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The Brisbane International court comes alive as Kostyuk advances to the semifinals. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]

Kostyuk rallies past Andreeva to set semifinal clash with Pegula at Brisbane International

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Comments Off

Marta Kostyuk pulled off back-to-back wins over top-10 opponents to reach the semifinals at the Brisbane International, where she will meet Jessica Pegula.

The Bolts respond with urgency and discipline to stay alive in the semifinals. [PBA Images]

Meralco clamps down on TNT to cut semifinal gap in PBA Philippine Cup

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Comments Off

Meralco rediscovered its edge on defense and balance on offense to finally break through against TNT, pulling closer in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. [photo credit: Real Madrid C.F. Instagram]

Real Madrid reach Spanish Super Cup final with win over Atletico

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Comments Off

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Thursday, Jan. 9, in Jeddah to reach the Spanish Super Cup final, thanks to goals from Federico Valverde and Rodrygo and a series of key saves from Thibaut Courtois.

Aryna Sabalenka continues her Australian dominance and will face Karolina Muchova in the Brisbane International semifinals. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]

Sabalenka stays dominant with straight-set win over Keys at Brisbane International

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Comments Off

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reached the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday, Jan. 9, defeating Madison Keys in a straight-set rematch of the 2025 Australian Open final.

Alexandra Eala celebrates after securing her first win over Magda Linette at the ASB Classic. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]

Eala, Wang one win from first WTA crown after statement ASB Classic run

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Comments Off

Alexandra Eala and Wang Xinyu moved one win away from their first WTA Tour singles title after dominant quarterfinal victories set up a first-time semifinal clash at the ASB Classic.

Throwback to Guiao’s candid pre-finals assessment: “We played with a system, and that was enough.” [photo credit: PBA Images]

‘Ang tawag ko nga sa team ko barya-barya boys’ – Guiao’s mindset before the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup finals

January 9, 2026Comments Off

Before the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Finals, Coach Yeng Guiao gave his assessment of his Rain or Shine squad. With no superstars but a disciplined system, he prepared his team to face Talk ‘N Text.

PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee and PhilCycling president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and Asian Cycling Confederation head Dato' Amarjit Singh Gill lead the inauguration of the Tagaytay City CT Velodrome in June last year. [POC Photo]

Philippines to host Asian Track Cycling Championships after 31 years

January 8, 2026Comments Off

The 45th Asian Cycling Confederation Track Championships returns to the Philippines from March 25 to 31 at the new Tagaytay City CT Velodrome with 12 nations confirmed.