Newsbits

Kings turn back Tigers
:Barangay Ginebra extended its winning streak to three at the expense of Coca-Cola, 91-84, last night to keep its bid for an outright semifinal berth alive in the Smart-PBA Fiesta Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
What stats don’t show about Diaz
On paper, there’s no question in the minds of most boxing men that Manny Pacquiao is the heavy favorite going into his June 28 shot at David Diaz’s world lightweight crown.
Condes loses world crown; Rubillar gets WBC title shot
RAUL GARCIA of Mexico dethroned International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Florante Condes via a 12-round unanimous decision yesterday at the Estadio Arturo Nahl in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Celtics gun for NBA title today
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — The Boston Celtics plan to ratchet up their intensity against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday (Monday in Manila) despite holding a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.
Gasol vows to be more aggressiveLOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Pau Gasol vowed to be more aggressive when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics in what could be the deciding game of the NBA Finals on Sunday.
Eagles foil Warriors for title
Ateneo went to veteran Chris Tiu at crunch time to beat University of the East, 65-64, and rule the 2008 Nike Summer League at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
.Liga inks deal with NBN-4, IBC-13
As opening day nears in the country’s newest regional basketball league, Liga Pilipinas, organized by CEO and president Noli Eala, wrapped up preparations for an unprecedented two network coverage of its maiden season with government networks NBN-4 and IBC-13.
Barcarse, Monares top JAL run
Abraham Barcarse Jr. and Noemi Monares stamped their class to win their respective divisions in the 2nd Japan Airlines (JAL) Run For A Cause yesterday at the Bonifacio Global City.
Manila nine nips Taguig
Manila clinched the top seeding in the playoffs of Baseball Philippines’ Series 3 after repulsing Forward Taguig with key hits and solid pitching in the closing innings for a 6-4 victory yesterday at the Rizal Baseball Stadium.
Nadal ends Roddick’s reign
LONDON (AFP) — Rafael Nadal ended Andy Roddick’s reign at Queen’s as the Spaniard reached his first final at the pre-Wimbledon tournament on Saturday.
De Luna eyes spot in $ 30,000 pool tilt
Jeffrey De Luna and Chinese No. 1 Li He-Wen will have to go through a two-day qualifying phase starting today to join a stellar cast seeing action later in the week in the Philippine Pool Tour’s Puerto Princesa 10-Ball Mayor’s Cup.
Alcano hopes to end title drought
Former double world champion Ronnie Alcano hopes to finally pocket his first title this year as he competes in the First Senate President Manny Villar Cup Cebu Leg which fires off on Friday at the Trade Hall of SM City in Cebu.
TIGER ROARS
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Tiger Woods delivered a performance worthy of prime time in the U.S. Open on Saturday.
Westwood to stick to game plan
SAN DIEGO, California (AFP) — Lee Westwood is the European with the best chance of winning the US Open and he believes he has what it takes to end the European drought at the second major of the year.
Mickelson shoots a 9 on 13th hole
SAN DIEGO, California (AFP) — Phil Mickelson changed his strategy in the third round of the 108th US Open golf championship, but he couldn’t alter his luck on the 13th hole at Torrey Pines.
What more can Mediate do to stop Tiger from winning?
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rocco Mediate, professional golfer