Golf logjam

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Brandt Snedeker ended another round at Torrey Pines atop the leaderboard. Only this time he had company, and still a long way to go. Snedeker had a flawless start to his title defense in the Farmers Insurance Open by playing bogey-free on the North Course for a 7-under 65 and a share of the lead with K.J. Choi on Thursday. The advantage after one day goes to Choi,... 

Instant cocktails: Cocktails on tap

San Francisco – Cocktails are usually made fresh and then either stirred or shaken. But a new trend in the US indicates that may be about to change with cocktails now available from the keg.  Read More »

Plane lands safely on freeway

SAN DIEGO (AP) – When his single-engine plane ran out of gas, 48-year-old Ken Gheysar did the first thing that popped into his head: He landed on a Southern California freeway. Luckily, it was almost midnight on a Sunday and traffic was light on the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 in Escondido, north of San Diego.  Read More »

US closes door on Caluag

Olympic-bound BMX rider set to train in Netherlands, Canada By CLYDE MARIANO Filipino-American Daniel Caluag has been prevented by the United States Cycling Federation from using its facilities because he’s not a member of the United States Olympic team, according to PhilCycling president Abraham Tolentino.  Read More »

Jessica hopes to sing ‘Lupang Hinirang’ in next Pacquiao fights

Manila, Philippines – WHILE some netizens feel bad that Jessica Sanchez sang the American national anthem instead of the Philippine national anthem during the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley bout, the “American Idol” runner-up said she is hoping she could also sing “Lupang Hinirang” in Pacquiao’s future fights. In an interview with ABS-CBN News before the boxing match on... 

JLo-Jessica Manila concert possible

Manila, Philippines – IF everything goes according to plan, Manila may not only “dance again“ with Jennifer Lopez, but sing with “American Idol“ finalist Jessica Sanchez as well. This was revealed by N91 Live productions CEO Jun Lorenz Mamangon during a recent media gathering at Chef Laudico’s Bistro Filipino in Taguig in anticipation for next month’s Michelle... 

Spurlock gets inside Comic-Con

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Famous for skewering fast food restaurants in “Super Size Me’’ and product placement in “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold,’’ Morgan Spurlock’s latest film documentary takes an empathetic view of Comic-Con, the world’s largest pop culture trade convention that hosts some 130,000 fans each summer in San Diego. “Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s... 

Sanchez wows ‘American Idol’ judges

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gutsy “American Idol” contestant Jessica Sanchez took on Whitney Houston’s biggest hit, delivering a performance that awed the show’s judges. The San Diego teenager sang “I Will Always Love You” on a recent performance show. She was “just amazing,” according to judge Jennifer Lopez. When host Ryan Seacrest asked... 

Jim Carrey takes daughter Jane’s elimination from ‘American Idol’ positively

JIM Carrey’s daughter, Jane Carrey, was cut from “American Idol” during Hollywood Week on tonight’s episode. Now, the singer’s famous father weighs in on the situation in a statement to ET. “I’m very proud of Jane,” Jim says. “I believe in her talent as a singer and songwriter. Difficult moments are a necessary step along the path to success.” The... 

LA’s Bryant won’t face charges

SAN DIEGO (AP) – San Diego prosecutors won’t file criminal charges against Kobe Bryant after reviewing allegations by a man who accused the Los Angeles Lakers star of injuring him during a scuffle at church. The city attorney’s office said Tuesday that there was insufficient evidence to prove charges beyond a reasonable doubt. It says it did an exhaustive investigation that...