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Dementieva stuns Henin to set up Sharapova clash
INDIAN WELLS, Ca. - Fourth seed Elena Dementieva upset top seed Justine Henin Hardenne 2-6 7-5 7-5 to reach the Pacific Life Open final on Friday.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com
(3/18/2006 11:13:43 AM)
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Realtors’ reserves derail Express
Santa Lucia Realty lost a key player due to injury, but the role players stepped up to preserve a 102-100 win over Air21 Friday night in the 2006 Gran Matador PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 3:27:48 AM)
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PIKA: Madrigal too young to race with ‘seniors’
The Philippine International Karting Association has turned down the prodigy Alessandra Madrigal’s bid to compete in the Rotax Max Senior category of the Super Karting Series’ first leg this weekend at the Carmona Circuit in Cavite.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 2:48:27 AM)
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Debuting Iligan faces Cotabato 5
ILIGAN CITY - Firefly Electronics-baked Iligan and expansion team North Cotabato open their respective campaigns in the National Basketball Conference Saturday when they clash at the MSU-IIT gym here.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 2:47:53 AM)
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Swimming body looks to strengthen its future
With an eye to the future, the Philippine Amateur Swimming Association, headed by Mark Joseph and former national swimmers Ral Rosario, Pinky Brosas and Akiko Thomson, seeks to have a greater role in the development of the sport.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 2:47:25 AM)
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Balasabas’ 82 enough to win Caddies Open
Jessie Balasabas bombed with a 10-over-par 82, but the disappointing effort was still enough for him to rule the 2nd National Caddies Open on Friday at the East Course of Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 2:46:53 AM)
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Local yachtsman wins in Singapore Regatta
Avid professional yachtsman Jun Avecilla recently won in the Cruiser-Racer class of the prestigious Singapore Straits Regatta, an international yachting competition.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 2:46:20 AM)
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BEST Women’s Volleyball League finals Sunday
San Antonio de Padua College shoots for its second consecutive crown when it faces Saint Scholastica’s College Sunday in the finals of the 11th Milo BEST Women’s Volleyball League high school (competitive) division at the San Beda College gym in Manila.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 2:45:17 AM)
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FVR Cup golf tilt set
Golf celebrities, enthusiasts, top executives of corporations and prime movers and shakers of the country are expected to take part in the FVR-Golden Sunset Invitational tournament teeing off on March 24 at the Calatagan Golf Club in Calatagan, Batangas.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 2:44:44 AM)
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Miami rallies from 25 down to beat Boston
MIAMI - Accustomed to comebacks, the Miami Heat staged their most improbable rally yet.
The Manila Times
(3/18/2006 2:44:10 AM)
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Wade leads Heat to win over Celtics
NEW YORK - Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and Shaquille O'Neal added 26 as the Miami Heat overcame a 25-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 107-104 in National Basketball Association play Thursday in Miami.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com
(3/17/2006 7:44:09 PM)
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US eliminated from Classic after shock loss to Mexico
ANAHEIM, California - The US suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Mexico on Thursday which their World Baseball Classic title hopes and sent Roger Clemens into possible retirement on a losing note.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com
(3/17/2006 12:24:42 PM)
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Federer, Dementieva roll into semis
INDIAN WELLS - Champion Roger Federer strolled into the semi-finals of the Pacific Life Open with an easy 6-2 6-3 win over sixth seed Ivan Ljubicic on Thursday.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com
(3/17/2006 9:25:32 AM)
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Els moves into Bay Hill contention with 67
MIAMI - Former winner Ernie Els charged into contention at the Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando, Florida with a five-under-par 67 in Thursday's opening round.
Reuters/abs-cbnNEWS.com
(3/17/2006 8:58:02 AM)
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POC: RP basketball will get FIBA’s nod
Philippine Olympic Committee president Jose Cojuangco Jr. on Thursday expressed confidence the International Basketball Federation or FIBA will approve the application for membership of the newly created Pilipinas Basketball, paving the way for the lifting of the suspension on the country from competing in overseas events.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 5:36:38 AM)
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Siot eyes milestone as Ginebra faces SMB
Barangay Ginebra’s Siot Tanquingcen eyes another coaching milestone as his Kings look for their first 3-0 start in an All-Filipino tournament in the post-Robert Jaworski era.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 2:01:51 AM)
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New chess chief hiring foreign coaches
Newly elected National Chess Federation of the Philippines president Rep. Prospero Pichay on Thursday said his group will hire foreign coaches for the national chess team that will see action in the 15th Asian Games on December 1 to 15 in Doha, Qatar.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 2:00:34 AM)
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Balasabas, Bayron still 1-2 in Caddies Open
CANLUBANG, Laguna - Jessie Balasabas birdied his final two holes to sign for a two-over 74 and remain four shots ahead of Rufino Bayron on Thursday after three rounds of the 2006 National Caddies’ Open at the Canlubang course here.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 1:59:39 AM)
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Davadilla seeks back-to-back win
Warren Davadilla vowed to give everyone a tough fight when he shoots for a back-to-back Tour Pilipinas title—and a third overall—in the cycling marathon’s Padyak Pinoy edition slated April 20 to 30.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 1:59:10 AM)
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Kabayan racefest at MJC fundraiser for poor kids
The Manila Jockey Club will host the Kabayan Racing Festival in honor of Vice President Noli de Castro on Sunday at the San Lorenzo Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 1:58:16 AM)
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Promising lady driver joins AF3
Promising lady driver Gaby de la Meced takes on a host of talented and more seasoned drivers when she joins this year’s Asian Formula 3 Circuit. The 23-year-old de la Merced, whose six-year resume includes a second runner-up finish in Formula Toyota and a driving scholarship with Formula BMW, has signed up with Speedtech Asia in the Promotions class of the Asian Formula Three and will drive alongside Tyson Sy, the first Filipino to score a breakthrough win last year en route to a fourth overall finish.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 1:57:22 AM)
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Billups sizzles as Pistons hit 10 treys to rip Raptors
TORONTO - Chauncey Billups had 26 points and 10 assists, and Tayshaun Prince added 21 points to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Toronto Raptors, 105-98, in the NBA on Wednesday.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 1:56:12 AM)
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Russian frustrates Roddick
INDIAN WELLS, California - Andy Roddick fought his way back into the match and just as abruptly thought his way back out of it.
The Manila Times
(3/17/2006 1:53:53 AM)
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