By ADRIAN STEWART CO Philippine sports capped a landmark 2025 led by the rise of tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala, whose breakthrough season set the tone for a year defined by historic wins, record-breaking performances and expanding global relevance. Eala emerged as the country’s most accomplished athlete of the year after delivering a career-defining run …
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Newsome takes over as Meralco ousts Rain or Shine
The Meralco Bolts are headed to the semifinals of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup after pulling away for a 98-89 triumph against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Monday, December 29, at the Araneta Coliseum. Chris Newsome took charge for the Bolts down the stretch, making the big plays en route to 31 …
Rizal FC, NOHS rule respective age groups at football fest
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rizal FC and Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) football team ruled their respective age-group divisions in the 1st Mayora Mayette Javellana Football Festival, held recently in Negros Occidental’s Bago City. Rizal FC clinched the championship in the Born 2015 division, highlighted by strong team play and individual awards. Nathaniel Divinagracia was …
Dolphins FC shines at Bago football fest
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Dolphins FC Negros Occidental delivered strong performances at the 1st Mayora Mayette Javellana Football Festival in Negros Occidental’s Bago City, emerging as champions in the Born 2010 division and finishing second runner-up in the Women’s Open Born 2012 category. The youth football club showcased depth and consistency across age groups …
Alex Eala falters to Andreeva in Macau
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alexandra Eala ended her year with a defeat to World’s No. 9 Mirra Andreeva in the women’s singles match of the Macau Tennis Masters on Sunday, December 28. The 20-year-old Eala faltered to the Russian standout, 6-4, 6-2, in what served as Eala’s final on-court appearance of the …
Doncic thrives, LeBron hurt as Lakers dispatch Kings
Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game skid with a 125-101 win over the visiting Sacramento Kings yesterday (Philippine time). Doncic hit five three-pointers, while also chalking up seven assists and three steals. LeBron James posted 24 points on 11-of-13 shooting, while Nick Smith, Jr. added 21 off the …
Holt hits game-winning triple vs. Converge as Ginebra reaches semis
Stephen Holt’s Never Say Die spirit was on full display as the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings squeaked past the Converge FiberXers, 99-98, in overtime of their do-or-die PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Trailing 98-96 with less than eight seconds left in the extra period, Holt buried the game-winning triple at the …
TJ7 competes in Sharjah tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO TJ7 Basketball Development Center is set to represent the Philippines in the Sharjah International Youth Basketball Tournament Season 6, an under-16 competition featuring 14 teams from across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The international tournament, organized by JAM Sports Academy, will be held in Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It …
Victorias hails Pastrana for leading UST to UAAP title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Victorias City government congratulated Kent Jane Pastrana following her standout performance, leading the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses to the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball championship. Pastrana, a native of Victorias City, where she capped her collegiate career with a championship title and was named finals Most Valuable …
TNT eliminates Magnolia, marches on to semis
Calvin Oftana’s hot hands powered the TNT Tropang 5G past the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 118-109, in their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals encounter on Saturday, December 27, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Tropang 5G maximized their twice-to-beat bonus in the series, getting the job done in just one game to …