Ateneo Blue Eagles vs FEU Tamaraws Game 2 airs live on ABS-CBN today | UAAP 74 Finals

Ateneo Blue Eagles vs FEU Tamaraws Game 2

UAAP teams Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles and Far Eastern University Tamaraws will be facing off once again for their second game in Season 74 Finals. The said game will be aired live on ABS-CBN, today, October 1, 2011.

To make way for this special coverage, ABS-CBN Saturday shows, "E-Live" and "Failon Ngayon," will not broadcast their episodes, today.

Postponed earlier this week due to Typhoon "Pedring" giving both teams more time to prepare, the crucial Ateneo vs FEU Game 2 is expected to be an A-game. Leading the series, 1-0, Ateneo is feeling the pressure to close the Season while FEU will be working its way to extend the Finals to Game 3.

Today's game will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at 3 p.m following the awarding ceremonies at 1 p.m..

Who do you think will emerge victorious later? Feel free to comment belo.

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'No Other Woman' premiere night, UAAP Finals Game 2, other events cancelled today due to 'Pedring'

''No Other Woman' movie poster

As Typhoon Pedring continues to pound Metro Manila, a number of events have been cancelled today including the premiere night of the Star Cinema movie "No Other Woman" and the much anticipated Game 2 of the UAAP 74 Finals which has been reset to October 1st (tickets for today's game will still be acknowledged on Oct. 1). The following were also postponed:

-- National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) in Regions 1-5, CAR and NCR will be postponed from September 28, 2011 to September 30, 2011. New examination date will be announced soon.

-- "Love Justified" concert presscon featuring Aiza Seguerra and Cookie Chua has been postponed today due to Typhoon Pedring. New schedule is yet to be announced.

-- MMK launching tonight at EDSA Shangrila in Mandaluyong has been moved to October 13th.

-- PSE Trading

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NFL Power Rankings - Packers still ranked No. 1 after 3 weeks

NFL Power Rankings | Photo: Packers

Several sports sites still rank Green Bay Packers as number 1 on their NFL Power Rankings for Week 4.

"The defending Super Bowl champions haven't lost a meaningful game since December 19th, 2010. Until they do, they will be sitting at the top of these power rankings." Daniel Charles of SBNation said.

Bleacher Report's Ryan Phillips said Green Bay is currently averaging 33 points per game (5th in the NFL) and 403.3 yards of total offense (8th in the league). While the team's pass defense is at 359.2 yards per game (31st in the NFL), the team's run defense is the best in the league with 55 yards per game average.

