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Ten years on, Federer focused on sixth US Open title

Roger Federer, a decade removed from the 2008 triumph that marked his fifth straight US Open title, is eager to hoist a trophy at Flushing Meadows again.
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Ten years on, Federer focused on sixth US Open title

Roger Federer, a decade removed from the 2008 triumph that marked his fifth straight US Open title, is eager to hoist a trophy at Flushing Meadows again.

Meggie Ochoa wins sixth bronze medal for PHL in Asian Games

Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa a Management degree holder from Ateneo de Manila, defeated fellow Filipino Jenna Napolis, a 22-year-old student of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, to win the country's sixth bronze medal in the competition.
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Meggie Ochoa wins sixth bronze medal for PHL in Asian Games

Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa a Management degree holder from Ateneo de Manila, defeated fellow Filipino Jenna Napolis, a 22-year-old student of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, to win the country's sixth bronze medal in the competition.

Probe sought after Chinese swimmer allegedly kicks South Korean rival at Asian Games

The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said China's Duo Shen kicked South Korean swimmer Kim Hye-jin twice in the belly after she was accidentally struck by the Korean as they were swimming on Thursday.
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Probe sought after Chinese swimmer allegedly kicks South Korean rival at Asian Games

The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said China's Duo Shen kicked South Korean swimmer Kim Hye-jin twice in the belly after she was accidentally struck by the Korean as they were swimming on Thursday.

Hidilyn Diaz reflects on being an athlete in a poem before clinching gold in Asian Games

Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz has revealed that she pondered on being an «just an athlete» while bringing pride to her country, days before she competed and clinched the gold in the 2018 Asian Games.  
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Hidilyn Diaz reflects on being an athlete in a poem before clinching gold in Asian Games

Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz has revealed that she pondered on being an «just an athlete» while bringing pride to her country, days before she competed and clinched the gold in the 2018 Asian Games.  

ONE announces 4 events in Manila and 2 in Tokyo for 2019

It will be a busy 2019 following ONE Championship's announcement that the promotion will host four major events in the Philippines as part of its planned 24 shows throughout Asia next year.
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ONE announces 4 events in Manila and 2 in Tokyo for 2019

It will be a busy 2019 following ONE Championship's announcement that the promotion will host four major events in the Philippines as part of its planned 24 shows throughout Asia next year.

Olympic champ Schooling moving in 'right direction' for 2020

Joseph Schooling made no claim to have swum a perfect race in winning Singapore's first gold medal of the 18th Asian Games, but feels the victory is another stepping stone towards defending his 100m butterfly title at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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Olympic champ Schooling moving in 'right direction' for 2020

Joseph Schooling made no claim to have swum a perfect race in winning Singapore's first gold medal of the 18th Asian Games, but feels the victory is another stepping stone towards defending his 100m butterfly title at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Serena handed tough path to US Open final

Serena Williams, who is aiming for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at this year's U.S. Open, was handed a difficult path to the final after being drawn on Thursday in the same quarter as older sister Venus and world number one Simona Halep.
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Serena handed tough path to US Open final

Serena Williams, who is aiming for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title at this year's U.S. Open, was handed a difficult path to the final after being drawn on Thursday in the same quarter as older sister Venus and world number one Simona Halep.

PHL women's volleyball team scores first Asian Games win in 36 years

The Philippine women's volleyball team scored its first win in the Asian Games since 1982 after defeating Hong Kong, 25-18, 25-21, 25-22, in Jakarta on Thursday.
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PHL women's volleyball team scores first Asian Games win in 36 years

The Philippine women's volleyball team scored its first win in the Asian Games since 1982 after defeating Hong Kong, 25-18, 25-21, 25-22, in Jakarta on Thursday.

Sotto wants to give Hidilyn Diaz cash reward, urges Pacquiao to chip in

Senate President Vicente Sotto III is mulling to give Asian Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz an additional cash incentive which she can use for her gym business.
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Sotto wants to give Hidilyn Diaz cash reward, urges Pacquiao to chip in

Senate President Vicente Sotto III is mulling to give Asian Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz an additional cash incentive which she can use for her gym business.

