Saturday, March 17, 2012

17 MAR 2012, SAT: Sports & Ent

Sports


Azkals still gave PHL its best ever finish in the AFC Challenge Cup

GMA News - 
Though the Azkals may be disappointed by their 1:2 loss at the heels of Turkmenistan in the semifinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup Friday in Nepal, they still beat two former champions and came so close to upsetting another ...

Llamados hitting their stride

Yahoo! Philippines News (blog) - 
By Sid Ventura By Sid Ventura | Sportsaholic - 18 minutes ago B-Meg's James Yap tests the defense of Alaska's Mac Baracael.

2 Fil-Ams in titular bouts today

Inquirer.net (blog) - 
TWO Filipino-American fighters based in California will be involved in crucial fights south of the United States today, March 17 (Philippine Time).

AFC Challenge Cup: Late goals push Turkmenistan past Azkals

GMA News - 
(Updated 6:41 pm) Two goals in a five-minute span late in the second half pushed Turkmenistan to a 2-1 win over the Philippine Azkals in their AFC Challenge Cup semifinals match on Friday at the Dasarath Rangasala Stadium in Kathmandu Nepal.

Sonsona to move up in weight, duels Fulgencio tonight in Lapu

Inquirer.net (blog) - 
By Dale G. Rosal SGG Promotions big boss Samson Gello-ani is planning to allow his ward, former WBO world super flyweight champion Marvin “The Marvelous” Sonsona to fight in the featherweight division to prevent a possible clash with compatriot Nonito ...

BASKETBALL: Dragons call for home support

New Straits Times - 
By Devinder Singh 0 comments TWO defeats in a row in the Asean Basketball League could spell trouble for Westports Malaysia Dragons unless they can arrest the slide against Philippine Patriots at the Maba Stadium in Kuala Lumpur today.

Bradley: I'm willing to go through hell to beat Pacquiao

BoxingNews24.com - 
By Chris Williams: It appears that Bob Arum made a big mistake in setting up a fight between Timothy Bradley (28-0, 12 KO's) and Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO's) for June 9th.

NBA Game Summary - Indiana at New York

Today's THV - 
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Tyson Chandler and JR Smith each netted 16 points as the Knicks utilized a balanced offensive attack to take down the Pacers, 115-100, on Friday.

Pinay golfers shine in Malaysia

Inquirer.net (blog) - 
DOTTIE Ardina and Princess Superal completed a dominant showing by the Philippine delegation as they finished at the top of their divisions at the close of the RSGC AmBank Junior Amateur Open Golf Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Barrios to meet with Baumann

Tempo - 
Manila, Philippines - Renauld 'Sonny' Barrios, executive director of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, left Thursday night for Geneva, Switzerland on the invitation of International Basketball Federation (FIBA) secretary-general Patrick Baumann to a ...

Arnold Clavio's comments cause a storm on social media

GMA News - 
By ROY MOORE March 16, 2012 1:26pm Trending on Twitter and the subject of an online petition, GMA morning news co-anchor Arnold Clavio is facing a lot of heat for comments made about the Philippine Azkals on air.

Billy Ray Bates sorry over sex scandal

ABS CBN News - 
by TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN News MANILA, Philippines -- It was only last October when Philippine Basketball Association great Billy Ray Bates returned to Manila to receive his hall of fame award from the PBA.

SRA to submit final draft of Sugar Bill next week

Sun.Star - 
By Teresa Ellera THIRD District Representative Albee Benitez said the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is set to submit to him the final position paper of the four sugar industry federations in the country about his proposed Sugar Bill.

Howard's magic touch leads Orlando past New Jersey

Chicago Tribune - 
(Reuters) - Dwight Howard displayed his loyalty to the Orlando Magic by leading a balanced attack to a comfortable 86-70 win over an understrength New Jersey Nets to the delight of an appreciative home crowd at the Amway Center on Friday.

NBA Power Rankings: Bulls hotter than the Heat

New York Daily News - 
By Mitch Lawrence / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Mike D'Antoni walks away from the Knicks who are in a fight just to make the playoffs.

Blazers topple Bulls 100-89

Newsday - 
Sports Newsday > Sports Blazers topple Bulls 100-89 Originally published: March 16, 2012 10:51 PM Updated: March 16, 2012 10:53 PM By The Associated Press CHICAGO - (AP) -- LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points and Wesley Matthews added 18 and the...

Diving-China scoop all four golds at World Series in Dubai

Reuters - 
By Brian Murgatroyd | DUBAI, March 16 (Reuters) - China's medal prospects at the London Olympics were highlighted on Friday when they won all four gold medals up for grabs on the first day of the FINA/Midea Diving World Series in Dubai.

Ruthless South Africa cruise to Hamilton victory

Chicago Tribune - 
(Reuters) - Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla wasted little time in guiding South Africa to the 101 runs needed to beat New Zealand by nine wickets shortly before tea on the third day of the second test at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Saturday.

