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Afan looking good for World Combat Games and studies

Fierre Afan is eyeing to represent the country in the highest tournament abroad as he’s bracing for the upcoming 2023 World Combat Games on October 21 to 30 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia while pursuing his study in sports science at University of the Philippines (UP). “It’s very tiring after training because I have to attend my class in UP for …

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Adamson one win away from Shakey’s title

By Robert Andaya Games Saturday(Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan)2 p.m. – UST vs UPHSD4 p.m. – DLSU vs Asamson ONE down, one to go for Adamson University. The Lady Falcons leaned on Lucille Almonte, Ayesha Juegos,  Sharya Nicole Ancheta, Lorene Toring and rookie Red Bascon to bring down reigning UAAP champion La Salle, 22-25, 25-17, 17-25, 27-25,16-14 in Game 1 …

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La Salle, Adamson begin Shakey’s title showdown

By Robert Andaya One team is hoping to secure another championship, while another is looking to usher in a new era of success.      Against this backdrop, UAAP champion  La Salle and Adamson battle it out in a short best-of-three finals of the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.    …

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Basketball, boxing at PSA Forum

What’s in store for both the coming PBA 48th season and a rising Filipino boxer are going to be tackled in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday (August 8) at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Commissioner Willie Marcial will be on hand to answer questions about the league’s 2023-24 season set to start on …

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Ageless Catalan faces rising prospect Baluyot in URCC 87 Heroes

Eros Baluyot, one of Philippine mixed martial arts’ rising prospects, looks to continue the hot start to his MMA career as he battles veteran fighter Rene Catalan in the main event of URCC 87: Heroes on Tuesday night at the Xylo at the Palace in BGC in Taguig City. In an exciting striker-versus-grappler clash in the flyweight division, Baluyot, a …

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La Salle, Adamson dispute Shakey’s crown

By Robert Andaya Top favorite De La Salle and Adamson University will dispute the championship in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitational at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. La Salle showcased its championship caliber in a thrilling, come-from-behind 22-25, 25-18, 14-25, 26-24, 26-24 victory over University of Santo Tomas. And Adamson came away with a business-like 25-19, …

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UCI recognizes Tolentino, 3 other cycling heads

By Robert Andaya Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino was formally recognized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) during its 192nd Congress in Glasgow, Scotland on Thursday. “It’s a rare and historic event and opportunity,” said Tolentino during the event in Glasgow attended by 203 member countries of the international federation. The UCI was founded 123 years ago …

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High hopes for Pinoy fencers

Former national coach Rolando “Amat” Canlas Jr. said behind the current crop of young fencers, there is a strong possibility of making it to the Olympics on a consistent basis. To do that, however, there should be a stable program starting at the grassroots level all the way to the national team to be able for Filipinos to compete in …

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Rain or Shine to bring in new import

Rain or Shine is bringing in one more import to bolster its campaign as the country’s representative to the coming 42nd Jones Cup. Head coach Yeng Guiao told the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday the Elasto Painters are tapping 6-foot-10 Nick Evans to team up with naturalized player Ange Kouame in reinforcingthe squad for the August 12-20 meet …

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La Salle, Adamson clinch quarterfinals

By Robert Andaya UAAP champion La Salle and Adamson demonstrated their dominance as they secured victories against their respective rivals to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitational at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Tuesday. Alleiah Malaluan of DLSU over Kat Inot and Vanessa Lou inoza of USPF. Photo courtesy of …

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