85-year-old Pinoy athlete debuts as oldest Asian Games competitor

Advanced in age and probably in skills, Kong Te Yang heads the card game Bridge cavalry for the Philippines at the Asian Games in Indonesia.  
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85-year-old Pinoy athlete debuts as oldest Asian Games competitor

Advanced in age and probably in skills, Kong Te Yang heads the card game Bridge cavalry for the Philippines at the Asian Games in Indonesia.  

Hero's welcome awaits Asian Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz

A hero's welcome awaits weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, the first athlete to bring the Philippines a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, a report on Unang Balita said Thursday.
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Hero's welcome awaits Asian Games gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz

A hero's welcome awaits weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, the first athlete to bring the Philippines a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, a report on Unang Balita said Thursday.

PHL's Diaz reveals sacrifice on path to golden glory

Triumphant weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz has her sights set firmly on Olympic gold, inspired by her new Chinese coach, but first she might just indulge in a guilty passion -- cheesecake and bubble tea.
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PHL's Diaz reveals sacrifice on path to golden glory

Triumphant weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz has her sights set firmly on Olympic gold, inspired by her new Chinese coach, but first she might just indulge in a guilty passion -- cheesecake and bubble tea.

China's Li headlines Hall of Fame nominations

China's Li Na, a twice Grand Slam winner who is credited with creating a surge of interest in the sport in her country, headlined the list of eight candidates up for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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China's Li headlines Hall of Fame nominations

China's Li Na, a twice Grand Slam winner who is credited with creating a surge of interest in the sport in her country, headlined the list of eight candidates up for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Kyrgios brings talent to another level, says Evert

Nick Kyrgios has a level of talent perhaps never seen before, former champion Chris Evert says of the Australian player who will start next week's U.S. Open a relatively lowly 30th seed.
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Kyrgios brings talent to another level, says Evert

Nick Kyrgios has a level of talent perhaps never seen before, former champion Chris Evert says of the Australian player who will start next week's U.S. Open a relatively lowly 30th seed.

Phelps fires 50 as Phoenix defeats Columbian

Eugene Phelps had 50 big points, while Calvin Abueva had an impressive debut as the Phoenix Fuelmasters leaned on a strong start to defeat the Columbian Dyip, 113-107, on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in the elimination round of the 2018 PBA Governors’
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Phelps fires 50 as Phoenix defeats Columbian

Eugene Phelps had 50 big points, while Calvin Abueva had an impressive debut as the Phoenix Fuelmasters leaned on a strong start to defeat the Columbian Dyip, 113-107, on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in the elimination round of the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup.

Travis leads Magnolia to victory vs NLEX

The NLEX Road Warriors are unbeaten no more after they suffered a 102-72 defeat against the Magnolia Hotshots on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in the elimination round of the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup.
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Travis leads Magnolia to victory vs NLEX

The NLEX Road Warriors are unbeaten no more after they suffered a 102-72 defeat against the Magnolia Hotshots on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum in the elimination round of the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup.

Wushu artist Divine Wally wins 5th bronze for PHL in Asian Games

Divine Wally won a bronze medal in the women's sanda 52-kg. event in wushu on Wednesday, pushing the Philippines' total to one gold and five bronze medals in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.
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Wushu artist Divine Wally wins 5th bronze for PHL in Asian Games

Divine Wally won a bronze medal in the women's sanda 52-kg. event in wushu on Wednesday, pushing the Philippines' total to one gold and five bronze medals in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.

Hidilyn Diaz: Women can also dominate sports

Champion weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz just proved that a woman can also make a name and leave a mark in the realm of weight lifting after she bagged the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia.
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Hidilyn Diaz: Women can also dominate sports

Champion weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz just proved that a woman can also make a name and leave a mark in the realm of weight lifting after she bagged the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia.

Senators laud weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for gold-winning performance in Asian Games

Senators congratulated weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for winning the Philippines’ first gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games being held in Jakarta, Indoneisa.
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Senators laud weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for gold-winning performance in Asian Games

Senators congratulated weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for winning the Philippines’ first gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games being held in Jakarta, Indoneisa.

