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Defense is key in third straight win

In front of a full house thanks to the introduction of their Prince themed jerseys, the Wolves were The Beautiful Ones tonight in a 112-96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The Wolves led throughout on their way to their third straight win since Jimmy Butler was shipped off, and you could tell once again that they were enjoying their basketball.

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo

THE final cast member of the Final Four of University Athletic Association of the Philippine Season 81 will be determined today when the De La Salle Green Archers and Far Eastern University Tamaraws engage in a one-game playoff at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Adrien “The Problem” Broner (33 -2-24ko) was in the ring this past weekend Versus a formidable foe in Adrian “Tigre” Granados (18-5-2). Granados’ claim to fame is knocking off the highly touted prospect Amir Imam in what was supposed to be an easy fight for Imam. Instead, Granados ruined all plans and finished Imam in shocking fashion with an 8th round TKO victory.

The new WBA Featherweight World Championship boxer Abner Mares, impressive upset with 12-round split decision over defending champion Jesus Cuellar (28-2, 21 KOs) in Los Angeles this past Saturday. 

Post-fight both Mares and Garcia reflect on the past year and what is ahead in 2017.

The Philippines has produced many notable boxers throughout the years, including Francisco “Pancho Villa” Guilledo, Gabriel "Flash" Elorde and eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.

Although the country has become a breeding ground of world-class boxers, it is quickly carving a niche in other combat sports, particularly in mixed martial arts (MMA).

As Kevin Belingon crosses paths with a fellow former world title challenger in Reece McLaren, the Filipino knockout artist sees a big reward if he plays his cards right against the Australian standout.

Belingon is set to square off with McLaren on the stacked card of ONE: QUEST FOR GREATNESS, which takes place at the iconic Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 18 August.

IN an awesome show of strength and stamina, Philippine Air Force dominated the third and fourth legs last Sunday in a marathon conclusion to the Cobra Energy Drink-PDBF Dragon Boat Regatta at the Manila Bay overlooking the Baywalk along Roxas Boulevard.

Racing under ideal conditions, the Air Force paddlers swept the 300-meter Open, Women’s, and Mixed Standard events of both legs of the competition sponsored by the country’s leading energy drink, beginning early in the morning and finishing near sunset.

SKYathon, SKY Cable Corporation’s annual beach run, returns to Boracay on April 22 for its 8th year of raising awareness and funds to sustain the island’s excellent natural beauty and rich marine ecosystem. 

For two years now, SKYathon aims to help restore the island’s coral reefs by raising funds to purchase reef nurseries via the Coral REEFurbishment project in partnership with Boracay Foundation, Inc.

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) forges an agreement with GlutaMAX Men as marketing partner.

GlutaMAX is Healthwell Nutraceuticals’ (an affiliate of YSA Skin Care Corporation) complete line of premium and advanced skin lightening products, formulated and tested by experts to safely provide maximum results. GlutaMAX products – soap, lotion, deodorant and capsules – contain high amounts of Glutathione that makes them more effective compared to other whitening products. 

This year the Miss Universe 2017 pageant will be extremely different. The judging panel is not going to have celebrities like other years, this time titleholders from the past will determine the winner. Latinas that have confirmed their assistance are Lupita Jones (1991), Dayanara Torres (1993), Dayana Mendoza(2008) and Gabriela Isler (2013). Other ladies scheduled to appear are Armi Kuusela (1952), Gloria Diaz (1969), Margie Moran (1973), Porntip Bui Simon (1988), Sushmita Sen (1994), Jennifer Hawkins (2004), Riyo Mori (2007) and Olivia Culpo (2012).