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Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
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Donaire eyes climb to featherweight
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By Josef T. Ramos, Correspondent
NONITO ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire Jr. revealed Tuesday that he
will not stay long in the superflyweight class and will eye the
featherweight class in the coming years.
Donaire gave up his International Boxing
Federation and International Boxing Organization flyweight (112
pounds) crowns and took the World Boxing Association Interim superflyweight
(115 pounds) crown with a convincing win over Rafael Concepcion
last week at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
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Pinoy offroaders eye top finish in 4x4 challenge
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Team Philippines Land Rover is eyeing an impressive finish in the
prestigious China–Sanya International Off-road 4x4 Challenge
slated on September 19 to 23.
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San Beda seeks 10th win vs. Emilio Aguinaldo
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DEFENDING titlist San Beda College takes on Emilio Aguinaldo College
Wednesday in the 85th National Collegiate Athletic Association
basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.
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Golf may be included in Olympics
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NATIONAL GOLF Association of the Philippines director Pablo Soon
revealed that golf has a chance to be included in the 2016 Olympics.
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Disgraced cyclist joins
Astana; Contador suiting up for another
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PARIS: Disgraced cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov of Kazakhstan has been
named in Astana’s squad for the Tour of Spain, which begins this
Saturday.
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New
Magna Carta seen benefitting Pinay athletes
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Sen. Maria Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal said Filipina
athletes are set to get more incentives under the recently-signed
Magna Carta of Women, Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women
is a landmark legislation that aims to protect and uphold women
rights against discrimination and abuse.
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Soft tennis axed from Sea Games
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Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Chief of Mission Mario Tanchangco
reported Tuesday that the demonstration sport of soft tennis has
finally been scrapped by the host organizers because of inadequate
venues and facilities.
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Rivers gets $92-M NFL contract
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SAN DIEGO: San Diego Chargers star Philip Rivers has signed a
multimillion dollar contract extension through 2015, the National
Football League club announced Monday (Tuesday in Manila).
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