Ruslan Provodnikov says Manny Pacquiao fight now possible

MANILA, Philippines – Russian brawler Ruslan Provodnikov has changed his tune regarding a potential fight with Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, as the “Siberian Rocky” now says that he is willing to face off against the former pound-for-pound king.

Provodnikov, the reigning WBO light-welterweight champion, initially turned down a fight against Pacquiao. Both fighters are trained by Hall-of-Famer Freddie Roach and have sparred together before.

But Provodnikov revealed to Boxing Scene that he has changed his mind after taking some time to think about what fighting Pacquiao will mean to his career.

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Gary David won't mind if he loses place in World Cup-bound Gilas PH

THE possibility of becoming the odd man out in Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the 2014 Fiba-World Cup in Spain doesn’t faze Gary David once a bit.

While coach Chot Reyes would want to retain the exact 12-man roster of the national team for the world championship in August, he also didn’t discount the possibility of tinkering with the lineup by replacing a player or two before heading to Spain.

And following the struggle he had during the Fiba-Asia Men’s Championship, David’s name has constantly been brought up in different discussions, be it on social networking sites or in online forum.

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UFC fighters fear for Anderson Silva's career after injury

Several Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters sent well wishes to Anderson “The Spider” Silva after the Brazilian legend suffered broke his leg in his UFC 168 bout against Chris Weidman.

Silva, who was challenging Weidman for the middleweight belt, went for a leg kick in the second round that was checked by the champion, and then crashed to the mat with his left shin broken.

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UFC 168: Silva vs Weidman 2 Full Fight Replay Video

Chris Weidman retained his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title in shocking fashion after challenger Anderson “The Spider” Silva suffered a gruesome leg injury in the second round of their fight in the main event of UFC 168.

Silva threw a left leg kick that was checked by Weidman, and the Brazilian legend clearly injured his leg in with the strike, as he immediately fell back with his lower leg dangling at an odd angle.

The fight was stopped at the 1:16 mark of the second round, and Weidman was declared the winner via technical knockout.

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WBO persuades Marquez to take 5th Pacquiao fight

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) admitted that it has taken steps to set up a fifth fight between Manny Pacquiao and his Mexican rival Juan Manuel Marquez.

No less than its Puerto Rican president, Francicso “Paco” Varcarcel, flew to Mexico to convince Marquez in accepting the fifth bout, according to Boxing Scene.

The WBO president, however, went home empty handed as the Mexican counter puncher refused to back from his stand not to fight Pacquiao again.

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The Holiday’s Best Value Offers only from Tattoo

Whether it is a well-deserved reward for a hardworking year that was or as a special gift for a loved one, Tattoo, the country’s most reliable mobile broadband, gives you the best prepaid value tablet bundle offers of the season!

You may just be able to check a wish off your list with Tattoo’s unbeaten prepaid tablet bundles! Save as much as P2845 with these new offers that carry a great selection of affordable tablets starting at P4995 for a CloudPad 705W or a SkyWorth S73 and P6995 for a SkyWorth S82. All these new bundles now come with a FREE Tattoo Mobile WiFi that allows you to connect up to 10 devices with speeds of up to 7.2mbps!

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YEAR-ENDER: The Year in Philippine Sports: Year of comebacks

It was a year of dazzling and rippling comebacks that touched off a resurgence of national pride only to see it lose its luster with the nation’s so-so finish in a low-tiered regional games.

There were Filipinos who claimed world titles in various fronts and a gold in chess in Universiade and an all-time high in world ranking achieved by the emerging football heroes that warmed the heart.

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Mayweather 'Christmas card' mocks Pacman: 'Happy sleepy holidays'

FLOYD Mayweather Jr. is not giving love on Christmas.

In another one of his sick antics, the flamboyant American fighter — a day before Christmas — posted a collage of pictures on his Twitter account (@FloydMayweather), mocking Filipino rival Manny Pacquiao.

