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Buoyed by PH fans, Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open debut
SINGAPORE–Sixth seed Leylah Fernandez scraped past Japanese qualifier Kyoka Okamura, 6-2, 6-3, to reach the second round of the Singapore Open on Monday night at OCBC Arena. The Canadian-Filipino needed to overcome a…
Isabella Tabanas, Sarines twins carry PH youth wave to Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines–Isabella Tabanas gets her first taste of playing a top-flight professional tournament when she joins fellow ICTSI-backed amateurs Lisa and Mona Sarines in the Kenda Tire Cup that tees off on…
Rupert Zaragoza opens ‘three-peat’ bid at Marapara with a 68
MANILA, Philippines–The ‘three-peat’-seeking Rupert Zaragosa fired a two-under-par 68 on Monday to trail joint leaders Art Arbole and Jonel Ababa by three shots after the first round of the P2.5 million ICTSI Negros…
UAAP: Jeff Napa warns NU against lapses ahead of clash vs UP
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—National University coach Jeff Napa could have tooted his own horn after the Bulldogs’ latest win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s…
Asian Games: Norlan Petecio opens PH boxing campaign with win
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Norlan Petecio advanced to the next round of the men’s 70-kilogram boxing competition at the Asian Games…
Thai badminton player first doping case at Asian Games 2026
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 NAGOYA–Thai women’s badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh became the first known doping case at the Asian Games in Japan on Monday…
Asian Games: Alas Pilipinas routs Mongolia, eyes 9th place finish
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas advanced to the ninth-place battle after sweeping Mongolia, 25-13, 25-11, 25-20, in the Asian…
Asian Games: Filipinas on course for Japan QF duel after loss to China
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team was relegated to a presumptive quarterfinal matchup with defending champion…
PH gymnastics chief Cynthia Carrion flies home after husband’s death
READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 MANILA, Philippines–Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion is cutting short her Asian Games stint after…
Janice Tjen out of Singapore Open due to wrist injury
SINGAPORE–Southeast Asian star Janice Tjen was forced to withdraw from the Singapore Open a day before the main draw kicked off. Tjen, Indonesia’s top player, pulled out on Sunday due to a right wrist injury. The…
