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Thai trailblazer Puripol Boonson claims Asian Games sprint double in rainy Aichi-Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan — Puripol Boonson broke new ground for Thailand athletics on Sunday, storming to the 200-meter (m)…
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Cebu Governor’s Cup opens
AFTER months of preparation, the 2026 Cebu Governor’s Cup 18-Under basketball tournament officially opened at the Mandaue City Sports and Cultural Complex on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Around 600 young basketball players from 44 cities and municipalities turned up for the opening day of the…
SunStar
Eala cruises into quarters
ALEX Eala made a strong start to her Asian Games gold-medal bid, sweeping Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej, 6-1, 6-0, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, to advance to the women’s singles quarterfinals in Nagoya, Japan. The top-seeded Eala needed just 55 minutes to dispatch the Thai veteran in a…
The Manila Times
Bulls acquire Buddy Hield in trade with Hornets for Rob Dillingham
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls have acquired veteran guard Buddy Hield and cash from the Charlotte Hornets for guard Rob Dillingham. The teams announced the trade on Sunday. Hield, 33, is on the move for the second time in five days. He was traded from Atlanta to Charlotte on Tuesday. Hield played for…
SunStar
Mendoza: Eala favored in Nagoya Asiad
After a shock upset loss of Alex Eala to an obscure Russian campaigner, the celebrated election lawyer Romeo Macalintal texted me the following: “There is no gold in Singapore kaya stop over lang doon si Alex Eala. Her final destination is Nagoya, where gold awaits her.” This was last week, when…
SunStar
UV takes down UC
THE University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers turned on the heat in the third quarter to pull away from the University of Cebu (UC) Main Webmasters, 80-65, in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) Season 26 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at the Cebu Coliseum…
SunStar
USJ-R XI rallies past SHS-AdC
THE University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Jaguar Cubs scored twice in the final 15 minutes to rally past the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles, 2-1, in the secondary division of the 2026 Cesafi football tournament on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Cebu City Sports Center…
GMA News
Alex Eala, Shaira Rivera open Asian Games women's doubles run vs. Hong Kong
Alex Eala will team up with Shaira Rivera as the Filipina tandem begins its women's doubles campaign in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday.
GMA News
Alex Eala to face Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland in Asian Games QF
Alex Eala will square off against Joanna Garland, the highest-ranked player of Chinese Taipei, in the women's singles quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Games tennis competition.
GMA News
NCAA: Jamal Diaz sinks game-winner as Mapua breaks through at San Beda's expense
Rookie Jamal Diaz delivered in the clutch as Mapua University broke through in NCAA Season 102 with a 55-54 victory over San Beda University on Monday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
GMA News
Asian Games: Carlo Paalam punches semis ticket, assured of at least bronze medal
Carlo Paalam kept the Philippines" boxing gold medal hopes alive after beating China"s Zhang Jiamao by split decision in the men"s 55kg quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.
The Manila Times
Carlo Paalam defeats Zhang, assured of bronze in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games men’s 55-kilogram (kg) boxing event after defeating Jiamao Zhang of China via split decision on Monday afternoon in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Paalam almost spent a year outside…
The Manila Times
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 tournament on Monday afternoon at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City…
Rappler
PH gets shot at sepak takraw gold, adds bronze to Asian Games haul
Jean Marie Sucalit, Abegail Sinogbuhan, and Nelly Jay Salon guarantee the Philippines its best-ever sepak takraw finish in the Asian Games as they advance to the women's double final
The Manila Times
LOOK: Mapua def. San Beda (55-54)
Mapua def. San Beda, 55-54 Jamal Diaz Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
GMA News
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.
The Manila Times
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 Higashiyama Park Tennis Center Indoor Court C in Japan Monday afternoon. The second…
GMA News
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 Tennis Center in Japan.
Philstar
Eala makes light work of Thai foe, enters Asian Games quarterfinals
On to the next for Alex Eala in the 20th Asian Games.
The Manila Times
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, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Petecio, the most-bemedalled Filipina boxer, initially…
GMA News
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.
The Manila Times
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 Japan on Monday. Captain Jason Huerte, Reynaldo Asilum Jr., Jom Lerry Rafael…
The Manila Times
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, Abegail Sinogbuhan, and Nelly Jay Salon, the squad will face Vietnam in the finals…
The Manila Times
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 for the national athletes competing in the 20th Asian Games. In a statement on…
The Manila Times
Alas Pilipinas bows to China in 2026 Asian Games, misses quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines — The embattled Alas Pilipinas men’s national volleyball team put up a spirited fight against World No. 34 China, but ultimately fell in four sets, 25-20, 25-21, 25-20, 25-21, in the preliminary round of the 2026 Asian Games on Monday at the Park Arena Komaki in Aichi…
Philstar
Filipino chessers scoop up bronze in World Chess Olympiad
The Philippine men’s team delivered a Category B bronze medal after it ripped Panama, 3-1, in the 11th and final round of the 46th World Chess Olympiad.
Philstar
Bahia, Simeon ready to banner Philippines in World Corporate Golf Challenge
Jake Bahia and Dan Simeon may be representing their company’s name in the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) in Beijing, China, but they will be carrying the Philippine flag there as well.
GMA News
Alas Pilipinas Men still winless in Asian Games after loss to China
Alas Pilipinas Men put together another gallant stand but came up short, absorbing a 25-21, 25-20, 25-22 loss to powerhouse China in the 2026 Asian Games men"s volleyball tournament on Monday at Park Arena Komaki in Japan.
Philstar
Philippine shooting body aims for 2028 Olympics amid recruitment woes
The Philippine National Shooting Association (PNSA) is working to build a deeper athlete pool and produce a Filipino shooter who can qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
