A dozen countries were in attendance during the 1954 edition. Seven came from the Americas, three hailed from Europe and two came from Asia – the Philippines and Formosa (Taiwan/now known as Chinese-Taipei.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas stun Ferns in historic match
In front of a stunned packed crowd 32,357 of mostly hometown fans at the Sky Stadium, the Filipinas pulled the rugged from the under the fancied Ferns, 1-0, on Tuesday, July 25.
MMA: Is ‘The Machine’ ready to be the new face of Team Lakay?
Jhanlo “The Machine” Sangiao knows that he has ways to go before he can be considered as the new face of Team Lakay.
Vermosa Estates Green Run delights runners, dogs and their owners
Competitive athletes, fun runners and doting dog owners had the time of their lives running in the pollution-free, abundant green surroundings of the Vermosa Estates in the yearly Green Run staged inside Ayala Land’s 740-hectare property in Imus, Cavite recently. 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…
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Make or Break for Filipinas against Ferns in Wellington
Tuning out the hometown crowd and being totally focused on their foes are what Australian coach Alan Stajcic and striker Katrina Guillou said they require for the Filipinas to prevail over the Ferns in their pivotal FIFA Women’s World Cup Group A match at the Sky Stadium.
Makati FC Girls squads get podium finishes at Gothia World Youth Cup
Makati FC had its two girls teams achieve podium finishes in the Gothia World Youth Cup which ended on Saturday, July 22, in Gothenburg, Sweden.
MICAA Flashback: San Miguel Braves snap Yco Painters’ 9-Game win streak
On July 23, 1973, the San Miguel Braves snapped the Yco Painters’ nine-game winning streak with an 89-81 win in the MICAA basketball tournament in front of about 8,000 fans at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas remain upbeat heading into New Zealand match
Despite a 0-2 loss to Switzerland in their history-making first match in the Group A of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Dunedin on Friday, July 21, the Filipinas stayed upbeat and are looking forward to their virtually must-win match against host New Zealand on Tuesday, July 25, in Wellington.
PBA Flashback: Fields Lifts Toyota To 1980 PBA First Conference Finals over Crispa
Toyota import, Andrew Fields, delivered the winning points that night, scoring the last three that shoved the Tamaraws to a 102-100 lead coming from a 99-100 deficit with about seven seconds to go.
On This Day: 1976 US Olympic basketball team dodges upset axe against Bruce Lee-led Puerto Rico
On July 21, 1976, the United States avoided the upset axe, squeaking past Puerto Rico, 95-94, in Group B of the 1976 Summer Olympics basketball competition held at the Centre Etienne Desmarteau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.





