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PSC partners with PRISAA on grassroots sports

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann and Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Chairman Rev. Fr. Vicente Uy formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in strengthening the agency’s grassroots sports initiative. (Seated from left) PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco, Chairman Richard Bachmann, PRISAA National Vice Chairman Rev. Fr. Jessie …

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Sinner enjoying life as Grand Slam breakthrough beckons

MELBOURNE (AFP) — Jannik Sinner credited master coach Darren Cahill on Friday, Jan. 12, with helping him rise up the rankings, saying the Australian gave him a different perspective on tennis. Italy’s Jannik Sinner (AFP) The Italian brought Cahill on board in June 2022 and he has overseen the 22-year-old’s …

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Ex-Barcelona kid Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup

DOHA (AFP) — Takefusa Kubo was tipped for stardom after joining Barcelona’s academy aged 10 and the Japanese attacking midfielder now looks poised to realize his potential by taking the Asian Cup by storm. Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo (AFP) The 22-year-old, who was once signed by Real Madrid, has found …

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SMB downs Blackwater, clinches quarters bonus

Bennie Boatwright continued to wax hot as San Miguel Beer rolled past Blackwater, 125-117, to formally clinch one of the remaining twice-to-beat armors in the 2023-’24 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Jan. 12. Bennie Boatwright sustains his fiery form for the Beermen (PBA Images) It …

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St. Jude favorites as PCYAA opens 10th season

St. Jude Catholic School (SJCS) will be the team to beat when the Philippine Ching Yuen Athletic Association (PCYAA) Season 11 juniors basketball tournament kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Ethan Kaw (PCYAA) Flanked by Ethan Kaw, the Green Knights are seeking to remain at the pinnacle after winning the …

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Pacquiao named honorary president of Taiwan boxing league

Former eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao is up for a huge task ahead of his exhibition match in Thailand after he was named as the honorary president of Taiwan’s Carry Fighting Championship. Manny Pacquiao (AFP / File photo) The 45-year-old Pacquiao is expected to promote the professional boxing league …

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Malixi fights back but fades in the stretch

Rianne Malixi battled back from four shots down with a determined frontside rebound but blew a two-stroke lead with a faltering finish, hobbling with a one-over 74 and sliding to joint second after three rounds of the Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship in Melbourne on Thursday, Jan. 11. Rianne …

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