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MPBL: Pasay, Caloocan prevail as elimination stage ends
MANILA, Philippines — The Pasay Voyagers and Caloocan Batang Kankaloo bared their readiness for the playoffs with victories over different opponents in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026…
NBA: East Beats West?
For nearly a decade, the conversation in the NBA was how the Western Conference was better than their Eastern counterparts. Last season was dominated by the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it was…
NBA: Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns not close on extension -- reports
Contract extension talks between Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks have stalled, with an agreement considered unlikely before training camp begins next week, according to multiple reports.
Việt Nam head to Indonesia for FIFA ASEAN Cup with title ambition
The team will spend 12 days in Indonesia, with their campaign opening against the Philippines on September 26.
Yu Yiting overcomes form dip, and the rise of Yu Zidi, to defend her Asian Games title
Three years is a long time in sport, and all athletes have to deal with ups and downs, but few have quite experienced the challenge that emerging Chinese swimmer Yu Yiting has had to face: the sudden, if not entirely…
Lawyer: Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to avoid prison with reduced charge in attempted murder case
MIAMI — Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal that will have him avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case in Miami. His lawyer said Wednesday the agreement…
Raptors sign Kawhi Leonard to $115M extension --report
All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported on Tuesday.
Carlos Yulo eyes Asian Games floor exercise gold
SPORTING two Olympic gold medals, three World Championships titles, and a slew of regional and continental championships, Carlos Yulo sets his sights on ruling the only tournament he hasn’t won yet — the Asian Games…
Adriano secures bronze in karate
FILIPINO karateka June Marie Adriano snared a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games women’s kumite -50-kilogram (kg) class after defeating Taiwanese Chung Ya-Chi, 10-3, in the battle for third place at the Toyohashi…
Eala takes on Prozorova in WTA 500 Singapore Open
FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala faces Russian Tatiana Prozorova in the round of 16 to begin her campaign at the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open at The Kallang on Thursday. The time and court for the…