The meme, which Mayweather called his “Christmas card to the world”, made fun of the desire of the Filipino champion to set up the highly anticipated matchup between the two of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world.

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NBA Duel: Chris Paul vs John Wall (VIDEO)

NBA. Chris Paul had 38 points and 12 assists while John Wall had 24 points and 12 assists in the Clippers 113-97 win over the Wizards.

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Globe Telecom cements leadership in broadband business

Globe Telecom, through its broadband brand Tattoo, maintained its leadership in the Philippine broadband industry with its flagship on-the-go and home broadband services after posting double-digit increases in both revenues and subscriber base as of end-September 2013. 

Broadband revenues leapt 22% from P6.3 billion to P7.8 billion year-on-year, the highest in the industry, on the back of the market’s positive response to Tattoo’s wide portfolio of wireless and wired broadband products that were made more affordable and relevant to subscribers. Tattoo closed the first nine months of the year with 1.9 million broadband subscribers, up by 15% from last year’s 1.6 million, with both wired and wireless subscriber bases registering growths of 17% and 14% respectively. 

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Mayweather on Pacquiao: "Put him in front of me, I'll beat him"

A consistent pattern is starting to develop when it comes to talks about a fight between Pound-for-Pound claimants Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

The last two weeks, Mayweather has started to answer questions about Pacquiao and sounded like he is now open to that proposed bout.

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FIBA sees Philippines as model for pushing 3×3 basketball

Buoyed by the success of the Philippine youth team in international 3×3 competitions, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas will focus on pursuing programs in the discipline with guidance from world governing body FIBA.

“It’s the in the Philippines where 3×3 basketball became popular, and in fact FIBA wants us to play a more active role in this and wants to use us as model, probably by hosting future international tournaments,” Barrios said in a telephone interview.

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NBA; Kobe Bryant's return to action (HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO)

NBA. Take a look at some of Kobe Bryant's highlights from his first game back from injury.

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Justin Bieber plays basketball with Chot Reyes, Tacloban youth

Pop superstar Justin Bieber arrived in the country on Tuesday, as part of his efforts to help raise funds for victims of super typhoon "Yolanda".

Bieber arrived via a private plane, which landed at a private hangar near Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2.

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LA Tenorio hopes to see consistency in Japeth Aguilar

High-leaping forward Japeth Aguilar is beginning to win the hearts of Barangay Ginebra fans with his strong play so far in the PBA Philippine Cup, and point guard LA Tenorio said the big man should now work on being more consistent and mature.

Aguilar was the star in the Gin Kings’ 97-95 victory over Talk 'N Text last week, hitting the go-ahead triple and then blocking Ranidel De Ocampo as time expired to preserve the win.

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Philippines destroy Cambodia in men's basketball (27th SEA Games)

The Philippine national men’s basketball team cruised to their second straight victory in the 27th Southeast Asian Games after blowing out Cambodia, 107-57, on Tuesday at the Zeya-thiri Stadium in Naypyidaw, Myanmar.

Mac Belo and Ronald Pascual led six Filipino players in double-figures in what was an easy assignment for the Philippines.

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27th SEA Games Free Live Streaming, Schedule & Results

The 27th SEA Games will be hosted by Myanmar from 11 to 22 Dec 2013. The venue will be at the Capital Naypyitaw, Yangon, Mandalay and Ngwe Saung Beach. With the supports of the ASEAN friends Myanmar has the opportunity to host the game again after 44 years. 

Myanmar was the host for 1961, 2nd SEAP Game and 1969, 5 th SEAP Game. 2013 is a remarkable year for Myanmar as the main venue for the Games will be at her new State Capital Naypyitaw for the first time. Wunna Theikdi Stadium will be the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games. Most of the major events will be held in Naypyitaw Sports Facilities.

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Provodnikov to fight Manny Pacquiao only for the right price

Russian junior welterweight Ruslan Provodnikov may possibly agree to fight his former sparring partner Manny Pacquiao.

