It's a draw for the Azkals in Sri Lanka

The Azkals struggled against the Brave Reds during
the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Sri Lanka.
(Image via Sportales.com)

The road to the 2014 FIFA World Cup has begun for the Philippine National Football team. Since their successful stint in last year's Suzuki Cup and AFC Challenge Cup Qualifiers, their game against Sri Lanka is no exception. Getting a spot for the World Cup is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for the Azkals. A win -- by 2 goals at least -- on the Brave Red's home turf could give them an advantage when the Philippine team returns to Manila for the 2nd leg of their match in Rizal Stadium on July 3.

Music and cheer of Azkals' fan group Kaholeros for July 3 game revealed

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I'm not sure if I'ma declare this one an Air Tsinelas exclusive, but this is indeed a scoop nonetheless. Got an email from one of the Kaholeros -- a popular group of Azkals fans much like the Azkaleros -- the purpose is to simply share what kind of love they are gonna give the Philippine Azkals as they play the Sri Lanka Brave Reds in a home game for the FIFA World Cup 2014 Qualifiers on July 3 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila.

Kobe Bryant returns to Manila this July 2011

Kobe Bryant will be visiting Manila as part of 5-City Asian tour this July.
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That's right! The Black Mamba will be coming to Manila on July 13, 2011. It will be his third time here in the Philippines. Unlike his previous visits here, it will just be a one-day affair. Pretty sure Kobe-heads here in the country are excited and stoked when the Black Mamba drops by come July. Manila is just one of the stops in his 5-city tour around Asia.

411's on the 2011 Adidas KOTR this October

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Y'all ready for the biggest running event in the Philippines? For sure, all you run enthusiasts are excited on the much anticipated 2011 Adidas King of the Road in October. With the early bird registrations officially over, you can still join in as the registrations for the race are still in full effect and ongoing.

Go Puma Faas

Be Faas like Usain Bolt with the Puma Faas Lab trainers.
(Image courtesy of Puma Philippines)

Looking for the best training/running sneakers in the market and is worn by the fastest man on the planet? Puma's got you covered with the Puma Faas Lab signature line made exclusively for Usain Bolt. The Puma Faas 250 was launched just a couple of weeks ago and it's been making heads turn. Indeed, Puma is back in the sneaker game.

Puma Faas 250 Launch 6.11.2011

Star of the night: The Puma Faas 250 training sneakers.
(Photo by Roy Afable)

Running is becoming the fastest rising sport in the Philippines -- literally. Every Filipino's hooked on this sport, there's about 2 or 3 race events for each month. Since we're on the topic, Puma recently launched their Puma Faas 250 trainers -- in Jamaican fashion, last June 11, 2011 at the Puma Concept Store in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig. The Puma Faas 250 is part of the Puma Faas Lab -- a line of training/running sneakers made exclusively for Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the planet today.

Lewis Hamilton in talks with Red Bull?

Lewis Hamilton of Mclaren could possibly take his talents to Red Bull Racing team soon.
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This may come as a surprise to many of his fans but to pundits that have been following his driving career could perhaps saw it coming. From the time when he somewhat messed up in Monte Carlo, to his early exit in Montreal -- that sure didn't sit well for the former World Champ. He ain't hiding his displeasure and you gotta give him credit for that.

Jenson Button pulls a stunner in Canada

Thumb's up for McLaren's Jenson Button after winning the Canadian Grand Pix in Montreal.
(Darron Cummings/Associated Press)

It’s been a while since a Formula One race was held in Canada. The Ferrari team definitely made a good run at the qualifiers – save for the fact that it ended before the rain would pour in at the time. Red Bull’s top man Sebastian Vettel seemed confident of finishing at P1 at the starting grid but the weather would turn sour on race day.

Cool shades for the ladies

Adidas Adilibria Halfrims: cool shades for women.
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Adidas have been making the best quality sports and lifestyle apparel. While the guys are the ones getting all the love from the 3-stripes, the ladies are not to be outdone that's for sure. Summer may be over but that's not gonna stop anyone from wearing shades rain or shine. If you're the type who's into half-rim eye-wear, you're gonna love the Adilibria Halfrim from Adidas.

Wanna go faas, Mon?

Time to go Faas!
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If you're not doing anything on a Saturday night, why not drop by at the Puma Concept store in Bonifacio High Street, The Fort for some great rhythms, fun and a taste of Jamaica. It's actually the launch of the Puma Faas 250 running kicks made specifically for the fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt.

Insanely Light

My test pair of the Adidas AdiZero Crazy Light.
(Photo by Roy Afable)

This is officially my first sneaker review ever. I’ma do my best to give you my insights on Adidas’s latest sneakers, the AdiZero Crazy Light. I got a chance to try on these last May 29 during the sneaker’s official unveiling. From the images I saw on the internet prior to its release, I was really skeptical about it at first. Aesthetically speaking, the 2 colorways (the Sharp Blue/White and Lead/Run White/Electric Green colorways) released are too loud for me but it does look promising indeed. The Derrick Rose PE of the shoe is the best one in my book.

NBA 3 on 3 event unveiled in the Philippines

From Left to Right:

Carlo Singson - Senior Manager, Business Development and Marketing Partnerships, NBA Asia
Erl Orenza - Assistant Vice President - Events, Mall of Asia ARENA
Vincent Rodriguez - Head of Programming, Studio 23
Riena Marie Tan - General Manager, Tridharma Mktg Corp, distributors of Energen
JB Baylon, Public Affairs and Communication Director, Sprite
Ed Winkle - Senior Director, Business Development & Marketing Partnerships, NBA Asia
Peter Chanliong - CEO, SOLARtv Network Incorporated
Ronny Saputra - Marketing Manager, Energen
Joven Babaan - Product Manager, Spalding
(Photo by Roy Afable)

The NBA has once given the Philippines some basketball love. With the success of NBA events in the country like the NBA Fit, NBA Asia Challenge and Jr. NBA; the Filipinos are in for a treat this July for more basketball action – the NBA 3 on 3 Philippines 2011.

The Lightest kicks from the 3-Stripes

The lightest basketball shoe at 9.8 ounces.
(Image courtesy of Adidas Philippines)

If you thought you’ve balled on the lightest basketball sneakers to date, you got another think coming. Folks from the 3-Stripes have created a pair of sneakers that could very well be “Lighter than air” – the AdiZero Crazy Lights. At 9.8 ounces, who’da thought these kicks could be this light?