Nadal begs off from Wimbledon as part of preparations for Paris Olympics

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Rafael Nadal is going to skip Wimbledon, as expected, and instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden, he hasn’t…

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Aberg seizes 1-shot lead into weekend at Pinehurst in US Open debut

By ASSOCIATED PRESS     PINEHURST (AP) — The U.S. Open is a new experience for Ludvig Aberg, not that anyone would notice the way his machine-like game gave him…

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Maliksi, Newsome lift Meralco on cusp of first PBA title with Game 5 escape over SMB

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Not even a herculean effort from June Mar Fajardo could keep Meralco from getting at the doorstep of  history Chris Newsome and Allein Maliksi provided a…

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Grospe shatters own PH high jump record in Thai meet

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Leonard Grospe soared to new heights anew after shattering his own national record in high jump at the 2024 Thailand Track and Field Championships on Friday,…

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Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 due to undisclosed injury

By ASSOCIATED PRESS     LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor, long the face of the UFC, is injured and out of the upcoming pay-per-view event June 29 in Las…

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Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women’s Open, shoots 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic

By ASSOCIATED PRESS     GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Nelly Korda stumbled again Thursday, June 13, in her first event since missing the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open,…

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Kiefer Ravena leaves free agency, signs with Yokohama in Japan 

By NIKOLE JAVIER      Kiefer Ravena is extending his stay in Japan for the fourth consecutive year after signing with Yokohama B-Corsairs for the Japan B. League 2024-25 season,…

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Game 5: Bolts, Beermen in war of attrition

By REYNALD MAGGALON       The first to blink loses and the one with great poise and guts wins. With the exciting twists and turns through the first four…

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After promising show, PH chesser suffers heartbreaking final round defeat

By REYNALD MAGALLON       International Master Daniel Quizon’s historic title bid ended in disappointment after losing in the 11th and final round and settled in joint ninth place in…

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Will it be over? Boston determined to clinch record 18th NBA title

DALLAS (AP) — It's over. That's what the numbers say. There will be a record-setting 18th championship for the Boston Celtics to celebrate soon, maybe very soon. They have a…

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Young golfers ready to shine at 3-leg Visayas Series

Young golfers from the southern Philippines are set to showcase their talent and skills in a competitive yet fun environment as the three-leg Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) Visayas Series…

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MPBL: Quezon extends amazing winning run to 11; Slaughter delivers anew

Quezon Province trounced Caloocan, 66-56, on Thursday to grab the solo lead in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex. With the count tied…

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Ex-karateka champion Tsukii starts MMA career

By MARK REY MONTEJO     Former Southeast Asian Games karate champion Junna Tsukii out to launch her new career – mixed martial arts – in style as she battles…

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Hoffman looks cinch to join Team PH in Paris Olympics

By MARK REY MONTEJO     Fil-American Lauren Hoffman boosted her Paris Games bid after clinching the bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles in the 2024 Edmonton Athletics Invitational…

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Bidaure sisters, 3 other archers try to qualify for Paris Games

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA         Filipino archers hope to catch the last bus to the 2024 Paris Olympics when they compete in the Final World Qualification starting on…

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Dallas star Luka Doncic not yet conceding against Boston

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic winced ever so slightly as he stepped onto the stage to address reporters a day after his Dallas Mavericks fell behind Boston 3-0 in the…

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