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PH hosts U18 Men's Softball Asia Cup for the first time

Philippine softball is set to make history in December. For the first time, the Philippines will host the Under-18 Men's Softball Asia Cup in Clark, Pampanga. The Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines…

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Philstar · Sports

Dumdumaya reminisces Augusta National experience

Filipino No. 1 amateur Jaden Dumdumaya has already experienced the magic of Augusta National, a pipe dream for many aspiring golfers.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Gilas Pilipinas Girls U18 lose to China by 63 points, relegated to FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup classification round

The Gilas Pilipinas Girls U18 absorbed a 63-point loss to China, 112-49, in the FIBA U18 Women"s Asia Cup qualification to the semifinals on Thursday in Malaysia.

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The Manila Times · Sports

PSC Chairman’s Cup backs grassroots golf

The Philippine Sports Commission and the National Golf Association of the Philippines will stage the PSC Chairman’s Cup on Oct. 9 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac to rally support for the Fairway to the…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NCAA: San Beda downs Perpetual for third straight win

San Beda University notched its third straight win at the expense of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 71-63, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Thursday.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Former Spurs defender seeks FIFA presidency

Paris, France — Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega has become the first person to announce he intends to run against incumbent Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential election next year. The 55-year-old former…

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LOOK: San Beda def. Perpetual (71-63)

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament San Beda def. Perpetual, 71-63 Jomel Puno Player of the Game #NCAASeason102

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GMA News Online · Sports

NCAA: Letran beats LPU to snap back-to-back losses, loses Manalili late to apparent injury

Colegio de San Juan de Letran returned to the win column after back-to-back losses at the expense of Lyceum of the Philippines University, 96-86, on Thursday in NCAA Season 102.

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The Manila Times · Sports

What is Alex Eala’s favorite Grand Slam tournament?

MANILA, Philippines — In the 2026 season, Alex Eala has participated in 21 Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour events, including the four major Grand Slam tournaments . The four Grand Slam tournaments are the…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Alex Eala not penalized for Asian Games participation, says PHILTA

The Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) on Thursday said there were no penalties from the Women"s Tennis Association (WTA) for Alex Eala after skipping the ongoing WTA1000 China Open to compete in the Asian Games.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Letran bounces back with win vs Lyceum

MANILA, Philippines — Colegio de San Juan de Letrán bounced back from a loss to San Beda University by overpowering Lyceum of the Philippines University, 96-86, in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s…

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The Manila Times · Sports

EuroLeague teams reject NBA offer to merge into a single Europe operation

PARIS — EuroLeague basketball owners have rejected a formal offer from the NBA to merge into a single European operation following a meeting in Italy, Barcelona confirmed Wednesday. The decision not to accept the NBA's…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Cone says Justin Brownlee has 'heart issues' that forced him to miss Asian Games, PBA

Gilas Pilipinas and Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone revealed on Thursday that Justin Brownlee has health concerns that have forced him to miss the Asian Games and the ongoing PBA Governors" Cup.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Obiena returns to top 10 in pole vault world rankings

Philippine pole vault star Ernest John Obiena climbed back to the top 10 of the World Athletics pole vault rankings. With 1,320 points, Obiena is ranked 10th among the 1,100 pole vaulters in the world. He reached No. 2…

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The Manila Times · Sports

LOOK: Letran def. Lyceum 96-86

NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament Letran def. Lyceum 96-86 Denzil Walker Player of the game #NCAASeason102

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GMA News Online · Sports

Alex Eala talks 'Lolo Bob', Rafa Nadal with Maria Sharapova

Alex Eala opened up about her grandfather and first tennis coach, Roberto “Bobby” Maniego, as well as about mentor Rafael Nadal in a conversation with tennis legend Maria Sharapova.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Alex Eala recalls iconic Wimbledon, DC Open moments with Maria Sharapova

Alexa Eala recalled some of her recent iconic moments such as her Wimbledon upset of defending champion Iga Swiatek, the memorable speech she made following the match, and her first-ever title WTA title win at the DC…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Junior Altas win 5 straight in NCAA

University of Perpetual Help defeated San Beda, 72-60, for its fifth straight victory in the NCAA Season 102 juniors basketball tournament at the FilOil Centre in San Juan City, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Team captain…

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Philstar · Sports

PSAA esports gains major boost with new partnership

Esports gets a major boost as fast-rising snack and beverage company CreamLoops partners with the Philippine Schools Athletic Association (PSAA) for the school-based league’s first-ever esports competition in its fifth…

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Philstar · Sports

Carlos Yulo banners latest Philippine sports standouts with double Asiad golds

It’s the Olympics of Asia, and who better to take up the cudgels for Team Philippines than the GOAT of Filipino Olympians himself, Carlos Yulo?

