By ADRIAN STEWART CO St. John’s Institute (SJI) – Bacolod and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) remained unbeaten in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League Junior National Invitationals after posting straight-set victories on Wednesday, July 15, setting up a battle for the top spot in the standings. SJI extended its winning streak to four matches …
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FiberXers survive familiar Terrafirma comeback
Justin Arana dropped his second career-best game to help the Converge FiberXers escape a gritty Terrafirma Dyip stand, 105-103, in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, July 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Locals did it for the FiberXers with Justin Arana erupting for 31 points, just one point shy of his career-high …
Eala aims to compete in Asiad
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alex Eala confirmed that representing the country in the Asian Games in Japan later this year remains part of her schedule. Fresh off her breakthrough Wimbledon campaign, Eala said she is approaching every tournament with the same mindset of taking things one match at a time rather than …
SJI-Bacolod, One La Salle stay unbeaten in Shakey’s Juniors
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The St. John’s Institute (SJI) – Bacolod Falcons and One La Salle kept their unbeaten campaigns intact after posting straight-set victories in the 2026 Shakey’s Juniors National Invitationals at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday, July 14. SJI notched its third consecutive win by overpowering visiting squad …
Spain blanks favored France to advance to World Cup finals
Spain is headed back to the World Cup finals for the second time after denying France a third straight appearance following a 2-0 victory in a semifinal in Arlington, Texas yesterday (Philippine time). Pedro Porro followed Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty in the 22nd minute by doubling the count in the 58th minute. Spain, the 2010 champion, …
San Miguel opens Govs Cup campaign with rout of Macau
The San Miguel Beermen are off to a strong start in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup after pulling away for a 123-109 win over Macau on Tuesday evening, July 14, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Playing without June Mar Fajardo, the Beermen fell behind by as many as 11 points but turned the …
Marikina turns back Bacolod, revs up bid
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Marikina Shoemasters weathered Bacolod Masskara’s spirited comeback to prevail 107-100 and rev up their sputtering drive in the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal province on Monday, July 13. Just when the Shoemasters appeared cruising to victory, 95-86, Desmond Price staged a one-man assault, pouring …
Alas Boys still on hunt in AVC after beating Bahrain
The Alas Pilipinas Boys are still in contention in the 2026 AVC Boys’ Under-18 Championship after a 25-22, 13-25, 25-23, 25-14 triumph over Bahrain on Monday, July 13, at the Wuyuan River Gymnasium in Haikou, China. The result gave them a 1-1 win-loss record in Pool B, tied with India. Only the top two teams …
Messi, Bellingham collide in Argentina-England semifinals
The World Cup semifinals between Argentina and England scarcely need extra storylines, but the clash in Atlanta arrives carrying decades of soccer drama, political baggage and two teams who have made a habit of surviving on the edge. From England’s victory at the 1966 World Cup to the shadow cast by the 1982 Falklands War, …
Eala says Palace recognition validates years of hard work
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis sensation Alex Eala said the recognition she received at the Malacañang Palace gave meaning to the countless hours of work behind her rise in international tennis, saying she felt “very seen” by the tribute. Speaking during a reception hosted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Eala thanked the chief executive …