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USA, Germany clash in World Cup semis

FRESH from a huge quarterfinal blowout win against Italy, the United States now looks to deal a swift knockout blow against Germany as both squads collide in the 2023 FIBA World Cup semifinal match tonight at the Mall of Asia Arena. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr knows the final …

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IM Concio rules GMG online chess tournament

International Master Michael Concio Jr. of Dasmariñas City reigned supreme in the 20th GMG Chess Online Blitz Tournament held last week via the lichess.com virtual platform. International Master Michael Concio Jr. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO A consistent winner in online weekly chess tournaments, Concio tallied 77 Arena points to rule the online …

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Disrupted US Open semi-final resumes after protest

NEW YORK: The US Open was plunged into chaos on Thursday (Friday in Manila) after climate activists disrupted play, forcing a 50-minute stoppage as the tennis showpiece became the latest sporting event to be targeted by protesters. A protester disrupts the women’s singles semifinal match between Coco Gauff of the …

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Mojdeh breaks PH junior record in Worlds

FILIPINO pride Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh unleashed her “water beast” mode in the 9th World Aquatics Junior Championships after breaking the Philippine national junior record in the women's 200-m butterfly in Netanya, Israel. Mojdeh, a semifinalist in the 2022 World Junior Championships in Peru, once again showcased her grit as she …

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Sotto relishes turning World Cup dream to reality

KAI Sotto used to just dream of playing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup years ago. The 7-foot-3 center just turned that dream into reality, having played at home for Gilas Pilipinas in the world meet. Sotto relished every bit of the experience he just had. Philippines’ Kai Sotto (right) …

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SBP set to announce roster for Asian Games

WITH the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China just three weeks away, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), with the help of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), is set to make its much-awaited announcement on Gilas Pilipinas' new head coach, along with some key additions to the national squad come …

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Jia Morado to play in Japan

Filipino volleyball player Jia Morado-De Guzman is headed for Japan. Jia Morado PVL PHOTO On Thursday, Japanese side Denso Airybees announced the signing of the 29-year-old Filipina. “I play as a setter, and I am really looking forward to contribute everything I can for the Denso Airybees,” Morado said in …

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Obiena nets another gold in Germany

Just days after winning the gold medal in the ISTAF in Berlin, Germany, Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has notched another gold medal in Germany. Ernest John ‘EJ’ Obiena reacts as he competes in the men’s pole vault final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics …

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FEU woodpushers dominate Malaysia chess tournament

Members of the Far Eastern University (FEU) chess team dominated the 16th Mid Valley City Malaysia Chess Challenge 2023 held over the weekend in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85 Most Valuable Player National Master Christian Marcelo Olaybal led the way for the Filipino …

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