Meanwhile, take a look of WEEI radio's NFL Power Rankings for Week 4 below:
1. (1) Packers (3-0) — In a rematch of the NFC championship game, the Packers went into Chicago and got a huge win. Aaron Rodgers has done a great job utilizing all of his weapons on offense. The talented running backs, wide receivers and tight ends create major mismatches across the field. There are few defenses in the NFL that will have an answer for this elite offensive group.
2. (3) Saints (2-1) — Drew Brees and the Saints continued their offensive assault against the Texans. They put up 40 points for the second time in three games. The production from the run game has made a difference. Last year, the Saints running game was one of the worst in the league. This year, the collection of Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles and Mark Ingram has added an extra spark to the offense. As good as the offense has been, the pass defense has been subpar. Looks like the Saints will have to win most of their games this year in a shootout.
3. (5) Ravens (2-1) — No surprise the Ravens bounced back nicely after a humiliating loss to the Titans. The Ravens played great in all three areas. Joe Flacco had a career day and the Ravens defense was on attack mode all game. They sacked Sam Bradford five times, hit him 11 times and held the Rams to just 132 yards passing; much improved from the zero sacks and 358 passing yards allowed last week. 
4. (2) Patriots (2-1) — This is a team that obviously has issues stopping the pass. They had similar problems all of last year when they ranked 30th against the aerial attack. In order to be a Super Bowl team, Tom Brady will need the defense to pick him up every once in a while. Everyone talked about what type of numbers Tom Brady was on pace for after two extraordinary games. Well, just three weeks into the season, the Patriots are on pace to give up over 6000 yards in the air. Bill Belichick has a major problem he’ll need to resolve, the good news is that Belichick is probably the best fit for the task.
5. (6) Steelers (2-1) — Sunday night’s win over the Colts placed a giant spotlight on the Steelers’ offensive line. Three starters were taken out of the game due to injury. Ben Roethlisberger took a beating in the team’s 23-20 win and is one of the most sacked quarterbacks in the NFL. Look for the Steelers to address that line because of the poor play and mounting injuries.
6. (4) Jets (2-1) — Joe Namath might have a point. Rex Ryan’s constant praise of his team might have his players thinking they’re better than they really are. The Jets looked unprepared for Darren McFadden, perhaps it was due to overconfidence. The Jets also have issues on the offensive line. Starting center Nick Mangold is out and they’re having trouble protecting Mark Sanchez.
7. (9) Lions (3-0) — There’s not much room left on the Lions bandwagon. For the first time since 1980, this franchise is 3-0. Lions fans are proud to have one of the best defenses in the game right now and a high-powered offense that can put points on the board in the blink of an eye. First-round selection defensive tackle Nick Fairley may be ready to play in Week 4 which will bolster an already strong defense. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson are turning out to be one of the best QB/WR duos in the league.
8. (16) Bills (3-0) — It’s been eleven years since the last time the Bills made the playoffs. It’s too early to say the Bills will be a contender, but this team has shown signs they are certainly capable. The undefeated Bills have proven they are a resilient bunch. Back-to-back come from behind wins is tough to accomplish. When it’s against the Patriots, it’s even more impressive. The Packers, Patriots, and Saints all have scored fewer points this season than the Bills. This is a confident team that believes they can win no matter who they play or what the score is. That’s a sign of a strong team.
9. (14) Giants (2-1) — It’s amazing how quickly the tables can turn in the NFL. The Eagles are now looking up at the Giants in the NFC East. Eli Manning had his best game of the year and that was with limited offensive weapons. Manning threw zero interceptions for the first time in seven games. The last time Manning didn’t throw a pick was back on Nov 28th against the Jaguars. The most important thing the Giants can do now is build momentum after this huge victory and get key players healthy like Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham.
10. (13) Buccaneers (2-1) — Raheem Morris’s young team knocked off the defending division champs in a huge game. Tampa’s defense held Michael Turner to an astonishing 20 yards rushing. Turner was coming off a 114 yard performance but was stifled to just 1.8 yards per carry against the Bucs.

More of WEII's NFL Power Rankings  here: http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/09/27/weei-nfl-power-rankings-week-4-3/

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NFL Power Rankings Week 4: WEEI ranks Packers, Saints and Ravens at top spots

NFL Power Rankings | Photo: Packers

Take a look of WEEI radio's NFL Power Rankings for Week 4 below:

