Pacquiao won’t give in

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
FILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is standing firm by his decision of demanding a 60-40 revenue split in his mega-buck showdown with International Boxing Organization light welterweight champion Ricky Hatton, planned in Las Vegas on May 2.

Korean grabs lead, Ardina lurks

By Adrian Flores
CARMONA, Cavite—Lee Jeong-hwa played great golf for 14 holes but sputtered in the last four. Still, she held on to score a one-under-par 71 and found herself into championship contention in the 47th ICTSI-Philippine Ladies’ Amateur Open held at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club.

Alaska, TNT eye 2-0 leads

By Reuel Vidal
THE Alaska Aces and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters, opening-day victors, will be looking to hike their leads against their playoff opponents in the semifinals of the KFC-Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup today at the Araneta Coliseum.

National pool cagers ink onerous contracts

THE 18 young players to be chosen as members of the national pool under the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas with Serbian coach Rajko Toroman handling the team have been asked to sign contracts that are patently onerous and, according to one distinguished lawyer, a violation of the Philippine Constitution.

Pro league to approve Burger King

THE Philippine Basketball Association is expected to approve Air21’s request to transfer its existing franchise to one of its owned company—Burger King.

Ravina tops bikefest; election set today

By Peter Atencio
TAGAYTAY City—Asingan, Pangasinan pride Baler Ravina and Ilocano rider Ryan Serapio emerged as top contenders for slots in the Philippine Team at the close of the first leg of the National Open Cycling Races here.


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