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Pressure builds as Eala vies for Asian Games gold
FAVORED to win the gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games, tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala faces more pressure to deliver in Nagoya, Japan after her early exit in the Singapore Open. Eala, ranked 18th in the world, played…
Kayla: I’m not yet done
KAYLA Sanchez was so close to ending the 28-year medal drought of the Philippines in the swimming event at the Asian Games. The two-time Olympic medalist, however, missed the podium by a hairline in the 100-meter…
Go backs PH bid to host 2038 Asian Games
FRESH from watching Filipino athletes compete in the ongoing Asian Games, Sen. Bong Go said he is backing the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) plan to bid for the hosting of the 2038 edition, saying the country…
Prioritizing Asian Games basketball
THERE was a time when ruling the Asian Games men’s basketball tournament was the ultimate target of our sports leaders. Back then, restoring Asian supremacy was the priority. Prior to winning the Asian Games gold medal…
NCAA: Arellano downs Perpetual for third straight win
Arellano University defeated the University of Perpetual Help, 88-65, to notch its third straight win in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Friday at the PhilSports Arena.
Japan dethrones China as king of table tennis
NAGOYA, Japan — Tomokazu Harimoto said Japan had overcome their inferiority complex after ending table tennis powerhouse China’s 32-year run as Asian Games men’s team champions in a nail-biting final. China had won…
Scheffler and Burns finally win together
MEDINAH, Illinois — Best of friends in golf, winless as partners in team play, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns looked like that dubious drought might continue Thursday (Friday in Manila) in the Presidents Cup. Min Woo…
First NBA MVP Bob Pettit dies at 93
NEW ORLEANS — Bob Pettit, an imposing scorer and rebounder for the St. Louis Hawks and winner of the NBA’s first Most Valuable Player award in 1956, has died. He was 93. Pettit’s alma mater, LSU, announced Thursday…
Bijan Robinson destroys Packers in 35-14 win
LOS ANGELES, United States — Star running back Bijan Robinson rushed for an explosive 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons thrashed the Green Bay Packers, 35-14, on Thursday. Robinson’s destructive…
MotoGP adds two new circuits in calendar shake-up for 2027
PARIS, France — MotoGP has added two new circuits in Argentina and Australia for the 22-race 2027 calendar, announced on Friday. The season is scheduled to open in Buriram, Thailand, on March 7 and to end in Valencia…