1. (1) Packers (3-0) — In a rematch of the NFC championship game, the Packers went into Chicago and got a huge win. Aaron Rodgers has done a great job utilizing all of his weapons on offense. The talented running backs, wide receivers and tight ends create major mismatches across the field. There are few defenses in the NFL that will have an answer for this elite offensive group.
2. (3) Saints (2-1) — Drew Brees and the Saints continued their offensive assault against the Texans. They put up 40 points for the second time in three games. The production from the run game has made a difference. Last year, the Saints running game was one of the worst in the league. This year, the collection of Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles and Mark Ingram has added an extra spark to the offense. As good as the offense has been, the pass defense has been subpar. Looks like the Saints will have to win most of their games this year in a shootout.
3. (5) Ravens (2-1) — No surprise the Ravens bounced back nicely after a humiliating loss to the Titans. The Ravens played great in all three areas. Joe Flacco had a career day and the Ravens defense was on attack mode all game. They sacked Sam Bradford five times, hit him 11 times and held the Rams to just 132 yards passing; much improved from the zero sacks and 358 passing yards allowed last week. 
4. (2) Patriots (2-1) — This is a team that obviously has issues stopping the pass. They had similar problems all of last year when they ranked 30th against the aerial attack. In order to be a Super Bowl team, Tom Brady will need the defense to pick him up every once in a while. Everyone talked about what type of numbers Tom Brady was on pace for after two extraordinary games. Well, just three weeks into the season, the Patriots are on pace to give up over 6000 yards in the air. Bill Belichick has a major problem he’ll need to resolve, the good news is that Belichick is probably the best fit for the task.
5. (6) Steelers (2-1) — Sunday night’s win over the Colts placed a giant spotlight on the Steelers’ offensive line. Three starters were taken out of the game due to injury. Ben Roethlisberger took a beating in the team’s 23-20 win and is one of the most sacked quarterbacks in the NFL. Look for the Steelers to address that line because of the poor play and mounting injuries.
6. (4) Jets (2-1) — Joe Namath might have a point. Rex Ryan’s constant praise of his team might have his players thinking they’re better than they really are. The Jets looked unprepared for Darren McFadden, perhaps it was due to overconfidence. The Jets also have issues on the offensive line. Starting center Nick Mangold is out and they’re having trouble protecting Mark Sanchez.
7. (9) Lions (3-0) — There’s not much room left on the Lions bandwagon. For the first time since 1980, this franchise is 3-0. Lions fans are proud to have one of the best defenses in the game right now and a high-powered offense that can put points on the board in the blink of an eye. First-round selection defensive tackle Nick Fairley may be ready to play in Week 4 which will bolster an already strong defense. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson are turning out to be one of the best QB/WR duos in the league.
8. (16) Bills (3-0) — It’s been eleven years since the last time the Bills made the playoffs. It’s too early to say the Bills will be a contender, but this team has shown signs they are certainly capable. The undefeated Bills have proven they are a resilient bunch. Back-to-back come from behind wins is tough to accomplish. When it’s against the Patriots, it’s even more impressive. The Packers, Patriots, and Saints all have scored fewer points this season than the Bills. This is a confident team that believes they can win no matter who they play or what the score is. That’s a sign of a strong team.
9. (14) Giants (2-1) — It’s amazing how quickly the tables can turn in the NFL. The Eagles are now looking up at the Giants in the NFC East. Eli Manning had his best game of the year and that was with limited offensive weapons. Manning threw zero interceptions for the first time in seven games. The last time Manning didn’t throw a pick was back on Nov 28th against the Jaguars. The most important thing the Giants can do now is build momentum after this huge victory and get key players healthy like Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora, Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham.
10. (13) Buccaneers (2-1) — Raheem Morris’s young team knocked off the defending division champs in a huge game. Tampa’s defense held Michael Turner to an astonishing 20 yards rushing. Turner was coming off a 114 yard performance but was stifled to just 1.8 yards per carry against the Bucs.

More here: http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/09/27/weei-nfl-power-rankings-week-4-3/

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Philippine Volcanoes compete in Borneo 7s

Philippine Volcanoes, the national rugby team of the Philippines, is currently competing in Borneo 7s, the second leg of the HSBC Asian Sevens Series, being held in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

 The Philippine Volcanoes during their Borneo 7s jersey launch this week | Photo courtesy of Chris Everingham

Before qualifying for the finals this Sunday, the team has to face the following teams still: Japan at 11:05am (Final Score: Final score: Phl 17- Jpn 38), Kazahkstan at 2:00pm (Final score: Phl 24 - Kaz 19) and UAE (Fiinal score: PHL 22 - UAE 14) at 5:00pm, today, September 24, 201.

Update 1: Philippines defeated Malaysia, 28 - 14 in the Quaterfinals. The team will be facing China at 1:24 p.m. today for the Semi-finals. Philippine Volcanoes is now assured of a spot in the Top 4, which was their goal.

Update 2:  The Philippine Volcanoes won against China, 19-14. The team is now off to the Finals!

Update 3: Volcanoes lost to Japan, bagging silver. 

The Philippine Volcanoes have been preparing all week in Manila and are feeling very confident about performing well in Borneo 7s. Jake Letts, the team captain, is reportedly very upbeat about the tournament and has challenged the team to play to their maximum potential to achieve their goal of a top four finish at the tournament.

Some positive changes have been made to the squad before they head to Malaysia for the tournament. Four top-level Filipino players from Australia have been recruited to play for the team.

“These players will definitely help in breaking into the top four teams in Borneo and they are all playing top level Rugby in Australia. To win at this level you need 12 strong players and the new recruits will give the Philippines the much needed impact off the bench to compete against the best teams in Asia,” Coach Matt Cullen explained.

The Borneo 7s is the last major tournament for the Philippine Volcanoes Men's team in 2011 and they have had another successful year by winning five out of eight International matches.

Meanwhile, some of the members of the Philippine Volcanoes have been very active lately on Twitter. They have been conversing with fans and updating them with the group's activities. If you wanna tweet out your support, you can follow their accounts below:

Andrew Wolff - @IamAndrewWolff
Chris Everingham - @EveringhamChris
Eric Tai - @eric_tai
Harry Morris - @HarryMorris1
Justine Coveney - @Justin_Coveney
Kenneth Stern - @kennethstern
Oliver Saunders - @oliverjsaunders

Best of luck, guys!

