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Norway whipped the Philippines, 6-0, ending the Filipinas 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign. [photo credit: FIFA Women's World Cup Facebook]

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Norway ends PH run with 6-0 beating

July 30, 2023July 30, 2023Leave a comment

Fighting for survival, Norway vented its wrath on the Philippines on Sunday (July 30) night with a 6-0 win that ended the Filipinas’ campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on a downbeat note at the close of Group A action at Eden Park.

Boxing: Santiago becomes new WBC bantamweight champ, decisions Donaire

July 30, 2023Leave a comment

Alexandro Santiago is the new WBC bantamweight champion, winning via unanimous decision over Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire on Sunday morning at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Indonesia (light) celebrates against the Philippines (dark). [PNVF photo]

SEA VL: Indonesia ramps up bid for championship with win over PH spikers

July 29, 2023July 29, 2023Leave a comment

Indonesia shored up its drive to another leg championship with a victory over the Philippines even as Vietnam pulled the rug from under Thailand in Day 2 of the Southeast Asia Volleyball League (V.League) second leg on Saturday.

Australian coach Alen Stajcic and defender Jessika Cowart (right) at the pre-match press conference. [contributed photo]

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas face Grasshoppers for spot in knockout round

July 29, 2023Leave a comment

The upset-conscious Filipinas are excited but unfazed as they tackle the fancied Grasshoppers on Sunday, July 30, for a coveted place in the next round at the close of thrilling Group A play in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park.

PH Spikers give Thailand scare at SEA VL

July 29, 2023Leave a comment

The Philippines stood its ground but still fell to Thailand in five sets while Leg 1 champion Indonesia made short work of Vietnam in the opener of the Southeast Asia Volleyball League on Friday (July 28) night at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.

Coach Alen Stajcic shares his thoughts after the Filipinas’ workout at Olympic Park in Auckland. [contributed photo]

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Stajcic wary of ‘wounded’ Norway in crucial clash

July 28, 2023July 28, 2023Leave a comment

Australian coach Alen Stajcic is wary of a “wounded” Norway as the Filipinas battle the European powerhouse on Sunday, July 30, for a spot in the knockout round at the climax of Group A action in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Eden Park.

FIBA Basketball WC 2023, DOT join hands to take fans from courtside to paradise

July 28, 2023Leave a comment

The Philippines will wear its Puso on its proverbial sleeve, as it hosts the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 with the backing of the national government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT).

PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee President Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (front, third from left) and Philippine Sports Commission Commissioner Edward Hayco (front, second from left) lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony with (front, from left) Cavite Vice Governor Athena Tolentino and Tagaytay City Vice Mayor Agnes Tolentino, DMD, as well as combat sports officials (rear, from left) Alvin Aguilar (president, wrestling), Jose Malonzo (secretary-general, Vovinam), Alexander Sulit (president, judo), Tongson Rene (secretary-general, arnis), Ferdie Agustin (president, jiu-jitsu) and Atty. Wharton Chan (secretary-general, kickboxing).

Tagaytay City gradually transforming into national sports hub

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Leave a comment

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino led the inauguration ceremony for the Tagaytay City Combat Center on Thursday, July 27, signaling what could be the world-famous tourist destination’s gradual transformation into the country’s multi-sport hub. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang saw his win streak snapped following a close split decision against Hiroba Minowa of Japan. This Read…

VOLLEYBALL federation president Ramon “Tats” Suzara (seated, center), with Seda Nuvali general manager Armand Angeles and secretary-general Donaldo Caringal pose with the team coaches and captains of Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia during the tournament press conference Thursday at the Seda Nuvali.

SEA VLeague: Bagunas, Espejo, Rotter lead PH charge

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Leave a comment

The Philippines, with seasoned aces Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo on board, will be out to wage a stronger fight when it hosts the second leg of the inaugural Southeast Asia (SEA) Volleyball League on Friday, July 28, at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.

Sara Eggesvik (right) trying to mark New Zealand skipper Ali Riley. [contributed photo]

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Proudly Filipino, Eggesvik ready for Norway

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023Leave a comment

Born in Norway but proudly Filipino, talented midfielder, Sara Eggesvik, will set her feelings aside and will be battle-ready when the Filipinas play the Gresshoppene (the Grasshoppers) in a critical match on Sunday

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