Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns

Detroit (5-8) at Phoenix (10-3

While the Phoenix Suns have generally looked strong in their climb to the top of the Western Conference, they’ve had some lackluster performances in their losses.

The Suns look to bounce back from one of those defeats and avoid losing back-to-back games for the first time this season Sunday when they host the Detroit Pistons, who are trying to snap a four-game skid.

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2004 last season, Phoenix (10-3) has been one of the most pleasant surprises in the league. With a potent offense led by Steve Nash(notes), the Suns have scored 100 or more points in each of their first 13 games and are tied with Dallas atop the West.

Watch Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round) Movie Free Online Stream

NOW SHOWING: ANG TANGING PAMILYA (A MARRY-GO-ROUND)

Review: This 2009, Star Cinema’s most awaited comedy “Ang Tanging Pamilya (A Marry-Go-Round)” is was released yesterday (October 25) on ABS-CBN. Ang Tanging Pamilya is a star-studded comedy movie directed by the blockbuster director Wenn Deramas. Ang Tanging Pamilya stars the Comedy Queen Ai Ai delas Alas and the former President Joseph Estrada. They will be joined by the reunited love-team of Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby. And introducing in the movie is no less than Manny Pacquiao’s mom, Aling Dionesia Pacquiao!

New Orleans Hornets vs Miami Heat

New Orleans (6-8) at Miami (7-5)

The Miami Heat have certainly cooled off after a strong start. Sub-par defensive play has been a major factor, and a meeting with the suddenly surging New Orleans Hornets might not help, either.

The Heat will try to halt a three-game losing streak Sunday night by beating the Hornets for the first time in nearly three years.

Miami (7-5) opened the season by winning six of seven, but have since lost four of five and their current losing streak matches their longest from last season.

EFREN PENAFLORIDA NAMED CNN HERO OF THE YEAR

Pushcart educator named CNN Hero of the Year

November 22, 2009 -- Updated 0847 GMT (1647 HKT)

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(CNN) -- Efren Peñaflorida, who started a "pushcart classroom" in the Philippines to bring education to poor children as an alternative to gang membership, has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.

CNN's Anderson Cooper revealed Peñaflorida's selection at the conclusion of the third-annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Saturday night.

The gala event, taped before an audience of 3,000 at the Kodak Theatre, premieres on Thanksgiving, November 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the global networks of CNN.

The broadcast, which honors the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2009, features performances by Grammy Award-winning artist Carrie Underwood, R&B crooner Maxwell and British pop sensation Leona Lewis.

Peñaflorida, who will receive $100,000 to continue his work with the Dynamic Teen Company, was selected after seven weeks of online voting at CNN.com. More than 2.75 million votes were cast.

Pacquiao earns P1.3 billion (PPV generated 1.25 million buys)

Here’s one billion reasons why Manny Pacquiao should maximize his remaining potential earnings inside the ring.

Bob Arum, in a report by ESPN reveals Pacquiao will receive $22 million now that the official Pay-Per-View counting is about to be concluded.

Convert that to Philippine peso and that will translate to a whopping P1.3 billion based on yesterday’s 46.8 peso-dollar rate.

Arum’s estimation is based on an official HBO announcement that Pacquiao’s latest win over Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto generated 1.25 million buys and $70 million in domestic revenues.

Mar-Korina Wedding, Nov.8, 2009 (Kahapon Ngayon at Bukas)

The much-awaited event of the year unites two of the most influential names in politics and media, Senator Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez. Family and friends attended the celebration and a throng of supporters waited patiently outside Sto. Domingo Church to get the chance to wish the couple well.

Witness the couple's Filipiniana-themed wedding...