Ali Peek shot in the neck, in stable condition

Ali Peek shot.

Ali Peek, who currently plays center for the Talk n’ Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine Basketball Association, was shot in the neck Monday evening, ABS-CBN reported.

According to the report, the PBA player was attacked by an unidentified gunman at around 7 p.m. after working out at the RFM gymnasium in Mandaluyong.

Talk n Text head coach Chot Reyes, meanwhile, said that Peek is "conscious" and now in "stable" condition.

"Ali Peek was shot by an unidentified assailant in d parking lot of RFM gym at around 7pm today. He's conscious & in stable condition now," Reyes tweeted.

"The Talk N Text family asks d public to respect their privacy at this time. Further details will be released as they become available," Reyes added.

Ali Peek's photo courtesy of Jhermeroy Esperanzante

Manny Pacquiao Billiards Trick Shot Video

What do we know about our Noypi Pride Congressman Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao? He is one of, if not the greatest boxer of our time; he can sing; he can play basketball and he is an actor as well. But did you know that he is good at billiards, too?

A screencap of  the "Manny Pacquiao Billiards Trick Shot Video"

A recently uploaded video on the popular video sharing site Youtube shows the pound-for-pound king doing a pool trick shot. Check it out below:

Manny Pacquiao Billiards Trick Shot Video

The manner Pacquiao held the billiards stick was no amateur at all and knowing a trick shot like that suggests that he has been playing the sports for quite a while now. Hmmmmm... It would be nice to see him play pool with Efren "Bata" or Django one of these days.

Manny Pacquiao 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' 2011 Guesting (Videos)

Manny Pacquiao has once again charmed U.S. TV viewers with his latest "Jimmy Kimmel Live" appearance.

A screencap of Manny Pacquiao's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'  November 3, 2011 Guesting

During the show, the humble eight-division world champion and host Jimmy Kimmel talked about Marquez's claim that he won against Pacquiao twice, Pacman's new produce line and the highly anticipated Pacquiao-Mayweather fight.

As in previous appearances of the boxing champ on the late-night show, Pacquiao also sang after his interview. Together with Kimmel, Pacquiao performed Bee Gees’ 1977 hit "How Deep Is Your Love."

Check the videos of Pacquiao's 2011 "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" guesting below:






Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KOs), who is now on his last few days of intense training, is scheduled to fight Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KOs) for the third time on Saturday, November 12, 2011 (Sunday, November 13, 2011 in the Philippines) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Videos courtesy of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

Philippine Azkals SEA Games 2011 Schedule

The Philippine Azkals, the national football team of the Philippines, are competing in the Under-23 category in Southeast Asian Games (SEA) 2011 being held in Jakarta, Indonesia - which marks the team's return to SEA Games after six years.

Philippine Azkals SEA Games 2011 Game Schedule

In quest for their first SEA Games medal, the Philippines Azkals are set to face football powerhouse Vietnam for their first game happening today, November 3, 2011, at 4:30 pm at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.

The rest of Philippine Azkals SEA Games 2011 schedule in the preliminary rounds are as follows:

November 7, 2011 (Monday) at 4:30 p.m.

Philippine Azkals vs Timor Leste - Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta

November 11, 2011 (Friday) at 4:30 p.m.

Philippine Azkals vs Laos - Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta

November 13, 2011 (Monday) at 4:30 p.m.

Philippine Azkals vs Myanmar - Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta

November 15, 2011 (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m.

Philippine Azkals vs Brunei - Lebak Bulus Stadium, Jakarta

All of Azkals games in SEA Games 2011 will be telecast live on Studio 23 and AKTV (IBC-13).

The Philippine Under-23 SEA Games 2011 football team is composed of Jason de Jong (MF), Matthew Hartmann (MF), Mark Hartmann (MF), Roland Muller (GK), Carlos de Murga (DF), Gerardo Valmayor (FW), Raymark Fernandez (DF), Jeffrey Christiaens (MF), Marwin Angeles (MF), Jake Morallo (MF), OJ Porteria (MF), Paolo Pascual (GK), Joshua Beloya (FW), OJ Clarino (FW), Neckson Leonora (DF), Patrick Hinrichsen (MF) , Mark Drinkuth (MF), Jacques Van Bossche (DF), David Basa (DF) and Topher Camcam (GK).

Manny Pacquiao to guest on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Thursday

Manny Pacquiao is once again appearing on US late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 12:05 a.m. ET.

Manny Pacquiao singing in his first "Jummy Kimmel Live!" appearance in 2009

The said guesting marks boxing champ Cong. Manny Pacquiao and host Jimmy Kimmel's 2nd anniversary of knowing each other which started when Pacman first appeared on the latter's show in 2009 where he belted out Dan Hill's "Sometimes When We Touch." The eight-division world champion made three more appearances on the show after that, making Thursday's his fifth.

Just last October 28th, Pacquiao, together with his promoter and Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, had also made a talkshow appearance on CNN, on ""Piers Morgan Tonight."

Both appearances are part of Time Warner-HBO's efforts to aggressively promote the upcoming fight of Pacquiao against Juan Manuel Marquez.

Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KOs), who is now on his last few days of intense training, is scheduled to fight Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez (52-5-1, 38 KOs) for the third time on Saturday, November 12, 2011 (Sunday, November 13, 2011 in the Philippines) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Manny Pacquiao is Men's Health Magazine's November 2011 coverguy

Boxing champ and Sarangani Representative Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is delivering a knockout punch on the cover of the November 2011 issue of Men's Health Magazine Philippines. Check out Ninong Pacman's cover below:

Manny Pacquiao's Men Health Magazine Cover

 Manny Pacquiao is currently in his final three weeks of intense training for his fight next month, his defense of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title against three-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez. The highly anticipated boxing duel will be held on November 12, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

David Beckham, LA Galaxy to visit Manila, Philippines in December to play against Azkals: report

David Beckham in Manila 2011

David Beckham and his club LA Galaxy are reportedly coming to the Philippines this December to play against the Philippine national football team, the Philippine Azkals.

Azkals team coordinator and media liaison Patrick Ace Bright made the announcement earlier via his Twitter account. Bright said that the LA Galaxy vs Philippine Azkals friendly match will be held on December 4, 2011 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

“LA Galaxy and Azkals, December 4, Rizal Stadium,” Bright tweeted.

Update: The final schedule has been set on December 3.

The visit is said to be part of LA Galaxy's tour in Southeast Asia to promote the club. The team is also scheduled to visit Melbourne, Australia on December 6th.

Apart from David Beckham, LA Galaxy's star players also include former Inter and Tottenham striker Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan.

Marvin Sonsona dominates tough Mexican opponent in comeback fight

Marvin Sonsona, after a 20-month layoff, proved that he still got what it takes to be a world boxing champion again in his fight with Carlos Jacobo of Mexico at the weekend. Sonsona dominated his tough Mexican opponent by landing devastating combinations in the early part of their match and almost ending the fight in the eight round with a knock-out punch.

Dubbed “Back with a Vengeance,” the boxing duel ended in the tenth round with a unanimous decision from the judges, 98-91, 98-91 and 97-92, all favoring Sonsona. It was held at the Hoops Stadium in Lapu-Lapu City.

General Santos native Marvin Sonsona, 21, became the World Boxing Organization light flyweight champion in 2009 by defeating Jose Lopez in Canada. He, however, failed his attempt in taking his second title from Puerto Rican Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., 20 months ago.

With his recent win against Jacobo, Sonsona's record improved to 15-1-1 with 12 knockouts, while Jacobo is now down to 16-4-1 with 14 knockouts.

Photo courtesy of Philippine Star.