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Alycia Parks celebrates after winning her match at the Australian Open. [Australian Open YouTube screenshot]

Alycia Parks rallies past Alexandra Eala in stunning Australian Open upset

January 19, 2026Comments Off

Alycia Parks overcame a first-set 0-6 loss to defeat Alexandra Eala 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Australian Open first round. Parks will face Karolina Muchova or Jaqueline Cristian in the second round.

Aston Villa fell 1-0 to Everton, ending their 11-game home streak [photo credit: Everton Instagram]

Aston Villa suffers 1-0 home defeat as Premier League action continues

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026Comments Off

Aston Villa’s 1-0 loss to Everton ended their 11-game home winning streak. Other key Premier League matches saw Newcastle held, Manchester United beat Manchester City, and West Ham secure a late win over Tottenham.

Gauff in action during her opening round of the Australian Open 2026. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]

Coco Gauff starts Australian Open campaign with straight-sets win

January 19, 2026Comments Off

Coco Gauff opened her 2026 Australian Open run with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Kamilla Rakhimova. The world No. 3 showcased speed and precision as she aims for another deep tournament run.

PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio with PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto [PSC photo]

Philippine Sports Commission and PAGCOR unite to boost national sports development

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026Comments Off

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and PAGCOR have joined forces to accelerate nationwide sports development. The partnership focuses on upgrading facilities, expanding grassroots programs, and building regional training centers to nurture world-class Filipino athletes.

CORTIS, the five-member K-pop boy band, named to Friends of the NBA.

Friends of the NBA welcomes K-pop group CORTIS ahead of All-Star 2026

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026Comments Off

CORTIS, the rising K-pop boy band, has joined Friends of the NBA, the league’s celebrity and influencer program in Asia. The collaboration includes performances, NBA Crossover appearances, and co-developed merchandise.

The Philippine wheelchair 3x3 team prepares for action at the ASEAN Para Games in Thailand. [PSC file photo]

Philippines Wheelchair 3×3, CP football teams open ASEAN Para Games campaign

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026Comments Off

The Philippines begins its ASEAN Para Games 2026 run in Nakhon Ratchasima as its wheelchair 3×3 basketball and cerebral palsy football teams open play on Monday.

Kaye Ann Emana (third from left) earned a wild card slot to the Philippine Women's Open qualifying round after beating Elizabeth Abarquez (second from left) in the finals of the PHILTA qualifying meet at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center last Thursday night. [PSC photo]

Emana earns Philippine Women’s Open qualifying berth after straight-sets win

January 18, 2026Comments Off

UAAP Season 87 MVP Kaye Ann Emana advanced to the Philippine Women’s Open qualifying draw after defeating NU’s Elizabeth Abarquez in a hard-fought match in Manila.

Sabalenka hit 23 winners to secure a strong start at the Australian Open 2026. [photo credit: WTA Instagram]

Aryna Sabalenka opens Australian Open campaign with straight-set win

January 18, 2026Comments Off

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus began her Australian Open journey with a straight-set victory over French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah, taking the first step toward a potential fifth Grand Slam title.

Serge Gnabry celebrates after scoring for Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig. [photo credit: Bundesliga Instagram]

Bayern Munich dismantles Leipzig 5-1 to maintain Bundesliga dominance

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026Comments Off

Bayern Munich bounced back from an early setback to thrash RB Leipzig 5-1, extending their lead atop the Bundesliga and demonstrating their superiority in the league.