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Ahanmisi inks 3-year extension with SMB
SAN Miguel Beer solidified its backcourt depth by signing shooting guard Jerrick Ahanmisi to a three-year extension deal. “Jerrick is a young and talented player, and we definitely see him as an important part of SMB’s…
China prodigy wins 3rd gold as North Korea weightlifters roar
Nagoya, Japan — China's 13-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi sealed a hat-trick of Asian Games titles on Wednesday, as North Korea won their first two golds thanks to their powerhouse women weightlifters. Towards the…
Annual dragon boat and paddleboard race back in West Lake in October
The tournament is held by the Hà Nội Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism with support from Vietnam Airlines.
Alas Pilipinas men’s team arrives in Japan
THE Alas Pilipinas men’s national volleyball team, bannered by Marck Espejo and Bryan Bagunas, arrived in Nagoya, Japan on Thursday for the 2026 Asian Games. Slated in Pool D, Team Philippines will be tested early as…
Ginebra brings in new import
BARANGAY Ginebra is bringing in a new import, Jordan Murphy, when the team resumes its title chase in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup in October. The Puerto Rican forward has built a professional career overseas…
Team Lakay fighters shine in Asian Games
BAGUIO CITY — Team Lakay fighters Jean Claude “The Dynamite” Saclag and Carlos “The Limitless” Alvarez carried the fight for the Philippines after winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in the mixed martial…
Eumir Marcial’s dilemma
FORMER Olympic medalist Eumir Marcial recently secured the most impressive victory of his six-year professional boxing career by knocking out Omar Ulises Huerta in three rounds in San Diego, California. Huerta showed…
Guardians, White Sox on verge of making postseason
MAJOR League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title. It remains to be seen how much some of the game’s biggest stars will be able to…
Giants QB to have season-ending surgery
NEW YORK — New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery and miss the remainder of the L regular season, head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). It is a severe blow to the…
Raptors, Kawhi agree on $115M deal
KAWHI Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension that could be worth $115 million if he plays both seasons, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The second year of…
