Monday, March 12, 2012

12 MAR 2012, MON: Sports & Ent

Sports


Phil Younghusband scores two, Etheridge notches shutout in win over India, as ...

GMA News - 
The younger of the much ballyhooed English-Filipino sibling duo scored on both sides of half-time, of the Challenge Cup with a 2-0 win, Sunday at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu.

Meralco Keeps Playoff Bid Alive

Manila Bulletin - 
By WAYLON GALVEZ MANILA, Philippines - Meralco's first back-to-back wins this conference came just at the right time. The Bolts nearly blew a 22-point advantage in the face of Rain or Shine's furious comeback but held on to score a 93-84 victory and ...

Forecast cloudy for Tiger Woods

ESPN - 
By Gene Wojciechowski | ESPN.com DORAL, Fla. -- Tiger Woods sat in the driver's seat of his black Mercedes-Benz S65, the tinted windows obscuring most of his face.

Game Wednesday (Tan Binh Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City)

Tempo - 
JAKARTA - Aldrech Ramos took advantage of a key play Saturday night in this bustling Indonesian capital to help the AirAsia Philippine Patriots score another narrow win on the road.

Garcia knocks out Pinoy Concepcion

Cebu Daily News - 
MIGUEL Angel “Mikey” Garcia of the United States kept his unbeaten run and won by technical knockout in the seventh round against Bernabe Concepcion of the Philippines.

Llamados rip Kings; Bolts stay in hunt

Inquirer.net - 
By Musong R. Castillo MANILA, Philippines—B-Meg played its biggest game to rip Barangay Ginebra, 109-103, Sunday night and seize solo second place in the biggest crowd-drawing game in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Azkals' arrogance sucks

Inquirer.net - 
By Manolo R. Iñigo The arrogance of certain Azkals, who think they can abuse a Filipino woman just because of their newfound popularity has been condemned by well-meaning quarters.

PSC extends allowances of athletes

Malaya - 
BY BONG PEDRALVEZ THE Philippine Sports Commission is extending the allowances of athletes and coaches in the national pool until the end of the month while the agency continues to review its sports and athlete prioritization programs with the ...

Rafael Nadal moves into 3rd round at Indian Wells

USA TODAY - 
INDIAN WELLS, California (AP) - Rafael Nadal, playing singles for the first time in six weeks, advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Argentina's Leonardo Mayer on Sunday.

SYLVESTER LOPEZ STOPS JAPAN'S FUKUMOTO

PhilBoxing.com - 
By Ronnie Nathanielsz The brightest prospect in the stable of promoter Gabriel “Bebot” Elorde Jr, WBC super flyweight silver champion Sylvester Lopez, dropped Japan's Yuki Fukumoto twice en route to a fourth round stoppage in a tune-up fight at the ...

Filipino ace suffers late collapse: Pagunsan 13 adrift after 54 holes

Inquirer.net - 
DORAL, Florida—Juvic Pagunsan stumbled with three bogeys in his last four holes and settled for an even-par 72, dropping the reigning Asian Tour No.

Aguilar, Bernardino and Mendoza UAAP's top athletes

Inquirer.net - 
By Jasmine W. Payo Adamson's Raizza Bernardino, UST's Joaquin Mendoza and La Salle's Johansen Aguilar recieve their trophies for UAAP's Athlete of the Year.

Cuello TKOs Indonesian foe; sets up WBC title eliminator

GMA News - 
Denver Cuello did not disappoint his hometown fans as he scored a fourth-round technical knockout win over Indonesian challenger Kid Suryana in their scheduled 10-round non-title bout Saturday night at the Jaro Plaza Gym in Iloilo City, Iloilo.

Oh, Cao Seek Asian Sweep

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Korean Chan Yeong Oh and Cao Si Qi of China set out as the favorites as they try to complete a sweep of their respective divisions in the ITF Asia 14 & Under Development Championships –Division I Week 2 which unwraps today at the ...

Embattled Azkals need this one badly

Journal Online - 
THE Philippine Azkals, their back against the wall, are in a must-win situation against former champion India tonight to stay in the hunt for a semifinals berth in the AFC Challenge Cup in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Powerade catches Petron flatfooted in road game

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - Powerade ambushed Petron during their out-of-town game in Legaspi City to join three other teams in a share of second spot in the ongoing PBA Commissioner's Cup.

Beauty product maker braves D-League

Philippine Star - 
Another daring new team owner is braving the waters of the PBA D-League, using a breakthrough beauty product as its banner. On Thursday, Erase Plantcenta makes its debut in the PBA's preparatory league.

Patrick Reusse: Minnesota Timberwolves suffer a body blow with loss of Ricky Rubio

Toronto Star - 
Patrick Reusse Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Related Doug Smith's Raptors blog More Basketball Doug Smith on Twitter Topic: NBA Fantasy: NBA Watch 2011-12 Raptors schedule 2011-12 NBA schedule More about Toronto Raptors» MINNEAPOLIS—This was a tremendous ...

Philippine teams topple ABL foes

Cebu Daily News - 
THE COUNTRY'S squads in the ASEAN Basketball League emerged victorious over the weekend as they defeated their respective opponents with the league-leading AirAsia Philippine Patriots beating the Indonesia Warriors on the road, 72-68, while the San ...

