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JOHANNESBURG — Double Olympic Games women's swimming gold medallist Tatjana Smith said on Tuesday she is switching her international allegiance from South Africa to the Netherlands. The 29-year-old, who holds South African and Dutch citizenship, said financial challenges and more opportunities for high-performance support triggered the decision. Smith won the 200 meters breaststroke at the 2020 Tokyo Games, which were delayed one year by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the 100 metres breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She also won two silver medals in the pool, making the Johannesburg-born swimmer the most decorated South African Olympian. Smith retired after the Paris Games, but changed her mind this year with an eye on competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. "When I was a little girl, my biggest dream was to represent my country (South Africa) at the Olympics," she said in a video posted to social media. "I got to live that dream and it gave me more than I could have ever imagined. "This gives me the opportunity to explore another part of my identity and the heritage that I have never experienced through sport. "The opportunity also offers greater high performance support and the potential to build a more sustainable career," she added.

PBA: Scottie leads Ginebra’s ‘Never Say Die’ fightback vs SMB
Nov 11, 2026

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ANTIPOLO—Scottie Thompson was glad that Barangay Ginebra’s refusal to be on the losing side of history translated into a signature comeback at the expense of San Miguel Beer in the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. The Gin Kings moved on to the semifinals to face the TNT Tropang 5G after rallying from a 13-point deficit

PBA: Ginebra ousts San Miguel, secures last semifinals berth
Nov 10, 2026

PBA: Ginebra ousts San Miguel, secures last semifinals berth

ANTIPOLO—Barangay Ginebra secured the last semifinals berth after preventing San Miguel Beermen from completing a massive series comeback, taking a 110-94 victory in Game 5 of their 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals duel at Ynares Center here. Scottie Thompson led the Gin Kings’ spirited comeback in the decider from 13 points down in the third

“I will get this team up” – Ainsworth's big message after Gillingham’s Trophy progress
Nov 10, 2026

“I will get this team up” – Ainsworth's big message after Gillingham’s Trophy progress

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PVL: ZUS Coffee halts tailspin with comeback win over Galeries
Nov 10, 2026

PVL: ZUS Coffee halts tailspin with comeback win over Galeries

MANILA, Philippines — ZUS Coffee spoiled Jean Asis’ 27-point career night and dragged Galeries Tower to elimination with a come-from-behind 17-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-20, 15-12 win in the 2027 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Tuesday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum. AC Miner showed her versatility, returning to her original middle blocker role in the

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Nov 10, 2026

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Aryna Sabalenka holds off Karolina Muchova to open WTA Finals bid
Nov 10, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka holds off Karolina Muchova to open WTA Finals bid

INDIAN WELLS, California— Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolina Muchova 7-6 (2), 7-5 for her first win at the 2026 WTA Finals on Monday. The former world No. 1, who will next face No. 3 seed Mirra Andreeva, got through two close sets to beat Muchova in 1 hour, 53 minutes. “I was just trying to stay

Chinese table tennis star Wang Chuqin admits he is in ‘slump’, pledges to regain peak form
Nov 10, 2026

Chinese table tennis star Wang Chuqin admits he is in ‘slump’, pledges to regain peak form

Chinese table tennis star Wang Chuqin has acknowledged he is in a “slump”, taking to social media after exiting the WTT Champions Frankfurt in the round of 16 following a 36-day rest and adjustment period. The tournament, which concluded on Sunday with Japan sweeping both singles titles for a second consecutive edition, marked China’s worst Champions-tier result this year, with none of the mainland’s nine entrants reaching the semi-finals. China claimed just one title across six WTT Champions...

Mirra Andreeva sweeps past Elina Svitolina in WTA Finals debut
Nov 10, 2026

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LOS ANGELES–WTA Finals debutant Mirra Andreeva motored past Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in straight sets, winning 6-4, 6-0, despite overcoming pre-match tightness. Third-seed Andreeva, the 19-year-old reigning French Open champion, took control with a break to open up a 4-2 first-set lead and never looked back against her sixth-seeded opponent. READ: WTA apologizes after Pegula’s ‘diva’

Report: Gillingham go strong to maintain Trophy challenge
Nov 10, 2026

Report: Gillingham go strong to maintain Trophy challenge

Manager Gareth Ainsworth named a strong side to ensure Gillingham qualified for the EFL Trophy knockout stage and his side eased through.

Pi Durden Wangkay claims bronze at Youth Olympic Games
Nov 10, 2026

Pi Durden Wangkay claims bronze at Youth Olympic Games

MANILA, Philippines — Pi Durden Forward Wangkay of the Philippines claimed a bronze medal in the men's 200m final at the Dakar 4th Youth Olympic Games Tuesday afternoon in Senegal, early Wednesday in Manila. Unleashing a personal best time of 21.36 (.355) seconds, Wangkay crossed the finish line in third place but was just 0.32 seconds off the gold medalist Ropafadzo Mizondo of Zimbabwe who clocked 21.04. Wangkay nearly seized the silver medal as he raced Deuquan Farrell of Guyana to a photo finish with only 0.004 seconds separating them. Farrell timed 21.36 (.359) to claim the silver, instead.

PBA admits wrong call in Ginebra-San Miguel Game 4, suspends ref
Nov 10, 2026

PBA admits wrong call in Ginebra-San Miguel Game 4, suspends ref

ANTIPOLO—The PBA acknowledged it made an erroneous call in Game 4 of the 2026 PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals between Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel Beer, and said it has suspended one of its referees for the remainder of the playoffs. Commissioner Willie Marcial said that the official, whom he did not name, should have called

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