The Manila Times · Sports

A'ja Wilson wins AP WNBA Player of the Year for 3rd straight year; Angel Reese top defensive player

NEW YORK — A'ja Wilson is in a class by herself, winning the AP's WNBA Player of the Year award for an unprecedented third straight year. Wilson received 15 of the 17 first-place votes from a national media panel…

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Rappler · Sports

Redemption as John Cabang Tolentino hurdles to Asian Games bronze

Denied a spot on the podium in the 2023 edition where he placed fourth, John Cabang Tolentino bounces back with a season-best performance as he claims the men's 110m hurdles bronze in the Asian Games

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The Manila Times · Sports

Three talking points from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

He did not win, but in finishing within a whisker of George Russell's triumphant Mercedes on Saturday, Max Verstappen showed he could be a factor in this year's drivers' title race. With at least seven races to go…

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Philstar · Sports

Philippine volleyball body apologizes for men's team's money woes in Asian Games

The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) apologized for the supposed lack of support raised by Alas Pilipinas men volleyball star Bryan Bagunas.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Asian Games organizers fend off bed-size complaints in Nagoya

Complaints about cramped rooms and small beds surfaced on social media from athletes staying in the modular units, as organizers get flak for not building a traditional Athletes' Village.

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Philstar · Sports

Cabang-Tolentino pockets men's 100m hurdles bronze in Asian Games

John Cabang-Tolentino handed the Philippines another bronze medal in the Asian Games after finishing third in the men’s 110 meter hurdles Sunday evening at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan.

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Rappler · Sports

Bagunas rues Alas’ lack of support in Asian Games; PNVF apologizes

Bryan Bagunas reveals Alas Pilipinas players have not received their allowances since July, forcing some to miss practices during their Asian Games buildup due to financial constraints

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The Manila Times · Sports

PNVF acknowledges Bagunas' concerns, vows to be better

MANILA, Philippines -- The Phlippine National Volleyball Federation acknowledged the grievances of Alas Pilipinas team captain Bryan Bagunas in an interview following the national team's 16-25, 25-27, 22-25 opening loss…

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Philstar · Sports

Sibol guaranteed of Asiad bronze in Honor of Kings

The country's national esports team, Sibol, secured the Philippines another esports medal in the 20th Asian Games after sweeping South Korea, 2-0, in the Honor of Kings quarterfinals.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Asian Games: PNVF admits efforts to support Alas Pilipinas Men 'not enough', vows to address athletes' financial woes

The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) admitted to its shortcomings in financially supporting its athletes after Alas Men veteran Bryan Bagunas raised concerns over the lack of allowances in their Asian…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Bryan Bagunas laments lack of support for Alas Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas team captain Bryan Bagunas has voiced deep frustration over the national team's financial struggles, revealing that players have not received their allowances since July and have…

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Rappler · Sports

Sibol nails maiden Asian Games esports medal with Pokemon Unite bronze

The Sibol Pokemon Unite team of Lance David, Ducke Harnold Leoncio, Lawrence Anthony Gatmaitan, Kim Rey Salazar, Robert Jon Mempin, and Michael Vaughn Ocio earn the Philippines' first-ever esports medal in the Asian…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Asian Games: John Cabang Tolentino clinches bronze in men's 110m hurdles

John Cabang Tolentino delivered the first athletics medal for the Philippines, capturing the bronze in the men's 110m hurdles finals in the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday in Japan.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Gialon seeks to rekindle winning magic in Iloilo

MANILA, Philippines — Working his way back to form over the last two years, Zanieboy Gialon returns to the very venue where he last tasted victory, hoping to put everything together again when the ICTSI Iloilo Golf…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Lady Stags charge back in five-set thriller

MANILA, Philippines — San Sebastian College-Recoletos turned to team captain Juna Gonzales in the closing stretch of the deciding set to complete a reverse sweep of Emilio Aguinaldo College, 16-25, 18-25, 27-25, 25-23…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Junmilardo Ogayre misses bronze after QF loss to Olympic, Asian Games gold medalist

Junmilardo Ogayre's medal bid came to an end after he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Uzbekistan's Abdumalik Khalokov in the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the 2026 Asian Games.

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The Manila Times · Sports

John Cabang Tolentino snares bronze in 110m hurdles

MANILA, Philippines -- John Cabang Tolentino of the Philippines snared a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games 110m men's hurdles final at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan Sunday evening. Cabang…

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Philstar · Sports

Tabuena draws confidence from Taiwan Masters Top-10 finish ahead of Asiad

Miguel Tabuena may have fallen short of his target at the Taiwan Masters, but a Top-10 finish was enough to give the Philippine ace the momentum and confidence he needs heading into next week’s Asian Games golf…

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The Manila Times · Sports

How young is too young as child prodigies win big at Asian Games

NAGOYA — The Asian Games has crowned teenage champions before, but this edition has witnessed stunning successes by child prodigies, culminating in Yuki Kurihara standing atop the podium aged just 11. The Japanese…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Bryan Bagunas reveals Alas Pilipinas Men's financial struggles, says some players resort to borrowing amid lack of allowance

Bryan Bagunas shared that the Alas Pilipinas Men struggled in their loss to South Korea to open their 2026 Asian Games campaign on Sunday. But a battle outside the court also drew attention, as the veteran spiker opened…

