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The Manila Times · Sports · 10:09 PM
Eala stunned by Prozorova at Singapore Open
MANILA, Philippines — World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova of Russia pulled the rug from under Alex Eala of the Philippines, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, in the round of 16 of the 2026 Singapore Open on Thursday night at the Kallang…
MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna continued to make a strong case as one of the country’s most promising young tennis players, sweeping three titles, including two singles crowns, in the Bagong Pilipinas Juniors Age…
Alex Eala falls to Tatiana Prozorova to exit early in Singapore Tennis Open
Alexandra “Alex” Eala suffered an early exit in the Singapore Tennis Open after falling short against Tatiana Prozorova, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 in the Round of 16 on Thursday.
PH gets first 2026 Asian Games gold from Carlos Yulo; Gilas 3x3 teams advance to semis
The Philippines won its first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games as Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo ruled the men"s floor exercise final in artistic gymnastics on Thursday in Japan.
Carlos Yulo wins first Asian Games gold after 'challenging' journey
Olympics, World Championships, and Southeast Asian Games -- Carlos Yulo has won gold medals in all three competitions, and on Thursday, he completed his collection with an Asian Games gold.
Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 team ousts Singapore to clinch Asian Games semis berth
Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 pulled away to carve out a 22-12 win over Singapore in the 2026 Asian Games 3x3 women's basketball quarterfinals on Thursday.
Defending PBA Governors’ Cup champion TNT tapped Nick Hornsby as its new import to take the spot of Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson as the team prepares for the resumption of the tournament this October. The Tropang 5G made…
Gilas women exit Asian Games after losing to Chinese Taipei
MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas women’s national basketball team absorbed an 83-71 setback against Chinese Taipei, ending its 2026 Asian Games campaign on Thursday at the Aichi International Arena. The loss…
Sotto returns to Japan, signs deal with Altiri Chiba
Kai Sotto will be returning for another season in Japan after signing with new team Altiri Chiba. The Chiba squad welcomed the 7-foot-3 Sotto through its official announcement on its website on Thursday. “I'm looking…
Red Lions claw Pirates for first win in NCAA Season 102
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion San Beda University defeated Lyceum of the Philippines University, 83-74, for its first win in Group A of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament Thursday night at the…
Thai ace pulls ahead with 63 as Bisera stumbles late
MANILA, Philippines – Thai Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong unleashed a blistering nine-under 63 Thursday to seize a two-stroke lead, while Yvon Bisera faltered on the closing stretch and slipped seven shots off the pace…
Gilas Pilipinas Women bow out of Asian Games after quarterfinal loss to Chinese Taipei
Gilas Pilipinas Women's gallant stand was not enough as they absorbed an 83-71 loss to Chinese Taipei to bow out of the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday at the Aichi International Arena in Japan.
Carlos Yulo: List of Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and SEA Games medals
Carlos Yulo won the gold medal in the men"s floor exercise on Thursday at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, claiming his first medal in the continental competition.
Carlos Yulo delivers first gold for PH in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — On Day 5 of the 2026 Asian Games, the Philippines finally tallied its first gold medal courtesy of the two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo. Yulo delivered a close-to-perfect performance to snatch…
Sanchez falls short of podium finish in Asian Games swimming
MANILA, Philippines — In her favorite event, Kayla Sanchez missed the podium in the women’s 50-meter freestyle event at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday afternoon at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Japan. Sanchez, a…
MANILA, Philippines — There will be no podium finish for Olympian rower Joanie Delgaco as she placed sixth in the women's single sculls final at the 2026 Asian Games on Thursday in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Delgaco clocked…
Art Arbole edges Lumbo by one to claim breakthrough victory at ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic
MANILA, Philippines – Fourteen years of waiting, one disastrous hole and a furious comeback later, Art Arbole finally had the moment he had chased for most of his professional career. And when it finally came, it came…
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…
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…
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 with…
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…
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…
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 second-round…
NINTH place was never the original dream for Alas Pilipinas Women at the Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games, where they set out to contend for a medal. However, after early losses in group play ended their quarterfinal…
MEDINAH, Illinois — Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, a winner of 25 tournaments worldwide and three legs of the career Grand Slam, all within the last five years. It just doesn’t look that…
NEW YORK — Carlos Rodón allowed three hits in eight sharp innings, and the New York Yankees prevented the Tampa Bay Rays from clinching the American League (AL) East title with a 2-0 victory in the opener of a day-night…
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, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said on Tuesday (Wednesday in…
ANY doubt 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo would continue with Portugal after another World Cup elimination should have ended before the tournament was done. The federation hired a new coach in 72-year-old Jorge Jesus…
SHENZHEN, China — Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova helped the Czech Republic into the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup with a 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory over Great Britain’s Katie Boulter in Shenzhen. Noskova’s win…