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New Zealand moves on, Philippines fights on. Can Gilas Youth bounce back against Bahrain? [FIBA.com photo]

SBP names Juno Sauler as Gilas Youth Men’s head coach ahead of key 2026 tests

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026Comments Off

Veteran tactician Juno Sauler takes over the Gilas Pilipinas Youth Men’s program, bringing decades of elite success and grassroots advocacy as the team prepares for the 2026 SEABA Under-18 Championship.

Borussia Dortmund celebrate a dramatic late equalizer against Eintracht Frankfurt. [photo credit: Maximilian Beier Instagram]

Dortmund snatch late point in six-goal Bundesliga thriller at Frankfurt

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026Comments Off

Borussia Dortmund rescued a dramatic late draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in a six-goal Bundesliga clash, salvaging a point after conceding deep into stoppage time as the league returned from the winter break.

Sabalenka remains unbeaten on her way to another Brisbane International final. [photo credit: Tennis Australia]

Sabalenka surges into Brisbane International final, extends Australia dominance

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026Comments Off

Aryna Sabalenka booked another Brisbane International final after overpowering Karolina Muchova, continuing a remarkable run on Australian courts ahead of the Australian Open.

Game 4 looms Sunday — can Ginebra respond or will San Miguel march closer to the Finals? [PBA Images]

Trollano sparks San Miguel past Ginebra in PBA semifinals Game 3

January 9, 2026Comments Off

Don Trollano scored 33 points to lead San Miguel past Barangay Ginebra in Game 3 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals, giving the Beermen a 2-1 series lead.

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.

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