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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 …

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 …

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 …

Mona Sarines outdueled Precious Zaragosa in a gripping duel of skills and nerves, topping the putting challenge while finishing second both in chipping and driving to claim the top honors in the girls’ 11-12 category of the Junior PGT 2023 Series at the Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club in …

With the opening games of the 2023 FIBA World Cup kicking off this Friday, August 25, legendary Filipino basketball luminaries shared their inspiring anecdotes recently as they try to inspire the present Philippine team to soar to greater heights. Mon Fernandez PHOTO FROM FERNANDEZ’S FB ACCOUNT  Ramon Fernandez, Francis Arnaiz …

A familiar face in Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will be coming back to the Philippines as he reinforces the Jordanian national team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The explosive former Arizona forward was just four months removed from leading TNT to the 2022-23 PBA Governors’ Cup championship after dethroning Barangay Ginebra …

HISTORIC VICTORY. Spain’s players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England on August 20, 2023. Inset photo shows Spain’s defender #19 Olga Carmona celebrating after scoring her team’s first and only goal during the match. …

Far Eastern University survived the first match that went the distance in the week-long V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge marked by straight-set romps, repelling De La Salle University, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 16-25, 17-15, on Sunday at the Paco Arena. The FEU Tamaraws V-LEAGUE PHOTO  The Tams overcame huge deficits to upend …

The FIBA World Cup Championship Trophy made a stop at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium on Sunday afternoon, August 20. The Championship Trophy, also known as the Naismith Trophy, was unveiled to the public with former Gilas Pilipinas players and now ambassadors Larry Fonacier and Jeff Chan gracing the …

Gilas Pilipinas wraps up its closing FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 tune-up series on Monday, August 21, as it takes on world No. 31 Mexico at 8 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The friendly with the FIBA Americas qualifier is scheduled 24 hours after the Philippine Team …