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Filipinas booter Sofia Harrison-Wunsch in action with Korean booter Park Soo-Seong [AFC Pool]

Filipinas must beat Iran, hope for strong goal difference to reach AFC Women’s Asian Cup playoffs

March 7, 2026Comments Off

The Philippine women’s football team faces a must-win clash against Iran as the Filipinas chase one of the two best third-place spots to advance in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

Athletes push through the swim and run segments during the aquathlon race at the Subic Bay Multisport Festival.

Subic Bay multisport festival draws nearly 1,000 athletes for weekend of racing

March 7, 2026Comments Off

Nearly 1,000 athletes and supporters gathered in Subic Bay for the Subic Bay Multisport Festival, a two-day celebration of racing that featured kids events, fun runs, and elite triathlon competition.

NCRAA officials and athletes gather at the Dasmariñas Arena for the opening of the league’s 32nd season.

NCRAA considers boxing and taekwondo as league opens 32nd season

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Comments Off

The NCRAA opens its 32nd season at Dasmariñas Arena with basketball and volleyball while exploring the addition of Olympic sports such as boxing and taekwondo.

Coach Mark Torcaso and new player Jaelle Guy

Filipinas brace for tough clash against South Korea in Asian Football Confederation Women’s Asian Cup 2026

March 5, 2026March 4, 2026Comments Off

The Philippine national women’s team faces South Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 on Thursday at the Cbus Super Stadium, aiming to rebound from their 0-1 loss to Australia.

Frlic declares he is ready to challenge Pavel Dailidko for the BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Championship.

Miha Frlic declares himself next in line for BRAVE CF heavyweight title

March 4, 2026Comments Off

Slovenian powerhouse Miha Frlic believes he has earned a shot at Pavel Dailidko’s BRAVE CF Heavyweight World Championship following a dominant win over Samuele Di Guardo at BRAVE CF 104 in Belgrade.

Gupiteo powers Criss Cross with scoring, reception, and digs in his debut match against VNS Always Bright Laticrete. [Spikers Turf photo]

Gupiteo named Spikers’ Turf Player of the Week after standout performances

March 4, 2026Comments Off

Alche Gupiteo earns Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week honors following impressive performances in Criss Cross’ opening three games of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.

Filipinas Sara Eggesvik making a stand against Australian Matildas Clare Wheeler

Philippine national women’s team prepares for tough clash with South Korea in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Comments Off

The Philippine national women’s team is set to face a formidable South Korea side on Thursday in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, aiming to bounce back from their 0-1 loss to Australia.

Tots Carlos powers attacks to help Creamline hold their lead. [PVL Images]

Creamline holds off Galeries Tower to extend winning streak in PVL All-Filipino Conference

March 4, 2026Comments Off

Creamline Cool Smashers survived a late Galeries Tower rally to claim a 25-14, 17-25, 25-18, 25-23 victory in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, improving to 4-1.

The ING Arena in Brussels hosts a major PFL showcase on May 23.

PFL Brussels set as Patrick Habirora faces Benson Henderson in welterweight main event

March 4, 2026Comments Off

PFL Brussels is set for May 23 at ING Arena as unbeaten prospect Patrick Habirora meets former UFC champion Benson Henderson in a high-stakes welterweight clash.