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Alex Eala all business in practice ahead of Singapore Open debut
SINGAPORE–A laser-focused Alex Eala held nothing back in practice on Tuesday ahead of her highly anticipated main draw debut at the Singapore Open. Eala was all business even in training with hitting partner Belarusian…
No. 22? Wake up and smell the coffee, Jimmy
Jimmy Butler’s No. 22 hanging from the rafters at Kaseya Center someday? Fat chance! At least while Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, and the Arison family are still calling the shots in South Beach. Don’t get me wrong. Jimmy…
Quezon tops South qualifier; Imus clinches last play-in slot in MPBL
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon Huskers subdued the Rizal XentroMall Golden Coolers, 90-74, to top the elimination phase of the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season South Division at the…
Guiao hopes to repay ROS big bosses, fans with PBA title
MANILA, Phlippines — Fiery head coach Yeng Guiao hopes he could repay Rain or Shine team owners Raymund Yu and Terry Que’s trust with a PBA championship soon. Guiao just a few days back, signed a two-year contract…
EJ Obiena leads 24-member PH athletics team at Asian Games
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena will defend his Asian Games title and pursue another record as he leads the…
South Korean coach Jang takes bigger role as Chairman of Aguilas UMAK FC
MANILA, Philippines — Aguilas UMAK FC has taken another major step to its long-term project with South Korean head coach Jang Min Seok assuming the chairmanship of the club as well. Jang, an AFC Pro License holder…
Alas blanks Hong Kong, finishes 9th in Asian Games women's volleyball
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas blanked Hong Kong, 25-21, 25-9, 30-28, to finish ninth in the 20th Asian Games women's volleyball at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium in Japan on Tuesday. Bella Belen poured 18…
Zheng Qinwen returns to lead China charge at Billie Jean King Cup
BEIJING–Zheng Qinwen returns to the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time since 2024 looking to inspire host China to an upset over two-time defending champions Italy this week in Shenzhen. Fresh off an impressive…
Asian Games: PH’s Aira Villegas loses to Indian foe in boxing opener
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Olympic boxer Aira Villegas ended her Asian Games 2026 campaign in the first round, losing to India’s Sakshi by…
Asian Games: PH karate team bags bronze in women’s kata
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine national karate squad delivered the country’s third medal in the Asian Games 2026 after beating…
