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Spain, Japan reach last 16 in FIFA Women’s World Cup

Spain and Japan on Wednesday were the first teams to clinch the last 16 berths in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup before matchday three. Spanish women hammered Zambia 5-0 in New Zealand’s Auckland to top Group C. Teresa Abelleira scored an early opene…

Filipinas put WCup debut loss behind, look forward to NZ match

Despite a 0-2 loss to Switzerland in their history-making first match in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Dunedin on Friday, the Filipinas are upbeat and looking forward to their Group A must-win match against host New Zealand at Sky Stadium in Wellingto…

Japan wins 6 gold medals in Asian BMX Championships

Japan reigned supreme at the Asian Cycling Confederation BMX Road and Freestyle Championships, winning a total of six gold medals, including three on the final day of competition here on Sunday. Sae Hatakeyama won the women’s elite race over Chinese L…

28 teams vie for 1st Int’l Dragon Boat race crown in Siargao

The 1st Dapa Siargao International Dragon Boat Festival formally kicked off here Saturday. Tight competition among the 28 dragon boat teams composed of 918 athletes is expected during the race, which ends on Sunday. Five of the 28 teams come from othe…

Donaire eyes WBC bantamweight title anew

MANILA – Filipino boxing legend Nonito Donaire looks to become a two-time World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight champion at an old age as he takes on Alexandro Santiago on July 30 (Philippine Time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The showdown be…