Friday, March 16, 2012

16 MAR 2012, FRI: Sports & Ent

Sports


PBA: Air21 vs Rain or Shine

Tempo - 
By WAYLON GALVEZ Manila, Philippines - After failing to win a single game in the last conference, Air21 formerly Shopinas.com is now a couple of wins away from earning a playoff berth in the Commissioner's Cup.

Sans two aces, Azkals battle Turkmen side

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas KATHMANDU—On the brink of another milestone, the Philippine Azkals stand undaunted. The Azkals, buoyed by a renewed belief in their abilities, take on 2010 finalist Turkmenistan in the semifinals of the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup today ...

Is Sonsona back on track?

Philippine Star - 
“Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona was only 19 when he captured the WBO superflyweight title on an upset 12-round decision over Jose Lopez in Ontario three years ago.

'Racist' TV show hosts earn PFF ire

Inquirer.net - 
By Cedelf P. Tupas KATHMANDU—Calling their statements as “racist, libelous and discriminatory,” the Philippine Football Federation yesterday lodged a complaint against GMA Network's Arnold Clavio and Rhea Santos for their comments against the men's ...

Cebuana trips Boracay; Café France wipes out Erase

Inquirer.net - 
By Jasmine W. Payo CEBUANA Lhuillier dropped a telling 18-8 bomb in the final three minutes as the Gems turned back Boracay Rum, 70-58, in the PBA D-League yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Llamados, Aces in key tiff today

Inquirer.net - 
By Musong R. Castillo B-MEG and Alaska, powerhouses with rich PBA Commissioner's Cup traditions, battle it out today with the winner putting a foot in the playoffs of the import-spiced tournament at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay.

Mike Woodson to lean on stars

ESPN - 
By Chris Hunt | ESPNNewYork.com NEW YORK -- Mike D'Antoni and his system are out, Mike Woodson is in and the New York Knicks' first practice with their interim head coach had the feel of training camp all over again.

Julaton all set to defend women's 122lb title against Argentine foe

GMA News - 
Ana "The Hurricane" Julaton is confident and determined to defend her World Boxing Organization (WBO) women's super bantamweight belt opposite Yesica "La Leona" Marcos on Friday (Saturday PHL time) in San Martin, Argentina.

Dwight Howard makes the anti-LeBron decision

Vancouver Sun - 
ORLANDO, Fla. - It was a bad business decision. Actually, it was a terrible business decision. All the ESPN insiders and NBA numbers geeks and incredulous sports agents just could not comprehend what Dwight Howard did on Thursday.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao: Money to Burn?

Bleacher Report - 
Odd little fact: did you know that Illinois is the only state that allows you to pay at the tollbooth with pennies? It seems like there is a petition going on to eliminate the use of the penny all together and start rounding prices, including tax, ...

NCAA sets 'duel' with UAAP

Inquirer.net - 
A MORE aggressive NCAA will compete with the UAAP head on this year, setting a television faceoff with its rival varsity league and vowing to bring games to the provinces.

Will no move be a good move for Bulls?

ESPN (blog) - 
By Nick Friedell CHICAGO -- Can the Chicago Bulls win a championship with the roster they have in place? Issac Baldizon/NBAE/Getty Images If Carlos Boozer had been more productive from Day 1 with the Bulls they wouldn't have a need for a player such as ...

Cagayan coach banned for three games

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - PBA commissioner Chito Salud sacked Cagayan coach Alvin Pua for three games and fined him P50,000 for assaulting a referee during a practice game with National University last Monday.

The WWE Undercard Rundown: 3/7 and 3/8

Bleacher Report - 
As you might have noticed from the title change, my sights are slowly shifting. As most of you probably know, WWE still produces four TV shows every week, not just two.

Mike Brown Uses an Old Spurs Action to get Kobe a Look

Grantland (blog) - 
Before he became the Lakers' coach, Mike Brown worked under Gregg Popovich with the San Antonio Spurs. During his first season in Los Angeles, Brown hasn't used many sets that came from the Spurs - until last night, that is.

Tennis: Nadal makes it look easy

The Express Tribune - 
By AFP Rafael Nadal raced into the Indian Wells quarter-finals with a dominating win, while Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer each needed three sets to beat their unseeded opponents.

Pakistan sets up shot at Asian Cup final

ABC Online - 
Half-centuries by captain Misbah-ul-Haq and Umar Akmal and a lively spell of bowling from paceman Aizaz Cheema helped Pakistan to a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup.

Woods says he'll play Masters

New York Daily News (blog) - 
BY Hank Gola Tiger Woods did a minitour of TV and radio Thursday and said he'll be ready for the Masters, inspite of what he terms a "mild" Achilles injury.

