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Persistence pays off as Japan warms up for Asian Cup with win

Thailand’s Nico Mickelsen (right) tries to defend against Japan’s Mao Hosoya (center) during the New Year’s Day international football friendly match between Japan and Thailand at the National Stadium in Tokyo on January 1, 2024. (Richard A. Brooks / AFP) TOKYO – Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hailed his team’s persistence …

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Eala stumbles in first qualifying round in Canberra tourney

Alex Eala stumbled in her first assignment for the season after yielding in the first qualifying round of the Workday Canberra International in Australia on Sunday, Dec. 31. Alex Eala loses in her first qualifying round in Canberra International. (File Photo)  The 18-year-old Eala succumbed to Switzerland’s Celine Naef, 6-4, …

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Fil-Japanese Saso eyes stint in all majors, 2024 Paris Olympics

BETTER YEAR AHEAD. Filipino-Japanese Yuka Saso lifts the winner’s trophy at the US Women’s Open golf tournament in San Francisco, California on June 6, 2021. She looks forward to a better performance in 2024, including playing in all five majors and the Paris Olympics. (Photo courtesy of LPGA) MANILA – Filipino-born Japanese golfer …

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Pistons survive Raptors to end 28-game slump

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 30: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks to drive around Jakob Poeltl #19 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on December 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and …

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Europe-based Filipino runners excel in Barcelona ultramarathon

PINOY ULTRA RUNNERS. Ireland-based Roland Espina (2nd from right) poses with fellow Filipino ultramarathoners after competing in the 24 Hores D’ultrafons En Pista De Barcelona in Spain on Dec. 16, 2023. Espina emerged as the best Filipino finisher, completing a 195.368-km. distance within 24 hours to qualify for the Sparta …

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Back to the summit: 2023 is a golden year for PH basketball

Philippine basketball atoned for the heartbreaks of the past years with momentous achievements one after another this 2023. From the record crowd in the PBA, the success of Gilas, the spectacular staging of the FIBA World Cup, and of course, the country’s golden ascent to the Asian summit, the year offered …

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Zheng upsets Wimbledon champion Vondrousova at United Cup

China’s Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova during their women’s singles match at the United Cup tennis tournament in Perth on December 30, 2023. (Photo by COLIN MURTY / AFP)  SYDNEY, Australia — Zheng Qinwen stunned Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova as China beat the Czech Republic …

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Saso clinic fuels junior golf aspirations

Yuka Saso (center) shares a light moment with JPGT campaigners in a snapshot that captures the blend of camaraderie and the serious pursuit of golfing excellence as the 2021 US Women’s Open champion imparts her knowledge to the aspiring talents at The Country Club Wednesday.  Yuka Saso, who conducted a …

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Eala opens 2024 campaign with Australian Open stint

Alex Eala (Facebook / Alex Eala)  MANILA, Philippines – After yet another stellar year, Alex Eala is set to start the next season in the big stage when she dukes it out in the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne. The 18-year-old Filipina wunderkind netted a ticket in the qualifying draw …

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