Game, set, match, language

Inez Ponce de leon - @inquirerdotnet 09/14/2022

I do research on nationalism and sports, particularly on how Filipinos react online to sports-related events that challenge their notions of nationhood. I started this years ago with research on the half-blood issue that plagued the Philippine…

Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann: Why they are ‘a perfect match’

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 10/26/2021

CEBU, Philippines—Ryan Agoncillo on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, took to Instagram to post a sweet photo of him with his wife Judy Ann Santos.  The photo shows Judy Ann’s clingy side while she hugs and sits on…

Sharapova says ‘right call’ to abandoned match in smoggy Melbourne

01/15/2020

Maria Sharapova said it was the “right call” to abandon her match at the Kooyong Classic exhibition tournament as smog from raging bushfires engulfed Melbourne on Tuesday. The Russian five-time Grand Slam winner was 6-7 (4/7), 5-5…

Injured Djokovic quits US Open last 16 match vs Wawrinka

09/03/2019

Top-ranked defending champion Novak Djokovic retired with a shoulder injury after dropping the first two sets of Sunday’s US Open last-16 match against Stan Wawrinka. Swiss 23rd seed and 2016 champion Wawrinka led Djokovic 6-4, 7-5, 2-1 when the…

Cebu’s Gabasa rules girls elims in MVPSF Visayas Match Play Championships

Jonas N. Panerio 04/09/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebuana golfing star Junia Gabasa ruled the girls’ eliminations with a second straight 74 in the 4th MVPSF Visayas Regional Match Play Championships held at Cebu Country Club on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.…

Cilic wins in match that ends past 2 a.m.

AP 09/02/2018

NEW YORK — Marin Cilic, the 2014 U.S. Open champion, needed eight match points to recover from a two-set deficit and eventually edge 19-year-old Alex de Minaur 4-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 at 2:22 a.m. on Sunday,…

Nigeria, Switzerland stay alive

Mars Alison 06/23/2018

  Nigeria and Switzerland win in their respective matches to remain in contention in the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. Nigeria blanks Iceland, 2-0, while Switzerland edged Serbia, 2-1. Earlier, Brazil bagged its first win at…

Iceland draws Argentina 1-1

Mars Alison 06/17/2018

  Iceland debuts into the FIFA World Cup with a 1-all draw against Argentina in Russia. Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson was honored with the Man of the Match title as he shutout all attempts of Argentina including…

North Korea adjusts time zone to match South’s as ties warm

AP 05/05/2018

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea readjusted its time zone to match South Korea’s on Saturday and described the change as an early step toward making the longtime rivals “become one” following a landmark summit. North Korean…

Result of Naga-Minglanilla match in Gov’s Cup basketball put on hold

Glendale Rosal 04/24/2018

THE RESULT of last Monday’s game in the Governor’s Cup Inter-Cities/Municipalities Basketball tournament between the defending champions Minglanilla Archangels and hosts Naga City Electrifiers was put on hold following a late-game technical issue. Naga won that game,…

Ancajas vs Sultan world title match on April 14 in Las Vegas

Glendale G. Rosal 03/13/2018

The much anticipated International Boxing Federation (IBF) world super flyweight showdown between defending champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas and number one contender Jonas “Zorro” Sultan is set on April 14 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino…

Gilas now in Melbourne, prepares for Australia match

Inquirer.net 02/20/2018

FIBA World qualifying GILAS Pilipinas is now on its final preparations for its colossal Fiba World Cup Asian qualifying game against Australia on Thursday. Coach Chot Reyes shared a glimpse of the team’s first training in Melbourne…

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