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Chance •

The Only Way is Up from the Land Down Under

When we start getting interested in spectator sports, we tend to stick with local games and teams. After all, they’re what we’ve grown up with. We’re familiar with the rules, techniques and key players. But as time goes on, you may want to start broadening your field of interest a little. There are so many great sports, teams, and individual players out there that it can feel that while the sporting world is your oyster, you’ve found yourself a little trapped and confused within it. But not to worry. We’re here to guide your attention to Australian Football, a truly astounding sport that is so often overshadowed by the already established giant that is American football. Differences Between American Football and Australian Football While American and Australian football have much fewer differences than, say, American football and English Football (or soccer) , it is important to remember that they are two distinct sports that follow different sets of rules. Both Ameri... ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Tackle Football Feb 27: Phil-Korea Cup Update on Venue!

Watch the Philippine All-Star Aguilas on February 27, 5pm at the Gatorade Chelsea Blue Pitch, Circuit Makati.  The much awaited Phil- Korea Cup will now be at the Gatorade Chelsea Blue Pitch at the Circuit City Makati. Originally scheduled at 10 pm at McKinley Hill, the organizers changed the venue to accommodate more fans. ... See more

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Levy Aninditio •

Super Bowl 50 Prediction: Broncos vs Panthers

So it’s the day that every football lover has been waiting for. The top of all. The closing of a season. Yes, the 50 th Super Bowl will be held today, in LEVI'S Stadium in San Francisco. Now, Super Bowl is a big deal, everyone; we all know that. It’s about the hype, the madness, the celebrations, the halftime show-celebrities, and of course, the game itself which always have two greatest teams in every season from AFC Division and NFC Division. Celebrities caliber of Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Black Eyed Peas, until Michael Jackson had gotten the experience to perform in the halftime show of this finale. This year, British legend Coldplay and also Beyonce will have the chance to perform. For Bey, SB 50 will be the second time, after she had amazingly performed at SB 47 at New Orleans, when Baltimore Ravens won it over San Francisco 49ers. Super Bowl is also known for its commercial break; the series of the commercial every year is a must watch. But we know ... ... See more

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Pow Salud •

It's a battle of No. 1's, Panthers vs. Broncos Super Bowl, Where to Watch in the Philippines?

Pinoy's are still way behind in football compare to the Americans. We still need to catch up on a lot of things. Thanks to Cignal TV and Hyper HD Channel 130, we will be able to watch the game live.  It's time take some notes.  Super Bowl  will be (Philippine Time)  on Monday February 8 at 7am. It's a battle of No. 1s, as the Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50. Watch the Hype Video. ... See more

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Pow Salud •

Watch Philippines vs Korea! American Tackle Football Match on February 27

We do not see this sport everyday but on  February 27 you can have the chance to watch American football. The Korean Tigers Tackle Football Club is visiting the Philippines for an exciting match against the Philippines All-Star Aguilas.  This is a rare event that you should not miss! The Americans are crazy about the sports of tackle football and if you want to find out why head over to Mckinley Hill Stadium on February 27 at 10 pm. It's for free! ... See more

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Unknown •

Temple jumps into the college football Top 25 for the fifth time in 2015

                                          photo by Temple Athletics Fresh off a 31-12 victory over Memphis on November 22nd in college football, the Temple Owls jumped back into the Associated Press Top 25 college football rankings this past Sunday afternoon. This marks the fifth time in the 2015 college football season that Temple has been ranked in the Top 25, already a school record for one season. The Owls, 9-2 overall and 6-1 in the American Athletic Conference, play Connecticut (6-5 and 4-3) this Saturday at home in Philadelphia. They hope to be in the inaugural AAC title game on December 5th if they can win the East Division of the AAC.  They are currently one game ahead of South Florida in the East standings.  Navy (9-1 and 7-0) currently leads the AAC's Wes... ... See more

