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Filipino paddlers inch closer to cherished World Games slot
A Team PH crew in action in Puerto Princesa. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO . PUERTO PRINCESA CITY—Team Philippines already hit an all-time high with its gold-medal bounty at the ongoing International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Championships. But more than the pleasure of climbing atop of the podium multiple times, the Filipino paddlers are doubly thrilled…
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Calvin Oftana leads local charge to push TNT closer to final
TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Otana plays a key role in Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Calvin Oftana showed the importance of locals playing well on Friday in Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals at Araneta Coliseum. The Tropang Giga relied more…
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Charly Suarez closer to world title shot after stoppage win
Charly Suarez wins by knockout over Jorge Castañeda to secure the WBO International super featherweight title in Arizona, USA.–TOP RANK PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Undefeated Filipino Charly Suarez flaunted his punching power on his way to another impressive victory on Saturday (Manila time). Just a little over a month after turning 36 years old, Suarez scored a…
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County Championship: Surrey beat Durham to move closer to title as Kent relegated after loss to Nottinghamshire | Cricket News
Surrey are closing in on a third successive Vitality County Championship title after cruising to a 10-wicket win over Durham with a day to spare at the Kia Oval. Durham, who began the third day trailing by 152, never recovered after losing two wickets in the first over to Dan Worrall. Worrall and Sam Curran,…
Read MoreAlex Eala inches closer to US Open main draw
FILE–Alex Eala of the Philippines reacts during her women’s singles qualifying match against Emiliana Arango of Colombia during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 18, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala moved closer to making her first appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament.…
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Kungfu Reyes glad to see Jaja Santiago closer to Olympic dream
Chery Tiggo coach Kungfu Reyes.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo coach KungFu Reyes was happy for Jaja Santiago, who now goes by Sachi Minowa, for obtaining her Japanese citizenship. Santiago announced her latest life achievement on Saturday moments before Chery Tiggo’s 25-18, 25-18, 25-19 win over ZUS Coffee at Mall of Asia Arena. “Ito…
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Gilas Girls enter Fiba U18 Asia Cup Finals, closer to promotion
Gilas Pilipinas girls’ Ava Fajardo during a Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B game against Samoa. –FIBA PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas bucked a wobbly second quarter and then played full of zest the rest of the way to dismantle Samoa, 71-47, in the Final Four of the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup Division B on…
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Rangers transfer news: Liam Kelly joins club as Hamza Igamane edges closer to Ibrox move | Football News
Rangers have completed the signing of Liam Kelly after the goalkeeper signed a two-year deal at Ibrox. The Scotland international is manager Philippe Clement’s fifth summer signing, after the arrivals of Jefte, Clinton Nsiala, Connor Barron and Oscar Cortes – while Mohamed Diomande made his loan move permanent. Kelly returns to the club on the…
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US Open 2024: Rory McIlroy insists he is ‘closer than ever’ to elusive fifth major victory at Pinehurst No 2 | Golf News
Rory McIlroy insists he is “closer than ever” to ending his decade-long drought for an elusive fifth major title this week in the US Open at Pinehurst No 2. McIlroy has won three times this year, defending his Hero Dubai Desert Classic title on the DP World Tour before back-to-back PGA Tour victories at the…
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Out of the cellar, FEU moves closer to UAAP Finals stint
UST Tigresses clinched a Finals ticket to UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, dethroning La Salle. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Whoever books a spot in the championship from the other side of the semifinal bracket in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, they’ll have to take Far Eastern University (FEU) into consideration. The Lady Tamaraws refused…
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