Star Snippets: Manny Pacquiao, Jong Uichico …..

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 [...]

Star Snippets: Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Tiger Woods …..

Philippine boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao is among the nominees for the US Sports Academy’s Athlete of the Year for 2009. The selection runs until Christmas eve. Other nominees for men’s award are sports icons Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The list also includes those who have excelled in their respective sports disciplines such [...]

Countdown to the U.S. Open begins

Photo Courtesy: Tennis.com
One of my most favorite sporting events every year is the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.  For this year, it will be held beginning August 31 until September 13.  One highlight for this event is the anticipated comeback of former champion in the women’s singles Kim Clijsters. Besides, it will be another opportunity for [...]

Roger’s quest for the best

Photo Courtesy: AP/Anja Niedringhaus/Tennis.com
I took everything early on Sunday night so I would not miss the final match between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick.  I knew I would be watching history unfolding.
Watching the game itself in Super Sport was a rare experience as three records were taking place.  First, Roger Federer’s seventh Wimbledon final.  Second, [...]

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