Magnolia forces do-or-die match

MAGNOLIA Purewater flashed its defensive form to beat Bacchus Energy Drink, 83-69, and force a do-or-die match in their semifinal series in the 2009 Philippine Basketball League PG Flex Linoleum Cup yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Alaska seeks 2-0 lead; TNT eyes equalizer

By Reuel Vidal
OPENING-GAME winner Alaska Aces gun for a commanding 2-0 advantage when they battle the Talk N Text Tropang Texters in Game 2 of their best-of-seven KFC-Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup championship at 7 p.m. at the Araneta Coliseum today.

Pacquiao showdown gets a title

THE showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton will be billed The Battle of East and West.

Wife of Pacman’s driver charged with theft, forgery

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
THE wife of Manny Pacquiao’s driver Joseph Jose and who took the trusting boxing icon for a ride, has been charged with one count of grand theft and 32 counts of forgery before the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Arigo finds new home

JOHN Arigo, one of Coca-Cola’s tried and tested veterans, is headed to a new home—the young Barako Bull squad.

Donaire title defense reset

TOP Rank promoter Bob Arum announced that the title defense of world flyweight champion Nonito Donaire has been reset from March 15 to 22.