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‘Flash’ Strikes Again: Renan Noblefranca Stops Jhan Villegas in Explosive CFC Main Event

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renan “Flash” Noblefranca reminded Cebu's fight community why he remains one of the Philippines' most dangerous strikers after stopping 2024 Muay Thai national gold medalist Jhan Villegas in the third round of the Cebu Fighting Championship's “Return of the Warriors” event on Saturday, Sept. 5. Noblefranca ended the kickboxing main event at the 2:03 mark of the third round, connecting with a straight back kick to Villegas' midsection that left the younger fighter in vis

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Alex Eala Falls Short in US Open Thriller After Pushing Iva Jovic to the Limit

NEW YORK — Alex Eala's 2026 US Open campaign came to a heartbreaking end—but not before the Filipino tennis star delivered another performance that showed just how far she has risen on the Grand Slam stage. Eala was edged by close friend and world No. 14 Iva Jovic, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, in a dramatic third-round battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium that lasted roughly three hours. The defeat ended Eala's bid to reach the US Open round of 16, but the manner of the loss underscored the progress she has made a

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Infantino Defies Growing Backlash, Will Seek Fourth Term as FIFA President

MANCHESTER, England — Gianni Infantino will seek another term as president of FIFA despite mounting criticism over his controversial plan to bring private investment into the World Cup and growing calls from influential football bodies for a change in leadership. FIFA confirmed on Sunday, Sept. 6, that Infantino intends to run in the organization’s 2027 presidential election. If successful, the 56-year-old Swiss-Italian football administrator would begin a fourth and final term that would run t

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Olympiad-Bound Janelle Mae Frayna Dominates Isabela Chess Tournament With Unbeaten Run

MANILA — Janelle Mae Frayna is heading to the World Chess Olympiad with momentum after completely dominating the Philippine National Women’s Invitational Chess Championship in Alicia, Isabela. The Philippines' first and only Woman Grandmaster finished the 13-round tournament unbeaten, collecting 11.5 points from 13 games to win the title by a commanding 2.5-point margin. Frayna capped her run Sunday by drawing Woman FIDE Master Franchesca Largo after 31 moves of an English Opening. Despite end

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Italy Pushes USA to the Brink as China Survives Czech Republic in FIBA Women’s World Cup Thriller

BERLIN — The United States survived its toughest test of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 so far, while China needed overtime to escape a determined Czech Republic side in a dramatic day of action in Berlin. The defending champions narrowly defeated Italy 55-52 on Sunday, September 6, while China rallied past Czechia 74-70 in overtime. The results kept both the United States and China in strong positions heading into the final day of group play, but Italy and Czechia showed that the

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