Duterte likely to give cash incentive to Hidilyn Diaz, says Roque

President Rodrigo Duterte will likely give a cash incentive to weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for bagging the country’s first gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, his spokesperson said Wednesday.
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Duterte likely to give cash incentive to Hidilyn Diaz, says Roque

President Rodrigo Duterte will likely give a cash incentive to weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for bagging the country’s first gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, his spokesperson said Wednesday.

Clarkson effort not enough as China beat PHL in Asian basketball

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson fell just short of leading the Philippines to victory over China's own NBA stars on his international debut, in a thrilling Asian Games basketball encounter Tuesday.
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Clarkson effort not enough as China beat PHL in Asian basketball

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson fell just short of leading the Philippines to victory over China's own NBA stars on his international debut, in a thrilling Asian Games basketball encounter Tuesday.

Hidilyn Diaz's strategy to finally beat Turkmenistan champion

Turkmenistan’s Kristina Shermetova won the gold in last year’s world championships, relegating Hidilyn Diaz to a silver. Here's how Hidilyn finally brought home the gold tonight in the Asian Games.
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Hidilyn Diaz's strategy to finally beat Turkmenistan champion

Turkmenistan’s Kristina Shermetova won the gold in last year’s world championships, relegating Hidilyn Diaz to a silver. Here's how Hidilyn finally brought home the gold tonight in the Asian Games.

AFP salutes Airwoman Hidilyn Diaz for Asian Games gold medal

«Airwoman Firstclass (AW1C) Diaz epitomizes the diligence, perseverance, hard work, and dedication not only of every airman, soldier, sailor, and marine, but of every Filipino who triumphs over all adversities and challenges,» AFP spokesperson Edg
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AFP salutes Airwoman Hidilyn Diaz for Asian Games gold medal

«Airwoman Firstclass (AW1C) Diaz epitomizes the diligence, perseverance, hard work, and dedication not only of every airman, soldier, sailor, and marine, but of every Filipino who triumphs over all adversities and challenges,» AFP spokesperson Edgard Arevalo said in a statement.

Ronaldo, Modric, Salah on UEFA player of the year shortlist

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah have been short-listed for the UEFA Player of the Year award, the sport's European governing body said on Monday.
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Ronaldo, Modric, Salah on UEFA player of the year shortlist

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah have been short-listed for the UEFA Player of the Year award, the sport's European governing body said on Monday.

Team Lakay's Banario eyes sixth straight win in Shanghai

Former ONE featherweight champion Honorio Banario of Team Lakay plans to keep winning in hopes to one day land a shot at the lightweight title ahead of his upcoming showdown against Amir Khan on the undercard of 'ONE: Beyond the Horizon' on September 8 in Sha
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Team Lakay's Banario eyes sixth straight win in Shanghai

Former ONE featherweight champion Honorio Banario of Team Lakay plans to keep winning in hopes to one day land a shot at the lightweight title ahead of his upcoming showdown against Amir Khan on the undercard of 'ONE: Beyond the Horizon' on September 8 in Shanghai, China.

Jordan Clarkson a match-up problem even for China --Guiao

“I think he’s a class of his own in this Asian Games,” said Guiao. “Wala pa akong nakita. I’ve watched Korea, China, Japan, Iran. I don’t think skill-wise may tatapat sa kanya.”
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Jordan Clarkson a match-up problem even for China --Guiao

“I think he’s a class of his own in this Asian Games,” said Guiao. “Wala pa akong nakita. I’ve watched Korea, China, Japan, Iran. I don’t think skill-wise may tatapat sa kanya.”

Wushu artist Wong battled tendinitis, hurt knee before unexpected bronze win

“Nahirapan po talaga ako tumapak dahil sa tendinitis ko, tapos hirap ako magbend dahil sa knees ko. But I felt relieved kasi tapos na ako and my hard work paid off," said the 20-year-old De La Salle-College of St. Benilde student, who didn't expect she wil
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Wushu artist Wong battled tendinitis, hurt knee before unexpected bronze win

“Nahirapan po talaga ako tumapak dahil sa tendinitis ko, tapos hirap ako magbend dahil sa knees ko. But I felt relieved kasi tapos na ako and my hard work paid off," said the 20-year-old De La Salle-College of St. Benilde student, who didn't expect she will medal on her first try in the Asiad.

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