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‘Pure magic’: McDaniel raves over Filipino fan turnout at FIFA Women’s World Cup

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 3, 2023 - 11:33am

The Philippine contingent at the Wellington Regional Stadium made the Philippine women’s national football team’s FIFA World Cup match against New Zealand feel like a home game, goalkeeper Olivia McDaniel...

Donaire laments KO prediction by dad

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 3, 2023 - 10:50am

Still reeling from a tough unanimous decision loss over the weekend, “The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire Jr. was just hit with another painful punch — figuratively — this time from his f...

Eala, partner exit W60 Barcelona doubles tilt

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 3, 2023 - 9:59am

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala and her partner, Great Britain’s Emilie Lindh Gallagher, bowed out of the W60 Barcelona doubles’ play after succumbing to the pair of Estelle Cascino and Diana Marcinkevica...

Lady Altas stun Lady Blazers to complete SSL semis cast

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 2, 2023 - 8:25pm

The University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Lady Altas upset the De College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers in five sets, 25-16, 20-25, 28-26, 25-16, 15-12, to book the last semifinal ticket in the Shakey’s...

Filipinas to take a breather before training sights on Asian Games

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 2, 2023 - 7:48pm

The Philippine women’s football team will take a few days’ rest before starting preparations for the Asian Games in China later this year.

History-making Filipinas arrive home as heroes

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 2, 2023 - 6:58pm

The Philippine women’s national football team arrived in Manila Wednesday, a few days after their historic FIFA World Cup stint in New Zealand.

Adamson sweeps USJ-R to barge into SSL semis

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 2, 2023 - 4:14pm

All three UAAP teams in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) have booked a ticket to the semifinals, as the Adamson University Lady Falcons swept the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R), 25-9, 25-11, 25-23...

Golden Tigresses forge SSL semis showdown vs Lady Spikers

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 2, 2023 - 2:19pm

Two UAAP behemoths will be facing each other in the semifinals of the Shakey's Super League (SSL) after the UST Golden Tigresses defeated NAASCU champions Enderun College Lady Titans, 25-13, 25-16, 21-25, 25-14,...

Lady Spikers dispose of Lady Royals to enter SSL semis

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 2, 2023 - 11:22am

The DLSU Lady Spikers booked the first semifinals ticket in the Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals after sweeping the Jose Maria College Foundation (JCMF) Lady Royals, 25-18, 25-14, 25-19, Wednesday...

Eala wins W60 Barcelona opener

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 2, 2023 - 10:05am

Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala started her W60 Barcelona single’s stint with a victory after her opponent, Latvia’s Diana Marcinkevica, retired early Wednesday morning (Manila time.)

Padrigao departs Blue Eagles nest

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 1, 2023 - 10:40am

Ateneo’s Forthsky Padrigao has decided to leave the Blue Eagles for good.

Filipinas coach Stajcic, assistant won’t renew pacts – PFF

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - August 1, 2023 - 10:31am

Filipinas head coach Alen Stajcic and his assistant coach Nahuel Arrarte will not be returning to the football program following the expiration of their contracts.

Kai Sotto to miss Gilas' China trip

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - July 31, 2023 - 6:00pm

Kai Sotto will not be joining Gilas Pilipinas in its trip to China, where the team will play tune-up games in preparation for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

Donaire yields to young Mexican

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - July 31, 2023 - 12:00am

Nonito Donaire Jr. came up short in his bid to become the oldest bantamweight champion in boxing history after losing (unanimous decision) to Mexican Alexandro Santiago in their WBC 118-pound title fight at the T-Mobile...

Filipino spikers winless in SEA V-League Manila leg

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - July 30, 2023 - 9:43pm

The Philippine men's volleyball team finished the Philippine leg of the SEA V-League winless as lost to Vietnam in five sets, 25-22, 18-25, 20-25, 26-24, 8-15, at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Santa...

Golden Tigresses sweep Lady Jaguars to open SSL bid

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - July 30, 2023 - 7:22pm

“Backup team” University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses opened their Shakey's Super League (SSL) campaign with a bang after sweeping the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. champions University...

SSL: Perpetual bounces back, trounces USBF

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - July 30, 2023 - 5:07pm

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Lady Altas bounced back from its opening day loss as it drubbed the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Lady Panthers, 23-25, 25-12, 25-20, 25-16, in the...

Lady Royals shock Lady Pirates in SSL

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - July 30, 2023 - 2:56pm

The Jose Maria College Foundation Inc. (JMCFI) Lady Royals stunned NCAA runners-up Lyceum of the Philippines University Lady Pirates in four sets, 24-26, 25-19, 25-22, 26-24 in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL)...

Donaire loses title bid, gets outpointed by younger foe

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - July 30, 2023 - 10:31am

MANILA, Philippines -- “The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire failed to become the oldest bantamweight champion after he succumbed against Mexican Alexandro Santiago in 12 rounds of their WBC 118-pound title...

Chung edges Feliciano for Sharks 9-Ball title

by Ralph Edwin Villanueva - July 30, 2023 - 9:38am

Taiwan's Ko Ping Chung bagged the Sharks International 9-Ball Open finals after defeating Filipino Michael Feliciano, 17-13, Saturday evening.

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