From Filipinas inspiring future generations to Matildas stealing Australian spotlight, teams draw World Cup fuel from outside the pitch – rezal404

Australia players celebrate a tense quarterfinal victory over France, and a whole nation celebrated with them. —REUTERS The quest to achieve something bigger than football in the Women’s World Cup provided enough fuel for countries like the Philippines to achieve historic feats in the tournament being hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand. Add the…

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Two eagles, birdie binge fuel rates strong start – rezal404

Joenard Rates zooms his way to the top in the first round. —PHOTO BY PILIPINAS GOLF Riding a two-eagle first round, Joenard Rates grabbed the solo lead at the start of the P2.5 million ICTSI Villamor Philippine Masters in Pasay City on Wednesday. Reminding himself to focus and relax, Rates drained eagles at par-5 No.8…

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