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MANILA, Philippines — The 20-something volleyball stars who failed to join the Philippine team tryouts in Subic last month can still join the Nationals' training pool. This was the announcement of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) on Wednesday following the release of the 16-woman training pool. READ: 16-member women’s …

Japan’s history-maker Hideki Matsuyama returns for his first tournament this week following his momentous Masters Tournament victory, which he hopes will pave the way to more success on the PGA Tour. And he has an eye on the PGA Championship too. A month after becoming the first Japanese to don …

MANILA, Philippines – Surfing would try to duplicate what rowing did when the latter claimed a Tokyo Olympics berth when nobody expected it. And John Mark Tokong is standing at the forefront of the country’s campaign when the six-member squad plunges into action in the World Surf Games set from …

MANILA, Philippines — The Iriga Oragons of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) have turned to American National Master and Fide Master Justus Williams to spearhead their Wesley So Cup campaign. Williams, who hails from the Bronx in New York is the youngest African-American to win the title …

MANILA, Philippines — Iranian Grandmaster Amir Bagheri will reinforce the Toledo Trojans in the upcoming Wesley So Cup that begins on May 15. Bagheri is the second Iranian to attain the GM title and competed for his country’s national team in the Chess Olympiads of 1998, 2000 and 2008. The …

MANILA, Philippines – The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) has given a go-signal for the staging of the previously suspended Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao leg starting on May 30. The host city, which was initially Dipolog in Zamboanga Del Norte, will be announced by the league this week. …

MANILA, Philippines – From one Olympian boxer to a future one, Ronald Chavez on Monday gave this piece of advice to Eumir Marcial — to succeed, he must train as an amateur. “Sana man lang dapat pumunta siya dito sa amin (Thailand) para maganda preparation niya kasi ang pinaghahandaan natin …

MANILA, Philippines – San-en aims to build its franchise around Thirdy Ravena in a bid to contend for the Japan B. League championship soon after signing the Filipino import to a multiple-year contract extension. The NeoPhoenix management said they have “high expectations” for Ravena in ushering a new basketball culture …

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Paulo Avelino will always be a gamer at heart. The 32-year-old TV and movie star, best known for his portrayal of General Gregorio del Pilar in the critically acclaimed 2018 film “Goyo: The Boy General,” is fueling his passion for gaming by becoming personally involved in …

MANILA, Philippines – Newest rowing sensation Cris Nievarez knows he will have to bulk and strengthen up to have a legitimate chance at a memorable performance in the Tokyo Olympics in July. Nievarez, who became the eighth Filipino Olympic qualifier after he was given a spot last Monday due to …