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Simon Atkins bids farewell to his UAAP team

Simon Atkins teary eyed after his last game.

Simon Atkins of the De La Salle University Green Archers was emotional after playing his last game for the team at the UAAP Sunday. He was seen shedding some tears after the game (Photo).

In a video message posted on Youtube, the DLSU skipper thanked his fans and promised that he will still be around to support the team.

Simon Atkins scored 16 points with three rebounds and three assists during last night's game against Far Eastern University. However, DLSU lost to FEU, 66-57, gifting the Tamaraws the number three seed in the UAAP Season 74 Final Four.

Like Simon, DLSU forward Maui Villanueva also 'graduated' last night.

Photo courtesy of Ariza Andres

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Susan Younghusband, mother of Phil and James, passes away: report

Susan Placer-Younghusband, the Filipina mother of James and Phil Younghusband of the Philippine Azkals, passed away Saturday night, GMA News reported.

Susan Younghusband with Phil and James | Courtesy of Azkals United

Susan died of "massive heart-attack" at 10:30 p.m., Cathy Rivilla, manager of Phil and James, told GMA News.

The family of Susan is holding her wake at Funeraria Paz in Sucat, Paranaque.

James and Phil Younghusband with their mom, Susan | Photo courtesy of James Younghusband's Facebook fan page

Susan Younghusband was 49 years old. She is survived by her two celebrity footballer sons and daughter Keri who is now around the age of 9. Her husband, Philip, died of cancer 8 years ago.

She was a native of Malabon City.

In one of his interviews, Phil Younghusband had said his mother, who admitted that she knew nothing about football, was very supportive of him and his brother James in their career.

"My mom's very supportive. If she can't watch me live, she watches me on telly since my games in Chelsea are televised," Phil told the Philippine Daily Inquirer in 2007. "Even if I knew I had a bad game, she's always like, 'well played, well played,' to give me confidence."

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Asi Taulava punches Malaysian opponent at Jones Cup (Video)

Asi Taulava threw a couple of punches to the head of Malaysian player Kwaan Yoong Jing after the latter "grabbed" and "squeezed" Taulava's crotch during the Philippines versus Malaysia match at the 2011 William Jones Cup in Taiwan on Tuesday.

See what happens if you grab Asi Taulava's privates | Video courtesy of ESPN

“He grabbed them, squeezed them then back-punched them. I wouldn’t have reacted that way if he didn’t do it, it was like a punch, it’s the worst feeling.” Taulava told the Philippine Star.



Taulava and Jing were both ejected from the game because of the incident.



After the game, Taulava took time in updating his newly created Twitter page with a statement of apology.



"Would like to apologize to everybody that watched the game today for losing my cool. No excuses for my actions, and I’m sorry," Taulava tweeted.



The Philippines won the said game against Malaysia, 86-68.

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Mark Yee 'sundot' scandal

During the Game 1 of Petron vs. TNT PBA Governors' Cup Finals face-off last night, Mark Yee made sundot of Anthony Grundy's pwet, prompting the ref to call a foul. Lol.

"If u missed Mark Yee's intimate foul on Anthony Grundy, here's a screengrab. Yup, Grundy has been informed," Mico Halili tweeted attaching the pic above.

Meanwhile, check out the video of Mark Yee's "sundot" scandal below:

Courtesy of Studio 23

By the way, here are the score cards of last night's game:



PETRON 89— Salvacion 19, Grundy 17, Ildefonso 13, Santos 12, Miranda 12, Cabagnot 9, Pennisi 5, Duncil 2, Baclao 0, Hubalde 0.

TALK N’ TEXT 88— Alapag 18, Fonacier 16, De Ocampo 13, Williams 10, Reyes 8, Castro 7, Carey 6, Peek 6, Reynolds 4, Yee 0, Dillinger 0, Aban 0.

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Philippine Dragon Boat team nabs 5 gold, 2 silver medals at US tilt

The Philippine Dragon Boat team (the Dragon Warriors) dominated the 10th International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Championships held in Tampa Bay, Florida, United States.

The Philippine Dragon Boat team members

The Noypi paddlers earned a medal in every event they joined in the competition, bagging a total of 5 gold and 2 silver medals. ABS-CBN reported that the team broke the world records in all of the events that they won: the 1000-m men's event, the 200-m men's event, the 500-m men's event, the 200-m mixed event, and the 500-m mixed event.



