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Learning to kick the ball: the different football styles

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:40:07 +0000

Football is the world’s most popular sport and has been dubbed “the beautiful game.” Though it may seem like you can boil the sport down to” kick the ball hard,” there’s actually a lot going on in a game of football. In this series, “Learning to Kick the Ball,” we bring you the football basics to help those new to the sport learn to become beautiful, or at least be part of the beautiful game.

Boxing: Chavez retains title with unanimous decision

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:20:14 +0000

LOS ANGELES – Unbeaten Julio Cesar Chavez Jr retained his World Boxing Council middleweight title Saturday (Sunday, PHL time) with a 12-round unanimous decision over Marco Antonio Rubio in San Antonio, Texas.

Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, less asthma

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:18 +0000

Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma, than those who were formula-fed, two new reports suggest.

Dominant Gunners turn back the clock to shoot down Rovers

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:15 +0000

A hat-trick from a Dutchman, a goal from Thierry Henry and a crushing 7-1 victory on Saturday (Sunday, PHL) had Arsenal fans dreaming of the old days as they beat the Blackburn Rovers for their first Premier League win of 2012.

Royal party and read-a-thon mark big day for Dickens

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:20:09 +0000

Queen Elizabeth is throwing a star-studded party for him at Buckingham Palace and in Buenos Aires, leading cultural figures will gather in an old orphanage to read from his works. Charles Dickens may have died in 1870, but legions of fans around the world unite next Tuesday and beyond to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of a titan of English fiction.

Black Sabbath drummer says may pull out of reunion

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:20:09 +0000

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has said he will not participate in the British heavy metal band’s reunion recordings and tour unless he is offered a ’signable’ contract. The statement on his website casts further doubt on the much-hyped return of the veteran rockers, who announced last November that the original line-up were getting back together to write and record their first album in more than 30 years.

Romney favored to win big in Nevada caucus

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:20:04 +0000

‘HYY’ hosts share what they will miss from show

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:40:04 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – ABS-CBN’s noontime show “Happy Yipee Yehey” aired its final episode on Saturday. Its hosts shared on “Banana Split” what they will miss the most from the noontime show. — Banana Split, ABS-CBN, February 5, 2012

NFL: Superbowl 46 a clash of strengths of Giants, Patriots

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:00:14 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS - Sunday’s Super Bowl 46 appears set to boil down to the same fundamental clash of strengths seen four years ago when the New York Giants upset the New England Patriots in the Big Show.

Dream home nina Regine at Ogie, tampok sa Powerhouse

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:00:14 +0000

Sa unang pagkakataon sa Philippine television, papapasukin ng mag-asawang Regine Velasquez at Ogie Alcasid ang mga manonood sa kanilang dream home sa GMA News show na Powerhouse.

Donaire expects big win vs bigger Vazquez

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:00:12 +0000

Nonito Donaire Jr. declined to predict a knockout ending but said he expects to beat Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. convincingly in his first step to unify the world superbantamweight championship at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, this morning (Manila).

Cavite mayor boosts security after slay try

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:00:08 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Cavite Mayor Romeo Ramos has boosted his bodyguards to ensure his security after he survived an assassination attempt last Wednesday.

Annulment, ‘di raw ipagdiriwang ni Kris Aquino, ayon kay Boy Abunda

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:40:17 +0000

Bukod sa napawalang-bisa na ang kasal nila ni James Yap, mananatili rin kay Kris Aquino ang konstudiya ng kanilang anak na si Bimby o Baby James.

Donaire aims to silence brash-talking Puerto Rican foe

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:40:16 +0000

Nonito Donaire Jr., aside from aiming to win the vacant WBO super-bantamweight title, also wants to shut up Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. when they cross paths Saturday night (Sunday afternoon, Manila time).

Heroic Pinoy Rangers come to life in street art and gallery walls

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:40:16 +0000

Visual artists collective known as Gerilya present a recreation of hero concepts by merging iconography reminiscent of Katipunero revolutionaries and the 1990s super sentai cartoons. Their Pinoy Ranger heroes spring to action in frenetic public places and in a quiet gallery.

Donaire shrugs off Vazquez’s ‘mind games’

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:40:09 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. vowed to stick to his game plan when he steps inside the ring with former world champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.

Luis Alandy’s birthday wish: A contract with the Kapuso Network

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:20:10 +0000

Bukod kay Gabby Eigenmann, nabigyan din ng magandang break sa bagong soap ng GMA 7 na Broken Vow si Luis Alandy na tutulong at magmamahal sa karakter na ginagampanan ni Bianca King.

NBA: Mavs’ Cuban fined $75,000 for criticizing officials

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:20:09 +0000

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been fined $75,000 for criticizing the referees following a 95-86 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, the National Basketball Association said on Friday.

Janice de Belen in no rush to fall in love again

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:20:05 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Seasoned actress Janice de Belen said finding love is not her priority at the moment.

NBA: Pierce paces Celtics with 30 points in win

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:00:36 +0000

BOSTON—Boston’s Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Kevin Garnett reached a rebounding milestone Friday as the Celtics welcomed Rajon Rondo back with a 91-89 NBA victory over the New York Knicks.