Verbruggen sprints past Federiso to capture Sunrise Sprint crown

MANIILA, Philippines -- Yulo brothers Eldrew and Carlos finished first and second, respectively, after subdivision 1 in the 20th Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics individual all-around at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium Rainbow Hall in Japan Monday morning. Eldrew posted a total of 77.264 points while Carlos logged 75.465 in the individual all-around that doubles as qualification to individual apparatus. The top eight in each apparatus advance to the final with a limit to two gymnasts per country. Eldrew unleashed a 14.600 performance in floor exercise while amassing 8.233 in pommel horse, 13.500 in rings, 13.166 in vault, 14.266 in parallel bars, and 11.700 in horizontal bar. "Caloy" anchored his performance with his specialty, scoring 14.300 in vault and and 13.966 in floor exercise -- the same events he ruled at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Caloy logged 11.733 points in pommel horse, 11.666 in rings, 12.166 in parallel bars, and 13.433 in horizontal bar. Eldrew unleashed a 14.600 performance in floor exercise while amassing 8.233 in pommel horse, 13.500 in rings, 13.166 in vault, 14.266 in parallel bars, and 11.700 in horizontal bar. Later at 1:30 p.m., the subdivision 2 will take place and feature Japanese reigning Olympic individual champion Oka Shinnosuke as well as the defending Asian Games champ Zhang Boheng.

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UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round Gani Stevens is slowly easing himself into the role of the University of the Philippines’ main man in the middle. In the Fighting Maroons’ 94-75 conquest of Ateneo in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Stevens played the role of UP

Edgie Arances and Anisha Caluya turned in standout performances to claim top honors in the Filipino Elite Category of the Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon on Sunday. Arances was particularly dominant, combining a strong swim, blistering bike leg and steady run to capture the men’s crown in two hours, 13 minutes and five seconds, beating Al-Rasheim

MANILA, Philippines — Global pickleball giant Franklin Sports has officially named the Philippines as the first stop for its highly anticipated Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase this October 2026.  The landmark multi-nation showcase will kick off in Manila before continuing in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. The Manila leg centers on an exclusive appearance by Franklin’s star athlete, Anna Leigh Waters (ALW), the undisputed World No. 1 player and most dominant athlete in professional pickleball. Local fans and the fast-growing Filipino pickleball community will get a rare opportunity to see ALW showcase her high-octane skills that has dominated the global tour. The selection of the Philippines as a primary destination reflects the country’s emergence as a global phenomenon in racket sports. With a staggering 1,213% year-over-year growth rate, the Philippines currently stands as the fastest-growing pickleball market in the world, topping Franklin Sports’ global expansion priorities. "We are honored and excited to bring our Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase to the Philippines," said Jared Franklin, Head of International at Franklin Sports. "The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing pickleball markets in the world, and we couldn’t be prouder to bring the no. 1 player in the world, Anna Leigh Waters, to Manila.”  “As a world leader in pickleball, Franklin is committed to developing the sport and bringing players the very best products and innovation. It’s even more special to have Anna Leigh, the game’s greatest player, competing with and showcasing Franklin products that she trusts at the highest level. "This visit reflects Franklin’s commitment to supporting the growth of pickleball on a global scale. We’re thrilled to connect with the incredible pickleball community in the Philippines and to play a part in the continued growth of this amazing sport." As an industry pioneer, Franklin Sports delivers premium equipment trusted by elite global professionals that have won 105 medals year to date on the PPA and APP Pro Tours, including Hayden Patriquin, Paris Todd, Will Howells, Jimmy Liong, Sofia Sewing, Casey Diamond, Megan Fudge, and Ryler DeHeart among others.  During the Showcase, Filipino fans will get an up-close look at Franklin’s latest innovations. The showcase directly follows ALW’s viral September 2 Instagram post in front of her Times Square LED billboard in New York City, where she posed holding an all-black paddle featuring a bold white "?" graphic.  The mystery paddle serves as a global teaser for Franklin’s upcoming paddle launch and was the paddle Anna Leigh Waters won Major League Pickleball (MLP) finals with.  Attendees will also see in action the legendary Franklin X-40 ball, universally regarded as the global gold standard for the sport. Holding over 75% market share in North America, the X-40 serves as the Official Ball of Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao’s Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT), Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships, the APP Tour, the Pickleball Slam, USA Pickleball, and over 1,000 additional tournaments worldwide.  Franklin also revealed plans to introduce an all-new, faster-playing ball endorsed by ALW near the turn of the year called the X-44. Filipino players can access Franklin’s full range of paddles, balls, bags, footwear, and accessories nationwide through leading local retail partners, including Decathlon, Toby’s Sports, Chris Sports, and Juego PH among several others. Full details regarding local Showcase venues, schedule of play, and fan interaction opportunities for the Manila leg will be released in the coming weeks via Franklin Pickleball on Facebook and Instagram @franklinpickleball.    About Franklin Sports Founded by Irving Franklin in 1946, Franklin Sports is a USA based sporting goods brand that manufactures and sells over 10,000 products across many different categories. Franklin Sports is proud of its partnerships with Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Hockey League, Major League Volleyball, USA Pickleball, Women’s National Basketball Association, National Women’s Soccer League, Hasbro and many others.  Franklin is a multigenerational, family-owned business with a rich history and trusted reputation as a quality sporting goods brand – from recreational sports all the way up to the professional level. At Franklin Sports, the team believes that sports make life better.  For more information on Franklin Sports, please visit www.franklinsports.com or follow their official social accounts on Facebook and Instagram @franklinpickleball. TMT

