Adiwang believes Zamboanga has “all the advantages” versus Rassohyna

Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang broke down Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga’s upcoming fight against Alyona Rassohyna for the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title. Safe to say, he likes his compatriot’s…

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Japan donates equipment to PNVF

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, in partnership with the Japan Volleyball Association, handed over volleyball equipment to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) in…

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Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at Australian Open; Sabalenka against Stephens in first round

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s…

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SMB bows out of contention in EASL after loss to Hiroshima

By REYNALD MAGALLON   San Miguel bowed out of contention in the East Asia Super League Home-and-Away Season 2 after absorbing a 94-63 road loss at the hands of Japan…

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Win against Ginebra a big statement for NorthPort, says Tan

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Even after pacing the league standings for more than a month now which also included victories over teams like Eastern, Magnolia and TNT, not a few…

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Boxing and billiards champs to be feted during PSA Awards Night

Two world champions in boxing and billiards lead the list of major awardees to be feted in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night three weeks from now…

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PH women’s lacrosse squad yields to Australia, faces Japan in semis

By MARK REY MONTEJO Up against a powerhouse nation, the Philippine women’s lacrosse team blinked and fell to Australia, 14-5, at the close of the group elims in the 2025…

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Alcantara, American partner advance to quarters in Thailand ATP tourney

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Francis Casey Alcantara and American Evan King survived the Indian duo pf Niki Kalinyanda Poonacha and Saketh Myeni, 6-4, 4-6, 10-8, and advanced to the quarterfinals of…

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Cavs spoil Thunder’s 15-game win streak in battle of NBA top teams

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Oklahoma City's 15-game winning streak by beating the Thunder,…

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Australian Open 2025: There really isn’t much time off in the offseason for tennis players

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   If it seems as though the 2025 professional tennis year started pretty much immediately right after 2024 ended, that’s because that’s exactly what happens in a…

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NorthPort ends five-year dry spell vs Ginebra; ROS stays hot

By REYNALD MAGALLON   At one point in the final frame, Joshua Munzon looked to be already done for the night after getting subbed out due to a case of…

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All systems go for Traslacion 2025

The City of Manila is fully prepared to secure this year’s Traslacion, which is expected to be attended by millions of devotees of Jesus Nazareno, the local government said on…

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Cone ‘heartbroken’ for Kai but assures Gilas will wait for his return

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone was left "heartbroken" for his prized big man Kai Sotto who was confirmed to have suffered a torn anterior cruciate…

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Deschamps to leave as France mentor after 2026 World Cup

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps plans to announce on Wednesday, Jan. 8, that he won’t continue in the role after the next World Cup,…

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‘Darkest day of my career’: Kai Sotto out with ACL

By MARK REY MONTEJO Everyone's worst fear turned out to be true as Gilas Pilipinas star Kai Sotto was confirmed to have suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament on his…

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Islay Erika Bomogao returns to action this Friday at ONE Friday Fights 93

Islay Erika Bomogao will be the first fighter from the Philippines to compete on the ONE stage this year when she arrives at Lumpinee Stadium in just a couple of…

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