Alex Eala among Time's 2026 World's Most Influential Rising Stars, Nadal talks about Filipina star

Alexandra Eala is among Time Magazine"s “TIME100 Next 2026: The World"s Most Influential Rising Stars.”

Alex Eala calls out fan for throwing cap after Asian Games match

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala called out a fan who threw a white cap as she was exiting the court following her match at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. In a video circulating on social media, Eala was seen…

UAAP: Koji Buenaflor readjusts on return to UST, carries lessons from Asian Games 3x3 basketball

After donning national team colors in the 2026 Asian Games for the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 Basketball Team, Koji Buenaflor is back in University of Santo Tomas gold, contributing to his team"s 98-87 win over the University…

PH routs Singapore in Asian Games women's softball to boost medal bid

The Philippine Blu Girls continued their impressive run at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a dominant 10-0 victory over Singapore in women's siftball on Sept.30 at the Anjo Softball Ground. This is the…

EJ Obiena ‘reborn’ after record-breaking Asian Games triumph

After two years of career struggles, EJ Obiena now sees pole vault in a different light, with his resurgence reaching a golden high as he claims his second Asian Games title

Asian Games: Alex Eala assured of at least bronze, Carlo Paalam advances to gold medal match

Tennis star Alex Eala and Olympic medalist Carlo Paalam bannered the Philippines" campaign in the 2026 Asian Games as their wins assured them of medals in the continental multi-sport event.

Eala, Rivera bow out in Asiad women's doubles

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino netters Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera bowed out of the 20th Asian Games women's doubles after falling to the Chinese duo of Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan, 5-7, 2-6, in the second round at…

Eala, Rivera eliminated from Asian Games women's doubles

The duo of Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera bowed out of the Asian Games’ women’s doubles action after absorbing a 5-7, 2-6 defeat at the hands of China’s Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan Wednesday at the Higashiyama Park…

Asian Games: Alex Eala, Shaira Rivera fall short against China's duo to end women's doubles run

The pair of Alex Eala and Shaira Rivera ended its campaign in the 2026 Asian Games women"s doubles after falling to China"s Jiang Xinyu and Yang Zhaoxuan, 7-5, 6-2, on Wednesday in Japan.

Alex Eala eyes LA Olympics if she takes tennis gold at the Asian Games

NAGOYA, Japan — Alex Eala is closing in on two goals. The tennis gold medalist at the Asian Games gets an automatic berth into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. A two-for-one deal. The Philippines' Eala reached the…

UAAP: Mongcopa, Cabonilas star in FEU victory over La Salle

Far Eastern University put pedal to the metal in its early season test against De La Salle University, claiming victory over the reigning champions, 90-78.

FEU drubs La Salle, rolls to second straight win

MANILA, Philippines -- Far Eastern University drubbed defending champ De La Salle, 90-78, to roll to its second straight win in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday. The…

LOOK: FEU def. La Salle (90-78)

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament FEU def. La Salle, 90-78 Kirby Mongcopa Player of the game #UAAPSeason89

Tamaraws trample Archers for second straight win

Far Eastern University sent the defending champion La Salle to its second straight loss in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament after a 90-78 assault Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Chasing her ‘best version,’ Alex Eala reaches Asian Games semis for sure medal

Alex Eala knows the risk of losing, but that mindset keeps her at the top of her game as she disposes of Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland to secure at least a bronze in the 2026 Asian Games

Maluto to compete in Bali 9-Ball Open

Veteran international pool campaigner Aivhan Maluto is set to compete in the 2026 RBC Bali 9-Ball Open slated on Oct. 6-9, 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. “I hope to perform well in this event," said the 39-year-old Maluto…

Sibol wraps up Asiad esports campaign with two bronzes

The country’s national esports team Sibol finished its campaign in the 20th Asian Games with two bronze medals after its final two squads bowed out of contention.

Bianca Pagdanganan hits six birdies for joint 3rd in first round of Asian Games golf

Bianca Pagdangan was off to a rousing start in her 2026 Asian Games run, placing at joint third in the first round of women's individual stroke play.

LOOK: 20th Asian Games medal tally as 6:22 p.m., Sept. 30, 2026.

Asian Games: Alex Eala opens up about Joanna Garland and chasing gold for the Philippines

After a hard-fought match against Joanna Garland at the 20th Asian Games, Filipina tennis star Alex Eala"s thoughts quickly turned to her opponent, who was seen in tears after the contest.

