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Asian Games: Filipina Olympian Aira Villegas exits early after falling to Indian foe in boxing opener
Filipina boxer Aira Villegas failed to shake off the ghosts of the past as another early Asian Games exit awaited the Paris Olympics bronze medalist on Tuesday at the Nishio Gymnasium in Japan.
PH women's kata team claims bronze in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women's kata team claimed bronze in the 20th Asian Games after defeating Thailand in the battle for third, 4-1, at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Japan Tuesday morning. Samantha…
Yulo siblings push each other in search of Asian Games glory
NAGOYA—Carlos and Karl Eldrew Yulo once sharpened their craft as young dreamers in Japanese gyms. The brothers returned here carrying a shared mission. Here, in the Asian Games, the brothers find themselves as not just…
Alex Eala joins elite club heading into Singapore Open
SINGAPORE—Alex Eala finds herself in elite company as one of only three WTA players with at least 60 matches under her belt this season. Elena Rybakina, the newly minted world No. 1, and American World No. 3 Jessica…
Yulos, Saclag brighten PH’s Asian Games hopes
NAGOYA, Japan—Two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo began his 20th Asian Games campaign by topping the floor exercise in Subdivision 1 of men’s artistic gymnastics qualification on Monday, while other Philippine…
MMA fighter Jean Claude seals shot at being first PH gold medalist
NAGOYA—Long before Jean Claude Saclag stepped under the bright lights of the Inae Sports Center in Nagoya City, he was a wiry kid from Kalinga who learned early that toughness was not a choice but a way of life. In the…
Asian Games: PH women's kata team takes home bronze after beating Thailand
The Philippine women's kata team delivered the country's third medal in the 2026 Asian Games after finishing third in the tournament on Tuesday at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Japan.
Nicolas Batum announces retirement from NBA after 18 seasons
Nicolas Batum announced his retirement on Monday following 1,205 games over 18 seasons with four NBA franchises.
Versatile French forward Nicolas Batum retiring following 18-year NBA career
LOS ANGELES — Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national team. The 37-year-old Batum announced his retirement in a social media video with his…
LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games -- Sept. 22 | Jean Claude Saclag, Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3, PMNFT U23, other sports
The Philippines will officially secure its third medal in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday as MMA"s Jean Claude Saclag battles in the men"s traditional -65kg final.
