Import-less Beermen stun Aces

By Reuel Vidal
ANTIPOLO CITY—The San Miguel Beermen were less hurt by the new hand-check rule and managed to beat back the challenge of the Alaska Aces, 93-89, in the Motolite-Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Conference at the Antipolo Ynares Center last night.

Arum: Hatton still very heavy

By Ronnie Nathanielsz
WHILE Ricky Hatton may be in better shape than he was prior to his previous fights, he still doesn’t look anywhere near as fit as Manny Pacquiao.

Donaire title bout in US or Mexico

TOP Rank promoter Bob Arum said he is prepared to stage the twice-postponed title defense of Nonito Donaire against undefeated Raul Martinez in either the US or Mexico.

Tams off to flying start

FAR Eastern University downed National College of Business and Arts, 21-17, 21-16, yesterday and served a strong notice of its bid for a third straight title in the Luzon leg of the Nestea Fit Beach Volley National Circuit.

New kid on the block delivers

FILIPINO-British rider Carl Pollington stamped his class in the cadet 60 cc for an impressive start in the 2009 Philippine Karting Super Series, which opened recently at the Carmona Circuit Philippines in Cavite.

Angping stays put, for now

By Peter Atencio
EXECUTIVE Secretary Eduardo Ermita yesterday said Philippine Sports Commision chairman Harry Angping will stay put and initiate a dialog to iron out whatever misunderstandings he has with officials of the Philippine Olympic Committee.

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