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An action-filler weekend beckons as 26 teams from across the region vow to engage in fierce competition in Dota 2 and VALORANT, vying for the prestigious Predator Shield and a share of the impressive $200,000 prize pool in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024.  Prominent teams, including Blacklist Rivalry, Team …

Angelo Que MANILA, Philippines — Angelo Que is putting emphasis on mental preparation as he gears up for a record victory against a formidable field in The Country Club Invitational reeling off January 23 at the demanding TCC course in Canlubang. Despite not winning on home soil since routing the …

Rianne Malixi (Pilipinas Golf)  MANILA, Philippines — Rianne Malixi, who faced a winless campaign abroad last year, kicked off the new season with a victory in Melbourne, repelling India’s Avani Prashanth in the stretch to secure the Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship crown by one on a closing 69 …

The Paris 2024 Olympics mascot, the Phrygian cap, symbol of revolutions, the French Republic and freedom, is placed on the railings of the Alexander III Bridge that crosses the River Seine, during the swim familiarisation event on the eve of a planned triathlon test races in Paris. AFP  Paris—The chief …

MELBOURNE (AFP) — Caroline Wozniacki admits ultimately she will “never be cool” to her two young children even as they watch her pursue more Grand Slam glory at the Australian Open. Caroline Wozniacki of the Netherlands (AFP)  The Dane made a shock return to tennis last year after retiring in …

Olsen Racela is now officially the head coach of the Perpetual Help Altas (Facebook / Perpetual Help Altas0 MANILA, Philippines — The Perpetual Help Altas have officially tapped PBA legend Olsen Racela as their new head coach in the upcoming NCAA Season 100, the team announced Thursday. Racela, a multi-titled …

PH ring icon Manny Pacquiao at the CFC launch  In a groundbreaking collaboration, Carry Fighting Championship (CFC) has partnered with the legendary Filipino boxer, Manny Pacquiao, to catalyze the development of professional boxing in Taiwan. The newly established fight promotion has appointed Pacquiao as its honorary president, marking a significant …

Francis Casey Alcantara opened the year with a bang with a career-high doubles ranking of No. 199 in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) this week. Francis Casey Alcantara barges into the Top 200 of the ATP doubles rankings. (File Photo/Francis Casey Alcantara)  The 31-year-old Davis Cup veteran jumped 12 …

Shown here are Asian Games gold medalists Annie Ramirez (left) and Meggie Ochoa (right) and bronze medalist Kaila Napolis (center).  ASIAN Games gold medalists Margarita ‘Meggie’ Ochoa and Annie Ramirez, along with Asian champion Carlos Yulo will be among the recipients of Major Awards in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters …

Jason Perkins (right) led Phoenix with 22 points and eight rebounds. (PBA Images)  MANILA, Philippines — The Phoenix Fuel Masters bagged the second twice-to-beat bonus in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup after quelling a comeback by the Meralco Bolts, 93-83, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. …