Friday, March 2, 2012

02 MAR 2012, FRI: Sports & Ent

Sports


Azkals may miss Etheridge, Wolf

Tempo - 
By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines - Despite rave reviews from their 1-all tie with Southeast Asian powerhouse Malaysia, there's still a cloud of uncertainty as to which players will represent the Philippines in the AFC Challenge Cup.

Streaking Powerade five tries to continue winning run, faces slumping Barako ...

Cebu Daily News - 
By Calvin D. Cordova The streaking Powerade Tigers try to stay on top of the team standings of the 37th PBA Commissioner's Cup when they take on a slumping Barako Bull Energy in today's main game at the Cuneta Astrodome.

NU Ends Decades Of Frustration

Manila Bulletin - 
By JONAS TERRADO N ational University baseball players celebrate after beating Ateneo yesterday, 5-4, to capture the UAA P baseball championship.

NCAA Trackfest

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Southeast Asian Games silver medalist Mervin Guarte of San Sebastian struck with his second gold medal by ruling the men's 800-meter run in the 87th NCAA athletics competition at the Rizal Memorial Track and Field Oval.

A battle that Bautista cannot afford to lose

Inquirer.net - 
By Calvin Cordova Tagbilaran City, Bohol— A defining fight. A battle that Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista can't afford to lose.

Lady Archers sweep Eagles, retain volley crown

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - La Salle showed up with its fierce form and swept arch-rival Ateneo, 25-16, 25-22, 25-13, to complete its back-to-back title romp in the UAAP women's volleyball before a jampacked crowd at The Arena in San Juan City yesterday.

Donaire denies fight with Mijares

Philippine Star - 
By Dino Maragay/Contributor (The Philippine Star) Updated March 02, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr.

Steven Gerrard should be England captain, say Liverpool team-mates

Daily Mail - 
By Matt Barlow and Dominic King Stuart Pearce's decision to overlook Steven Gerrard and hand the England captaincy to Scott Parker has stunned his Liverpool team-mates.

Murray plots Djokovic revenge

The Independent - 
While clearly there's the potential for egg on the face in going against Manchester United in any fi... Yesterday the USA travelled to Genoa and beat Italy 1-0.

Jaro Eyes Flyweight Title Friday

Manila Bulletin - 
By NICK GIONGCO MANILA, Philippines - Filipino world title challenger Sonny Boy Jaro left for Thailand a few days ago without fanfare.

Timothy Bradley Jr. says his time is now

ESPN (blog) - 
By Brian Campbell Tell him he lacks power, and he'll tell you to ask the opponents he has been in the ring with whether they think he punches hard.

Davis showing signs he and Lin can excel

Newsday - 
Knicks Newsday > Sports > Basketball > Knicks Davis showing signs he and Lin can excel Published: March 1, 2012 6:47 PM By AL IANNAZZONE al.

Lakers feeling the heat to stay in contention

USA TODAY - 
By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY Feeling the heat, Kobe Bryant overcame a concussion and a broken nose and came through as he usually does for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jeremy Lin visited New York … as a Warrior

San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - 
Back in 2010, Jeremy Lin took a trip to NYC with the NBA's Rookie Transition Program. His jaunt through Times Square was filmed and includes some depressing moments for Golden State supporters.

Report: Celtics' Paul Pierce, Ray Allen Rumored In Potential Trades

SI.com - 
While much of the trade buzz surrounding the Boston Celtics has been about young All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo, a report today indicated that it's two other C's generating more attention from GMs around the league.

Barkley weighs in on Rip, MVP and MJ's house

ESPN (blog) - 
By ESPNChicago.com Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Richard Hamilton has played in just 13 games for the Bulls in his first season with the Bulls.

J-Ro, Dottie Join Forces

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Two-time LPGA winner Jennifer Rosales and reigning Queen Sirikit Cup champion Dottie Ardina team up for the first time as they vie in the inaugural World Ladies Championship firing off today in Mission Hills, Haikou, China.

Local Roundup -- Published March 1, 2012

Stockton Record - 
By The Record Two comeback wins earned Pacific junior Julia Hansen the Big West Women's Tennis Athlete of the Week honors. Pacific lost matches to UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly last week, but Hansen pulled out two singles victories.

Toroman holds cage seminar for All-Star

Philippine Star - 
By Joey Villar (The Philippine Star) Updated March 02, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - The 30 players chosen to play in the SEA Oil National Basketball Training Center High School All-Star Game on Sunday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City ...

