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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

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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.

Barcelona storms past Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Comments Off

Barcelona delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over Athletic Club on Thursday to book their place in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.

Former junior peers met for the first time, but Eala dictated every phase of the match on Thursday, January 8. [photo credit: ASB Classic Instagram]

Eala overwhelms Marcinko to reach ASB Classic last eight

January 8, 2026Comments Off

Alex Eala delivered a ruthless performance in Auckland on Thursday, racing into the ASB Classic quarterfinals with a dominant straight-set victory.

Igor Thiago celebrates after scoring twice for Brentford [photo credit: Igor Thiago Nascimento Instagram]

Arsenal set to tighten Premier League grip after rivals drop points

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Comments Off

Arsenal were handed a major opening in the Premier League title race after Manchester City and Aston Villa both stumbled on Wednesday night.

Elena Rybakina keeps rolling as her winning streak reaches 13 matches. [photo credit: Brisbane International Instagram]

Sabalenka, Rybakina cruise into Brisbane International quarterfinals

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Comments Off

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina both delivered straight-set wins to move into the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International, sharpening their form ahead of the Australian Open.

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