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Unknown •

Temple's Matakevich named a semifinalist for major defensive player award

photo by: Media.philly.com Temple senior linebacker Tyler Matakevich has been named a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, named after Hall of Fame football legend Ronnie Lott. College football's top defensive player is annually awarded The Lott IMPACT Trophy due to their outstanding character and performance on the field. The award ceremony will be held December 13th at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California. Matakevich has 96 tackles this season for the 8-2 Owls, including 12 tackles for loss and four sacks. He is second in the American Athletic Conference for interceptions with five so far this season.. Matakevich is trying to become the first Temple football player and seventh in FBS history to record 100 tackles or more in all four seasons of playing.  He is the third Temple football player in school history to do this in his first three seasons of playing. The Owls, who lost to South Florida 44-23 last Saturday, fell out of the Associated Press' To... ... See more

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Unknown •

South Florida upsets Temple Saturday in college football

South Florida running back Marlon Mack rushed for 230 yards and USF crushed and upset the favored Temple Owls 44 to 23 Saturday at South Florida in college football. Temple is now 8 and 2 overall and 5 and 1 in the American Athletic Conference while USF improved to 6 and 4 and 4 and 2. Both are in the AAC's East Division. Temple just gave up too many big plays Saturday as USF has now won four in a row and five of six games after a 1 and 3 beginning to the 2015 campaign. Temple quarterback P.J. Walker threw for 259 yards Saturday but threw for just one touchdown and one interception. "It was just one of those nights where nothing really went well,” Temple head coach Matt Ruhle said to the Associated Press Saturday. " We have a lot to fix.  {The Temple players} know where they stand.  They've earned the right to control their own destiny. They won eight games. That's a credit, but we have to get back to playing better football." ... See more

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Unknown •

Temple battles conference foe South Florida on Saturday at South Florida in college football

                                                                                                                           photo by Temple Athletics      Temple (8-1, 5-0), ranked 21st this week in the Associated Press Top 25 College Football poll, battles South Florida in an American Athletic Conference game this Saturday at South Florida.      A win locks up the East Division of the AAC for them and a berth in the first AAC championship game on December 5th. It would also give them their first 6-0 road record for a season in school history.      "I always talk about things like (clinching the East Division of the AAC), just bec... ... See more

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Temple quarterback P.J. Walker honored in college football

Temple quarterback P.J. Walker had a nice game versus SMU last Friday in college football.  On Monday, he was honored for his play in the 60-40 win as the Temple Athlete-of-the-Week. Walker is a 6'1" 200-lb. junior and threw for 268 yards in the win over SMU with four touchdowns and no interceptions.  He also ran for a score against SMU. He has thrown for 1770 yards this season with 14 touchdown passes and just four interceptions.  Temple is 8-1 this season and is ranked 21st in the nation this week by the Associated Press. ... See more

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Temple downs SMU 60-40 in college football Friday

(Photo: The Associated Press) Temple, ranked 23rd in the nation in college football by the Associated Press, defeated SMU 60-40  Friday  night in a nationally televised game. The visiting Owls (8-1 overall and 5-0 in the American Athletic Conference) had eight different players score touchdowns on the night. Junior quarterback P.J. Walker threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another on the night. SMU fell to 1-8 and 0-5 as the Owls led for all but seven minutes on the night and next play on  Saturday November 14th . On Friday  night, Temple scored 60 points for only the third time since turning Division I-A in 1971. ... See more

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Temple battles SMU in a nationally televised college football game Friday night.

     Temple (7-1, 4-0) is off to its best start in school history and battle American Athletic Conference opponent SMU (1-7, 0-4) at SMU Friday night at 8 p.m. (E.S.T.) in a college football clash.      The game is being televised live on ESPN2. The visiting Owls are coming off a 24-20 loss to then No. 9 in the Associated Press poll Notre Dame in their last game at home.      "I think (the Notre Dame game) just shows how good they've gotten and they have to find it out now,"  Temple head coach Matt Ruhle told the Associated Press this week.      In other words, the Owls shouldn't be satisfied with their season yet, despite their lofty record through the team's first eight games.      SMU has won just one game the last two seasons and the Owls are favored by 13 points Friday night by the Associated Press. ... See more

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