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Brisbane International: Sabalenka opens 2026 with dominant straight-sets win

Sabalenka powers through her Brisbane International opener in under an hour. [photo credit: Aryna Sabalenka Instagram]
January 6, 2026
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka launched her 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion at the Brisbane International, overwhelming Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in her opening match as she builds momentum toward the Australian Open.

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Spanish Super Cup: Barcelona favored against Athletic Bilbao in semifinal

A place in the Spanish Super Cup final is at stake in Jeddah. [FC Barcelona Instagram]
January 6, 2026
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Barcelona opens its Spanish Super Cup campaign against Athletic Bilbao in Jeddah as the in-form La Liga leader, with depth and recent results tipping the balance in its favor.

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Venus Williams exits ASB Classic opener after three-set loss

Venus Williams showed flashes of brilliance despite an opening-round loss at the ASB Classic in Auckland. [Venus Williams Instagram]
January 6, 2026
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Venus Williams’ return to competition ended with a three-set defeat to Magda Linette at the ASB Classic in Auckland, though the former world No. 1 showed flashes of her trademark power ahead of the Australian Open.

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Stephen Loman starts 2026 with personal milestones and BRAVE CF comeback

The former BRAVE CF Bantamweight World Champion gears up for his 2026 return.
January 5, 2026
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Stephen Loman enters 2026 married, motivated, and ready to return to BRAVE CF after a two-year hiatus, combining personal happiness with professional drive.

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Garcia Hits Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Rout Betis 5–1

Real Madrid cruise past Betis 5–1 thanks to a brilliant hat-trick performance from Gonzalo Garcia. [photo credit: Gonzalo Garcia Instagram]
January 5, 2026
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Real Madrid stayed in the La Liga title race as young forward Gonzalo Garcia scored a hat-trick in a 5–1 win over Real Betis. Atletico Madrid dropped points in a 1–1 draw with Real Sociedad, while Levante and Girona enjoyed important victories.

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PH opens 2026 WSL pathway with historic La Union Longboard Pro

Filipino surfers gear up to compete against elite international longboarders on home waves. [WSL photo]
January 5, 2026
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The Philippines starts the year by hosting a first-of-its-kind World Surf League Longboard International Qualifying event in La Union, offering surfers a direct route to the 2026 WSL Longboard Tour.

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Philippines’ historic FIFA futsal women’s world cup delivers legacy beyond the pitch

A milestone moment for Philippine football and women’s sports worldwide. [PSC photo]
January 5, 2026
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The Philippines’ staging of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 highlighted not only world-class hosting, but a nationwide show of unity, leadership, and long-term commitment to women’s football.

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PBA Philippine Cup: Ginebra bench mob outworks San Miguel in Game 1 Excerpt:

Scottie Thompson attacks the lane during Ginebra’s win over the Beermen. [PBA Images]
January 4, 2026
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RJ Abarrientos powered a dominant Barangay Ginebra second unit that outplayed San Miguel Beer’s reserves, lifting the Gin Kings to a 99-90 Game 1 win in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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PBA Philippine Cup: TNT storms back from 21 down to stun Meralco in Game 1

Calvin Oftana attacks the basket during TNT’s fourth-quarter surge against Meralco. [PBA Images]
January 4, 2026
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A second-half defensive overhaul fueled TNT Tropang 5G’s stunning comeback from 21 points down as it defeated the Meralco Bolts, 100-95, in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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When Kobe Bryant Came to Watch Manny Pacquiao Train

Kobe Bryant watching Manny Pacquiao’s sparring session at Wild Card Boxing Club in 2011. [photo credit: Chris Farina of Top Rank | Tempo]
January 4, 2026
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In November 2011, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant made a rare visit to Manny Pacquiao’s Wild Card Boxing Club workout, highlighting a unique crossover between basketball and boxing.

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