The Manila Times · Sports

PH hockey looking for new head coach

MANILA, Philippines — Hockey Philippines on Monday said they are looking for a new head coach for their national team. Earlier this year, Czech coach Václav Drábek coached the men’s national team to a winless campaign…

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Asian Games head to Qatar in 2030

NAGOYA, Japan — The 20th Asian Games were a blur, a sports kaleidoscope of 45 countries and regions that went dark on Sunday, closed officially by Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the president of the Olympic Council of…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NCAA: Mapua rides Cyrus Cuenco's career-high to escape EAC in OT

After a woeful 0-3 start in the NCAA Season 102, Mapua University has now rolled to its third straight win with a gritty 89-84 overtime win against Emilio Aguinaldo College on Tuesday.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Mapua outlasts EAC in OT, rolls to third straight win

MANILA, Philippines -- Mapua University outlasted Emilio Aguinaldo College in overtime, 89-84, at the San Juan Arena Tuesday to roll to its third straight win in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament. Russel…

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LOOK: Mapua def. EAC in OT (89-84)

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Mapua def. EAC in OT (89-84) Cyrus Cuenco Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

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GMA News Online · Sports

Bam Aquino files resolution recognizing Carlos Yulo's double-gold showing in Asian Games

Senator Bam Aquino has filed a resolution seeking to honor Filipino gymnastics star Carlos Yulo for his double-gold showing at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

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NCAA: Lawrence Mangubat hits timely triples as JRU escapes Arellano by a thread

Lawrence Mangubat once again showed why Jose Rizal University can count on him regardless of the circumstance, lifting the Heavy Bombers to a nail-biting 64-62 escape in NCAA Season 102 on Tuesday at the FilOil EcoOil…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Tennis world No.1 Sinner's season over due to knee injury

ROME — Tennis world number one Jannik Sinner has brought a premature end to his season due to a knee injury, the Italian announced on Tuesday. "Me, together with the doctors, have decided that I need a course of…

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Philstar · Sports

Quezon City fencing program aims to produce more standouts, scholars

Joseph Juico’s fencing program already produced a number of national team fencers the last two decades, including 2024 Paris Olympics veteran Samantha Catantan.

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The Manila Times · Sports

JRU escapes Arellano, takes second straight win

MANILA, Philippines -- Jose Rizal University escaped Arellano University, 64-62, at the San Juan Arena Tuesday to take its second straight win in the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament. The Heavy Bombers went…

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LOOK: JRU def. Arellano (64-62)

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament JRU def. Arellano (64-62) Lawrence Mangubat Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

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Philstar · Sports

Gardini, Luna lead winners in Fossil tennis tilt

Gianluca Gardini and Genevive Luna topped the Friends of the Brand category of the recent Fossil tennis event that served as the launch of the brand’s Fall 2026 Collection.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Gilas Girls escape New Zealand for first win in FIBA U18 Asia Cup Division A

Gilas Pilipinas Girls secured their maiden win in the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup Division A after a thrilling 69-64 win over New Zealand on Tuesday at the Karisma Arena in Malaysia.

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The Manila Times · Sports

San Beda-Letran match ‘spin tactic’ put spotlight on limits of fan distraction

MANILA, Philippines — Basketball has always been a game of nerves especially in college sport. Fans shout. Students and alumni taunt. School bands make noise. And when an opposing player goes to the free-throw line, the…

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Philstar · Sports

Alapag joins 'Hoop Collective' podcast as Disney+ Philippines drums up new NBA season

The much-awaited 2026-2026 NBA Season is almost here, and Filipino fans got the feel of it with no less than Gilas Pilipinas legend and NLEX head coach Jimmy Alapag leading the way.

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Philstar · Sports

NAASCU expands with six additional teams

The National Athletics Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAASCU) welcomes six new members when it kicks off its 24th season on October 21 at the Makati Coliseum.

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The Manila Times · Sports

PH athletics no longer intimidated on world stage — Capistrano

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine athletics team is no longer hesitant to compete at the highest level of international competition. With the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) ramping up its…

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Philstar · Sports

Philippine athletics chief cites bets' increased confidence on world stage

The Philippine athletics team is no longer hesitant to compete at the highest level of international competition.

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NBA on Disney+ 2026–27 season starts The Hoop Collective World Tour in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The NBA on Disney+ 2026–27 season starts here! Disney+ Philippines brought The Plus Side of Basketball closer to Filipino fans by welcoming ESPN NBA insiders Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon to…

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Philstar · Sports

Robinson, Alas gain share of spotlight as Archers, Blue Eagles rekindle rivalry

Topex Robinson faces his old coaching guru in Louie Alas as reigning champion La Salle and Ateneo turn another page in their fabled rivalry midway through the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament.

