GMA News Online · Sports

After Asian Games gold, EJ Obiena reveals rediscovered love for pole vault: 'I'm enjoying it again'

EJ Obiena has won another Asian Games gold and rewritten the Games record for the second straight edition, but perhaps his biggest takeaway from it is something that cannot be measured in length.

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GMA News Online · Sports

EJ Obiena remains pole vault king, sepak takraw women bag silver in PH's Asian Games medal rush

The Philippines bagged four medals on Tuesday, its biggest single-day medal haul in the 2026 Asian Games.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Eala, Rivera hold off Hong Kong rivals, enter women's doubles 2nd round

MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine bets Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera held off their Hong Kong rivals Lai Ching Laam and Liu Kallista, 6-1, 6-3, at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center Indoor Court B in Japan Tuesday evening…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NCAA: Mangubat, Eligado power JRU past LPU for bounce-back win

Lawrence Mangubat and Jamhir Eligado powered Jose Rizal University past Lyceum of the Philippines University, 94-69, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Tuesday.

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GMA News Online · Sports

EJ Obiena: List of World Championships, Asian Games, and SEA Games medals

Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena remained the king of Asian pole vault as he ruled the event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday.

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Philstar · Sports

Eala, Rivera roll past Hong Kong foes to advance in Asiad women's doubles tennis

It’s so far so good for the Philippine tennisters.

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Philstar · Sports

Filipino Mobile Legends, Identity V gamers reach Asiad quarterfinals

The country’s national esports team, Sibol, punched tickets to two knockout rounds after advancing to the quarterfinals of both Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Identity V in the 20th Asian Games.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Asian Games: Alex Eala, Shaira Rivera oust Hong Kong pair to reach doubles Round 2

Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera flexed their might to pull off a 6-1, 6-3 win over Hong Kong's Lai Ching Laam and Kallista Liu in the women's doubles first round in the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday in Japan.

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Rappler · Sports

Unmatched EJ Obiena shatters Asian Games record to defend throne

EJ Obiena delivers the Philippines' third gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games as he breaks his own record to repeat as men's pole vault champion

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The Manila Times · Sports

LOOK: JRU def. Letran (94-69)

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament JRU def. Letran, 94-69 Jahmir Eligado Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

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Rappler · Sports

Victoria Bossong claims 800m bronze in Asian Games debut

The fastest in the heats, Victoria Bossong finishes third in the women's 800 final as she delivers the Philippines' second athletics medal in the 2026 Asian Games

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The Manila Times · Sports

Eligado shines as JRU bombs Lyceum for rebound win

MANILA, Philippines -- Jamhir Eligado led the detonation as the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers bombed the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates, 94-69, for a rebound win in the NCAA Season 102 men's…

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Philstar · Sports

Obiena sets new Asiad record in golden repeat

EJ Obiena defended his Asian Games pole vault throne on Monday night in Nagoya, Japan — and set a new Asiad record of 5.91 meters in the process.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Pole vault champ EJ Obiena wins back-to-back Asian Games golds, sets new games record

The Philippines" EJ Obiena remained the gold standard in the continent as he ruled the men"s pole vault competition at the 2026 Asian Games on Tuesday at the rain-soaked Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan.

The Manila Times · Sports

Bronny James unbothered by father LeBron's departure, eager to be his own man with younger Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, California — Bronny James seems to realize that the wildest part of LeBron James' decision to change teams before his 24th NBA season is the fact he left his son behind to do it. Bronny is still with the Los…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Sibol MLBB sweeps Asian Games group stage to reach QF

Sibol"s star-studded Mobile Legends: Bang Bang squad stormed through the group stage of the 2026 Asian Games, sweeping Jordan and Kazakhstan on Tuesday at the Aichi Sky Expo in Japan.

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The Manila Times · Sports

EJ Obiena sets new Asian Games pole vault record for successful title defense

MANILA, Philippines — Not even the drizzle could shake and stop Ernest John "EJ" Obiena from defending his men's pole vault title at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Obiena seized the gold medal with a new meet record of…

The Manila Times · Sports

Victoria Bossong seizes bronze in Asiad women's 800m

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino runner Victoria Bossong seized a bronze medal in the 20th Asian Games women's 800m final at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan Tuesday evening. Under wet conditions due…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Victoria Bossong bags Asian Games bronze in women's 800m run

Victoria Bossong clocked 2:05.34 to finish third and bag the bronze medal in the women"s 800m run.

