READY. A photo of the Aquatics Center at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. This will serve as the venue of the 11th Asian Age Group Championships set from Feb. 26 to March 6, 2024. (PNA file photo) MANILA — An official from Asia Aquatics has expressed optimism about the Philippine …
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Eala, partner best Japanese foes to enter W50 Pune finals
Alex Eala/POC-PSC pool photo MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala and her partner, Latvia’s Darja Semenistaja, are heading into the finals of the W50 Pune women’s doubles tourney after dominating the Japanese duo of Saki Imamura and Naho Sato, 7-6(5), 6-3 Friday. Eala and Semenistaja, the fourth-seeded pair of the tournament, …
Read More »5 former Canadian world junior hockey players expected to face sex assault charges: report
Five former 2018 world junior hockey players are expected to surrender themselves to police in London, Ont., to face sexual assault charges in a high-profile case that embroiled the sport’s governing body in controversy, the Globe and Mail reports. Charges allegedly tied to 2018 group sexual assault in London, Ont., …
Read More »Marcos to PSC, stakeholders: Continue breaking barriers, promoting inclusivity
President Marcos is shown during the 34th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Sports Commission and awarding ceremony of the medalists of the 4th Asian Para Games on Wednesday in Malacanang. Also in photo are Philippine Paralympic Committee president Mike Barredo and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann. Revoli Cortez President …
Read More »Sabalenka storms past Gauff into Australian Open final
Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (right) greets the United States’ Coco Gauff after victory in their women’s singles semifinal match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. (Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP) MELBOURNE – Formidable World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka blasted past Coco Gauff into …
Read More »Rabe tests mettle vs. strong field in Gangwon
Laetaz Amihan Rabe and father Ric Rabe Gangwon, South Korea—Freestyle skier Laetaz Amihan Rabe tries to conquer a strong field when she sees action on Wednesday in the Fourth Winter Youth Olympics. “I feel lonely because I’m the only one in my events,” said the 14-year-old Rabe, who’s been practicing …
Read More »Medvedev joins qualifier Yastremska in Australian Open semifinals
MELBOURNE (AFP) — Two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev battled past big-serving Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to set up a potential Australian Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz as Ukrainian qualifier Dayana Yastremska’s dream run continued. Russia’s Daniil Medvedev celebrates victory against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz after their men’s singles quarterfinal match …
Read More »Tabuena tames TCC with record 64
Miguel Tabuena (STAR / File) STA. ROSA, Laguna, Philippines — Miguel Tabuena tamed the challenging The Country Club course with a record eight-under 64 to seize a commanding six-stroke lead over a charging Korean Min Seong Kim and two others at the start of the rich TCC Invitational yesterday. Despite …
Read More »Former champs, rising aces rumble in TCC Invitational
Tony Lascuña. Angelo Que and Guido Van der Valk/STAR / File STA. ROSA, Laguna, Philippines — The set is stage for a compelling clash of will and character as The Country Club Invitational reels off today, where former champions, emerging stars and the Top 30 players from last year’s Philippine …
Read More »Maroons acquire Fil-Am Miguel Yniguez
University of the Philippines intensified its men’s basketball recruitment after bringing Fil-American Miguel Yniguez into the fold. The 6-foot-5 sharpshooting wing, who spent the last year seeing action for San Francisco State in the U.S. NCAA Division II, is now taking his act to Diliman where he will be eligible …
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