This year's championships attracted teams from 17 different countries who competed in 18 competition classes. This is the second time that a U.S. city has hosted them. The next championships, in 2013, will be held in Iran.

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Philippine Dragon Boat team wins 3rd gold, 1st silver medals at World Championships

The Philippine Dragon Boat team (a.k.a. the Dragon Warriors) has won its third gold at the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Dragon Boat Championships in Tampa Bay, Florida, United States on Saturday.

The Philippine Dragon Team Members

The Noypi paddlers stormed their way to victory in the 200-meter mixed event small boat division in a time of 57:07 seconds, leaving their rivals from Italy, Japan, and Trinidad and Tobago in awe.

The team previously won the first place in premier 200-meter mixed event and in the 1000-meter men's event where it set a new world record with the fastest time of four minutes and 57 seconds.

Meanwhile, aside from the three (3) golds, the Filipinos have also bagged their first silver medal in the premier 200-meter men's division event on Saturday.

The first World Championship Dragon Boat Racing was in 1995 at Yueyang, China and was organized by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) . Since then, it is being held every after two years, a grand event that National athletes yearns among the IDBF members dare not to miss. The Dragon Warriors are the current defending champions of the event.

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Jones Cup 2011 Schedule on IBC-13

The 2011 William Jones Cup is about to kick off on August 6th at the Sinjhuang Stadium, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Its official broadcaster in the Philippines, IBC-13 (AKTV), has released an updated version of the games it will air. Catch the games of the national team Smart Gilas Pilipinas live as well as other featured matches on IBC on the following dates:

Jones Cup 2011 Broadcast Schedule on IBC 13

Saturday, August 6
Philippines vs Iran (live) – 5 p.m.
South Korea vs Malaysia (delayed) – 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 7
Japan vs Iran (live) – 5 p.m.
Philippines vs Chinese Taipei (live) – 7 p.m.

Monday, August 8
Jordan vs Philippines (delayed) – 5 p.m.
South Korea vs Iran (delayed) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 9
Malaysia vs Philippines (delayed) – 5 p.m.
Japan vs South Korea (delayed) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 10
Philippines vs South Korea (live) – 5 p.m.
Jordan vs Japan (delayed) – 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 11
United Arab Emirates vs Philippines (delayed) – 5 p.m.
South Korea vs Jordan (delayed) – 7 p.m.

Friday, August 12
Philippines vs Japan (live) – 5 p.m.
Jordan vs Iran (delayed) – 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 13
Jones Cup semifinals game 1 – 5 p.m.
Jones Cup semifinals game 2 – 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 14
Jones Cup battle for third – 5 p.m.
Jones Cup championship game – 7 p.m.

Meanwhile here's the FULL schedule of games at the 2011 Jones Cup:

August 6, 2011
13:00 Jordan-UAE
15:00 Korea-Malaysia
17:00 Philippines-Iran
19:00 Opening ceremony
19:30 Taiwan-Japan

August 7, 2011
13:00 Malaysia-Jordan
15:00 UAE-Korea
17:00 Japan-Iran
19:00 Philippines-Taiwan

August 8, 2011
13:00 UAE-Japan
15:00 Jordan-Philippines
17:00 Korea-Iran
19:00 Taiwan-Malaysia

August 9, 2011
13:00 Iran-UAE
15:00 Malaysia-Philippines
17:00 Japan-Korea
19:00 Jordan-Taiwan

August 10, 2011
13:00 Iran-Malaysia
15:00 Jordan-Japan
17:00 Philippines-Korea
19:00 Taiwan-UAE

August 11, 2011
13:00 Japan-Malaysia
15:00 UAE-Philippines
17:00 Korea-Jordan
19:00 Taiwan-Iran

August 12, 2011
13:00 UAE-Malaysia
15:00 Iran-Jordan
17:00 Japan-Philippines
19:00 Taiwan-Korea

August 13, 2011
15:00 #7 vs. #6
17:00 #4 vs. #1 (Semifinals)
19:00 #2 vs. #3 (Semifinals)

August 14, 2011
15:00 #7/#6 winner vs. #5
17:00 Third-place game
19:00 Championship game
Closing ceremony

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Eumir Felix Marcial nabs gold in World Junior Boxing Championships

Eumir Felix Marcial, a Filipino amateur boxer, won a gold medal in AIBA World Junior Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Gold Medal match between Eumir Marcial and Cengiz | Video courtesy of Деннис Принкайп

The 15-year-old Marcial defeated Cengiz Onat of Turkey Saturday, winning Philippines' first gold medal in the event, which was first held in 2001.

