Filipino grandmaster Rogelio “Joey” Antonio posted his eighth victory in the US chess circuit as he emerged as the overall champion in the recently concluded 2008 Los Angeles Chess Club Open Chess Championships at the Santa Monica Boulevard.
Filipino boxer Czar Amonsot, whose career was almost ended following his bloody brawl with Australia’s Michael Katsidis more than a year ago, has been cleared to fight again.
Fil-am Josh Vanlandingham lifted Hapee Toothpaste past Magnolia Purewater, 76-73, to derail the Wizards’ charge for an outright semis bid in the 2009 PBL PG Flex Linoleum Cup at the San Beda College gym in Mendiola, Manila on Tuesday.
LOS ANGELES - The Philadelphia Phillies will launch their World Series title defense in April without relief pitcher JC Romero, who has been banned 50 games for using a banned supplement, ESPN.com reported.
EAST RUTHERFORD - All-Star Vince Carter scored 29 points and Yi Jianlian added 22 Monday as the New Jersey Nets rallied for a 98-90 National Basketball Association victory over Sacramento.