Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena has already arrived in Doha, two days before he resumes his campaign in the Diamond League, and the 30-year-old pole vault star said he is feeling healthy and ready heading into the prestigious meet. “I feel strong. I feel healthy. That’s the most important thing,” Obiena said. Currently ranked No. 13 …
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Pastrana, 4 others named to UAAP Mythical Team
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of Santo Tomas (UST) stars Kent Pastrana and Brigette Santos, National University (NU) standouts Ann Pingol and Tin Cayabyab, and Ateneo de Manila University’s Kacey dela Rosa have been named to the Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) UAAP Season 88 Women’s Basketball Mythical Team. The five players will be honored during …
Eala repeats over Vekic in Berlin Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala continued her impressive run on grass after defeating World’s No. 22 Donna Vekic of Croatia, 7-5, 6-4, in the opening round of the Berlin Open on Wednesday night, June 17 (Philippine time). The No. 35 ranked Filipina tennis star needed just two sets to dispatch the former Wimbledon …
What we learned after World Cup first round
From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is what we learned after the first round of games at the World Cup: Lionel Messi’s World Cup odyssey appeared to reach its perfect climax in Qatar four years ago when he lifted the trophy. Or …
Ginebra reigns supreme over TNT
After three years, the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings have finally returned to the top of Philippine basketball. The Gin Kings clinched their 16th PBA title after reigning supreme over the TNT Tropang 5G, 88-76, in Game 7 of the Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals before 24,617 fans on Wednesday, June 17, at the Mall …
Akari adds Monares ahead of PVL On Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers bolstered its defensive unit after acquiring Negrense libero Ann Monares from the Farm Fresh Foxies ahead of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour. Monares, who was selected 16th overall by the Foxies in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, joins the Chargers after seeing limited action …
Thunderbolts to showcase skills in Boracay tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Four student-athletes from the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts have received an invitation to compete in the ABP Legacy Youth Invitational Tournament – Beach Volleyball 2026 from July 4 to 6 in Boracay. According to an official invitation issued by the Future Elite Volleyball Association Inc., the players were selected …
16 tennis players picked for UTP playoffs
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Unified Tennis Philippines (UTP) has selected 16 junior players for its 2026 national team following the conclusion of the UTP Elite Eight Playoffs held recently in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City. The tournament featured 64 of the country’s top junior players, with 32 qualifiers each from Luzon-National Capital Region and Visayas-Mindanao …
Alex Eala set for tough test
Alexandra “Alex” Eala is set for another stern challenge on the WTA Tour as the Filipina tennis ace takes on newly-crowned HSBC Championships winner Donna Vekic in the opening round of the Berlin Tennis Open in Germany. Eala and Vekic will battle anew with both players coming off contrasting runs at the HSBC Championships last …
PH stays perfect in Billie Jean King Cup with win over Singapore
The Philippine women’s tennis team is still unbeaten in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 2 after a 2-1 win over Singapore on Tuesday, June 16, at the National Tennis Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team had beaten top-seeded Hong Kong on Monday, June 15. Tennielle Madis opened the tie with a …