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New UFC owner assures commitment to fighters
MANILA, Philippines – Even though there was a change in leadership at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), its new owner reassures the fighters of their role in the new management, and touts...
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Tiger Woods an inspiration for Aussie star Jason Day
TROON, United Kingdom – Ailing US golfing legend Tiger Woods may not be competing in this week's Open Championship but he is a regular source of advice for Australia's world number one Jason Day.The...
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Usain Bolt aims for more Olympic glory in Rio
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Usain Bolt will get a chance to hone his Olympic track and field legacy, as he was named to the 59-member Jamaican team that will compete at the Olympic Games in Rio next...
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Will Brazil's Olympic hosting legacy suffer same fate as World Cup?
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Officials in Brazil claim the Rio Olympics will bring lasting benefits, but did the country's hosting of the World Cup two years ago manage to help local people?"I don't think...
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Barca defends Messi social media campaign
BARCELONA, Spain – Barcelona has defended their campaign on social media in support of Lionel Messi after the Argentine superstar's 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud."We are involved in a...
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Rio 'ready to welcome world' – Olympics committee
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Rio de Janeiro is "ready to welcome the world" when the Olympics start in just over 3 weeks, the inspector from the International Olympic Committee said Monday, July 11...
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Portugal unleashes national celebrations for Euro 2016 heroes
LISBON, Portugal – After a night of rowdy celebrations Portugal's European champions led by Cristiano Ronaldo returned home to a heroes' welcome on Monday, July 11 and a country overjoyed by their...
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Football: The 2016 UFL League is heating up
The United Football League, our nation's de facto premier football competition, is at a crossroads. A new national league is planned for next year, and it's still unsure how the UFL will or will not...
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Soltones: Bali Pure must loosen up in V-League battle for 3rd
MANILA, Philippines – Gretchel Soltones, one of the main offensive weapons of Bali Pure, clearly showed frustration the last time she played inside the court.It was Game 3 of their semifinals faceoff...
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Ateneo Lady Eagles fall to Thailand for 2nd straight loss in AUG
MANILA, Philippines – The Lady Eagles suffered another setback in the 18th ASEAN University Games women’s volleyball as Thailand swept team Philippines, 19-25, 10-25, 23-25, at the National University...
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PH karate team nabs 6 golds in Korea Open
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines, represented by Team La Salle, brought home a total of 25 medals at the 10th Korean Karate Open competition from July 8 to 11.The Filipino youth karatekas competed...
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Olympics: Key Russia findings could cast shadow over Rio
PARIS, France – The Olympic movement faces division in a critical week ahead of the Rio Games with a report Monday, July 18, to set out whether Russia manipulated doping samples, followed quickly by a...
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Gretchel Soltones named Shakey’s V-League Open Conference MVP
MANILA, Philippines – The soft-spoken but power-hitting Gretchel Soltones may not have carried Bali Pure to the championship round, but her outstanding play was recognized after bagging the Most...
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Blackwater players share favorite stories of Gilbert Bulawan
MANILA, Philippines – The past few weeks have been tough for the Blackwater Elite franchise, and when the team opened its PBA Governors’ Cup campaign on Saturday against the NLEX Road Warriors, they...
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Pele releases song celebrating Rio Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – The Brazilian football legend Pele has released a song celebrating the impending Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, the first Olympics ever in South America.The hugely popular...
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Wilder stops bloodied Arreola to retain WBC heavyweight title
LOS ANGELES, USA - Deontay Wilder shook off injury to retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight world title Saturday, July 16 as bloodied challenger Chris Arreola failed to answer the bell for the...
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Britain, Argentina, France edge closer to Davis Cup semifinals
PARIS, France – Defending champions Great Britain, Argentina and France gatecrashed their hosts' Davis Cup parties to edge closer to the semifinals on Saturday, July 16 (Sunday, July 17 in...
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Heat exec Riley admits Wade's exit left him 'floored'
MIAMI, USA - Miami Heat president Pat Riley admitted Saturday, July 16 that the departure of veteran Dwyane Wade "floored" him and he regretted not taking a more active role in talks to retain the...
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Philippines to host 2019 SEA Games in Manila or Davao - Ramirez
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair William “Butch” Ramirez confirmed to Rappler on Sunday, July 17, that the Philippines will host the 2019 Southeast Asian Games with Manila...
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Patrombon breakdown leads to Chinese Taipei Davis Cup win
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines bow to Chinese Taipei as Jeson Patrombon faltered against Taiwanese Ti Chen, 3-6, 7-6, 6-0, 6-1, in the fourth singles match of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone...
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