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The Manila Times · Sports

Eala recalls meeting fashion icon Anna Wintour

MANILA, Philippines — While matches and tournaments can sometimes be gut-wrenching for Alex Eala, the Filipina tennis star said she had the jitters when she met Anna Wintour, fashion icon and former editor-in-chief of…

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Philstar · Sports

Eala embraces pressure brought by huge fanbase

Overwhelming support and love from fans could be a double-edged sword for athletes.

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Philstar · Sports

Eala up for bump in Wuhan Open seedings

Alex Eala is projected to move up in the seedings of the Wuhan Open next week after the withdrawal of some big guns led by World No. 1 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.

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The Manila Times · Sports

PH men’s lacrosse team advances to world championships

The Philippine men’s sixes lacrosse team has qualified for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships, which will be held in Colorado, United States. World Lacrosse formally announced the Philippine team’s…

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Philstar · Sports

Quezon, Cebu seize MPBL playoff openers

The Quezon Huskers and the Cebu Greats took different victory routes.

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Philstar · Sports

Ageless Lascuña adds another crown to trophy haul

Tony Lascuña’s hunger for success remains undiminished.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Palawan jrs tennis returns to Mindanao for 2-week talent hunt

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s longest-running grassroots tennis talent-search returns to Mindanao for another two-week swing, with the Palawan Pawnshop Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships getting under way…

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Philstar · Sports

Thunderbelles to grace Mighty Sports volleyball courts inauguration

Two weeks after the inauguration of its basketball courts, Mighty Sports Center will officially open its volleyball courts at AcroCity in Guiguinto, Bulacan on Saturday, October 10, in what promises to be another…

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Philstar · Sports

Blood pressure, heart issues put Brownlee out of Gilas commission for Asian Games -- Cone

Health concerns dashed Justin Brownlee out of the 2026 Asian Games, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone said.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Bisera seeks third LPGT crown at Pueblo de Oro

MANILA, Philippines — After missing an overseas campaign, ace Davaoeña Yvon Bisera has turned the setback into a golden opportunity, setting her sights on a dominant third victory of the season at home. Bisera headlines…

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Philstar · Sports

Ateneo head coach Louie Alas breaks down Blue Eagles loss to Archers

“Nawala ang sharpness namin.”

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Maria Sharapova praises Alex Eala’s grit, rise in WTA rankings

MANILA, Philippines — Former Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova expressed her admiration for Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala, whom she has been following on the WTA Tour for quite some time. Sharapova shared her…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Poland president trains with Pacquiao

Legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao trained with Poland’s president Karol Nawrocki inside the boxing ring while the European leader was on a state visit to the Philippines. On Wednesday, the former senator and the…

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Philstar · Sports

Pacquiao holds the mitts for Polish president

A president and a former senator walked into a gym.

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The Manila Times · Sports

PH to field 69 para-athletes in Asian Para Games

Following the return of Philippine athletes from the recently-concluded 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, the country is set to send off its delegation to the 5th Asian Para Games, which will also be held in the…

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Philstar · Sports

Palawan juniors tennis returns to Mindanao for two-week talent hunt

The country’s longest-running grassroots tennis talent-search returns to Mindanao for another two-week swing, with the Palawan Pawnshop Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships getting under way Thursday.

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Philstar · Sports

Bisera targets third LPGT title in ICTSI Pueblo de Oro golf tilt

After missing an overseas campaign, ace Davaoeña Yvon Bisera has turned the setback into a golden opportunity, setting her sights on a dominant third victory of the season at home.

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Rappler · Sports

La Salle banks on Jacob Cortez for past, present, future

With the win, the Green Archers tie the all-time head-to-head record between Ateneo and La Salle at 50-50 after 100 meetings

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The Manila Times · Sports

Unpredictable UAAP Season 89

Sports games in general are always more exciting when no one knows the final outcome. Basketball is not an exception. While dominance is an art worth its glory, parity is pure entertainment. Both UAAP Season 89 and NCAA…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Starstruck Eala links up with idol Sharapova

FOR the first time since she was a kid, Alexandra “Alex” Eala met her idol and tennis great Maria Sharapova. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Sharapova shared behind-the-scenes footage from Eala’s guest appearance on…

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