TOKYO (AFP) -- Japan, Australia and Jurgen Klinsmann's South Korea will launch their qualifying campaigns on Thursday, Nov. 16, for the 2026 World Cup, with Palestine also among the 36 teams in action in Asia. Brighton's Japanese Kaoru Mitoma (AFP) A record eight direct spots and one...
It’s the young guns facing off against the seasoned veterans as the much experienced Magnolia and the up-and-coming Phoenix dispute a 2-0 start in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Sunday, Nov 12. Phoenix Fuel Masters (PBA Images) Looking to make early strides...
LONDON (AFP) -- Andy Murray has split from coach Ivan Lendl for a third time after a grueling season for the former world number one. Great Britain's Andy Murray (AFP) The British star won all three of his Grand Slam titles in his first two spells with Lendl and they reunited again in March last...
The Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup 2023 season comes to an exciting conclusion this November 11, 2023 at Clark International Speedway in Pampanga, as Toyota Motor Philippines introduces the Grand Prix to cap it off. The TGR Vios Cup Grand Prix will be the culminating race before this season’s...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Japan named a full-strength squad featuring Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma and Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo on Wednesday, Nov. 8, for the start of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Myanmar and Syria. Brighton's Japanese Kaoru Mitoma (AFP) The Blue Samurai, who lost on...
Rain or Shine and Meralco, two teams looking to rise to contender status, aim for a winning start in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup when they lock horns on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. With both teams adding valuable pieces during the offseason, the Bolts and the...
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (left), Jordan Clarkson (Speaker’s office, Facebook) The Philippines and Japan are two basketball-crazy nations--something that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio somewhat alluded to during his historic address before...
BUTUAN CITY – Filipino John Mark Tokong and Japanese Anon Matsuoka emerged on top of the 27th Siargao International Surfing Cup, a World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 3000 event, in General Luna, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. TOKONG (FB) “Nalipay ko nga midaug (I'm so happy to...
DOHA (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia is prepared to host the 2034 World Cup in summer or winter, its football chief told AFP, after the oil giant became the sole bidder for the tournament. Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal (AFP) "Of course, we are ready for all possibilities,"...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Saudi Arabia was named as the lone bidder for the 2034 World Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 31, a major success that follows a string of high-profile sports acquisitions. Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP) The conservative Gulf monarchy, often criticized over its human rights...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Australia on Tuesday, Oct. 31, decided against bidding for the 2034 football World Cup, strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as favorite to host the event. Football Australia pulled its bid on the Oct. 31 deadline after the Asian Football Confederation threw its weight behind Saudi...
PARIS (AFP) -- Sebastien Grosjean has quit as captain of France's Davis Cup team to coach young French hope Arthur Fils, the country's tennis federation announced on Monday, Oct. 23. France's Sebastien Grosjean (AFP) "After leading the French team with passion and determination for four years...
