Mbappe strikes anew as France beats Morocco to reach World Cup semifinals

FOXBOROUGH–Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score a magnificent opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarterfinal showdown on Thursday. Mbappe’s weak spot-kick was easily saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, but he made up for that by producing a brilliant

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Jimmy Alapag makes debut as he eyes roaring start with NLEX

The start of the PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday will also be the start of the process Jimmy Alapag will have to go through in his new foray as head coach of the NLEX Road Warriors. Alapag and the Road Warriors take on the guest team Macau Giant Pandas at 7:30 p.m. at the Ynares

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Even with several stars out, Creamline still same deadly squad

Sherwin Meneses saw bright signs all over as Creamline’s newcomers proved that they are deserving of being called Cool Smashers by embracing the championship-winning system with a lot of the team’s stars unavailable in their PVL On Tour debut. Meneses gave his young recruits an early opportunity, and they didn’t disappoint, as the Cool Smashers

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Back-to-back chance big for Go after a 67

With six birdies in a hot final 10 holes, LJ Go on Thursday zoomed to the top of the ICTSI Pradera Verde Challenge to be in great position to sweep the only two tournaments he will play this year on the Philippine Golf Tour. A five-under-par 67 for a 54-hole 208 had the 31-year-old taking

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PBA to adopt Fiba rules to help Gilas program—but it has pros and cons

Changes are expected to be heavily felt on Friday when the PBA Governors’ Cup—using mostly Fiba rules aimed at helping the Gilas Pilipinas program—tips off. Teams have been given a dress rehearsal of what to expect during tune-up games held over the past three weeks, with the league even bringing in Fiba instructor Mohammad Al-Amiri

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Sprint event to provide Bohol 5150 appetizer

The springboard that many beginners and aspiring full-time triathletes use to get to main event action also happens Sunday when the Sunrise Sprint serves as an aperitif to the 5150 Bohol showcase in Panglao. More than just a curtain-raiser to the milestone 10th staging of the 5150, the sprint event has introduced newcomers to the

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Nolasco shows worth, keys ZUS nipping of Akari

NCAA Most Valuable Player Zam Nolasco wasted no time settling in with the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles. The transition to the pros has been smooth for Nolasco, who reunited with longtime coach Jerry Yee after starring for College of Saint Benilde, and their familiarity with each other allowed the rookie middle blocker to quickly adapt to

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