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Gilas Pilipinas defied the odds and emerged as one of the most inspiring sports stories of 2023. A hastily formed unit under last-minute, anointed coach Tim Cone went to Hangzhou, China for the 19th Asian Games with nary an expectation given the circumstances and experiences it went through weeks leading …

The Philippine women’s softball team climbed up in the latest standings of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) which was released last Sunday, Dec. 31. The Philippine Blu Girls (ASAPHIL) The Blu Girls jumped 17 places and are now at No. 14 with 868 points, which, according to the WBSC, …

PERTH (AFP) — Top-ranked Poland overpowered China on Wednesday, Jan. 3, with Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Swiatek propelling them into the United Cup semifinals with a singles sweep. Poland’s Iga Swiatek hits a return against China’s Qinwen Zheng during their women’s singles match at the United Cup tennis tournament in …

Inspired by the success of its inaugural staging, the Junior Philippine Golf Tour goes full blast on its second year with a 10-leg circuit featuring 18-hole tournaments at the country’s top championship courses. Junior PGT campaigners (from second from left) Vito Sarines, Jacob Casuga, Tiffany Bernardino, Mona Sarines, Angelica Bañez …

Dwight Ramos reached a new career milestone after tallying 1,000 points and helping Levanga Hokkaido slip past his former team Toyama Grousers to greet the new year in the Japan B.League. The 25-year-old guard followed the footsteps of the Ravena brothers, Thirdy and Kiefer, as the only Filipino imports to …

Filipino-American player Jordan Clarkson reached a new career milestone after recording his first NBA triple-double in Utah’s 127-90 rout of Dallas at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 2 (Manila time). Keyonte George celebrates a triple-double by Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz during the second half …

SYDNEY (AFP) — Australian Open contender Stefanos Tsitsipas struggled with a lower back problem on Tuesday, Jan. 2, pulling out of his opening singles match of the season at the United Cup as Greece crashed 2-1 to Chile. Chile’s Tomas Barrios Vera and Daniela Seguel celebrate after winning their mixed-doubles …

AUCKLAND (AFP) — Top-seed Coco Gauff admitted there were “things to improve” as she overcame a mid-match wobble to beat fellow American Claire Liu in straight-sets in the first round of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday, Jan. 2. USA’s Coco Gauff (AFP) US Open champion Gauff prevailed 6-4, 6-2 in …

LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Undefeated Michigan and unbeaten Washington will meet next Monday in the US College Football Playoff championship game after capturing dramatic semifinal thrillers on Monday, Jan. 1. Blake Corum of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in overtime against the Alabama Crimson Tide …

BRISBANE (AFP) — Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray said 2024 could be his final year before retirement after illness and injury hampered his preparation for the new season. Two-time Wimbledon champion Great Britain’s Andy Murray (AFP) Murray’s year will begin at the Brisbane International as he builds up for the …