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Mapua stuns defending champ San Beda to pick up first NCAA S102 win
MANILA, Philippines — The Mapua University suffered a three-game skid before scoring a breakthrough victory against the defending champion San Beda University, 55-54, in Group A of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball…
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Nesthy Petecio falls to Chinese foe, exits Asian Games
Nesthy Petecio fell short of a medal after absorbing a unanimous decision loss to Yang Chengyu of China in the 2026 Asian Games women's 60kg quarterfinals on Monday in Japan.
Eala dominates Thai foe to begin Asian gold bid on a high
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala began her 20th Asian Games gold medal bid on a high note after dominating Patcharin Cheapchandej in the round of 16, 6-1, 6-0, at the Nagoya City…
Alex Eala makes quick work of Thai foe, reaches Asian Games QFs
Alex Eala got off to a rousing start in her 2026 Asian Games debut, ousting Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0, in their rain-delayed Round of 16 bout on Monday at the Indoor Court C of the Higashiyama Park…
Nesthy Petecio bows to Chinese foe to cap Asian Games campaign
MANILA, Philippines — Two-time Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio ended her podium bid in the 2026 Asian Games campaign after losing via unanimous decision over Chinese foe Chengyu Yang on Monday afternoon in Nishio City…
PH sepak takraw secures one bronze, will play for gold at Asian Games
The Philippines is assured of two more medals in the 2026 Asian Games after the sepak takraw team delivered a bronze medal in one event and advanced to the finals in another to hike the country's medal tally on Monday.
PH men's sepaktakraw regu team takes bronze in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine men's sepaktakraw regu team fell to Malaysia in the semifinals, 15-10, 11-15, 7-15, to settle for a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium in…
PH women’s sepak takraw team secures Asian Games final spot, eyes historic gold
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s sepak takraw doubles team advanced to the gold medal match of the 2026 Asian Games after defeating Laos, 15-12, 15-10, in the semifinals. Composed of Jean Marie Sucalit…
Lao says sorry for Asian Games mess
MANILA, Philippines — Despite barely warming his seat as president of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF), Frank Lao is taking full responsibility and accountability for the lack of financial support…
