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MANILA, Philippines -- Alas Pilipinas fell to Taiwan, 25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 27-29, at the Park Arena Komaki in Japan Tuesday to end the 20th Asian Games men's volleyball preliminaries winless. Alas could not sustain the momentum after its first set win as it entered the classification phase. Bryan Bagunas and Peng Taguibolos hammered 17 points apiece to lead the Filipinos, who also lost to China and South Korea to bid goodbye to their uarterifnal bid.

Alas Pilipinas Men will end their 2026 Asian Games group stage run winless after wasting a one-set lead and losing steam late en route to a 25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 27-29 loss to Chinese Taipei on Tuesday in Japan.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to suit up with the Miami Heat, but the two-time NBA MVP already knows his goal for the 2026-27 season, and shared it at media day on Monday.

MANILA, Philippines -- Jayuard Alciso topped fellow Filipino surfer Toby Espejon, 11.64-8.90, in the battle for third place to claim bronze in the 20th Asian Games men's shortboard in Long Beach Tahara, Aichi, Japan on Tuesday. Alciso scored 6.67 for his first wave and 4.97 for the second. On the other hand, Espejon tallied 4.83 for his first wave and 4.07 for the second. Alciso delivered the 11th bronze medal for the Philippines.

Jayuard Alciso finished at the podium after beating compatriot Toby Espejon in their all-Filipino bronze medal showdown in the men's shortboard of the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday.

Wearing the Sixers jersey in public for the first time, LeBron James quickly removed his name tag from the table as he met an overflowing crowd of reporters at the Sixers training complex, where his arrival has been regarded as nothing short of a coronation.

Victor Wembanyama said Monday that the San Antonio Spurs' loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals stayed with him throughout the offseason, but he has no interest in running from the disappointment.

20th Asian Games medal tally as of 9:54 a.m., Sept. 29, 2026.

MANILA, Philippines — Basketball and charity took center stage as Mighty Sports inaugurated its new courts at AcroCity in Guiguinto, Bulacan, turning the occasion into a festive gathering where fans got to watch some of the country’s familiar stars while continuing its tradition of giving back to athletes and communities. The celebration brought together former PBA players, collegiate standouts and current stars for an exhibition game that gave fans a glimpse of the new facility while raising support for Guiguinto student-athletes, the Persons with Disabilities Malolos Foundation and the Xavier School Association Retired Colleagues Inc. For AcroCity and Czark Mak chairman Caesar Wongchuking, the event reflected the family’s long-standing connection with sports and its support for schools and communities. “Pamilya na rin po talaga namin ang sports,” Wongchuking said, citing the family’s support for Xavier School, Ateneo de Manila and other schools, as well as its success in international basketball competitions. “Magiging malaking karangalan po sa amin na ito yung maging venue ng discovery ng mga atleta natin,” he added, referring to the new courts as a potential venue for discovering and developing young talent. Team AcroCity Zavier All-Stars featured Chris Tiu, Charles Tiu, TY Tang, Jett Manuel, Tyler Tio, Joseph Yeo, Jeron Teng and AcroCity executive vice president and director Angelo Wongchuking. Team Agilas of Malolos, meanwhile, was led by former PBA star Asi Taulava, Abra players Encho Serrano and Shaun Ildefonso, and Gilas Pilipinas youth team member Chog Moral. Team AcroCity Zavier All-Stars edged Team Agilas, 106-104, with Teng helping seal the victory with a clutch layup and free throw. Fifth District of Bulacan Rep. Agatha Paula Agay Cruz said the development also reflects the potential of Guiguinto and the opportunities it can provide to its residents. “This is another testament to the opportunity you have seen in the potential of our community and potential ng bayan ng Guiguinto,” Cruz said. “More importantly, what we are creating is opportunities for families to grow, to live, to work and to play.” Malolos City Mayor Christian Natividad also highlighted Mighty Sports’ continuing partnership with the Malolos City sports program and its contribution to the development of young Filipino athletes. The new courts form part of the Mighty Sports Center at AcroCity, a development envisioned as a “Live, Work, Play” destination in Guiguinto. TMT

Athletics will banner the Philippines" campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday in Japan, with EJ Obiena in pole vault and Victoria Bossong in the women"s 800m eyeing additional medals in their respective events.

The Philippines raised its medal haul to 15 medals in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday, September 29, with the women's sepak takraw double team delivering a silver medal.