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What the 2012 Australian Open Taught Us

What the 2012 Australian Open Taught Us

The epic Australian Open finals match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain, arguably the greatest finals in tennis singles history, capped off what could be the most exciting Australian Open tournament in a long time.

Not only did we see a six-hour final match, the longest in the Open Era that featured the top two players in the sport, but we were also treated to the awe-inspiring plays of two evenly matched protagonists. Before the historic final though, the semifinal was what every tennis fan hoped for because it featured the top four players in the world today.

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2011 In Retrospect: Red and Blue domination in college hoops (Part 1 of 2)

2011 In Retrospect: Red and Blue domination in college hoops (Part 1 of 2)

As 2011 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look back at some of the news makers of the year that has passed. In this edition, we take a look back at the two college basketball teams that left their mark in the Philippine sports scene.

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How the mighty have fallen: The Philippines in the 2011 SEA Games

How the mighty have fallen: The Philippines in the 2011 SEA Games

After 10 days of competition, the 2011 SEA Games formally ended last November 22. As expected, host-nation Indonesia ran away with the championship, with a total haul of 476 medals (182 gold medals). Thailand placed second while Vietnam snatched third place.

The Philippines on the other hand, finished ...

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UAAP Volleyball: The players to watch out for

UAAP Volleyball: The players to watch out for

The most awaited volleyball tournament in the Philippines, which brought us the likes of volleyball icons Rachel Ann Daquis and Mary Jean Balse, unfolds once again this November . With its tradition of thrills and surprises, the UAAP Indoor Volleyball competition season 74 promises to surmount expectati...

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Pacquiao vs. Marquez III: The Primer

Pacquiao vs. Marquez III: The Primer

There’s no question that the WBO welterweight title bout between eight-time world champion Manny Pacquiao and three-time title holder Juan Manuel Marquez on November 13 is the most anticipated bout of the year.

The two last faced each other back in 2008 in the featherweight division when Pacquiao earned a hi...

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