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Sourced online by Tracy Cabrera Filipina tennis star Alexandra ‘Alex’ Eala missed her play to exit the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 500 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, falling short against Russian nemesis Diana Shnaider, 2-6, 7-6(5), 6-4, in the tournament’s quarterfinals. Starting strong in the first set, Shnaider won the opening game before Eala claimed…
MANILA – Barangay Ginebra turned in a much better performance that San Miguel Beer couldn’t match, leading to a dominant 126-99 win Friday to move within a win of advancing to the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup semifinals. Jordan Murphy produced 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead Ginebra in Game 2 of…
(Photo courtesy of PNA) Zamboanga native Rosegie Ramos secured another bronze medal for the Philippines at the IWF World Weightlifting Championships in Ningbo, China, on Thursday night. Competing in the women’s 53-kilogram division, Ramos lifted 97 kilograms in the snatch event, surpassing Thailand’s Surodchana Khambao, a bronze medalist at the Nagoya Asian Games, who managed…
A first finish line, a faster time or a longer distance—whatever the goal, DailyFix Power Run is giving runners more reasons to lace up and start 2027 on the move. Returning on January 10, 2027, at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, the event introduces a 16K category for participants ready to take their endurance…
(Photo courtesy PBA) The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is moving closer to realizing its long-standing plan to establish a permanent home court through a partnership with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the University of the Philippines (UP). PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial disclosed the development during the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas national congress in Quezon…
MANILA – PLDT swept ZUS Coffee, 25-20, 25-18, 25-16, on Thursday to boost its semifinal bid in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the Santiago Sports Arena in Isabela. Savi Davison delivered 13 points and nine excellent receptions as the High Speed Hitters secured their second straight win after a 0-2 start. Kim Kianna…
By Wilnard Bacelonia MANILA – Senator Joel Villanueva said Thursday he has filed a resolution recognizing the Philippine para-athletes who brought home seven medals from the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, while calling for sustained investment in inclusive sports development. In Proposed Senate Resolution 752, Villanueva sought to congratulate the 69-member Philippine athletic…
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala staged an impressive comeback to defeat Australia’s Talia Gibson, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0, and advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, Japan. After dropping the opening set, Eala regained control of the match with a dominant performance in the second and third sets, completing a three-set…
MANILA – Far Eastern University moved closer to earning a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals after beating College of Saint Benilde, 25-14, 25-9, 25-17, on Wednesday in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Opposite hitter La Madane David topped the scoring with 10 points on seven attacks and three…
MANILA – Akari banked on Eli Soyud’s explosive performance to pull off a 25-22, 25-27, 22-25, 25-23, 15-12 victory over Farm Fresh in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Tuesday. Soyud delivered 30 points, including 27 attacks, in the two-hour and 31-minute win that boosted the Chargers’ semis bid….