Alex Eala edges Czech foe in thriller, nabs Hong Kong Open quarterfinal spot
World No. 17 Alex Eala completes a second-set comeback against steely Czech teen challenger Tereza Valentova to reach the 2026 Hong Kong Open quarterfinals
World No. 17 Alex Eala completes a second-set comeback against steely Czech teen challenger Tereza Valentova to reach the 2026 Hong Kong Open quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala finally scored a victory against two-time tormentor Tereza Valentova of Czechia, 6-4, 7-6, to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 Hong Kong Open at the Victoria Park…
Alex Eala is heading to the quarterfinal round of the Hong Kong Open after grinding out a 6-3, #-# win over Czechia’s Tereza Valentova Thursday evening.
Alexandra “Alex” Eala survived a tough test against Tereza Valentova, 6-4, 7-6(7), on Thursday to book her place in the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Tennis Open.
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion San Beda University strengthened its bid for a twice-to-beat quarterfinals incentive after defeating Lyceum of the Philippines University, 71-65, in the second round of the NCAA…
PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series PLDT def. Creamline, 3-1 Dell Palomata Player of the Game #PVL2026
PLDT handed Creamline its first defeat in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab series after securing a 25-19, 25-27, 25-23, 25-23 victory on Thursday at the Philsports Arena.
'If I ever made you happy, if one of my goals ever made you hug someone, forget a worry or feel proud of our country, then it was all worth it,' says Ronaldo
San Beda University kept its hopes of securing a twice-to-beat advantage alive after defeating Lyceum of the Philippines University, 71-65, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament.
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament San Beda def. Lyceum, 71-65 Daniel Marcelo Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
For the second time in three months, world No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters returns to Manila for another exhibition showcase, this time at the famed Araneta Coliseum
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday in a social media post.
SINACABAN, Misamis Oriental - A 20-move squeaker against a foreign rival sprung back to life the Mindanaoan girl's dream of becoming the country's second female chess grandmaster. The 18-year-old Woman International…
LISBON, Portugal — Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was retiring from international football. The 41-year-old, who has played 234 times for Portugal and scored 146 goals, fell…
Alexandra 'Alex' Eala will look to settle some unfinished business against Tereza Valentova when the Filipina and the Czech clash for the third time in their careers in the Hong Kong Open second round.
MANILA, Philippines — Ces Molina delivered an all-around performance to lead the Farm Fresh Foxies to a bounce-back victory over sister team ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-21, 18-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-10, in the 2026…
MANILA, Philippines — Titing Manalili returned to action for Colegio de San Juan de Letran but Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) booked a quarterfinals berth with a 78-71 victory in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball…
Emilio Aguinaldo College officially secured a spot in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball quarterfinals after defeating Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 78-71, on Thursday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
With proven champions, seasoned campaigners and emerging talents ready to take center stage, the Philippines is banking on a formidable homegrown cast to reclaim the spotlight when the Philippine Open blasts off…
NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament EAC def. Letran ,78-71 Jacob Shanoda Player of the Game #NCAASeason102
Surrounded by championship-caliber talent on the New York Knicks, the Filipino-American guard is learning that his greatest contribution doesn't always have to come from scoring.
SIARGAO, Philippines — The World Surf League (WSL) wants to make sure Filipino surfers get more than just the opportunity to compete against the world's best, with its partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission…
It’s all about pride.
MANILA, Philippines — Every athlete deserves the opportunity to train, compete, and pursue their dreams. But for athletes with disabilities, access to appropriate sports equipment and training resources can make a…
Lorenzo Musetti of Italy spoiled Alexander Zverev's debut as world No. 1 on Wednesday, upsetting the top-seeded German 7-6 (5), 6-2 in the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters.
PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Farm Fresh def. Zus Coffee, 3-2 Ces Molina Player of the Game #PVL2026
Farm Fresh outlasted sister team ZUS Coffee, 25-21, 16-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-10, in a five-set thriller on Thursday in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab series at the Philsports Arena.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran star Jonathan Manalili made his return on Thursday as the Knights faced Emilio Aguinaldo College in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament.
Jalen Brunson needed just 12 minutes to outscore the entire Chicago Bulls team. By halftime, the New York Knicks had matched a franchise record that had stood for nearly four decades.
Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Klay Thompson added 30 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left in overtime, as the visiting Miami Heat rallied for a…
DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his third triple-double this season to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Toronto Raptors 128-109 on Wednesday night. Six other Nuggets players finished…
Luka Doncic continued his season-opening scoring spree with 40 points, Austin Reaves added 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers kept the Sacramento Kings winless at home with a 116-103 triumph Wednesday night.
With the Philippines' finest out in full force starting next week, Angelo Que believes that the country has a very good chance at wresting the Philippine Open and take Asia's oldest national title back to local soil.
SACRAMENTO, California — Luka Doncic scored 40 points for his sixth straight game with at least 35, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 116-103 on Wednesday night. Doncic put together another impressive…
Victor Wembanyama set a career high with 24 rebounds, then sank the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds left for the last of his career-best 52 points as the host San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Dallas Mavericks…
The Flyff Universe World Championship (FWC) 2026 came to a close with Team Astral securing their third consecutive title.
SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had a career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds along with eight blocks to power the San Antonio Spurs past the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 on Wednesday night. Wembanyama had 29 points, 15…
Damian Lillard tied a season high with 25 points, Deni Avdija had 21 points and 12 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 132-119 on Wednesday to remain unbeaten on the road.
In a bid to create a more inclusive sporting environment for athletes of all aspects, SportsPlus Foundation donated sports equipment to Special Olympics Pilipinas.
SYDNEY — Alan Jones, one of only two Australians to win the Formula One world championship, died on Thursday days after his 80th birthday. Jones won 12 grands prix across his career and became world title-holder in…
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