UAAP Season 89 men"s basketball standings and game recaps, featuring UP, Ateneo, NU, UST, La Salle, Adamson, FEU, and UE, plus recent scores and results.

Carlos and Eldrew Yulo set the tone for the Philippine gymnastics team as the brothers dazzled in the qualification round to kick off the country"s 2026 Asian Games campaign in Japan on Monday.

The Detroit Pistons and forward Ausar Thompson agreed to a five-year, $155 million extension on Friday, according to multiple media reports.

MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen-year-old Isabella Tabanas gets her first taste of professional golf when she joins fellow ICTSI-backed amateurs Lisa and Mona Sarines in the Kenda Tire Cup, which gets under way Wednesday (Sept. 23) at the Taichung International Country Club in Taichung, Taiwan. The NT$4-million championship, the 16th leg of the LPGA of Taiwan Tour, is co-sanctioned by the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour and brings together the leading players from the LPGT and a strong international field. For Tabanas, however, the 54-hole event represents more than just another tournament – it marks her maiden appearance on the TLPGA, giving the promising Cagayan de Oro junior an early opportunity to test her game against seasoned professionals and top amateurs from across Asia. Tabanas, who has committed to play collegiate golf for Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is the latest addition to ICTSI’s growing stable of young players being given assistance and international exposure as part of a long-term program aimed at developing golfers capable of competing on the world stage. She will be joined by the Sarines twins, Lisa and Mona, who are also regarded as among the promising young talents in Philippine golf. The sisters have made early strides as junior golfers, gaining valuable experience in local and international competitions and steadily building the credentials that have marked them as potential future players on the LPGT. The three youngsters will have plenty to learn from the seasoned Filipina pros in the field, led by ICTSI-backed Yvon Bisera and Princess Superal, and Harmie Constantino, while also getting a firsthand look at the level required to compete successfully on the professional circuit. Kiara Montebon, 20, is also on the ICTSI roster. An incoming Biology junior, she competes for Chicago State University in US NCAA Division I. Tabanas hails from Cagayan de Oro and regularly plays at Del Monte Golf Club and Pueblo de Oro. She has competed in several tournaments in the United States since 2023 and continued her rise with a successful campaign in the FCG Collegiate Series Spring Classic at Pala Mesa Resort in Fallbrook, California last April. She heads into her first TLPGA tournament with enthusiasm and a clear development goal, hoping to sharpen her short game and improve her recovery shots around the green. Her presence, together with that of the Sarines twins, underscores the continuing push to give the country's next generation of golfers meaningful exposure beyond junior competition. Meanwhile, Bisera banners a crack 20-player LPGT contingent in the Kenda Tire Cup, seeking a breakthrough victory for the Filipinas in a partnership with the TLPGA that dates back to 2015, with the first co-sanctioned event held in 2018. Bisera enters the tournament as the Philippines' leading threat after winning two of the first five LPGT legs this season and placing runner-up in another. But she will be challenged by a talented group that includes Superal, Constantino, Mafy Singson, Sarah Ababa and Korean LPGT regular Jiwon Lee. TMT

MANILA, Philippines — Swimmer Kayla Sanchez shattered her own national benchmark after clocking 28.24 seconds to place fourth in the women’s 50-meter backstroke preliminaries at the 20th Asian Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Japan. Sanchez surpassed her previous record of 28.47 seconds, which she established during the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand. With her fourth-place finish, she advances to the finals alongside fellow Filipino swimmer Teia Salvino, who qualified in tenth spot with a time of 29.14 seconds. Leading the preliminary round were China’s Letian Wan (27.66) and Xue’er Wang (28.15)—both 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medalists in the 4x100m medley relay—and South Korea’s Kim Seo-yeong (27.91), the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games gold medalist in the women's 200m individual medley.

Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) president Cynthia Carrion will be leaving the Asian Games in Japan amid her athletes" campaign after her husband died on Monday due to cancer.

Currently, Việt Nam stand second in the group of best third-placed teams. They are behind Uzbekistan who have two points with a 0 goal different and while Myanmar are at third with 0 point and minus 13 goal different.