already loves the cameras

Ninemsn - 
She's not even a year old, but Harper Seven Beckham is a natural born performer. The tiny tot is in New York to support her designer mum during fashion week, but it seems she's keen to steal the spotlight!

Radcliffe, Zac Efron Are Doing Something Different

Manila Bulletin - 
By JANET SUSAN NEPALES LOS ANGELES - “I don't like having any downtime,” revealed Daniel Radcliffe when we interviewed him recently for his latest movie, “The Woman in Black.

2NE1's Dara Share Thank You Message of 1000th Day Anniversary

KpopStarz - 
2NE1 Sandara Park shared a thank you message on her me2day of 1000th day anniversary since their debut with “Fire.” “Everyone~ Much love and thanks for congratulating 2NE1 on our 1000 day anniversary since our debut~!

Rough cuts

Malaya - 
After 36 days of severe challenges and dangerous camp life, comedian-host castaway Albert "Betong" Sumaya Jr. is now P3 million richer after he was named Celebrity Sole Survivor last Friday night during the live grand finale of Survivor Philippines ...

Understanding UAE's culture and traditions

gulfnews.com - 
The talk of the UAE being a melting pot of various cultures might not be a myth. But the latest revelations that 72 per cent of the UAE's expatriates are not aware of local customs and traditions is a startling eye-opener.

Bruce Willis and his heavily pregnant wife Emma Heming shop for baby supplies

Daily Mail - 
By Jade Watkins And Bruce Willis and his heavily pregnant wife Emma Heming were spotted making preparations for the baby's arrival yesterday.

Lenny Kravitz returns to spotlight

Tempo - 
LENNY Kravitz is touring the United States for the first time in ive years and playing to packed houses, and while the singer says t is good to be in his home coun ry, it's even better that his fans haven't forgotten him.

Int'l Filmfest to highlight 75th Dia de Zambo

The Online Zamboanga Times - 
by Sheila Covarrubias The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in coordination with the City Government of Zamboanga will mount the first ever Zamboanga International Film Festival from February 25-27 highlighting the 75th Dia de ...
Faith, hope sustain 'Dream'

Jennifer Hudson, tattoo artist? Could've happened

Chicago Tribune - 
LOS ANGELES— If the whole singing and acting thing ever falls apart for Jennifer Hudson, you might find her working at a tattoo parlor.

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