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Skipping China Open, Eala no longer in contention for WTA Finals
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is already eliminated from the WTA Finals after skipping the WTA 1000 China Open for the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Currently at No. 17, an "X" is already placed…
Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants — Coach Jesus
PORTO, Portugal — Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday. Jesus said Ronaldo can come back into…
Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions…
Alex Eala takes act to Wuhan
LOOKING to shake off the pain of absorbing upset losses, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala will take her act to the WTA 1000 Wuhan slated from Oct. 12 to 18 in China. Favored to win the gold medal at the 20th…
Tiu: Earlington fits Phoenix’s needs
PHOENIX coach Charles Tiu believes incoming new import Marcellus Earlington provides what the team needs as the Fuel Masters step up their playoff drive when the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup resumes on Oct. 7. The long…
La Salle downs UE in bounce-back win
DE La Salle University overwhelmed the University of the East, 70-55, to secure its first win in the UAAP Season 89 women’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. After dropping their…
Alas men seek long-term system overhaul
THE Alas Pilipinas Men concluded their campaign at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in 13th place out of 16 nations. While returning home with just two victories, the squad leaves with invaluable international…
Rybakina ousted by world No. 118 in China Open
BEIJING — World No.1 Elena Rybakina could not regroup and fell to 118th-ranked Alina Charaeva in the second round of the China Open on Saturday night in Beijing. The 27-year-old from Kazakhstan was playing her first…
LeBron kicks off new era in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers' public address announcer ended a brief retirement over the summer in large part to get behind the mic and do what he did for the first time ahead of the team's annual scrimmage. Matt Cord…
Kim’s Asiad gold earns military exemption
NAGOYA, Japan — South Korean golfer Tom Kim got what he came for by winning the men's singles on Saturday at the Asian Games: a gold medal and an exemption from military service back home. He shot a 6-under 64 in…
