Asian Games Athletes' Village would have been a white elephant, OCA says

Rupert Zaragosa comes to Marapara next week with a shot at Philippine Golf Tour history of being the first player to win a tournament three straight years. That also makes him somewhat the sentimental favorite while, at the same time, one who will play with a target on his back, which the talented field will

It’s a tough pill to swallow for the Alas Pilipinas women. And national coach Taka Minowa had to apologize on Thursday after the Philippines missed the quarterfinals in the women’s volleyball competition of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan after a 27-29, 26-24, 25-23, 25-19 defeat to Kazakhstan. “It’s really sad,” Minowa said in an

The bashing that University of Santo Tomas received after the school’s season-opening loss has been hushed—for now. The Tigers and their outspoken coach, Pido Jarencio, made sure of that. “We were bashed a lot on social media. They were calling us names,” Jarencio said after UST’s 92-85 stunner against defending champion La Salle in the

The Philippine men"s football team is back in the Asian Games after a 52-year absence and opened its campaign with a 5-1 loss to Uzbekistan last Tuesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Rising Filipino endurance stars James Earl Ting, Edgie Arances and Anisha Eunice Caluya take center stage in a frenetic battle for the Filipino Elite crowns as the Damosa Land 5150 unwraps Sunday (Sept. 20) in Samal Island, Davao del Norte. Ting and Arances are expected to engage in a fierce men’s duel, while Caluya headlines the women’s side as the country’s emerging elite triathletes vie for top honors on the Olympic-distance course featuring a 1.5-km swim, 40-km bike and 10-km run. Beyond the medals, however, the Filipino Elite Category provides a vital platform for the country’s next generation of endurance racing stars. The specialized division gives top-tier local athletes and national team members an opportunity to test themselves in championship conditions while sharpening the speed, race strategy and competitive experience needed for bigger domestic and international battles. The Elite Category, featured in major Philippine triathlon events such as the 5150 Triathlon and IRONMAN 70.3 series, is designed for qualified high-performance athletes, including past and current national team members. Its emphasis on high-level racing provides a bridge between emerging local talent and the demands of international competition. Ting of BE Tritans comes into the race with considerable momentum after winning the Subic International Triathlon and placing third in the Bohol 5150 last July. Arances, meanwhile, has built valuable experience through campaigns in various local and international endurance events, setting the stage for an intriguing showdown between two of the country’s rising male triathletes. Caluya likewise brings strong credentials to the women’s Elite field. She is a gold medalist in the Sprint Junior Elite Women’s category of the 2026 national age group aquathlon and will look to translate that success into a strong showing over the longer Olympic-distance format. The Filipino Elite Category is part of the Philippine Sports Commission’s continuing effort to strengthen the country’s high-performance sports program while using major competitions to promote national pride and sports tourism. The Damosa Land 5150 is also the final stop of the four-leg 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series, which puts elite-level competition against some of the country’s most scenic sporting venues. Organized by Sunrise Events, Inc., the second staging features another strong field from across the Philippines, providing an even bigger test for the country’s emerging elite athletes and established race contenders. The inaugural Damosa Land 5150 established the event as a significant fixture on the Philippine triathlon calendar, combining scenic surroundings with demanding racing and breakthrough performances. This year’s edition promises another showcase of elite endurance talent – and another opportunity for the Philippines’ rising stars to prove they are ready for the next level. The series highlights the Philippines’ potential as a destination for world-class endurance events, with courses that showcase pristine coastlines, rolling hills and scenic highways while giving Filipino athletes a demanding stage on which to compete against strong domestic and international fields. Meanwhile, defending overall champions Eryk Omandam and Natasha Doromal-Lim return, seeking back-to-back titles after ruling the inaugural Damosa Land 5150 last year. Omandam and Doromal-Lim conquered the challenging Olympic-distance course through determined and strategic racing, emerging on top against a strong international field. With both athletes having continued to sharpen their skills through regular training, they are expected to face a stiffer challenge this year while chasing another overall championship. TMT

MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde captured its second victory in as many games after dominating Lyceum of the Philippines University, 98-82, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Thursday night at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. St. Benilde opened its campaign with a win over defending champion San Beda University on Sunday and showed consistency against Lyceum. Rookie Matthew Jucom scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Blazers. Irele Galas added 13 points. “Great team effort and strong showing for the team. It’s an overall effort of the guys. Aside from the 21 turnovers,” said Blazers coach Paolo Layug. Justine Sanchez and Allaine Cajucom chipped in 12 points, respectively, while SJ Moore and John Morales added 10 markers each for St. Benilde. Lyceum was led by Renz Villegas who netted 24 points.

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–First there was a record deluge, then a shortage of beds and now Asian Games 2026 organizers in Japan are “praying” that a typhoon does not play havoc with a cruise ship housing thousands of athletes. More than 17,000 athletes and officials are

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks said Thursday they are pausing ticket sales after a mistake caused them to be listed for amounts that were too high. The NBA champions put individual game tickets for the 2026-27 season on sale this week. The get-in price for the Oct. 20 season opener against Philadelphia was more than $1,000. “We are pausing Knicks individual ticket sales due to a mistake in our pricing. We are rolling back to last year’s prices plus an average increase of 12%. We will restart sales with new prices shortly, and anyone who already purchased individual tickets will be refunded the difference," Madison Square Garden Sports said in a statement. There is generally a ticket increase after seasons when the Knicks made the playoffs. Owner James Dolan has not raised them when the team does not. “Our intention was never to overcharge our loyal fans, and we thank everyone for their support of the Knicks and their patience as we get this right,” MSG said. The process for purchasing season tickets began months ago and was not affected. "Fan first" sales for those who sign up to get priority for single-game tickets at face value was on Monday and Tuesday, and general public sales began Wednesday.

NEW YORK — New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on “Law & Order: SVU” this fall. NBC announced Thursday that Brunson will appear in the season’s fifth episode, which is scheduled to air Nov. 5. Details on Brunson’s exact role weren’t revealed. Brunson already is set to host the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” on Sept. 26. He made an appearance Monday in the opening of the Emmy Awards telecast that was hosted by “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay. Hargitay is a Knicks fan who attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals as New York rallied from a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106, a victory that sparked the franchise to its first title since 1973. Hargitay and Brunson hugged on the court after the game.

MANILA, Philippines – Five Filipinos carry the Team Philippines’ medal hopes in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 weightlifting competition. The weightlifting tournament is scheduled from September 23 to September 29 at Nagoya City Trade and Industry Center. SOURCE: Asian Games official website. Information is subject to change. SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Asian Games 2026 weightlifting

MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team boosted its chances of reaching the quarterfinals of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after defeating Hong Kong, 2-0, on Thursday at Gifu Nagaragawa Stadium. Skye Leach scored her first international goal early in the first half before Mallie Ramirez doubled the lead past the hour mark as the Filipinas

MANILA, Philippines – Led by Olympic double gold medalist Carlos Yulo, Team Philippines competes in the women’s and men’s artistic gymnastics competition in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. The qualification events and the apparatus finals are scheduled from September 21 to September 25 at Rainbow Hall of Nagoya City General Gymnasium. SOURCE: Asian Games official