But according to his manager, it will come with a hefty price.

Vadim Kornilov reasoned out to Ring TV that his client will have to sacrifice a lot of things if he agrees with Bob Arum’s proposal to fight the Filipino superstar.

For one, Provodnikov will have to do away with coach Freddie Roach, who has maintained a close working relationship with the fighting congressman.

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La Salle-San Beda charity game ends in a draw

The survivors of super typhoon Yolanda ended up as the winner of the charity game between UAAP champion De La Salle and reigning NCAA titlist San Beda which ended in a 74-74 deadlock.

The “Champions for a Cause” fund raiser at the Araneta Coliseum was able to net P1,884,000 for the survivors hit by the super typhoon.

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NBA: Jeff Taylor With the High-Flying Flush (VIDEO)

NBA. Jeff Taylor drives and finishes with the soaring one-handed dunk.

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SingTel donates P1.7M for typhoon victims

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) has donated SGD 50,000 (roughly PHP 1.75 million) to buy food and drinking water for Typhoon Yolanda victims via Globe Telecom’s corporate social responsibility program. In addition to the corporate donation, SingTel has set up staff donation drives across its operations in Singapore and Australia to raise more funds. SingTel is a major stockholder of Globe together with Ayala Corporation. 

“We wish to extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences on the loss of thousands of lives and massive destruction to properties. Together with Globe, our regional mobile associate, we want to play a part in assisting affected Filipinos with their daily needs in the hope of helping get them back on their feet again,” said Mr Andrew Buay, SingTel’s VP of Group Corporate Social Responsibility.

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PBA Rookie rankings: Terrence Romeo stays hot

GlobalPort phenom Terrence Romeo makes it two weeks in a row in the latest edition of Rappler’s PBA Rookie Rankings.

Who placed behind FEU hotshot? Scroll down for week 2 of Rookie rankings.

1. (Last week: 1) Terrence Romeo, GlobalPort Batang Pier

24.7 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.3 APG, 0.3 SPG, 39.5 EFF

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NBA: Derrick Rose not ruling out return this season

Derrick Rose isn't quite ruling out a return to the Chicago Bulls this season.

The superstar point guard left the door slightly open for a comeback in the playoffs if his surgically repaired right knee is healed — even though the team has said he will miss the rest of the year.

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'Kobe 9' signature shoe inspired by boxing icon Manny Pacquiao

Kobe Bryant unveiled his latest signature shoe on Wednesday (Thursday morning Manila time), and the new sneaker had more than a little Filipino flavor.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar revealed in an interview with Bleacher Report that the design of the issue was inspired by Filipino fight icon Manny Pacquiao.

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27 Dunks NEVER Done In The NBA Dunk Contest (VIDEO)

Here are 27 dunks that have NEVER been done in the NBA Dunk Contest! There are actually 31 variations of dunks in the video but since some of them were somewhat similar to another we counted them as one. Other dunks that aren't included in this video are: The 720 (Air Up There), The Armageddon (Young Hollywood), windmill dunk from the freethrow line and between the legs from the freethrow line (James White).

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Bob Arum's Blueprint To Make Pacquiao vs Mayweather

Bob Arum's Blueprint To Finally Make Pacquiao vs. Mayweather

"We would like to receive a phone call that they would like to make the fight. Then to set up a meeting - the normal way - without any interference from the press. Because once the press gets involved, then egos get involved. So I'm hopeful. I know our side wants it. I think it's too much to hope that it could be put together for the first six months of next year, but maybe the second six months. Each of 'em have a fight (Floyd vs. Khan, Pacquiao vs. Bradley, Provodnikov or Marquez), then fight in November. But I'm open to anything."

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Globe GCASH brings Black Friday Sale to the Philippines

The biggest U.S. sale is coming to the Philippines as Globe GCash teams up with American Express to bring back the Black Friday Sale to the country. Say goodbye to long lines this shopping season and hello to great deals using GCash American Express Virtual Pay.

