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.
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PH sending 395 athletes to Hangzhou Asiad – POC prexy
The country will field 395 athletes to the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in September, Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced on Friday, July 21.
Swiss hand Filipinas loss at FIFA Women’s World Cup opening
Switzerland capitalized on the Philippines’ critical defensive lapses in each half to fashion a well-earned 2-0 triumph on Friday, July 21, in the first match in Group between the two sides in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Manila Chooks! eyes Shanghai Masters slot
Manila Chooks! marks its return to the pro circuit as it joins the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2023 Huishan Wuxi Challenger this weekend in China.
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Ex-PH player endures long plane journey to back Filipinas in historic World Cup
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
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.
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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Filipinas set to make highly-anticipated debut
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.
Inaugural SEA VLeague men’s tourney in Santa Rosa set
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.
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On This Day: PH wins by forfeit at 11th Jones Cup
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.
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Historic ‘Filipinas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup stint on Pilipinas Live, How To Watch
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…