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 | 
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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
Photo Courtesy: DraftExpress.com
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 »
February 2, 2010 | Posted by benjie
Yes. I believe the aborted Manny Pacquiao – Floyd Mayweather fight could be headed to its final grave. After all, Manny is set to face dangerous Ghanian Joshua Clottey on March 13 and Floyd is reported to have signed the contract to face ‘Sugar ‘ Shane Mosley on May 1. With this scenario, I expect Manny to handle Joshua in a late KO or a Unanimous Decision while Floyd will be in for the toughest fight in his career against Shane. A Pacquiao victory and a Mosley win will set the stage for the richest fight in boxing history. In other words, it may be a Pacquiao vs. Mosley in the second half of the year. Continue Reading »
Categories: Boxing | Tags: Joshua Clottey, Manny Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey, Miguel Cotto, Mosley, Pacquiao vs, pacquiao vs. Mayweather, Sugar Shane Mosley | No Comments »
January 27, 2010 | Posted by benjie
It has been a while since I did my last post. That was January 12 when I wrote about Marcio Lassiter. I became preoccupied with lots of concerns the last couple of weeks that I even missed to follow every game of the Gilas stint in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nevertheless, I’m glad that I’m back with benjsports.com and delighted as well that Smart Gilas finished third in the prestigious tournament. Continue Reading »
Categories: FIBA-Asia Teams Updates | Tags: 1986 World Chamnpionship, Dubai, EDSA I 1986 ABC, Madrid, Madrid Spain, Northern Cement, Northern Cement team, Northern Cement-backed team, Smart Gilas, Spain, United Arab Emirates | No Comments »
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