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Filipinas’ Sarina Bolden punched the header despite the defense of a New Zealand player. REUTERS PHOTO

‘Anything possible now for Filipinas in FIFA World Cup’

MANILA – After breaking the ice with a historic 1-0 beating of host New Zealand, Filipinas star Sarina Bolden believes that anything is now...
In this photo from the Philippine Women’s National Football Team Facebook page, Sarina Bolden celebrates after scoring the marginal goal in Filipinas’ win over New Zealand in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Tuesday.

Filipinas: ‘We had some luck, but we earned that luck’

MANILA – Filipinas head coach Alen Stajcic admitted that luck played a huge role in their historic 1-0 victory over New Zealand in the...
Jordan Clarkson. FIBA PHOTO

Jordan Clarkson agrees to play for Gilas in 2023 FIBA World Cup

MANILA – Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has agreed to serve as the Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized player in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup...
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Alyssa Valdez goes for an attack against the defense of two Kinh Bac-Bac Ninh players. PVL PHOTO

Creamline clinches PVL invitational finals seat

MANILA – Creamline Cool Smashers made it back to the finals of the Premier Volleyball League Invitational following a 25-23, 25-23, 25-17 beating of...
Aston Palicte has not seen action in the ring since June 2022 but did not stop with his boxing training in his hometown. TOP RANK FILE PHOTO

Negrense Palicte returns to ring vs Mexican Reyes

MANILA – Negrense boxer Aston Palicte is making his ring return as he battles Mexican boxer Jose Salas Reyes in a non-title match on...
Cignal HD Spikers’ Roselyn Doria attempts to score against Kurashiki Ablaze’s Asaka Tamaru. PVL PHOTO

Kurashiki dominates Cignal HD in PVL Invitational semis

MANILA – Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan recorded its second win in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational semifinals after a 25-23, 25-16, 25-23 victory...
Sarina Bolden raises her hand in celebration after scoring a historic goal for the Philippines in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. FIFA PHOTO

PH scores historic win in FIFA Women’s World Cup

MANILA – Sarina Bolden broke the hearts of thousands of Kiwis as she steered the Filipinas to a historic, stunning 1-0 victory over New...
“When I got the call to play, I accepted it immediately,” says Angelo Kouame who will be playing for the Philippines in the 2023 William Jones Cup next month in Taipei, Taiwan. FIBA PHOTO

Kouame thrilled to play for Rain or Shine in Jones Cup

MANILA – Angelo Kouame is more than excited to be playing for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters head coach Joseller “Yeng” Guiao in the...
Donnie Nietes is hoping to capture his fifth division world championship. PHOTO BY JEROME ASCANO, SPIN.PH

Negrense Donnie Nietes’ world title clash postponed

MANILA – Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes’ IBO world bantamweight championship clash with Muhammad Waseem of Pakistan supposedly last weekend has been postponed to a...
Members of the Philippines women’s football team train ahead of their match against New Zealand today. PWFT PHOTO

Filipinas upbeat vs NZ in FIFA Women’s World Cup

MANILA – The Philippine women’s football team is upbeat of their chances against host New Zealand in their second game in the 2023 FIFA...