Texters nip Energy on Reyes' late treys

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - Donnell Harvey came through with another huge double-double game and Ryan Reyes banged in two clutch triples at the finish as Talk n Text held off Barako Bull, 113-106, in overtime to stay in the lead in the PBA Commissioner's Cup ...

Entertainment


New Charice looks tough, tomboyish but is more soulful

Inquirer.net - 
NEXT LEVEL: Charice, with bassist Lance Talbert and guitarist Chris Wrate behind her, now sings with a more exciting R&B edge.

Minding a lovely museum

Philippine Star - 
I'm just so so proud of, and very very happy for, my good friend Maribel Garcia, fellow columnist in this paper (Rerum Natura, Science section on Thursdays), for the brilliant work she's done over the past five years to make the Mind Museum at Taguig a ...

Fil-Mexican Jessica Sanchez Picked To Win 'Idol' Season 11

Manila Bulletin - 
By JECELYN V. MACAHINDOG Jessica Sanchez's rendition of 'I Will Always Love You' urges judge Steven Tyler to say she 'may be the one.

Three muses, one starry, starry stage

Philippine Star - 
Iconic for the people: Cecile Licad, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Lea Salonga share the stage for the first time in “The Legends and the Classics” on March 17, 8 pm, and March 18, 6 pm, at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater).

'Lorax' beats Disney Mars epic at box office

GMA News - 
LOS ANGELES - Dr. Seuss movie "The Lorax" stayed firmly planted at No. 1 on box office charts over the weekend, easily trumping the debut of Walt Disney Co's expensive sci-fi flick "John Carter.

'Bible boxer:' Pacquiao to hold retreat for priests

Inquirer.net - 
By Philip C. Tubeza MANILA, Philippines—He may be jeered for this new job but expect him to roll with the punches. Saying the Bible had changed his life, world boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao is hanging his gloves this Lent to take on ...

Swift named Billboard's big money maker

ABC Online - 
Country singer Taylor Swift, 22, has been named Billboard Magazine's biggest money maker, beating powerhouses U2, Lady Gaga and Adele to top the list with earnings of more than $US35 million in 2011.

Comic artist Giraud, known as Moebius, dies at 73

The Seattle Times - 
French comics artist Jean Giraud, known by fans from Hollywood to Japan as Moebius and the creator of unsettling, eye-opening fantasy worlds in print and on film, has died at 73.

Bruce Springsteen smashes way to UK number one

ABS CBN News - 
LONDON - Bruce Springsteen secured his ninth UK number one album on Sunday with "Wrecking Ball", an often angry look at economic hardship, inequality and the fallout from the financial crisis.

JYJ Sasaeng Fan Involved in Audio Recorded File Speaks Up About What Really ...

Soompi - 
A few days ago, we reported on JYJ supposedly having verbally and physically abused female sasaeng fans (Extreme fans who stalk their idols and invade their privacy with questionable methods.

Bobbi Kristina plans name change

Herald Sun - 
WHITNEY Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown plans to change her name to lose her link to her father. The 19 year old, who will inherit her late mother's entire estate while her father, Bobby Brown, will receive nothing, told friends she will become ...

Theater review: Comedy, commentary and lots of chismis at 'Livin' La Vida Imelda'

GMA News - 
Filipinos love to gossip, especially if it's about the rich and the famous —but most especially when it's about Imelda Marcos, former first lady and martial law queen.

Comics artist David Finch's visit to Manila postponed

GMA News - 
Thanking David Finch's fans for their enthusiasm and support for the DC Comics artist's visit, Fully Booked regretfully informed them that the visit will no longer push through as scheduled on March 11-13.

Actor Michael Madsen arrested after alleged fight with son

Reuters - 
(Reuters) - Actor Michael Madsen, known for roles in films such as "Thelma & Louise," was arrested for child cruelty after getting into a fight with his teenage son, authorities said on Saturday.

Dennis Quaid's wife files for divorce

Times of India - 
Actor Dennis Quaid's wife Kimberly Buffington has filed for divorce and is asking for spousal support and attorney's fees.

Fans Produce High Quality BIGGBANG's 'Bad Boy' MV Cover

KpopStarz - 
Big Bang's comeback has gained large momentum spreading their popularity all over the world with their fifth mini-album 'Alive' dominating music charts in Korea, entering the Billboard Top 200 albums chart and entering top 10 US iTunes album.

Jessica Simpson poses nude

Times of India - 
She might be heavily pregnant currently but that hasn't stopped Jessica Simpson from posing naked for a magazine. The singer was reportedly delighted to nude because she says has gotten much more confident about her body since discovering she was ...

Egypt's tourism gets boost as historic Nile cruise set to return

Bikya Masr - 
Sailing the Nile River in Egypt has always been a huge tourism boost for the country, but for the past 16 years, the an historic route on the river had been put on hold.

People & Events

Visayan Daily Star - 
Former Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri is pushing for the immediate revitalization of the rapidly diminishing mangrove cover, saying this would help shield coastal communities from severe storms caused by brutal climate change.

'Glee': Darren Criss accepts UNICEF Philippines donation via HFPA

Examiner.com - 
Darren Criss has some close ties to the Philippines thanks to his heritage, and he is also now finding some rather unique ways to give back to the region.

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