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Philstar · Sports

Eala starts Asian Games gold mission vs Thai

Alex Eala will begin her quest for gold against a familiar foe in Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej in Round 2 of the Achi-Nagoya Asian Games women’s tennis singles Monday.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Pacquiao congratulates new FIDE chief, seeks reforms in PH chess

Former senator and chess enthusiast Manny Pacquiao took time to congratulate newly elected FIDE president Timur Turlov of Kazakhstan on Sunday. Simultaneously, Pacquiao is pushing for the creation of a group that will…

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GMA News Online · Sports

2026 Asian Games: Updated Philippines medal tally and list of medalists, as of September 27

The SIBOL esports team won a bronze medal in the Pokemon UNITE event, raising the Philippines' medal haul up to 11 medals in the 2026 Asian Games as of Sunday, September 27.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Sibol claims bronze in Asian Games Pokémon UNITE

Philippine Esports team Sibol claimed a bronze medal after an 0-2 loss to Indonesia in the semifinals of the Pokémon UNITE esports event at the Aichi Sky Expo Hall on Sunday in Japan. Kim Rey Salazar, Michael Vaughn…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Tennielle Madis calls Alex Eala her idol 'on and off the court' after Asian Games singles exit

Tennielle Madis may have bowed out of the women"s singles competition at the 20th Asian Games, but the young Filipina is taking inspiration from Alex Eala as she prepares for her next event.

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Philstar · Sports

Sibol cops Pokemon Unite bronze in Asian Games

One more bronze medal for the Philippines.

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GMA News Online · Sports

SIBOL Pokemon UNITE team cops bronze in Asian Games esports

The SIBOL team bagged bronze in the Pokemon UNITE event after falling to Indonesia, 0-2, in the semifinals.

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Rappler · Sports

Asian Games organizer says sorry for logistical headaches

The unexpected surge of late entries has strained accommodation and transport networks in the Asian Games, prompting complaints from athletes and team officials over cramped rooms, small beds, and travel delays

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GMA News Online · Sports

Asian Games: Weightlifter Kristel Macrohon narrowly misses podium after finishing 4th

Kristel Macrohon was left just a few kilograms shy of the podium after finishing fourth in the women's 69kg weightlifting division at the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday in Nagoya, Japan.

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Philstar · Sports

Saso barely makes NW Arkansas cut after late stumble

Yuka Saso finally snapped a three-tournament missed-cut streak, but barely, as a late stumble Saturday (Sunday Manila time) left the ICTSI-backed Fil-Japanese ace clinging to the cut line in the NW Arkansas Championship…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Weightlifter Kristel Macrohon settles for 4th in Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines — Kristel Macrohon narrowly missed out on a podium finish after early execution missteps dashed her medal hopes in the 2026 Asian Games weightlifting competition on Sunday at the Nagoya City Trade…

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Philstar · Sports

Gialon eyes return to winning ways in ICTSI ILOILO Golf Challenge

Working his way back to form over the last two years, Zanieboy Gialon returns to the very venue where he last tasted victory, hoping to put everything together again when the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge blasts off…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Alas Pilipinas falls to South Korea in Asian Games opener

MANILA, Philippines — Errors proved costly for Alas Pilipinas as the men’s volleyball team pushed South Korea to the limit late in the match before succumbing in straight sets, 25-16, 27-25, 25-23, to open its 2026…

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Philstar · Sports

Echelon, Blusoar forge pathway for Filipino student-athletes

Echelon Volleyball, a Philippine club volleyball circuit and athlete development platform, on Sunday announced a partnership with Blusoar Education, naming Blusoar as Echelon’s official education and international…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Endgame woes doom Alas Pilipinas Men in Asian Games opener loss vs. South Korea

The Alas Pilipinas Men could not hold on down the stretch as South Korea pulled away to eke out a 25-16, 27-25, 25-22 win over the Filipinos in the 2026 Asian Games men's volleyball tournament.

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Rappler · Sports

Stephen Curry, Warriors agree on 2-year extension – report

Stephen Curry reportedly takes a deal $20 million below the max to give the Warriors more salary-cap flexibility next offseason

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Philstar · Sports

Eala landslide winner of 'Star of the Hard-Court Swing' poll

Alex Eala has officially been named as the “Star of the Hard-Court Swing”, hoping for it to be a good stepping stone to her herculean golden bid in the Achi-Nagoya Asian Games this week for a seat in the 2028 Los…

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Philstar · Sports

Interim coach Paulo Hubalde wants to unleash Red Warriors' potential as UAAP win remains elusive

Thrust into an interim head coaching position two games in, University of the East head coach Paulo Hubalde said he aims to give the Red Warriors a confidence boost in the UAAP Season 89.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Alex Eala to begin Asian Games run vs. Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej

Alexandra 'Alex' Eala will kick off her Asian Games redemption tour against a familiar foe in Thailand's Patcharin Cheapchandej as they battle it out in the Round of 16.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Cone says Brownlee ‘intends’ to return, no timetable yet

MANILA, Philippines — While there had been many speculations on Justin Brownlee’s health status, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone stressed that the beloved Gin Kings import “intends to return.” “We're in communication…

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