By now you must have realised Manny Pacquiao's loss has become a controversial decision that had resounding consequences for the state of Nevada. No less than Sen. Harry Reid joined the fracass when he sided with Manny Pacquiao and called for an investigation into the gaming mechanisms that rule the gambling state. Though Manny Pacquiao has graciously accepted defeat, the honourable senator wants to increase his pogi points by playing up to the Pinoys' wounded pride while trying to win the support of Filipinos in America. Sure, Pacquiao lost but he's still the big winner for gamely congratulating Bradley who showed up in a wheelchair for his post-fight media appearance.
Jessica Sanchez may have lost in American Idol to Philip Phillips (incidentally, where is he now?), but she sure is making more appearances on American national TV. Following in the heels of her Today Show guesting, she was given the honor of singing the US anthem for the Pacquiao-Bradley fight. Her star spangled banner rendition is one of the best we've heard so far, prompting Miley Cyrus to tweet about it on Twitter. Then she followed it up with another guest appearance for the NBA finals.
On the coaching staff of course, is another Pinoy... Coach Eric Spoelstra.
The Ateneo Lady Eagles won their second Shakey's V League title recently after edging out the UST Tigresses in a best of three play off in the finals. Ateneo suffered their first and only loss ever during their first game bowing to the tigresses who happen to be the more experienced team. The second game went in their favour when the tigresses lost in four sets. The fifth set was the more exciting match when UST fought back to take the third and fourth sets. The fifth set was a thriller as UST regained composure to tie the set 13 all until Ateneo finally scored two more points to take the trophy. Now, if only they could beat LaSalle in the UAAP...
Another Pinoy who figured in international news is tennis player and Davis Cup veteran, Cecil Mamiit. After tennis star Maria Sharapova raised her arms in triumph for making a successful comeback and finally winning her first-ever championship at Roland Garros in the French Open, she climbed the stands to her coach and kissed and hugged Mamiit who happens to be her training partner. The next day, photos of her and Mamiit were splashed all over the sports page.
Unfortunately, after Sharapova won her coveted championship, Mamiit will no longer be part of her team. Apparently, Sharapova wanted Cecil to commit to be part of her team fulltime, but Mamiit can't as he has other duties with the Philippine Davis Cup team. That's great news for local tennis!
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