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WELLINGTON: Philippines head coach Alen Stajcic said the Women's World Cup debutants faced a “monumental” task to beat Norway and squeeze into the tournament's knock-out stages. Ranked 46th in the world, the Philippines blew Group A wide open with a shock 1-0 win over co-hosts New Zealand on Tuesday. Philippines’ …

Goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel and midfielder Tahnai Annis were both asked what Filipino word came to mind in describing the Filipinas' FIFA Women's World Cup monumental 1-0 upset of the Ferns in front of a packed hometown crowd at the Wellington Stadium on Tuesday. “Puso (heart)” both McDaniel and Annis replied …

BEIJING: Minnesota Timberwolves sixth man Kyle Anderson will play for China in the FIBA Basketball World Cup starting next month. Anderson and the Chinese Basketball Association on Monday announced Anderson's addition to the roster. Anderson's maternal great grandfather was Chinese, making Anderson eligible to play for China as a naturalized …

As the nation tuned in on President Bongbong Marcos' state of the nation address (SONA) on Monday, which was also declared a non-working day for government workers due to the threat of a typhoon, 17 members from the pool still showed up as Gilas Pilipinas continues its 2023 FIBA World …

Kath Arado, one of the best liberos in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), is excited to face foreign guest team Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan in the Invitational Conference round robin semifinals. The thought of facing a defensive and disciplined Japanese team is something that excites Arado, who won the Best …

Sarina Bolden delivered the first-ever World Cup goal of the Philippines in the Filipinas match against co-host New Zealand in the FIFA Women's World Cup at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on Tuesday, July 25. Philippines’ Sarina Bolden AFP PHOTO Bolden headed the ball in off a Sara Eggesvik high …

First-ever World Cup victory for the Philippines. Philippines’ Sarina Bolden (left) celebrates scoring her team’s first goal during the 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between New Zealand and the Philippines at Wellington Stadium, also known as Sky Stadium, in Wellington on July 25, 2023. AFP PHOTO In …

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes has been vocal in recent interviews that the goal heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup is to be “the top Asian team” as such scenario assures a spot in next year's Paris Olympics. Justin Brownlee (left) PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO The Philippines is bunched …

For the past seven months, Creamline superstar Alyssa Valdez worked hard to recover from the knee injury she sustained in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference in December last year. Alyssa Valdez PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Now healthy, Valdez is finally making significant contributions to the Cool Smashers and …

International Master Angelo Abundo Young ruled the Road to Mastery FIDE Rated Open Chess Tournament held on July 22-23 in General Trias City, Cavite. Young collected 4.5 points on account of four wins, one draw and one loss in six rounds to secure the title in this two-day tournament sanctioned …