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Eala chosen tennis poster athlete during Asiad opening ceremony sports presentations
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala starred as the tennis poster athlete during the Asian Games opening ceremony digital sports presentations at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Japan Saturday evening. Ranked No. 18 in the…
Gilas Pilipinas Women book Asian Games quarterfinals spot with rout of Hong Kong
Gilas Pilipinas Women advanced to the 2026 Asian Games quarterfinals after steamrolling Hong Kong, 90-73, on Sunday at the Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, Japan.
VBA Finals: Saigon Heat stun Hanoi Buffaloes in VBA Finals opener
The result gave the Heat an important advantage at the start of the best-of-five Finals series, while also ended the Buffaloes' unbeaten home record in this year's playoffs.
Asian Games offer 'deepest apologies' for South Korea anthem blunder
Asian Games organizers offered "deepest apologies" on Saturday for playing the North Korean national anthem for the South Korean men's hockey team.
Japan wins first gold of home Asian Games in men's individual triathlon
Hosts Japan won the first gold of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after Takumi Hojo powered to victory in the men's individual triathlon on Sunday.
Alex Eala earns first round bye as No. 3 seed at Singapore Tennis Open
Alexandra Eala received a first-round bye after earning the No. 3 seed in the Singapore Tennis Open.
Eumir Marcial returns with 3rd-round KO of Mexican foe
Eumir Marcial made a triumphant return to the professional ranks, knocking out Omar Huerta in the third round on Sunday morning (Philippine time) at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California.
Philippines gets first 2026 Asian Games medal as Women's Soft Tennis Team takes bronze
The Philippine women"s soft tennis team officially secured the bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after ending its campaign with a 2-0 loss to host Japan on Sunday.
Czechs beat USA to qualify for Davis Cup finals
PARIS, France — Jiri Lehecka downed Learner Tien in a deciding rubber Saturday as the Czech Republic stunned the United States 3-2 in Davis Cup qualifying for a second straight year, while South Korea reached the last…
LIVE UPDATES: Team Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games -- Sept. 20 | Gilas Pilipinas Women, Alas Pilipinas Women, Soft Tennis
The Philippines officially begins its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan on Sunday with the women's soft tennis team already assured of a medal, the Gilas Pilipinas Women eyeing to bolster its quarterfinal bid…
