Meralco Bolts star Chris Newsome opens up about his basketball journey, from winning his first PBA title and Finals MVP to his international success with Gilas Pilipinas. In an exclusive interview with 1xBet, he shares his challenges, pre-game rituals, engagement story, and future plans—including how he hopes to inspire young basketball talents in the Philippines.
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The Voice of BRAVE, Carlos Kremer, gears up for an action-packed 2025 as BRAVE Combat Federation continues its global dominance in MMA.
The Philippines is sending its largest delegation yet to the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, led by POC president Bambol Tolentino. The 20-athlete team will compete in multiple winter sports as part of the country’s Olympic development efforts.
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Ollie Schniederjans capped a stunning comeback with victory at the International Series India, holding off US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. The American secured a four-shot win at DLF Golf and Country Club.
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Elise Mertens secured her ninth WTA singles title, while Desirae Krawczyk and Giuliana Olmos triumphed in doubles at the inaugural Singapore Tennis Open. The event showcased thrilling action and fan engagement at the Kallang Tennis Hub.
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American Ann Li and Belgium’s Elise Mertens reached the final of the Singapore Tennis Open following impressive semifinal victories. Li triumphed after Anna Kalinskaya retired due to injury, while Mertens overcame Xinyu Wang in straight sets.
As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) prepares for a new president, candidates highlight their visions for a future focused on leadership, sustainability, youth engagement, and digitalization. With a diverse set of backgrounds, these candidates are determined to steer the IOC into a new era.
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Joaquin Niemann fired a bogey-free 68 to claim the clubhouse lead at the International Series India. With half the field yet to finish due to fog delays, Niemann leads by two shots over Ollie Schniederjans and Kazuki Higa.
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The Singapore Tennis Open semifinals are set after thrilling quarterfinal clashes. Top seed Anna Kalinskaya, Ann Li, Wang Xiyu, and Elise Mertens secured victories to move one step closer to the title.
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Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra surged to the top of the leaderboard at the International Series India after a stunning back-nine performance. Filipino Justin Quiban and Thailand’s Danthai Boonma trail closely as the first round wraps up at the challenging DLF Golf and Country Club.