Entertainment


PHL corner of Twitterverse excited about new mag cover of Bela Padilla

GMA News - 
Within hours of the release of the revamped March issue of FHM Philippines, Twitter commenters went abuzz and generated waves of comments that sent the #bellapadillafhmphmarch hashtag to trending heights.

Teen Receives Standing Ovation From "Idol" Judges

TooFab.com - 
That's the feedback "American Idol" semifinalist Jessica Sanchez got from judge Randy Jackson during Wednesday night's show.

Madame Tussaud's unveils an unrecognisable Justin Bieber wax figure on his ...

Daily Mail - 
By Daily Mail Reporter He's gone through major physical changes since his discovery at the age of 13, but a virtually unrecognisable Justin Bieber now exists.

Friday Release: 'Extremely Loud…' recalls 9/11

IBNLive.com - 
New Delhi: Directed by Stephen Daldry, 'Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close' is a touching movie that recalls the horror of 9/11 and the aftermath where all America still struggles to deal with the pain of losing the ones they loved.

Conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart dies in LA

The Associated Press - 
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Andrew Breitbart used the Internet relentlessly to ignite political scandal and expose what he saw as media bias, even if he sometimes had to edit the facts to do it.

Toronto teen activist agog after brush with Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey

Winnipeg Free Press - 
TORONTO - A day after jetting off to Boston for the launch of the Born This Way Foundation, 17-year-old Toronto activist Jacques St. Pierre was back at school but still agog over his brush with Lady Gaga.

Recap: American Idol proves that girls both rule and drool

National Post - 
By Andrew Malabre I vaguely remember my early years. It may be because I'm now old and forgetful, or quite possibly I've just had one too many beers in my time.

Tweet Your Questions for Roshon Fegan of Dancing with the Stars!

People Magazine - 
Fegan, 20, appearing on Dancing with the Stars with pro partner Chelsie Hightower this season, is sitting down with PEOPLE to respond to your burning questions.

Culture crash

Philippine Star - 
Three hundred performances, 5000 artists, 13 venues, 12 hours of roughly 32-degree heat, and one massive complex spelled out the astounding numbers game of the Cultural Center of the Philippines' recently concluded Pasinaya Festival 2012.

Comic Book Bites: Hans Zimmer on protecting the surprise of The Dark Knight...

Coventry Telegraph (blog) - 
By Michael Pellegrini on Mar 1, 12 11:42 PM FAN excitement for this year's superhero releases has spiked with the release of a new trailer for The Avengers - which you can watch here - but despite the clamour for information, today's filmmakers are ...

Enduring strength: Plays speak on challenges facing local women

Pacific Daily News - 
V-Day performance: 'Tåpang Lessons': The effort to raise awareness and money for V-Day continues this weekend with a double feature at the University of Guam theater.

Mums the word

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
A three-kilometer route stretching from Baguio's Upper Session Road to Burnham Park's Athletic Bowl was packed several rows deep with people.

'I'd like to thank all the people who will still employ me...'

The Independent - 
You win an Oscar, your career is set, yes? Not necessarily - it's what you do next that counts, says Geoffrey Macnab The third month of the year has so far brought with it the spring sunshine, so don't miss out... With the infectious Bada Bing blaring ...

Comic Review: The Strange Case Of Mr. Hyde

Geeks of Doom - 
I absolutely love classic stories re-imagined and The Strange Case Of Mr. Hyde is better than most. Imagine, if you will, the immortal tale of Dr.

Kleiner PSA Awards Night guest performer

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—Beauty queen and TV host Krista Kleiner will be the guest performer when the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) holds its Annual Awards Night at the Manila Hotel Saturday.

Blunt words for Meryl Streep and her Oscar

Philadelphia Inquirer (blog) - 
Emily Blunt was in her pajamas watching the Academy Awards telecast Sunday evening at her home in LA (Or so she says -- she was dressed by the time she arrived at George Clooney's post-Oscar bash.

Lindsay Lohans lawyer checking SNL sketches as not to upset judge

San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - 
Actress Lindsay Lohan is so determined not to upset the judge overseeing her probation she has asked her lawyer Shawn Holly to vet the comedy sketches she'll appear in on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend.

Target Pulling Insensitive Whitney Houston Card From Store Shelves

Backseat Cuddler - 
Target stores have found themselves in a spot of hot water over a greeting card the retailer had on it's shelves referencing the late Whitney Houston.

'Desperate Housewives' star claims unfair dismissal

Ninemsn - 
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Branagh channels Olivier

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
HOLLYWOOD -- Early in his career, Kenneth Branagh sent a letter to his idol Sir Laurence Olivier asking him for advice on a role he was about to play.

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