March 13, 2010 | Posted by benjie
I understand that almost every Filipino by this time is too preoccupied with tomorrow’s ‘The Event’. We sometimes tend to overlook some other major sports events. Take the Aussie trip of the Smart Gilas, for instance. I was aware that they’re scheduled to leave Manila by March 12 as they embarked their second ‘road’ trip [...]
Categories: FIBA-Asia Teams Updates | 
Tags: 'The Event', Athens, Australia, Australian Football, Chris Tiu, Down Under, Manila, Rajko Toromam, Serbia, Smart Gilas, Smart Gilas Aussie trip, United States | 
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December 6, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Photo Courtesy: Aliguasmangaldan.net
The bulk of Team Pilipinas are on their way to Vientiane, Laos today for the 25th South East Asian Games. Two chartered planes are commissioned to bring the 351 strong delegation which includes athletes, coaches, managers and trainers and other team officials of the Philippines. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Jose ‘Peping’ Cojuanco [...]
Categories: SEA Games sidelights | Tags: basketball, Harry Angpin, Jose 'Peping' Cojuanco, Manila, SEA Games, Team Pilipinas, Vientiane | No Comments »
December 5, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Yeoh Ken Nee will be joined by Bryan Nickson Lomas in representing Malaysia in the coming Laos SEA games beginning December 9. The tandem will compete in the 3m springboard synchronized event and expect to face stiff competition from divers from the Philippines.
Categories: Star Snippets - General | Tags: Bob Arum, Bryan Nickson Lomas, Chan Yih-shin, Gongju, Malaysia, Manila, Manny Pacquiao, Park Chan-ho, Philippines, Taiwan, Takashi Saito, Thailand, Yeoh Ken Nee | No Comments »
December 3, 2009 | Posted by benjie
Legendary promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank is currently in Manila to discuss crucial issues concerning Manny Pacquiao’s proposed fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. next year. It was reported that both the promotional outfits of the two superstars Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions agreed in principle the terms of the much anticipated bout. Part [...]
Categories: Star Snippets - General | Tags: Aquilino Lopez, Bob Arum, Brazil, Corinthians, Dominican Republic, Golden Boy Promotions, Guam, Gwangju, Gwangju South Korea, Hulk Hogan, Japan, Korea Baseball Organization, Manila, Manny Pacquiao, NPB, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldo, South Korea, Terry Bollea, Tetsuya Yamaguchi, Top Rank, Turkey, Yomiuri Giants | No Comments »
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 | Tags: 1996 PBA Rookie Draft, Aric del Rosario, Bethune Tanquingcen, Busan, Busan Asian Games, Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings, JONG UICHICO, Manila, San Miguel Beer, Siot, Siot Tanquingcen, South Korea, Sunkist Orange, Sunkist Orange Juicers, UST | No Comments »
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