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Miriam Merlin, former PH player [contributed photo]

Ex-PH player endures long plane journey to back Filipinas in historic World Cup

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023Comments Off

For the love of the beautiful game and spending on her own, former national player, Miriam Merlin, endured a taxing 23-hour plane journey just to show her support for the Filipinas making their debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup here.

Caloy Loyzaga passed up potential U.S. NCAA stint with Ducks

July 20, 2023February 17, 2024Comments Off

Unknown to many local hoop fans, the do-it-all 6-3 Loyzaga also was a sought-after prospect even after his Red Lions days were over.

Filipinas coach Alen Stajcic (right) is greeted as the national women's football team arrives at the Dunedin International Airport on the even of their first FIFA Women's World Cup Group A match against Switzerland. [contributed photo]

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas set to make highly-anticipated debut

July 20, 2023Comments Off

The Filipinas will make their highly-awaited debut at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Friday, July 21, opening their campaign in Group A against Switzerland at the Forsyth Barr Stadium under expected nippy weather in Dunedin.

Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Ramon‘‘Tats’’ Suzara

Inaugural SEA VLeague men’s tourney in Santa Rosa set

July 20, 2023Comments Off

The Philippines hosts the second of two legs of the inaugural Southeast Asia (SEA) VLeague men’s tournament from July 28 to 30 at the City of Santa Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.

basketball representation image [Photo by Kylie Osullivan on Unsplash]

On This Day: PH wins by forfeit at 11th Jones Cup

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023Comments Off

The Filipinos and the Arabians were set to clash on this play date but the non-arrival of the Middle East team forced tournament organizers to cancel their participation.

Filipinas PH national team [contributed photo]

Historic ‘Filipinas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup stint on Pilipinas Live, How To Watch

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023Comments Off

History is about to unfold as the Philippine Women’s National Football Team make their much-awaited debut at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and Cignal TV is all set to deliver the action via its newest sports app Pilipinas Live which launched last June. Related Posts PSC holds Olympic Training ‘Bubble’ Orientation for Boxing, Taekwondo and Karate “We called for this meeting to emphasize the safety protocols you will be…

Casiey Dongallo, Jelaica Gajero, Kizzie Madriaga, Grace Fernandez, and Claire Castillo commit to University of the East [PR photo]

UAAP Volleyball: California Academy seniors, Maryhill standout commit to Lady Red Warriors

July 19, 2023Comments Off

Casiey Dongallo, Jelaica Gajero, Kizzie Madriaga and Grace Fernandez from California Academy, along with Claire Castillo of Maryhill College, will join the Lady Warriors.

BRAVE CF 73: Cado vs Ramos super welterweight clash set

July 19, 2023Comments Off

Another electric fight has been confirmed for BRAVE CF 73 as Luiz Cado and Vernon Ramos prepare to square off at super welterweight on August 12.

Forty-one (41) government agencies, led by the Office of the Executive Secretary, Philippine Sports Commission and FIBAWC 2023 Local Organizing Committee attend the final Inter-Agency Meeting for the FIBA Basketball World Cup hosted by the PSC on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

PSC hosts final inter-agency meeting for FIBA World Cup

July 19, 2023July 19, 2023Comments Off

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), on Wednesday (July 19), hosted the final Inter-Agency Meeting for the FIBA World Cup (FIBAWC) at the fabled Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.