Maloney L. Samaco
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2012 OLYMPICS: BARRIGA?S CONTROVERSIAL LOSS
It was a controversial call by the referee that cost the Philippines the chance for an Olympic medal. Referee Roland Labbe of Canada deducted points from Mark Anthony Barriga in the third…
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2012 OLYMPICS: SHARAPOVA VS. WILLIAMS, FEDERER VS. MURRAY IN TENNIS SINGLES FINALS
Maria Sharapova entered the women's singles tennis final with a win over fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko, 6-2, 6-3. The pretty third seed, playing in her first Olympic Games, carried Russia's flag during…
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2012 OLYMPICS: PHELPS WINS RECORD 16TH OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL
Michael Phelps accomplished an even bigger triumph when he won his 16th Olympic gold medal in his incredible swimming career and the 20th total medal in thrilling fashion in the men's 200m…
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2012 OLYMPICS: PHELPS? RECORD 19 OLYMPIC MEDALS
Phelps. American swimmer Michael Phelps equaled Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina?s 18 Olympic medals following his win in the 200m butterfly. But the medal he got was only a silver as he was…
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2012 OLYMPICS: BARRIGA WINS OVER CAPPAI AND FACES KAZAKH NEXT
Lone Filipino Olympic boxer Mark Anthony Barriga took advantage of his speed and counterpunching and won over Italian Manuel Cappai, 17-7, to advance to the round of 16 of the men's lightflyweight…
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2012 OLYMPICS: LOCHTE 1ST, PHELPS 4TH IN 400M INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY
U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte grabbed the gold medal in the 400m individual medley, defeating 2008 Olympic eight-gold medalist Michael Phelps. He was way ahead of Phelps right from the start, winning…
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2012 OLYMPICS: BARRIGA FACES ITALIAN IN PRELIMINARIES
Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines (ABAP) Executive Director Ed Picson reported through his Twitter that lone Filipino boxing Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga will face Italian Manuel Cappai in the first round.…
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2012 OLYMPICS: THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH BEGINS
The small Philippine delegation paraded alongside 203 other competing nations with weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz carrying the national flag in Filipiniana dress. It makes us proud seeing our athletes joining the worldwide celebration…
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2012 OLYMPICS: USA SENDS MOST NUMBER OF BOXERS
The United States will be sending the most number of boxers to the 2012 London Olympics. Team USA will field nine male and three female boxers for a total of twelve fighters.…
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2012 OLYMPICS: THE LIGHT-FLYWEIGHT BOXING CATEGORY
There are 26 boxers who will compete in the light-flyweight category in the 2012 London Olympics, the same weight division where the lone Filipino entry Mark Anthony Barriga will participate. Ten of…
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2012 OLYMPICS: HIGH HOPES FOR BARRIGA
Mark Anthony Barriga. There are soaring expectations for the lone Filipino boxer Mark Anthony Barriga in the 2012 London Olympics. According to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) website, ?There are high hopes…
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2012 OLYMPICS: LONDON TO HOST THE GAMES FOR THE THIRD TIME
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games is officially called the Games of the XXX Olympiad. It will also be known informally as London 2012 and the Games are scheduled to occur in London,…
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2012 OLYMPICS: THE ELEVEN FILPINO ATHLETES
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz. The leanest Philippine Olympic delegation of eleven athletes is now in London. They are determined to bring honor to the country against tall odds. Here are the eleven Filipino…
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2012 OLYMPICS: U.S. MEN?S BASKETBALL TEAM FINAL ROSTER
The final line-up for the United States men?s basketball is now released by USA Basketball. USA Basketball is a non-profit organization and is the governing body for basketball in the United States.…
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WHO IS JEFFREY MATHEBULA?
Jeffrey Mathebula will face WBO superbantamweight king Nonito ?The Filipino Flash? Donaire in Carson, California. Mathebula, 33, was born in Malamulele, South Africa and currently the IBF junior featherweight champion. The authoritative…
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2012 OLYMPICS: ELEVEN ATHLETES TO REPRESENT THE PHILIPPINES
Mark Anthony Barriga. The Philippines will send the leanest Olympic delegation since the country participated with 12 athletes in the 1996 Games in Atlanta, Georgia, USA when Mansueto ?Onyok? Velasco won the…
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2012 OLYMPICS: MICHAEL PHELPS TO GO FOR 7 GOLDS
Michael Phelps holds the Olympic record of eight gold medals in a single Olympics in 2008 in Beijing. But he is not getting any younger at the age of 27. Phelps dropped…
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2012 OLYMPICS: BOSH, WADE, ROSE AND HOWARD OUT OF TEAM USA
Chris Bosh is withdrawing from the probable inclusion in the USA basketball team for the London Olympic Games so he can completely recover from the strained abdominal muscle that caused him to…
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MAASIN CITY WINS SOUTHERN LEYTE ANNIVERSARY BOXING TOURNAMENT
MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE - The Province of Southern Leyte led by Gov. Damian G. Mercado will be celebrating its 52nd Founding Anniversary on July 1, 2012. Several sports competitions were held…
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2012 OLYMPICS: USA BOXING TEAM TO REDEEM LOST GLORY
Andre Ward wins gold in Athens. The United States boxing team will be sending a large number of boxers, nine men and three women in the 2012 London Olympics. After years of…
