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Alen Stajcic, Philippine women’s national football team coach, plans to use the next 18 months preparing for the 2023 World Cup instead of basking in the historical feats of his team. Philippines recently defeated South Korea, 2-0, in the semifinals of the Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup. Stajcic said, “I think the win against Thailand was a massive feather …

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has approved allowing the inclusion of several TNT Tropang Giga players to represent the country in the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers later this February. PBA chairman Ricky Vargas said the board of governors unanimously agreed to approve Gilas Pilipinas and Tropang Giga head coach Chot Reyes’ proposal of fielding several TNT players for the …

Joanna Franquelli, national program director and head coach of the Philippine Handball Federation (PHF), believes winning a medal in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Hanoi, Vietnam is possible. When beach handball debuted in the 2019 SEAG hosted by the Philippines, the men’s team finished third behind Vietnam and Thailand. “We are optimistic of our chances to land in …

The Philippine karate team, led by reigning champions Jamie Lim and Junna Villanueva Tsukii, is aiming to surpass its two-gold, one-silver and nine-bronze medal output in 2019 when it competes in the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) on May 12 to 23 in Hanoi, Vietnam. According to Philippine Karate Sports Federation Inc. president Richard Lim, in addition to Lim and Tsukii who won …

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will decide on the resumption of the Governors’ Cup next month. Commissioner Willie Marcial said he would convene the league’s board of governors sometime in February to discuss matters. “Ang crucial, malalaman natin by February kung ano ang patutunguhan ng PBA. By February, malamang magpatawag uli ako ng isang board meeting para mapag-usapan kung saan tayo dadalhin ng pagkakataon ngayon (The crucial factor here …

Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) has named Filipino pugilist Nonito Donaire as its Fighter of the Year for 2021.

Ernest John “EJ” Obiena has assured that he will continue to represent the Philippines despite offers to switch allegiances.

A huge early Christmas gift awaits the champion of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Invitational.

Ryan Ong Alonzo got an early Christmas present when his feat was finally recognized by the Guinness World Records on Nov. 26, joining an elite club of world achievers.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has entered NBA health and safety protocols af­ter testing positive for coronavirus, the US basketball league announced Tuesday last week.