Articles from November 2009
November 26, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Photo Courtesy: Gmanews.tv
Bethune Tanquingcen or more popularly known as Siot Tanquingcen is one of my favorite active coaches in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). His preparedness coming into the games as well as his passion to be the best he can be are just two of the traits I like from him.
Categories: Basketball Coaches - Philippines | 
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November 25, 2009 | Posted by benjie
World’s number-one-ranked Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia has decided to play both the Masters Super Series and the Laos SEA games in December. His early exit in last week’s China Super Series in Shanghai due to an aching knee prompted him to sit out at least one of the two competitions. However, after consultations with [...]
Categories: Star Snippets - General | Tags: Chee Long Wei, Eagle Den Junlaphan, Gamba Osaka, Huh Jung-moo, Juan Palacios, Kengo Nakamura, Kuala Lumpur, Laos SEA games, Lee Chong Wei, LPGA Player of the Year, Malaysia, Masters Super Series, Misbun Sidek, Nancy Lopez, Nicaragua, Oledong Sithsamerchai, Osaka, Pathumthani, Rashid Sidek, Serbia, Shin Ji-Yai, South Korea, Texas, Thailand, Yasuhito Endo | No Comments »
November 24, 2009 | Posted by benjie
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Another US NCAA standout expected to formally join Smart Gilas by mid next year is Chris Lutz. He is likely to come back to the Philippines by end of April or May. Chris was born on February 11, 1985 to American father Wayne and Filipina mother Luzviminda. The six-foot-three senior off-guard from Marshall [...]
Categories: Rising stars in basketball - Philippines | Tags: Allan Caidic, Chris Lutz, Huntington, Lutz, Luzviminda, marshall University, Philippines, Purdue University, Smart Gilas, the next Allan Caidic, West Virginia | No Comments »
November 24, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Coach Don Nelson of the Golden State Warriors was diagnosed to have a pneumonia. The second-winningest coach in NBA history is expected to miss two road games in Dallas and San Antonio early this week. Nelson’s health status will be re-evauated by weekend to determine if he’s fit to coach the Warriors by then.
Categories: NBA | Tags: Cleveland, Detroit, Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'neal, Tracy McGrady | No Comments »
November 24, 2009 | Posted by benjie
WBA flyweight champion Denkaosan Kaovichit of Thailand is set to face Daiki Kameda of Japan in a rematch early next year. The 33-year old Thai won via a Majority Decision against the Japanese brawler last October 6. Kameda’s camp has been urging the WBA for an immediate rematch following the controversial fight with Kaovichit .
Categories: Star Snippets - General | Tags: Daiki Kameda, Denkaosan Kaovichit, Enrique Cerezo, Japan, Kelly Williams, LA Tenorio, Madrid, Seibu, Sepp Blatter, Thailand, WBA, Yusei Kikuchi | No Comments »
November 22, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Everytime Manny Pacquiao has a boxing match, almost everybody here in the Philippines are glued on the seats as nobody would like to miss a single action. So on my way to Gaisano Mall Cinema last Sunday for the much anticipated battle between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico, I took a few [...]
Categories: Boxing | Tags: C.M. Recto Ave., Davao City, Davao City photos, Gaisano Mall, Gaisano Mall Cinema, J.P. Laurel Ave., Manny Pacquiao, Puerto Rico, Roxas Ave. | No Comments »
November 20, 2009 | Posted by benjie
China’s injured star Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets donated $100,000 through his foundation to help rebuild the four playgrounds in Houston that had been destroyed by the hurricane. It was announced at the same time his foundation will have a charity gala with the Museum of Fine Arts early next year.
Categories: Star Snippets - General | Tags: Asian Cup, Hideki Matsui, Hisanori Takahashi, Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, K. Rajagobal, Kim Joo-sung, Koji Uehara, Seoul, South Korea, United States, Uzbekistan, Yao MIng, Yu Darvish | 1 Comment »
November 17, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Last weekend’s mega fight in Las Vegas, Nevada deserves a second look or even third and fourth looks. I took some time to download and upload photos on the fight. Again, thanks to www.Boxrec.com.ua
Cotto displays his counterpunching skills
Categories: Boxing | Tags: 'Firepower' fight photos, 'Pacman', Cotto-Pacquiao fight photos, Manny Pacquiao, Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight photos, Miguel Angel Cotto, Miguel Cotto, Pacquiao fight photos, Pacquiao-Cotto fight photos, Pacquiao-Cotto fight pics | No Comments »
November 17, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Allen Iverson and Memphis Grizzlies mutually agreed to part ways. Iverson played just three games before taking a leave of absence last November 7 to attend to personal matters. The Memphis Grizzlies are willing to trade the former league MVP or settle his one-year contract in any other means as acceptable by both parties. Iverson [...]
Categories: NBA | Tags: Allen Iverson, C.J. Watson, Charlotte, Charlotte Bobcats, H1N1, H1N1 Virus, Memphis, Memphis Grizzlies, Stephen Jackson | No Comments »
November 17, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei eyes for a crown in the China Super Series which begins today November 17, in Shanghai. The world number one–ranked will try to avenge his loss against Li Dan of China in last year’s championship match of the tournament.
Categories: Star Snippets - General | Tags: Antonio de Nigris, Asian Cup, China, China Super Series, Christiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona, FIFA, Greece, Lee Chong Wei, Li Dan, Natthaphong Samana, Shanghai, Singapore, Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool | No Comments »
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