Osaka faces Kvitova in Aussie Open final

MELBOURNE (AFP) – Fourth seed Naomi Osaka outgunned Karolina Pliskova Thursday to set up an Australian Open final against Czech eighth seed Petra Kvitova. The 21-year-old Japanese star overcame the…

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It’s still a long way for ‘Baby Beast’ – Abueva

By Waylon Galvez At one point in the fourth quarter, Phoenix Pulse Fuel forward Calvin “The Beast” Abueva raised his right arm before flexing his muscles in front of Columbian…

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Duque, Garin face raps over doctor’s death

Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III and former Health Secretary Janette L. Garin face a criminal complaint over the death of a doctor who was inoculated with the Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine. Assisted…

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Teen girl’s throat slit

A 12-year-old girl was killed inside their own residence in Caloocan City Wednesday afternoon by a lone suspect who police believe to be known to the victim. The body of Mhyrraquel…

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PH economic growth slows down

The country’s economic growth slowed to 6.2 percent in 2018 from 6.7 percent the previous year, short of the already scaled down 6.5 to 6.9 percent target adopted by the…

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PH skaters see action in Russia

By Brian Yalung Led by the country’s promising figure skaters, the Philippines is set to compete in the 1st Winter ‘Children of Asia’ International Games on Feb. 8 to 17…

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La Salle nears elims sweep

By Jonas Terrado Unbeaten La Salle swept its two matches over the weekend to clinch the top seed in the semifinals of the inaugural Philippine Baseball League at the Rizal…

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MPBL: San Juan, Rizal win

By Kristel Satumbaga San Juan Knights drew strength from former pros Larry Rodriguez and Mac Cardona to repulse the Parañaque Patriots, 87-77, Wednesday for joint second in the North Division…

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‘Tawilis’ now endangered species

Sardinella tawilis, which can only be found in the Philippines, is now an endangered species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Based on IUCN’s research, major factors that…

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NBI files graft raps vs Lapeña over shabu in magnetic lifters

The National Bureau of Investigation yesterday filed a criminal complaint against former Bureau of Customs Commissioner now Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Isidro Lapeña and several others, including former BoC…

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NBA: Hot Harden makes history, explodes for 61 to overtake great Chamberlain

NEW YORK (AP) – James Harden inched past Wilt Chamberlain and didn't stop his latest one-man show until he'd tied Kobe Bryant. On another spectacular night for the NBA's most…

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4 Thai lifters tested positive

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – An Olympic champion was among four Thai weightlifters to test positive for doping, the International Weightlifting Federation said Tuesday. Sopita Tanasan, who won gold at the…

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End of road for Neymar?

PARIS (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain talisman Neymar has suffered a fresh injury to his right metatarsal, the club said Thursday, marring the holders’ advance to the last 16 of the…

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FIBA: Guiao awaits medical status of Almazan, Rosario

By Waylon Galvez Gilas Pilipinas players Troy Rosario and Raymond Almazan are still part of the national team training pool – for now.

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ONE Championship: Win in Indonesia ‘just the beginning’ for Catalan

All those countless hours of hard work in the gym are now starting to payoff for Robin “The Ilonggo” Catalan.

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Palace: Parents of delinquent kids should be liable

Malacañang urged Congress on Thursday to introduce a provision making neglectful parents liable for crimes committed by their delinquent children after the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second…

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