The southpaw Marcial had previously defeated Armenia's Henrik Hovannisyan and Nasraddin Mammadov of Azerbaijan.

In the semifinal round, Marcial stopped Eduard Vaha of Belarus to arrange a final battle against Onat.

Three-time Olympian Romeo Brin serves as Marcial's coach.

Notes: Whew! There is still plenty of time to prepare for the 2016 Olympics. Please bring home the first Philippine Olympic Gold as well. :D

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PBA Season 36 Governors' Cup 2011 live stream via Philstar

The Philippine Star (PhilStar) has let its readers watch the PBA Season 36 Governors' Cup on July 29, 2011 via online live stream. The video feeds are actually coming from Studio 23 and when it's time for a commercial break, Philstar shows the schedule of their live stream instead.

PBA Season 36 Governors' Cup 2011 live stream via Philstar

Yes, the Alaska vs Barangay Ginebra game later will also be broadcast via the Philstar livestream and as well as the rest of the games in the 36th Season (Governors' Cup).

Check out the said PBA live stream here: http://www.philstar.com/pbalive.aspx.

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Azkals vs Kuwait Game 2 Replay, Highlights Videos | July 28, 2011

The Philippine Azkals vs Kuwait Al-Azraq Game 2 replay and highlights videos will be posted here once made available online. (Game 1 videos are posted HERE.)

(Update: FULLTIME Score: 2-1, 5-1 on aggregate in favor of Kuwait... Kuwait advances to the group stages of the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers...)

Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 2 | Photo courtesy of Everythinginbudget

Update: Here's a video of the first and only goal from the Philippines courtesy of Stephan Schrock:

The Azkals vs Kuwait football match is currently being held right now (July 28, 2011) at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. It is the second leg of the World Cup qualifying game between the two teams. Whoever wins after their aggregate scores are determined, will advance to the third round of the World Cup Qualifiers. The Azkals previously lost to Kuwait, 0-3, in the first leg.

The game is being aired live on Studio 23 and Balls which started at 5:30 p.m. The kick-off will be at around 7:30 p.m. The replay schedules are as follows: July 29, 3 p.m. on Balls; July 30, 7 a.m. on ABS-CBN; July 31, 10 a.m. on Balls; and August 2, 2 p.m. on Studio 23.

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Azkals vs Kuwait Game 2 live on Studio 23, Balls on July 28, 2011

The Philippine Azkals vs Kuwait Al-Azraq World Cup qualifying match continues on July 28, 2011. It will be the second leg and the home game for the Azkals. It will be held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, Philippines.

Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 2 live on Studio 23 on July 28, 2011 | Photo courtesy of Everythinginbudget

The Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 2 match will be broadcast live on Studio 23 and Balls at 5:30 p.m. However, the kick-off will be at around 7:30 p.m. The replay schedules are as follows: July 29, 3 p.m. on Balls; July 30, 7 a.m. on ABS-CBN; July 31, 10 a.m. on Balls; and August 2, 2 p.m. on Studio 23.

(Update: Leg 2 FULLTIME Score: 2-1, 5-1 on aggregate in favor of Kuwait... Kuwait advances to the group stages of the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers...)

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NBA vs Smart Gilas Replay Videos and Result (July 24, 2011)

The Smart NBA All-Star vs Smart Gilas Pilipinas exhibition game on July 24, 2011 proved to be a more one than that of NBA vs PBA selection on July 23rd. Although the Philippine National team lost to the NBA team, 98-89, they were seen showing an impressive team work especially towards the end of the game.

Check out NBA vs Smart Gilas Replay Videos below which feature highlights of their tune-up game:


Smart Gilas vs NBA First Half Highlights | Video courtesy of "khalel610", AKTV

Smart NBA vs Smart Gilas Second Half Highlights | Video courtesy of "khalel610", AKTV

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Kiefer Ravena stripped by teammates (Video)

Kiefer Ravena, probably the youngest of his team that time, was stripped by his basketball teammates in high school on this old video below:

Kiefer Ravena stripped by teammates

It was I guess the time when Kiefer Ravena is starting to be noticed for his basketball skills. Ravena was still 13 years old that time and yet he was an essential force of his high school varsity team. He was dubbed the "basketball phenomenon" and the "future basketball star". Check out this demo video of his and know for yourself why people are talking so much about this young man:

Kiefer Ravena Demo Reel

Ravena is now a freshman college student and is playing for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP. During Ateneo's match against La Salle last weekend, rookie Ravena was named the "Most Valuable Player" for his 24 points. Whew!

