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Homer D. Sayson

SECOND OVERTIME

By Homer D. Sayson

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Articles by Homer D. Sayson

MVP TURNS MFP
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MVP TURNS MFP

CHICAGO -- After dropping Game 1 of this year's NBA Finals last Sunday night, the L.A. Lakers also lost Game 2 to the Boston Celtics yesterd…

Tue, 10 Jun 2008
TRUE CELTIC GRIT
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TRUE CELTIC GRIT

CHICAGO -- As anticipated, Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals was breathtakingly exciting, filled with more action and peril than the latest Indi…

Sat, 07 Jun 2008
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
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THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

CHICAGO -- Unlike the world-famous Ringling Brothers Circus, this one doesn't feature elephants and tigers. And it doesn't parade monkeys, h…

Thu, 05 Jun 2008
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Baby Bull stampedes Julio Diaz

CHICAGO - Through an invite from Allan Hopper and Ed Keenan of Don King Promotions, I was a witness in the unification of three lightweight …

Wed, 17 Oct 2007
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How a therapist got Manny?s groove back

CHICAGO ? Making weight at 130 pounds used to be easy as drinking water for Manny Pacquiao, sure like a woman?s tears on wedding day. But a …

Sat, 13 Oct 2007
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Good, but not good enough

LAS VEGAS?Mixing guts and craft, and eluding his foe?s dangerous bombs often, Marco Antonio Barrera looked as though he could turn back time…

Mon, 08 Oct 2007
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Pacquiao zapped by weight problem?

LAS VEGAS ? Around noon time yesterday, while credentialed reporters were having lunch, whispers of a minor problem in the Pacman camp bounc…

Sun, 07 Oct 2007
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Mayor Tommy shares his sporty side

LAS VEGAS - Walking towards the vast lobby of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino last night, celIphone sticking on the left ear and a laptop…

Sun, 07 Oct 2007
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The tale of a rescinded credential

LAS VEGAS - The inimitable Recah Trinidad, inarguably the best sportswriter in the Philippines, looked a little blue when I met him yesterda…

Sat, 06 Oct 2007
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Pinoy bigshots and boxing odds

LAS VEGAS - When Manny Pacquiao slugs Marco Antonio Barrera this Sunday, he will be doing so before a ringside crowd thick with Pinoy bigsho…

Sat, 06 Oct 2007
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Las Vegas Diary: Leg room

LAS VEGAS - When I checked in at a kiosk for my flight, the automated machine asked if I was interested in a seat with more ?leg room.? More…

Sat, 06 Oct 2007
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Mismatch at the Mandalay Bay

CHICAGO - If you have a spare car, precious jewelry in a safe box, or anything of value, sell it quick. And once you have the cash, fly to L…

Fri, 28 Sep 2007
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The boxing spotlight glares on Cebu

CHICAGO - While preparing for his Oct. 6 rematch against the fading Marco Antonio Barrera, Manny Pacquiao has set up base in Cebu City. You …

Fri, 31 Aug 2007
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A fighter without a foe

CHICAGO - He is not Japanese, and he never practiced the art of ninjutsu. But they call him a Ninja, anyway. His name is Bert Batawang. He i…

Wed, 29 Aug 2007
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Dear Pacman: Easy on the hoops

CHICAGO - As an NBA-accredited writer, one with access to the stars and all the NBA arenas, I am often asked if I ever played basketball. Oh…

Wed, 22 Aug 2007
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Having an O.M.G. moment

CHICAGO - Among people that love gossip as much as gospel, she is the toast of the town. And they’re talking about her in salacious, s…

Mon, 20 Aug 2007
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Hanging out with boxing’s elite

CHICAGO - Anthony Andales went with me to the recent World Cup in Sacramento. I arranged for his media credentials and he got a ringside sea…

Sat, 18 Aug 2007