Alexandra Eala Falls Short in Toronto After Historic Run
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Alexandra Eala’s seven-match winning streak ended after Belinda Bencic beat her 6-4, 6-0 in the National Bank Open fourth round.
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Frank Lao Takes Over PNVF as Philippine Volleyball Resets
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Frank Lao becomes PNVF president as the Philippine volleyball federation ends its caretaker period and begins a new chapter after FIVB suspension.
Tagaytay CT Velodrome to Host Groundbreaking Asian Cycling Event
Tagaytay will host the inaugural Asian Youth Plus Track Championships next year, giving young cyclists from Asia and Oceania a new continental stage.
Rayco, Olaguir Reunite Their Magic to Power Alas Pilipinas Past Tunisia
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Alas Pilipinas Girls swept Tunisia to improve to 2-1 in Pool B and move closer to a Round of 16 berth at the FIVB Girls U17 World Championship.
Zubiri: Next Alex Eala of Arnis Could Rise From This Tourney
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri believes the Philippines’ next arnis stars could emerge from 358 athletes competing at the National Battle of Champions.
PH Teens Stun Field in International Gymnastics Debut
Filipino aerobic gymnasts earned five medals at the Asian Championships, led by teenage debutants who won gold and bronze on home soil.
SMB Sets All-Time PBA Mark in Demolition of Giant Pandas
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San Miguel made PBA history with a 43-point halftime lead in a 131-79 rout of Macau, earning its sixth win in eight PBA Governors’ Cup games.
Ganuelas-Rosser, Hollis-Jefferson Power TNT’s Revenge Rout
TNT avenged its first-round loss to Titan Ultra with a 114-80 rout, using defense and a balanced attack to improve to 4-3 in Group A.
PFL Charlotte Erupts as Battle Scores Gritty Split Decision
Bryan Battle defeated Dalton Rosta by split decision in PFL Charlotte, earning his first PFL win in front of his hometown fans.
PH Aero Gymnasts Haul 5 Medals in Home-Soil Debut
The Philippines finished its home-hosted Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships campaign with five medals, including silver and bronze on the final day.