February 22, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Versatile guard Roger Yap of the Purefoods TJ giants emerged as the PBA Player of the Week for February 15-21. Yap played consistently in the semi-final series against San Miguel Beer ending in 6 games averaging 14.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5 assists and shooting close to 90 % from the free throw line. Purefoods faces Alaska Aces in the Finals series beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Continue Reading »
Categories: Star Snippets - Philippines | 
Tags: Allan Gregorio, Djalma Arnedo, Fernando Montiel, Frankie Lim, Israel Vasquez, Jorge ARce, Jude Roque, Nonito Donaire Jr., Roger Yap, Vic Darhinyan | 
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February 10, 2010 | Posted by benjie
The absence of 7-foot-3 Center Ha Seung-jin due to injury has made his team KCC Egis vulnerable in the crucial stage of the KBL season. Ha was injured in the recent All-star game. His nonexistence was greatly felt when they lost to league-leading Ulsan Mobis by a wide margin. With 11 games left in the regular season, the Egis try to maintain at least in the second place behind Ulsan Mobis to decently defend its title. Continue Reading »
Categories: Star Snippets - South Korea | Tags: Doosan, Ha Seung-jin, Hanwa, Hanwa Eagles, Japan, KBL, Kim Dong-joo Ulsan, Koo Dae-sung, Lotte Giants, Park Jin-man, Son Min-han, Ulsan Mobis | No Comments »
February 9, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Forward JC Intal of the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings was recently named Player of the Week covering February 1-7 in the ongoing post-season of the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup. The 6-foot-4 former Ateneo Blue Eagle edged out James Yap of the Purefoods Giants for the honor with his impressive performances in the last three games. Intal averaged 26.5 points, 10 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2 blocks in three games. Continue Reading »
Categories: Star Snippets - Philippines | Tags: Gerry Penalosa, James Yap, JC Intal, Las Vegas, Manny V. Pangilinan, Pinoy Power 3, Player of the Week, Sonny Barrios | No Comments »
February 9, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Around early July last year, Manny Pacquiao finalized the deal with their date with Miguel Cotto in November. The way things were going, it seemed that there was a ‘final four’ in boxing as Floyd Mayweather was already set to face Juan Manuel Marquez last September 19. In other words, it was Pacquiao vs. Cotto on one hand and Mayweather vs. Marquez in the other. The winners were both expected to slug it out for boxing immortality by early 2010. Continue Reading »
Categories: Boxing | Tags: 'final four' Miguel Cotto, Final four, Joshua Clottey, Manny, Shane Mosley | No Comments »
February 8, 2010 | Posted by benjie
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I admit that I didn’t care much about how Jeremy Lin has been buzzing the United States college hoops. It was not until I went through the forums and I found out that this young fellow of Taiwanese descent deserves all the accolades he enjoys. This kid can play real basketball. Continue Reading »
Categories: Rising stars in basketball - Taiwan | Tags: California, Ed Smith, Harvard Crimson, Harvard University, Harvard University basketball squad, Jeremy Lin, Mengke Bater, sun Yue, Taiwan, Wang Zhizhi, Yao MIng, Yi Jianlian | No Comments »
February 8, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Interim WBA Super Flyweight Champion Nonito Donaire, Jr., leads 4 other Filipinos this weekend in the ‘Pinoy Power 3’ in Las Vegas, Nevada. Donaire is set to face Gerson Guerrero of Mexico who many consider the last stumbling block for the anticipated rematch of Donaire with Armenian Vic Darchinyan. Donaire – Darchinyan II negotiations have been ongoing between the two camps even before Donaire takes on Guerrero on Sat. Continue Reading »
Categories: Star Snippets - Philippines | Tags: 'Bata', Alcano, Antonio Lining, Dennis Orcollo, Dennis Orcullo, Efren 'Bata' Reyes, Efren Reyes, Fighter of the Decade, Germany, Gerson Gurrero, Hannover, hannover Germany, Jr., Las Vegas, Lee Vann Corteza, Marlon Manalo, Mexico, Nevada, Nonito Donaire, Player of the Decade, Roanto 'Ronnie' Alcano, Vic Darchinyan vs. Joseph Agbeko, Warren Kiamco | No Comments »
February 8, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Women’s football team coach Chou Tai-ying defended her team’s disappointing performance against South Korea in the women’s division of the ongoing East Asian Championship. Chou cited lack of preparation as the main reason for forgettable 0-4 setback. She added that Taiwan was called in in the last minute to replace early qualifier North Korea who decided not to join the tournament. Continue Reading »
Categories: Star Snippets - Taiwan | Tags: Chou, Chou Tai-ying, Dacin, DAcin Tigers, East Asian Championship, France, Gael Monfils, Lu Yen-hsun, SBL, Super Basketball League, Taoyuan, Tien Lei | No Comments »
February 7, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Right-hander Kyuji Fujikawa has decided to continue his career with the Hanshin Tigers in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) as he signed a contract extension with the same terms in the team. A mainstay with the national team who has played in two World Baseball Classics and Olympics, Fujikawa had 25 saves in 49 appearances last season. He led the Tigers to a fourth place finish in the Central League last season. Continue Reading »
Categories: Star Snippets - Japan | Tags: Aishin, Fujikawa, Hanshin, Hanshin Tigers, Hitachi, Hitachi Sunrockers, Kyuji Fujikawa, Link Tochigi Brex, Osaka, Takeshi Okada, Takuya kawamura, Tochigi | No Comments »
February 7, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Free Agent Chien-Ming Wang has been on the radar of several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams including the Washington Nationals. The 29-year old right handed joined the free agency after playing 4 seasons with the New York Yankees. LA Dodgers, another team interested to get the services of the ace pitcher from Tainan City has openly said its desire though cautioned about the injury of Wang which will take at least 3 months to fully heal. Continue Reading »
Categories: Star Snippets - Taiwan | Tags: Chien-Ming Wang, Ouyang Ching-heng, Tainan City, Taiwan, Taiwan Mobile, Tseng Wen-Ting, Yulon | No Comments »
February 7, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao once again received another accolade to add in his resume as he was named by the highly regarded Examiner.com as one among the Top Ten International Athletes. Pacquiao occupied the 5th spot behind Tennis icon Roger Federer, Football star David Beckham, Tennis starlet Maria Sharapova and Basketball hotshot Dirk Nowitzki. The criteria used in this list include popularity and name recognition, accomplishments, impact, earnings, sport popularity and long-term coverage in the media. U.S. based athletes were not included in the list. Continue Reading »
Categories: Star Snippets - Philippines | Tags: Batangas City, Batangas City Sports, Batangas City Sports Complex, David Beckham, Dirk Nowitzki, Drian Francisco, Francisco vs. NUnez, Japan, Manny Pacquiao, Maria Sharapova, Nobuo Nashiro, Panama, PLDT - owned team, Ricardo Nuñez, Rizal, Roberto Vasquez, Roger Federer, Ynares Center | No Comments »
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