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Cone expects solid Gilas roster by November FIBA window

MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone is expecting a solid Gilas Pilipinas roster by the time the national team resumes its training in preparation for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in November…

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Philstar · Sports

Filipino Asiad standouts shift focus to 2028 Olympics

From accomplishing its mission in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the Philippine team has now shifted its sight to another one — the more gargantuan task of qualifying to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak

BRISBANE, Australia — The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak. It's now…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NCAA: Has San Beda found its next 'King Lion' in Aldous Torculas?

Aldous Torculas isn't exactly a stranger to big moments. But being the one to take the biggest shot when the game is on the line is unfamiliar territory for the high-flying forward.

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Philstar · Sports

Alex Eala makes Paris fashion week debut for Chanel with mom Rizza

Alex Eala is fully embracing the fashion world, landing in Paris Fashion Week with her mom Rizza in tow.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Environment change, finding passion again powered Obiena's resurgent season

MANILA, Philippines -- Changing his environment and rediscovering his passion in pole vault powered EJ Obiena's resurgent 2026 season. Following a down season in 2025, Obiena bounced back and seized 10 gold medals this…

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Philstar · Sports

Pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters Manila-bound as face of wellness firm's new campaign

The pickleball boom in Philippines is intensifying by the day that is has attracted one of the sport’s top stars.

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IAM Worldwide debuts latest campaign featuring World No. 1 pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters

MANILA, Philippines – Following her official appointment as Global Sports Ambassador, IAM Worldwide has launched its newest commercial starring global pickleball sensation and undisputed World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters…

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Philstar · Sports

Pacific champ Global Esports bows out; invy advances in Valorant Champions

Pacific champion Global Esports saw its Valorant Champions Shanghai campaign cut short in the group stage, leaving Paper Rex’s Adrian “invy” Reyes as the lone Filipino player moving on to the playoffs.

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Philstar · Sports

Caloocan draws first blood vs Ilagan Isabela in MPBL North playoffs

The Caloocan Batang Kankaloo stormed ahead in the third quarter and bested the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys, 81-76, in Game 1 of their North Division quarterfinal playoffs.

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NHL record-breaker Ovechkin says current season will be his last

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NHL all-time scoring leader Alex Ovechkin said Monday that the current season will be his last in the North American ice hockey league. The Russian superstar left wing is in his 22nd season with the…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Spurs' Tobias Harris ruled out for preseason

San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris will miss the preseason due to a left calf strain, the team announced on Sunday.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Alex Eala open to bringing Chanel to her on-court looks

MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off her 2026 Asian Games stint, Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala had her first-ever experience attending a runway show in Paris, attending the Chanel Spring/Summer Season 27 on Oct. 5 at the…

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Carlos Yulo shifts focus to Worlds

MANILA, Philippines -- Leading the Philippines at the 20th Asian Games with two gold medals in Japan, gymnast Carlos Yulo shifts his focus to the World Championships from October 17 to 25 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. "I'm…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Karl-Anthony Towns unlikely to sign contract extension before NBA season

Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, a centerpiece in New York's championship season, is not optimistic a contract extension will be finalized before the season opens in two weeks.

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The Manila Times · Sports

NBA tests smart basketballs, wrist wearables in select preseason games

NEW YORK — The NBA is experimenting with two pieces of technology in the leadup to the season, the league announced Monday. Select exhibition games will include a smart basketball that has a Bluetooth sensor in it and…

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LeBron, Embiid, Maxey skip 76ers' preseason opener vs Knicks

PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James and Joel Embiid are among the healthy inactives for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason opener Monday night against the NBA champion New York Knicks. All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey also…

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Philstar · Sports

Cuban a Chinese boxing icon

Filipino boxing fans will remember Cuban Raul Fernandez Liranza as the man who guided Onyok Velasco to a silver medal in the 48kg lightflyweight division at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Yulo, Yape set for highest Asian Games cash bonus

GYMNAST Carlos Yulo and taekwondo jin Jeus Yape emerged as the top cash incentive earners among Filipino athletes who medaled at the just-concluded 20th Asian Games in Japan. Under Republic Act 10699 or the National…

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PH posts best Asiad haul in 60 years

TEAM Philippines secured its most impressive overall medal tally in six decades at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, finishing with 29 total medals consisting of four golds, nine silvers, and 16 bronzes. This stands as…

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