Archive for Manila Bulletin Sports News

Three Boxers Seek World Titles

By jammyc | February 23rd, 2012

MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipino fighters are shooting for fame — and a little bit of fortune — when they aim for world titles in exotic locales in Asia and Mexico in March. So far, the Philippines boasts of four world champion: World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, WBO super-bantamweight king Nonito Donaire, [...]

Ateneo Ends DLSU’s Win Run

By jammyc | February 23rd, 2012

Games Saturday (The Arena, San Juan)10 a.m. — FEU vs UST (Men’s Finals)2 p.m. — Awarding Ceremonies2:30 p.m. — Ateneo vs La Salle (Women’s Finals) MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo got a big lift from rookie Alyssa Valdez and skipper Fille Cainglet to finally snap De La Salle University’s amazing winning streak, posting a 23-25, 28-26, [...]

Del Monte Starts Title Defense

By jammyc | February 22nd, 2012

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The 65th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub men’s golf team championships unfold Wednesday with Del Monte Golf Club defending its title against a slew of challengers. With the departure of 17-time champion Canlubang, this year’s event has become a wide open race with at least seven teams inside the radar. Del Monte [...]

La Salle-Ateneo Volley Finals Wednesday

By jammyc | February 22nd, 2012

Games Wednesday (The Arena, San Juan)10 a.m. — La Salle vs FEU (Men’s Semifinals)2 p.m. — La Salle vs Ateneo (Women’s Finals) MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion La Salle and Ateneo extend their bitter rivalry in volleyball when they clash Wednesday in the UAAP women’s finals at The Arena in San Juan. The Lady Archers, [...]

Muñoz Eyes Comeback In June

By jammyc | February 21st, 2012

MANILA, Philippines — Fil-American Mark Muñoz hopes to return strong by mid-year following an injury that cost him a key UFC fight last month. “Everything happens for a reason,” the 34-year old Muñoz said in a press conference Monday at the ELJ Building of ABS-CBN. “My condition has improved since the surgery and I hope [...]