Black Friday is the biggest sale season in the U.S. where online stores offer products at their lowest prices, making it one of the highly-anticipated shopping events in the world. With GCash American Express Virtual Pay, Filipinos now have access to the huge discounts and deals online stores such as Amazon.com, Sephora.com, and eBay.com, among others.

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Mike Tyson says Pacquiao is MORE SENSATIONAL than Mayweather Jr (VIDEO)

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. Which contemporary boxer does Mike Tyson enjoy watching the most? If you think Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr. or even Gennady Golovkin is more 'sensational' in the ring to watch than Manny Pacquiao, then Mike Tyson's message to you is: "Hey, listen than that means you know nothing about boxing." 

In this new video clip , Max Kellerman (ESPN's Sports Nation) interviews 'Iron' Mike Tyson and when the subject of who he enjoys watching the most in today's fight age, the fighter which Tyson certifies as his #1 choice for being "the most sensational" is none other than Manny 'Pacman' Pacquiao.

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Marcus Douthit to donate P500 to ‘Yolanda’ relief for every point

Marcus Douthit may not be a natural-born citizen of this country, but there’s no denying he’s got a Filipino heart.

The national team center announced on Twitter that he will make a cash donation for victims of super typhoon “Yolanda” for every point and rebound he registers when he suits up anew for the Philippine team in the Southeast Asian Games basketball tournament.

marcus douthit @DouthitMarcus I will donate 500 pesos every point and rebound I get in the sea games to Yolanda victims in tacloban !!!

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PBA Top Five Drives No. 1 (VIDEO)

Gary David, Eloy Poligrates, June Mar Fajardo, LA Tenorio, and Ronjay Buenafe are featured the Foton PBA Top Five Drives from the PLDT MyDSL Philippine Cup this past week.

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Floyd Mayweather on fighting Manny Pacquiao: ‘Who?'

Floyd Mayweather Jr. still wants none of Manny Pacquiao that he even started taking a shot at the Filipino’s existence.

Mayweather, who last saw action in the ring last September against Saul Alvarez, has four fights left in his massive six-fight deal with broadcaster Showtime. And he’s not rushing things regarding his next bout.

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Thirdy Ravena, Arvin Tolentino commit to Ateneo Blue Eagles

ATENEO'S rebuilding program after seeing its run of five straight UAAP championships come to an end this season got a major boost when blue-chip prospects Arvin Tolentino and Thirdy Ravena committed to join the Blue Eagles beginning next season, sources said.

The 6-foot-5 Tolentino is widely regarded as the finest junior player in the country today, having won championships in all his years with the San Beda Red Cubs while standing out in several national teams in campaigns overseas.

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Public says Floyd Mayweather Jr. is afraid of Manny Pacquiao (VIDEO)

Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Compilation of videos depicting Floyd Mayweather Jr. being scared of Manny Pacquaio. Is Floyd Mayweather Jr. scared? You decide.

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'Gilas Pilipinas will be competitive in FIBA World Cup'

Former national team head coach Rajko Toroman is optimistic that Gilas Pilipinas will do well in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, the first time the Philippines will be competing at the world stage in decades.

Gilas Pilipinas qualified to the FIBA World Cup after finishing in second place at the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships, which was held in Manila last August.

In an interview with Joaquin Henson of The Philippine Star, Toroman said it will be a difficult task, but he believes Gilas can be competitive against the best in the world.

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SYNOPSIS: Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.

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Filipino boxer Donnie “Ahas” Niettes nabbed an impressive technical knockout victory against Mexican challenger Sammy Gutierrez to retain his WBO light-flyweight crown in Pinoy Pride 23.

Nietes only needed three rounds to take out his opponent. He dropped Gutierrez twice in the opening round and another in the third, prompting the referee to move in and stop the fight.

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