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BRISBANE (AFP) — Former Grand Slam champions Victoria Azarenka and Elena Rybakina reached the semifinals of the season-opening Brisbane International on Friday, Jan. 5, but in contrasting fashion. Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka celebrates winning her women’s singles quarterfinal match against Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane …

Jared Bahay has decided to withdraw his early commitment to play for the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, the team announced on Friday, Jan. 5. In an official press release by the school’s Office for Athletics and Sports Development, UP acknowledged the 5-foot-11 guard’s change of heart and his …

Myla Pablo has found her way back to the Petro Gazz Angels for the upcoming 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. The outside spiker was warmly welcomed back by the team in a social media post on Friday, Jan. 5. Myla Pablo goes back to Petro Gazz ahead of 2024 …

Joshua Munzon and Paul Zamar provided the spark as NorthPort bucked a slow start and blasted also-ran Blackwater, 106-89, to open the new year with an assured spot to the playoffs in the 2023- 24 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Jan. 5. Joshua Munzon goes …

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang game developer Moonton is rebranding its MLBB Southeast Asia Cup to Mid Season Cup in an effort to expand its reach after putting in additional teams, the gaming company announced last Sunday, Dec. 31. 2021 MSC Champion Execration (Execration’s Facebook post/File) The decision came at the …

Jeremy Lin was no stranger to the Filipinos’ passion for basketball but the enthusiasm of the fans towards the sport has always amazed the former NBA star. Jeremy Lin gives away his game-worn jersey to lucky fans (EASL Photo) Lin, who first came to Manila during an NBA pre-season game …

BARCELONA (AFP) — Shock Spanish title challengers Girona snatched a remarkable 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Real Madrid’s Spanish forward Lucas Vazquez celebrates with Real Madrid’s German defender Antonio Rudiger after scoring his team’s …

The Philippines is looking at a tough yet achievable challenge this year following major breakthroughs in the international stage in 2023. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino hopes last year’s success will continue this year as athletes are expected to be busy with various elite tournaments particularly the 2024 …

BRISBANE (AFP) — Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko ended Karolina Pliskova’s title defense when she downed the Czech star 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to book a quarterfinal against Victoria Azarenka at the Brisbane International on Thursday, Jan. 4. Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko hits a return during her women’s singles match against Karolina Pliskova of …

PLDT joined the recruiting frenzy as it nabbed Kianna Dy, Majoy Baron and Kim Fajardo from the disbanded F2 Logistics recently that should enhance its bid in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference starting Feb. 17. (From left to right) Kianna Dy, Majoy Baron and Kim Fajardo (PVL Images) The …