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Superb blocking lifts Lady Tams past Lady Altas

Far Eastern University flexed its muscle on defense to overcome its offensive miscues, foiling Perpetual Help, 28-26, 17-25, 25-17, 25-13, to notch is second straight victory in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday. The FEU Lady Tamaraws V-LEAGUE PHOTO  The Lady Tamaraws came …

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Clarkson leads Gilas squad to FIBA tourney

US National Basketball Association star Jordan Clarkson will lead the 12 men who will represent the host Philippines in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which starts Friday. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio confirmed the composition of the Gilas Pilipinas official lineup – a mix of veterans and …

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End of 1st period: Angola 17-23 Italy

End of 1st period: Angola 17-23 Italy #FIBAWorldCup2023 Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. *****Credit belongs to : …

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Alex Eala improves world ranking

ALEX Eala moved up in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings. From 248th, the Filipino tennis ace rose to 217th in the world as of Tuesday, August 22. Alex Eala PHOTO FROM EALA’S FACEBOOK PAGE  Eala, though, is still thee ranks lower than her career-best 214th. The 18-year-old leaped …

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Gilas shifts focus on Dominican Republic

FOR Gilas Pilipinas and head coach Chot Reyes, their third and last preparatory friendly against Mexico at the PhilSports Arena last Monday came and went almost as an afterthought. Moments after Gilas Pilipinas gave world No. 30 Mexico a big scare, 84-77, despite the absence of NBA star Jordan Clarkson …

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Obiena seeks finals berth in World Championships

FILIPINO pole vault ace Ernest John “EJ” Obiena is set to compete anew in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The pride of Tondo battles in the 35-man elimination round set at the National Athletics Center today, August 23. Ernest John ‘EJ’ Obiena PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO  Competition starts …

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Richardson trumps Jamaicans for stunning women’s 100m gold

At a Glance American Sha’Carri Richardson crushed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s hopes of a sixth women’s world 100m title when she stormed to victory in Budapest on Monday, Aug. 21. BUDAPEST (AFP) — American Sha’Carri Richardson crushed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s hopes of a sixth women’s world 100m title when she stormed to victory …

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Choco Mucho bounces back, sweeps Australia

Choco Mucho bounced back with a 25-15, 25-23, 25-10 sweep of Australia in the VTV Cup International Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the Lao Cai Gym in Vietnam on Monday, August 21. The Choco Mucho Flying Titans  With the win, the Flying Titans recovered from their loss to the Vietnam national …

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Spanish football boss apologizes for kissing World Cup star

At a Glance Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, apologized on Monday, Aug. 21, for kissing star player Jenni Hermosoon the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup. MADRID (AFP) — Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, apologized on Monday, Aug. 21, for …

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