Djokovic's middle name: toughness

ESPN - 
By Howard Bryant | ESPN.com INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- Novak Djokovic is again in the semifinals, quite possibly on a collision course to defend his title once more in a final with Rafael Nadal, the man whose title he took in a three-set final last year.

Entertainment


George Clooney arrested in protest at Sudanese Embassy

Straits Times - 
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Actor George Clooney and several members of the United States (US) Congress were handcuffed and arrested on Friday outside Sudan's embassy as they demanded an end to an offensive they fear will cause thousands to starve.

P14-B Reclamation Project Opposed

Manila Bulletin - 
By REY G. PANALIGAN MANILA, Philippines - Former Las Piñas Rep. Cynthia Villar Friday asked the Supreme Court (SC) Friday to stop the P14-billion reclamation project along the coastline of Manila Bay for its catastrophic consequences like severe ...

Luis Gonzales, best known for Marcos biopic, dies at 81

Inquirer.net - 
The actor, best remembered for portraying the late President Ferdinand Marcos in two biopics released in the 1960s, passed away on Thursday night due to complications arising from pneumonia.

FIL-AM JESSICA SANCHEZ MAKES THE TOUR AT AMERICAN IDOL

PhilBoxing.com - 
By Rod Mijares Fil-Am American Idol contestant and San Diego resident, Jessica Sanchez, still remains in the loop as America saves her with their votes after a not-so-great performance the other night in the second week of the finals or top 13 ...

Seattle might have a Hunger Games problem

Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) - 
I have a confession to make. I read “The Hunger Games,” and I liked it. I know it's intended for people about 15 years my junior - big bleepin' deal.

Brand's charge carries max two-years

London Free Press - 
By WENN.com Russell Brand arrives at the premiere of his movie "Arthur" in New York City in this April 5, 2011 file photo.

Watch: Making of Kristen Stewart's SWATH

Hindustan Times - 
Since director Ridley Scott launched trailers for his film Prometheus with teasers, this practice is catching on and may become a trend, with the latest sneak peek for Snow White and the Huntsman introduced by costar Chris Hemsworth (Thor).

Jump Street: Boys behaving badly - made badly

Montreal Gazette - 
21 JUMP STREET Rating 2 Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube Parental advisory: Frequent coarse language, sexual language, violence, drug use Playing at: Banque Scotia, Brossard, Cavendish, Cinéma Carnaval, Colossus, Côtes des Neiges, ...

TV host's wife barred from set

Inquirer.net - 
The producer of the popular noontime show “Eat Bulaga” has filed a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Ana Lyn Manalo, wife of one of its hosts, comedian Jose Manalo.

Shannon Magrane: Girls have got to vote for 'American Idol's girl finalists

Reality TV World - 
By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 03/16/2012 Shannon Magrane was eliminated from American Idol, which determined its eleventh season's Top 10 finalists, during Thursday night's live results show broadcast on Fox.

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.

Why Mick Jagger still can't forgive Keith Richards for that (very personal ...

Daily Mail - 
By Alison Boshoff One clear afternoon last December, in a tall, red-brick building off the King's Road in London, four old rockers sat aimlessly in a recording studio.

Charlize Theron's 'amazing' son

Sky News Australia - 
Charlize Theron's 'amazing' son Updated: 14:16, Saturday March 17, 2012 Charlize Theron says having a new baby is 'amazing'.

Hunger felt like 'hell' to Liam Hemsworth

Chicago Sun-Times - 
Gale (Liam Hemsworth) shares outdoor skills with Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), but is he happy being merely her hunting partner? In real life, Liam Hemsworth is the chosen one of girlfriend Miley Cyrus.

Search for beginning leads to mankind's end in 'Prometheus'

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - “PROMETHEUS 3D” is an original epic mythology from Ridley Scott whose previous works span the reality of futuristic realms such as “Aliens” and “Blade Runner” and whose classic unforgettable works also include “Thelma & Louise,”...

Nokia Lumia 800 launches in Australia alongside interactive augmented reality ...

Yahoo! Philippines News - 
Nokia invited crowds in Sydney's Martin Place to participate in a virtual reality dance-off with music star Timomatic for the Australian launch of its Lumia 800 smartphone on Friday.

Two Pinoy acts earn standing ovation on 'Canada's Got Talent'

Manila Bulletin - 
By ALEX VALENTIN BROSAS MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos as world-class talents was again showcased in a reality-based talent show, “Canada's Got Talent,” where two Pinoy acts earned a standing ovation for their performances.

Snooki hoping to be most desirable mum on the playground

NEWS.com.au - 
NICOLE "Snooki" Polizzi has revealed that while she hadn't planned to have children in her mid-20s, she hopes her youth will help her be the hottest mum on the block.

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