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Football: ASEAN club competition launch pushed back to 2022

Michael Church, Reuters
Posted at Nov 27 02:22 AM

After initially shifting the ASEAN Club Championship to 2021, the AFF is now delaying the competition further as a result of the postponement of other events. Read more »

133 titles and counting: Guinness refreshes Paeng Nepomuceno’s record as winningest bowler

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 22 09:50 AM

Guinness World Records again acknowledged Nepomuceno as the bowler with the most career tenpin titles, after he extended his record to 133.    Read more »

Football: Qatar hotels fighting to survive until 2022 World Cup

Gregory Walton, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 19 06:59 PM

Qatar has marketed its opulent skyscraper hotels as jewels in its World Cup 2022 crown but coronavirus curbs and a glut in new properties are jeopardising the industry.   Read more »

Rugby: World Cup holders South Africa pull out of Rugby Championship

Martin PARRY, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 16 03:39 PM

World Cup-holders South Africa pulled out of the Rugby Championship Friday over complications caused by the coronavirus, badly diminishing the tournament and raising further questions about their future in southern hemisphere rugby.   Read more »

Football: Neymar hat-trick fires Brazil past Peru, Argentina labor

Barnaby CHESTERMAN, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 14 04:43 PM

Neymar scored a hat-trick to become the second highest scorer in Brazil's history as the Copa America champions won 4-2 away to 10-man Peru in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Read more »

Football: Messi fires Argentina to WC qualifying win over Ecuador

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 09 03:16 PM

Lionel Messi put his Barcelona troubles behind him to fire Argentina to an opening 1-0 victory over Ecuador in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Read more »

Football: Ronaldo at the double, France see off Croatia in World Cup final repeat

Luke PHILLIPS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 09 09:02 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning brace to take him to 101 international goals for Portugal in a 2-0 victory over 10-man Sweden in the Nations League on Tuesday. Read more »

Workers in Qatar still facing abuses despite promises: HRW

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 24 03:11 PM

Qatar's massive migrant workforce is still being exploited by employers who withhold wages, threaten expulsion, and deduct pay, leaving some staff unable to eat, Human Rights Watch said on Monday.  Read more »

Football: Beijing's Workers' Stadium razed as China eyes World Cup bid

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 20 01:40 PM

China rapidly tore down the famous Workers' Stadium in Beijing this week as part of grand plans to revamp its football infrastructure ahead of an expected World Cup bid. Read more »

NBA prospect Jalen Green on playing for Gilas — ‘Only time will tell’ if it happens

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 10:22 PM

But, according to FIBA eligibility rules, that may not be possible anymore. Read more »

Football: Joint qualifiers for World Cup, Asian Cup moved to 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 04:02 PM

The qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup in 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup in 2023 have been rescheduled to 2021. Read more »

What Chot Reyes could have done differently for Gilas at 2014 World Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 09:05 PM

Reyes looked back at the tournament 6 years ago, replaying moments before and during the World Cup that he said could have altered history in Gilas' favor. Read more »

Indonesia won't get direct qualification to 2023 FIBA World Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 04 11:11 AM

The Philippines and Japan are assured of slots in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, but their other co-host, Indonesia, did not receive direct qualification. Read more »

Erram hopes Jordan Clarkson can play for PH in 2023 FIBA World Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 02:28 PM

TNT center Poy Erram has fond memories of one-time teammate Jordan Clarkson, who played for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Read more »

'I got you': Ratliffe's big game vs. Lebanon was for Gilas, PH fans

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 01:13 PM

There's a reason that Ricardo Ratliffe remains one of the most beloved PBA imports in recent memory, despite not having won a title with the Star Hotshots during his stints in the Philippines. Read more »

Slaughter always welcome to represent PH, says SBP

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 05:50 PM

Greg Slaughter's future with Barangay Ginebra may be up in the air, but as far as SBP is concerned, he is always welcome to play for the Philippines. Read more »

Pinay footballers hopeful of qualifying for 2023 World Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 08 05:07 PM

The news that the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand was greeted with great excitement by members of the Philippine women's football team. Read more »

Preparations for 2023 FIBA World Cup ongoing, assures SBP

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 02:35 PM

The global health crisis due to the novel coronavirus did not stop the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) from working on the country's hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

Football: 'Dream come true' as women's World Cup heads Down Under

Neil Sands, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 26 12:10 PM

Football lovers in Australia and New Zealand offered rare praise for FIFA's transparency Friday after the southern hemisphere neighbours won hosting rights for the 2023 women's World Cup.   Read more »

Mbala can't wait to play in 'second home' in 2023 World Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 03:33 PM

Former De La Salle star Ben Mbala is determined to help Cameroon qualify to the 2023 FIBA World Cup, especially as it is taking place in his "second home" -- the Philippines. Read more »