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SPORTS IN BRIEF

NCAA VOLLEYBALL RESUMES TODAY
College of Saint Benilde faces Arellano University, and San Sebastian College goes up against winless Lyceum when the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) volleyball action resumes on Monday at the Arena in San Juan City.

The Lady Blazers are currently undefeated after three games and in second place, based on win-loss records, behind University of Perpetual Help, which has currently a 5-0 standing. JP ABCEDE

AIR21 GETS MICHAEL DUNIGAN AS IMPORT
COACH Franz Pumaren of Air21 Express told The Manila Times that they will bring 6-foot-10 import Michael Dunigan for their campaign in the 38th Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup starting next month. JOSEF T. RAMOS

MAN CITY SUFFER AGUERO INJURY BLOW
LONDON: Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero confirmed on Saturday that he has suffered a torn hamstring and is likely to miss next weekend’s Premier League trip to Arsenal. “Studies confirmed I have a torn muscle. We have to think positive and try to recover in the best way possible,” the Argentine international wrote on his Twitter account. “For that, I’ve traveled to Italy where a specialist is treating me. I’ll keep you up to date.”

WOLVES SACK SOLBAKKEN AFTER CUP EXIT
LONDON: Stale Solbakken was sacked as manager of Championship side Wolves on Saturday, just hours after the club had been dumped out of the FA Cup by non league Luton. The struggling side, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, also terminated the contracts of assistant manager Johan Lange and Patrick Weiser, the first team coach.

GAY ADVOCATES APPEAL FOR ALL BLACK TO COME OUT
WELLINGTON: Gay rights advocates in New Zealand have called for a homosexual All Blacks player to openly declare his sexuality and act as a role model in the fight against bigotry. Broadcaster Steve Gray told the Sunday Star-Times that he was aware there had been several gay All Blacks and that it was time for one to stand up and be counted.

NBA RESULTS
Boston 89 Atlanta 81; New York 114 Orlando 106; Indiana 95 Milwaukee 80; Brooklyn 113 Sacramento 93; Houston 112 Cleveland 104; Portland 102 Minnesota 97; New Orleans 99 Dallas 96 (OT); San Antonio 109 Philadelphia 86; Denver 110 Utah 91; LA Clippers 115 Golden State 89. AFP

Top Sports News

Sportsdom awaits Armstrong interview

Published : Thursday January 17, 2013   |  Category : Top Sports News   |  Hits:92
By : AFP

This photo received on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), courtesy of OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, shows Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong. ‘Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive,’ has expanded to air as a two-n... Read more

Casimero to defend title in Panama

Published : Thursday January 17, 2013   |  Category : Top Sports News   |  Hits:95
By : JOSEF T. RAMOS

INTERNATIONAL Boxing Federation (IBF) light flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero will defend his title against mandatory challenger Panamanian Luis Alberto “Pan Blanco” Rios on March 16, in Panama. Read more

Fans want Pacquiao-Marquez 5 this year

Published : Thursday January 17, 2013   |  Category : Top Sports News   |  Hits:121
By : JOSEF T. RAMOS

Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez. AFP FILE PHOTO     MAJORITY of boxing fans worldwide want to see a fifth fight between former pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez this year according to a... Read more

HUEY, PARTNER BRACE FOR MELBOURNE

Published : Thursday January 17, 2013   |  Category : Top Sports News   |  Hits:41
By : EMIL C. NOGUERA

Longtime partners Filipino Treat Conrad Huey and British Dominic Inglot will begin their campaign today in the men’s doubles of the prestigious 2013 Australian Open in Melbourne. Read more

4 Pinoys stay unscathed in PSC chess tilt

Published : Thursday January 17, 2013   |  Category : Top Sports News   |  Hits:55
By : EMIL C. NOGUERA

Four Filipinos stayed unbeaten after three rounds in the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Cup International Chess Championships being held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Adria-tico, Manila. Read more

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