Celebs take on off-road challenge

Malaya - 
Some of the country's stars will take a quick break from showbiz to enjoy breathtaking scenery and exciting off-road challenges as they take part in the "Vaseline Men Xterra Weekend" in Liloan, Cebu, the second leg of the "Vaseline Men Xterra Off-Road ...

Entertainment


Rupert Sanders

Reelz - 
Earlier this month, a Japanese trailer for the upcoming Snow White and the Huntsman revealed a few snippets of new footage - the first to arrive since a few more snippets were revealed in a January sneak peek.

A homecoming of sorts

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
WITH HIS seemingly endless talent, it comes as a surprise that American R&B singer and songwriter Brian McKnight holds the record for the most Grammy Award nominations without a win.

Russell Brand Arrest Warrant Issued

Brisbane Times - 
The Arthur star has been accused of hurling photographer Timothy Jackson's mobile phone through the window of an abandoned building in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday.

HBO axed horse racing drama Luck after death of a third horse

NEWS.com.au - 
THE horseracing series Luck, which has its debut on Foxtel's Showtime on Sunday, has been cancelled by HBO after a third thoroughbred died during production of the drama.

Jessica Sanchez failed to impress the American Idol Judges

Zeibiz - 
American Idol front-runner Jessica Sanchez gave her own rendition of “Turn the Beat Around” that surprisingly did not receive favourable comments from the judges.

I fake everything: Jennifer Lawrence

Hindustan Times - 
Jennifer Lawrence's minimalist Calvin Klein gown was a tad boring but it surely made heads turn. American actor Jennifer Lawrence admits that she suffers from a strong sense of self-doubt and always fears that each of her jobs, will be her last one.

Channing Tatum is Surprisingly Funny in '21 Jump Street'

RollingStone.com (blog) - 
Peter Travers assumed that 21 Jump Street would be an egregious piece of crap based on its trailer, but as it turns out, this update of the old Eighties tv show starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum turns out to be silly and fun.

American Idol semi-finalist Jermaine Jones disqualified for hiding criminal record

National Post - 
American Idol semi-finalist Jermaine Jones has been disqualified from the show's Top 13 contestants after it was revealed he had hidden a number of crimes and outstanding police warrants from the show's producers.

Lindsay Lohan scoffs at hit-and-run allegations, says paparazzi freaked her out

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - 
By Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger KEVORK/DJANSEZIAN/EPA/POOLLindsay Lohan, right, and her lawyer Shawn Holley at a probation progress hearing last month in Los Angeles.

Grand finale for Close Up Pyromusical

Malaya - 
The biggest and most romantic musical fireworks show, Close Up Pyromusical, concludes its six-week long spectacular pyromusical competition via dazzling fireworks displays and fabulous concert tomorrow, March 17, 6:30 pm at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds.

'Top Chef' mentor: I'll be the first one at Paul Qui's restaurant

msnbc.com (blog) - 
By Vidya Rao Try getting a seat at Austin restaurant Uchiko, where Paul Qui, winner of “Top Chef: Texas,” is executive chef, and you're in for a long wait - but one that's certainly worthwhile.

Metallica Festival Adds Custom Car & Motorcycle Show

Ultimate-Guitar.Com - 
With more than 30 artists on the bill this June, Metallica's upcoming Orion Music + More festival in Atlantic City has the music angle more than covered.

'Life and Style' goes to Malaysia

Manila Standard Today - 
Ricky Reyes' second summer special treat is on location in Malaysia. Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Ed Malaya was the guide tagged as tourists' haven.

Theron adopts a baby boy

Deccan Chronicle - 
Charlize Theron has adopted a baby boy. The son, who is named Jackson, is the first child for the 36-year-old Oscar-winning actress, although no further details have been released.

Tara Reid's 'Project Runway' designer dress at the 'American Reunion' premiere

Examiner.com - 
Tara Reid is well known for some fashion disasters. In fact she's so well known as a “fashion don't” that the 37 year old actress is currently making national headlines for her “fashion do” at the premiere of “American Reunion.

Carrie Underwood Likes to Dress Sexy for Husband Mike Fisher

National Ledger - 
By Staff The country singer married the professional ice hockey player in July 2010 but says she still makes an effort to look good for her spouse and he often sends her messages about how ''hot'' she is.

Vicky Morales, Best News Anchor sa ika-10 Gawad Tanglaw

GMA News - 
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Jennie Garth, Peter Facinelli Split: Is There A 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Stars ...

Huffington Post - 
It seems like it was just yesterday that Jennie Garth was playing Kelly Taylor, the popular high school girl forever falling in and out of love with proverbial bad boy, Dylan, on "Beverly Hills, 90210.

Kyung-sook Shin wins Man Asian literary prize

BBC News - 
South Korean author Kyung-sook Shin has become the first woman to win the Man Asian Literary Prize. Please Look After Mom details a family's search for their mother who goes missing in Seoul Station.

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