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Since 2005, this rapid match has become an annual event in the city of Miskolc. Last year, Leko lost 3-5 to the rapidly improving young Magnus Carlsen of Norway. In 2007, Leko was edged by Kramnik, 4.5-3.5. (The two drew their classical world championship match in 2004.) In 2006, Peter won against …

Joab Thomas protected their lead with four strike outs in four innings and JR Suel, JD Dikito and Lawrence Dikito held the Rangers scoreless in the sixth inning. Nikko Martin drove Ned Norita in and Henry Iguel hit a single then, scored a run to stretch the lead in the fifth inning. Dikito sent Pan…

“Over the years, the NMC Foundation Open has built a loyal following of golfers who are dedicated to helping the College,” Babauta said, as he thanked the golfers for their continued support. Babauta encouraged golfers who have not played in the Foundation Open before to join us this year. “All fun…

Tournament coordinator, Joey Dela Cruz is calling all team managers and coaches to attend the meeting today at the Garapan Beach House (behind McDonalds’s) at 5:30 p.m. Please bring the entrance fee of $150 which is due today. The selection for the Saipan tournament will be on first-come-first basi…

National players Shirley Koshiba, Jesslyn De Leon, and Lily Oilouch joined hands together as they connected time and time again on both ends of the court to defeat the feisty players of team Bring It On. The three contributed with a combine score of 42 points while the rest of the score was distrib…

Charlotte Tenepere and Ray Cabrera struggled in the BC Flight of the first day‘s Puma Pirates Plunder game that was held at the Iluma Shopping Center in Singapore, placing third to win 80SD. But they prevailed in most of the next games defeating five different teams. Tenepere and Cabrera gained the…

In addition to cash and other in-kind prizes, first place winners of the tournament will also win roundtrip airfare tickets to Cairns, Manila, or Palau. The plane tickets have been donated by Continental Airlines in support of the tournament that will be held on June 13. The tournament aims to rais…

Rebuenog’s 24 handicap trimmed his 95 gross to 71. Tawanpiy was 3-over par 39 in the front and 2-over par 38 in the back and scored a net of 69 to win last Saturday’s first place. Jose Saures settled for third as netted 73 from a gross of 91, while Duane Stephens who fired 5-over par 41 in the back…

Tournament contact person Liz Palacios said the selection for the Saipan tournament will be on first-come-first basis, meaning, the first 12 teams who will pay the entrance fee will be allowed to play. To be held November 12 to 15, the 2009 Budweiser Kings and Queens of the Diamond’s final event wi…

Masaharu tried but failed to save Peleliu on May 31 after absorbing the Salty Boys’ ire, 17-6. This time against the Dolphins, Peleliu inched their way to the scoring positions with 19 singles for their third victory placing the team one win away to clinch a playoff berth. Masaharu also scored two …