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GMA News Online · Sports

NCAA: EAC notches first win in Season 102, keeps San Sebastian winless

Emilio Aguinaldo College notched its first win in NCAA Season 102 after defeating San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 94-87, on Tuesday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Blu Girls blank Thais for 2nd straight win in Asian Games

After beating Korea on Monday, the Philippine women’s softball team made it two in a row after posting a 7-0 victory over Thailand on Tuesday in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed…

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The Manila Times · Sports

LOOK: EAC def. San Sebastian (94-87)

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament EAC def. San Sebastian, 94-87 Wilmar Oftana Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

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Philstar · Sports

UAAP resumes with Asiad campaigners back in fold

Asian Games heroes led by the silver medalists from the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 women’s team return to their respective schools Wednesday, September 30, as the UAAP Season 89 resumes at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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The Manila Times · Sports

EAC takes first win, keeps San Sebastian winless

MANILA, Philippines -- Emilio Aguinaldo College took its first win and keep San Sebastian College - Recoletos winless with a 94-87 escape in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament at the San Juan Arena Tuesday…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Japanese volleyball player Ran Takahashi’s brother comes out as gay in rare case

TOKYO — Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi came out as gay on Tuesday, saying he wanted to help others struggling with their sexuality in a country where openly LGBTQ athletes are extremely rare. The 26-year-old…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: At Warriors camp, Steph Curry raring to go, Kristaps Porzingis out again

Stephen Curry's contract is settled and his knee feels healthy as the Golden State Warriors prepare to decamp for Hawaii to kick off training camp.

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Philstar · Sports

Philippine trio seize historic sepak takraw silver in Asian Games

The Philippine women’s doubles team settled for silver after falling to Vietnam, 15-8, 15-4, in the gold medal match of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Ababa grabs ICTSI Iloilo lead as Mondilla falters in wild opener

MANILA, Philippines – Jhonnel Ababa kept his cool under a scorching sun and swirling winds, producing the only bogey-free round of the day to seize solo control of the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge here on Wednesday. In…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Knicks, Jalen Brunson ready for next journey after ending title drought

After the briefest of summer vacations, the New York Knicks are back to work, now with "NBA champions" attached to their name.

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Philstar · Sports

ICTSI Iloilo: Ababa gains solo lead; Mondilla falters

Jhonnel Ababa kept his cool under a scorching sun and swirling winds, producing the only bogey-free round of the day to seize solo control of the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge.

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Philstar · Sports

Blu Girls revive Asian medal hopes with two straight wins

After a nightmarish start, the Philippine Blu Girls are back in the hunt for a breakthrough Asian Games medal.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Last man standing Carlo Paalam faces Kazakh rival to keep PH gold dream alive

MANILA, Philippines — Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Carlo Paalam carries the country's hopes on his shoulders as the sole remaining boxer for the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games, aiming to break a 16-year gold medal…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Kawhi Leonard excited to be back in Toronto, move past NBA investigation

Embroiled in a high-profile contract-based controversy, which led to an investigation that lasted a full year, Kawhi Leonard is searching for a path forward in the same way he has sliced through defenses throughout his…

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Philstar · Sports

Ramos falters late, but stays in hunt in Egypt

Sean Ramos got off to a blazing start but stumbled on the tougher back nine, settling for a four-under 66 and joint 17th at the start of the Egypt Golf Series 14.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Alas men fall to Taiwan, end preliminaries winless

MANILA, Philippines -- Alas Pilipinas fell to Taiwan, 25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 27-29, at the Park Arena Komaki in Japan Tuesday to end the 20th Asian Games men's volleyball preliminaries winless. Alas could not sustain the…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Asian Games: Alas Pilipinas Men drop four-set loss to Chinese Taipei to close out group stage run

Alas Pilipinas Men will end their 2026 Asian Games group stage run winless after wasting a one-set lead and losing steam late en route to a 25-21, 20-25, 17-25, 27-29 loss to Chinese Taipei on Tuesday in Japan.

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Philstar · Sports

MPBL: Mindoro books playoff berth; Zamboanga stays alive

The Mindoro Tamaraws showed composure under pressure to thwart the Basilan Steel, 77-72, and barge into the South Division playoffs.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Dagoon, Cablitas brace for Zentro Juniors tennis showdown

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s longest-running tennis talent-search shifts to Pulilan, Bulacan this week, with Jan Cadee Dagoon and Astrid Cablitas leading a stellar cast in the Zentro Juniors Age-Group…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo's goal with Miami Heat? Another NBA title

Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to suit up with the Miami Heat, but the two-time NBA MVP already knows his goal for the 2026-27 season, and shared it at media day on Monday.

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