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Alaska draws 1st blood in semis
By Rey Joble
IN a best-of-seven playoff series, a second wind is important for any team.
Last night, the Alaska Aces squandered a huge second-quarter lead, but recovered their bearings in the crucial moments of the game to hammer out a 92-76 triumph over the Sta. Lucia Realtors to take the headstart in the KFC-Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum last night.
By Adrian Flores
CARMONA, Cavite?Louise Manalo never expected to play so good but, nevertheless, took a share of the top spot with three others at the start of the 47th ICTSI-Philippine Ladies? Amateur Open Championships at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club.
Hatton?s lawyer threatens legal action vs. Pacman
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
THE lawyer of Britain?s Ricky Hatton has threatened to take legal action against Manny Pacquiao should the Filipino ring icon renege on a verbal agreement on a 50-50 revenue split in his planned May 2 fight in Las Vegas.
Perasol sees great potential in Coke
FOR a job well done at the Air21 Express camp, Bo Perasol is bringing in his basketball savvy to the Coca-Cola Tigers.
Cojuangco wants PSC law amended
THE Philippine Olympic Committee yesterday said it will ask Congress to amend some provisions in the Philippine Sports Commission charter for it to be more responsive to the needs of the different sports associations with regards to their participation in tournaments abroad.
Magbanua fights Cota for crown
UNDEFEATED Rolando Magbanua battles Mexico?s Jose Angel Cota for the World Boxing Organization Oriental bantamweight title on Feb. 21 in Cebu City, while stablemate Judy Maraon takes on Jason Egera for the WBO Asia Pacific version of the 118-pound title.
THE Arellano University Baby Chiefs needed one big run in the final period to escape with an 84-70 triumph over the Olivarez College Sea Lion Cubs yesterday to earn an outright finals seat in the junior division of the 16th National Capital Region Athletic Association basketball tournament at the Arellano University Gym.
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