Alex Eala joins elite club heading into Singapore Open

SINGAPORE—Alex Eala finds herself in elite company as one of only three WTA players with at least 60 matches under her belt this season. Elena Rybakina, the newly minted world No. 1, and American World No. 3 Jessica Pegula are the others on the list. Heading into the Singapore Open, Eala has played 61 matches

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Yulos, Saclag brighten PH’s Asian Games hopes

NAGOYA, Japan—Two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo began his 20th Asian Games campaign by topping the floor exercise in Subdivision 1 of men’s artistic gymnastics qualification on Monday, while other Philippine athletes delivered victories across several venues in Japan. Yulo scored 14.600 on floor but encountered difficulties in some of his other events, including vault and

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MMA fighter Jean Claude seals shot at being first PH gold medalist

NAGOYA—Long before Jean Claude Saclag stepped under the bright lights of the Inae Sports Center in Nagoya City, he was a wiry kid from Kalinga who learned early that toughness was not a choice but a way of life. In the mountains where he grew up, grit was currency, and Saclag has carried that same

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Edgie Arances, Anisha Caluya share honors in Damosa 5150

Edgie Arances and Anisha Caluya turned in standout performances to claim top honors in the Filipino Elite Category of the Damosa Land 5150 Triathlon on Sunday. Arances was particularly dominant, combining a strong swim, blistering bike leg and steady run to capture the men’s crown in two hours, 13 minutes and five seconds, beating Al-Rasheim

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UAAP: Fresh recruits fuel Maroons’ second straight victory

READ: UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round University of the Philippines didn’t get to showcase its new recruits when it opened its UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball campaign with a victory. Veejay Pre and James Payosing made sure they’d be seen this time. Pre, the transferee from Far Eastern U and Payosing,

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Knights rip Stags, raise record to 2-0

After Letran’s first win in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament, Jimboy Estrada spoke highly of the Knights’ desire to make this campaign their “redemption season,” echoing what coach Allen Ricardo has instilled in their mindset. “We’re just trying to build momentum heading into our other games,” Ricardo said, after steering Letran to a

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UAAP: New-look Maroons test Blue Eagles for early lead

UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 89 basketball tournament Ateneo and University of the Philippines seek follow-ups to impressive debuts when they clash on Saturday, while National U and University of the East look to bounce back and end the first week of UAAP Season 89 collegiate men’s basketball tournament eliminations on a positive note at Smart Araneta

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