UAAP: UST overcomes late UE surge for second straight win

The University of Santo Tomas obtained its second consecutive win after fending off University of the East, 98-87, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

South Korean golfers trying to win Asian Games to be free from military duty

NAGOYA, Japan — A gold medal for two South Korean golfers at the Asian Games would mean more than a chunk of metal to dangle around their necks. For Kim Joo-hyung and Kim Seong-hyeon, winning gold at the Asian Games…

Tigers trounce hapless Red Warriors

University of Santo Tomas growled top its second straight win in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament, clawing the University of the East Red Warriors, 98-87, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Alex Eala assured of Asian Games medal after beating Chinese Taipei's Garland in QF

Alex Eala dug deep in Set 1 before completing a 7-5, 6-0 win over the gritty Joanna Garland of Chinese Taipei in the 2026 Asian Games women's tennis singles quarterfinals on Wednesday in Japan.

UST holds off UE, claims second straight win

MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas held off the University of the East, 98-87, to claim its second straight win in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena Wednesday. The…

Eala storms into Asian Games semis to thrill adoring fans

Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala stormed into the Asian Games semifinals in Japan on Wednesday, cheered on by fans who had come from far and wide to see their hero in action.

Eala stops Garland, secures bronze with semis entry

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino ace Alex Eala secured a bronze medal finish in the 20th Asian Games tennis women's singles play as she advanced to the semifinals with a 7-5, 6-0 win over Taiwanese Joanna Garland at the…

Pagdanganan ignites Philippine golf's Asiad medal bid with 67, shares third spot

Bianca Pagdanganan delivered a blistering backside charge, firing a three-under 67 to put herself squarely in the individual medal hunt and keep the Philippines within striking distance in team play.

Eala downs Taiwan’s Garland, books Asian Games semis berth

Alex Eala is off to the semifinal round of the Asian Games’ women’s tennis singles after dominating Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland, 7-5, 6-0.

P2 million cash incentive awaits EJ Obiena after 2026 Asian Games gold win

MANILA, Philippines — A cool P2 million has been set aside for EJ Obiena following his gold medal win at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Under Republic Act No. 10699, also known as the National Athletes and…

Eala downs Taiwan's Garland for guaranteed bronze, books Asian Games semis berth

Alex Eala is off to the semifinal round of the Asian Games’ women’s tennis singles after dominating Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland, 7-5, 6-0.

Ryoma overcomes 'discomfort' to to lead ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge

Playing 18 holes in a bowtie under the sweltering heat of an exacting golf course is hardly the ideal recipe for a breakthrough. Yet Miki Ryoma did just that

76ers try to stay cool as LeBron James brings extra attention to start of season

CAMDEN, New Jersey — The answers Anfernee Simons gamely tried to offer about the first day of 76ers training camp were suddenly drowned out by the furious whirring overhead of a helicopter leaving the team's complex…

Ryoma bucks heat, ‘discomfort’ to seize ICTSI Iloilo lead

MANILA, Philippines – Playing 18 holes in a bowtie under the sweltering heat of an exacting golf course is hardly the ideal recipe for a breakthrough. Yet Miki Ryoma did just that Wednesday, shrugging off the discomfort…

WATCH: LeBron says 76ers must embrace discomfort to become great

Speaking during the team’s media day on Monday, James said building a great team will take time, repetition and a willingness to do things players may not always want to do.

Carlo Paalam earns shot at ending PH’s 16-year wait for Asian Games boxing gold

Cagayan de Oro pride Carlo Paalam squeaks past reigning world champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan to advance to the final of the men's 55kg division in the 2026 Asian Games

Paalam advances to gold medal round, earns SD win against Kazakh

MANILA Philippines -- Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the 20th Asian Games men's 55kg class gold medal round after earning a close split decision win against Kazakh Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the semfinals at the…

Paalam stuns Kazakh world champ, fights for Asiad boxing gold

A boxing gold medal is within reach for the Philippines courtesy of Carlo Paalam, who won via split decision over Makhmud Sabyrkhan in their men's 55 kilogram semifinal bout in the 20th Asian Games.

Palaam stuns Kazakh world champ, fights for Asiad boxing gold

A boxing gold medal is within reach for the Philippines courtesy of Carlo Paalam, who won via split decision over Makhmud Sabyrkhan in their men's 55 kilogram semifinal bout in the 20th Asian Games.

Carlo Paalam ousts world champ Makhmud Sabyrkhan, enters Asian Games gold medal bout

Carlo Paalam has punched his way to the gold medal round after beating world champion Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan in the 2026 Asian Games men's 55kg semifinals on Wednesday.