Check out below the bio of Kiefer Ravena below (will have to update more info though):

Kiefer Ravena

Birthday: Oct 27, 1993
Age: 17
School: Ateneo De Manila university

Parents
Father:

Ferdinand (Bong) Ravena jr.
Former basketball player
University of the East
Varsity player
Youth and Mens National Team Player
14 years professional basketball player
Current: Assistant Coach “Talk and Text” (professional league)

Mother:

Melizza (Mozzy) Ravena
Occupation: Former Volleyball Player
University of Santa Tomas Varsity Player
Youth Womens National Team Player
Current: Sports Analyst (TV – ABS-CBN)

Basketball Background:

Grade School Varsity since 7 years old
Highschool varsity (1st – 4th yr)
1 Runner up – Major League UAAP
3 Championships – Major League UAAP
2 Mythical 5 selection
2 Finals MVP (3rd + 4th yr)
FIBA Asia U16 (4th place) 2009 Team Captain
FIBA Asia U18 (5th place) 2010 Team Captain
Mythical 5
Best Forward
SEABA U18 (Champion) 2010 – Team Captain
College varsity

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Azkals vs Kuwait Result and Highlights (Leg 1, July 23) | Video Replay

Azkals vs Kuwait Result and Game Highlights (Leg 1, Video Replay)

Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 1 First Half Hightlights | Video courtesy of ANC

The first leg of the Philippine Azkals vs Kuwait Al-Azraq World Cup qualifying match, held on July 23, 2011 at the Mohammad Al Hamad Stadium in Kuwait, ended with the score 3-0 in favor of the Kuwaiti team.

Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 1 Second Half Hightlights | Video courtesy of ANC

The two teams will again face off on July 28 for the second leg of their match. It will be held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, Philippines. Their aggregated scores (leg 1 + leg 2) will be the final result and will determine the winner and who will advance to the next round of the 2012 Brazil FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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Azkals vs Kuwait live on ABS-CBN, Studio 23, Balls | Game schedule

Azkals vs Kuwait World Cup Qualifiers Schedule

Azkals vs Kuwait live on ABS-CBN | Game schedule

The first leg of the much awaited Phillipine Azkals vs Kuwait Al-Azraq football match is scheduled on July 23, 2011 and will be held in Kuwait. The game will be telecast live on ABS-CBN starting at 11:30 p.m. with a replay the next morning at 7 a.m. There will also be replay of the Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 1 game on Balls at 3:00 p.m., on Studio 23 at 10:00 p.m. On July 26, the replay will once again be aired on Balls at 4:30 p.m.


Meanwhile, the second leg will be the home game for the Azkals. It will take place at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, Philippines on July 28, 2011. This time, the Azkals vs Kuwait Leg 2 match will be broadcast live on Studio 23 and Balls at 5:30 p.m. The replay schedules are as follows: July 29, 3 p.m. on ball; July 30, 7 a.m. on ABS-CBN; July 31, 10 a.m. on Balls, August 2, 2 p.m. on Studio 23.

(Update: Leg 2 FULLTIME Score: 2-1, 5-1 on aggregate in favor of Kuwait... Kuwait advances to the group stages of the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers...)

AZKALS VS KUWAIT SCHEDULE
ROUND 2 OF WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
LEG 1 IN KUWAIT
July 23, Sat		11:30 PM LIVE ON ABS-CBN
July 24, Sun		7:00 AM REPLAY ON ABS-CBN
.		3:00 PM REPLAY ON BALLS (CABLE)
.		10:00 PM REPLAY ON STUDIO 23
July 26, Tue		4:30 PM REPLAY ON BALLS (CABLE)
LEG 2 IN MANILA
July 28, Thu		5:30 PM LIVE ON S23
.		5:30 PM LIVE ON BALLS HD (CABLE)
July 29, Fri		3:00 PM REPLAY ON BALLS (CABLE)
July 30, Sat		7:00 AM REPLAY ON ABS-CBN
July 31, Sun		10:00 AM REPLAY ON BALLS (CABLE)
August 2, Tue		2:00 PM REPLAY ON STUDIO 23

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