By ADRIAN STEWART CO National University (NU) standout Leo Ordiales will be one of the players to watch as the Philippines makes its first-ever appearance in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in Manila today. The promising wing spiker from Negros Occidental’s Talisay City earned a spot in the 14-man lineup, joining veteran leaders Bryan …
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Alex Eala advances to São Paulo Open q’finals after straight-sets win vs. Riera
Alex Eala booked her place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 São Paulo Open in Brazil after defeating Argentina’s Julia Riera, 6-1, 6-4, in their Round of 16 clash. This was the pair’s third career meeting and second encounter on hard courts. Riera previously edged Eala in the 2024 French Open qualifiers, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, …
Eumir Marcial battles Venezuelan Eddy Colmenares at Thrilla anniversary
Filipino Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will face a dangerous test when he collides with Venezuelan power puncher Eddy Colmenares on the undercard of the Thrilla in Manila 50th anniversary on October 29 at the Araneta Coliseum. Marcial, 6-0 with four knockouts, is coming off a third-round stoppage of Bernard Joseph earlier this year on …
Villanueva seizes early lead in ICTSI Classic
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Dino Villanueva put on a blistering frontside performance to seize the early lead in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic, firing a five-under-par 65 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, September 9. The 13-year-old pro, still searching for a breakthrough win on the Philippine Golf Tour, turned the par-70 …
Bacolodnon Chua heading to NorthPort in swap with Jalalon
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon big man Justin Chua is set to join the NorthPort Batang Pier as part of a pending trade that would send guard Jiovani Jalalon to the Blackwater Bossing. The two teams have submitted the deal to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) office for approval, according to sources familiar with the …
Alex Eala cruises past Mansouri in São Paulo Open 1st round
Rising Filipina tennis star Alex Eala carried her momentum from her recent WTA 125 triumph in Guadalajara, sweeping past French qualifier Jasmine Mansouri in the opening round of the WTA 250 São Paulo Open on Tuesday, September 9. Eala, entering the tournament ranked No. 61, showed her class from the first game, saving multiple break …
Obiena among 28 pole vaulters at World Athletics Championships
More than 2,200 athletes will see action in the World Athletics Championships scheduled from September 13 to 21 at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Filipino Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, the Asian Championships record-holder (5.90 meters), is among 28 entries in the men’s pole vault event. The three-time Southeast Asian Games champion registered a season-best …
Red-hot Keanu Jahns eyes 3-peat at tricky Marapara
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino-German golfer Keanu Jahns will attempt to extend his winning streak to three as the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic unfolds at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club, also known as Marapara. Jahns has been the player to beat in the Philippine Golf Tour, coming off back-to-back four-stroke victories that established …
Dolphins FC rules NORFA U13 Champions League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Dolphins FC clinched the Under-13 division title of the NORFA Champions League after edging the University of St. La Salle (USLS)-Bacolod in a tightly fought final match. The championship game remained scoreless in the first half before Dolphins FC struck in the second stanza with a direct pass from the goalkeeper …
Alas Pilipinas ready for FIVB Men’s World Championship campaign
The Philippines is all set to host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championships from September 12 to 28 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alas Pilipinas, mentored by Italian Angiolino Frigoni, eyes victory over No. 13 Iran, African champion and No. 23 Egypt, as well as No. 42 Tunisia in Pool …