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BRAVE CF Hall of Famer Carlos Kremer praised Owais Yaqoob's rise in international MMA.

Is Team Khabib’s Owais Yaqoob the Next Big Superstar in MMA?

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026Comments Off

Owais Yaqoob stopped Delyan Georgiev in the first round at BRAVE CF 107 before calling out lightweight champion Abdisalam Kubanychbek.

Team Singapore will defend its title against regional rivals at the tournament. [photo credit: The Kallang]

STIC 2026 Brings World-Class Regional Tennis Action to Kallang

August 5, 2026Comments Off

The Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup returns in September, featuring top players from four Southeast Asian nations alongside the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open.

(Front) Jhenica Sadia, Resty Jane Olaguir, Taj Arkhea Teves, Frances Diane Ramos, Megan Yesha Hernandez, Sharina Rhyza Lleses, Cristina Madela Gale, Nadeth Faye Herbon, physiotherapist Hannah de Luna. (Rear) Jello Andrea Mauricio, mental performance coach Wynnette Bernardo, Princess Khaira Manzano, Irish May Mahinay, Jhaynna Love Bulandres, Ambassador Celeste Vinzon-Balatbat, Xyz Rayco, head coach Edwin Leyva, assistant coach Oliver Balse, Caera Celis with diplomatic staff at the Philippine embassy in Chile. [PSC photo]

Alas Pilipinas Aims for World Volleyball Championship Chile Miracle

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Alas Pilipinas U17 begins its FIVB Girls’ U17 World Championship campaign against defending champion China after a 32-hour journey to Chile.

The Tagaytay CT Velodrome hosts the 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships.

Tagaytay’s Velodrome Turns Into Gymnastics Battleground

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The 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships opened in Tagaytay, welcoming nearly 400 gymnasts from 12 Asian countries to the CT Velodrome.

Malick Diouf joins Strong Group-Pilipinas ahead of the 45th William Jones Cup in Taiwan.

Diouf Steps In for Kouame as Strong Group Loads Up Frontcourt

August 5, 2026Comments Off

Strong Group-Pilipinas signed Malick Diouf to replace Angelo Kouame as it targets a historic third straight William Jones Cup championship.

Alas Pilipinas Girls hope to improve their world ranking with a strong showing in Chile. [POC photo]

Alas Pilipinas U17 Girls Battle Fatigue, Fuel Up for World Stage

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Alas Pilipinas Girls turned a grueling trip into a bonding experience as they arrived in Chile for the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship.

DeQuan Jones scored 27 points to lead NLEX past TNT in the PBA Governors' Cup. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

NLEX Survives Late Scare, Remains Lone Unbeaten Team in PBA

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NLEX completed a 6-0 first-round sweep after holding off TNT, 88-83, behind DeQuan Jones’ 27-point effort in the PBA Governors’ Cup.

Tirrell Brown powered Titan Ultra with 36 points in its win over Macau. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]

Giant Risers Torch Macau Early, Then Sweat Out Stunning Late Rally

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Titan Ultra squandered a huge lead but held off Macau, 132-128, behind Tirrell Brown’s 36-point performance in the PBA Governors’ Cup.

Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino player to win a WTA Tour singles championship. [WTA Instagram]

Philippines Has a Champion: Eala Shocks World No. 1 Pegula

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026Comments Off

Alexandra Eala made Philippine tennis history by rallying past Jessica Pegula to capture her first WTA singles title and become the country’s first WTA champion.