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Saturday, August 01, 2009

  

RP chess players seek history in world meet20090801spo1.html

 
By Emil C. Noguera, Correspondent
 
FOR the first time in Philippine history, three Filipino Grandmasters will represent the country in the prestigious World Chess Cup slated on November 20 to December 15 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

Grandmaster Wesley So, Rogelio Antonio Jr. and Darwin Laylo will carry the tri-colored flag in the tournament participated by 128 players from all over the world.

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O T H E R   R E P O R T S

 

FEATURE

FOR Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, nothing can stand in the way of the Filipinos in their quest for international basketball glory.

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GRAND BLANC, Michigan: Tiger Woods struggled through a disappointing first round Thursday at the Buick Open, finishing eight strokes behind 48-year-old pace-setter Steve Lowery at the $5-million event.

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TEAM captain Jeff Morial connected clutch hits as the Saint Benilde Blazers survived three overtimes against Arellano University Chiefs, 117-107, on Friday in the 85th National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.

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SHOOTING President Art Maca­pagal has condemned Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Jose “Peping” Cojuangco Jr. anew for refusing to understand the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) toward domestic sports conflicts.

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BASKETBALL Association of the Philippines (BAP) Chairman Luis Villafuerte accused on Fri­day the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for spreading total “disin­formation” to the public and to the FIBA Special Commission.

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CROSSOVER
By Raffy Ledesma

THE rich get richer while the poor become poorer. This is what’s happening in the National Basketball Association (NBA) offseason. Top tier teams like the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers continue to bolster their line-ups with the...

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