Category: Sport
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Coach breaks down Alex Eala’s Miami Open campaign: ‘I’m very proud’
MANILA — Alex Eala’s coach is full of pride after the Filipina teenager made history with her campaign in the 2025 Miami Open. ala made headlines with her giant-killing ways in the WTA1000 tournament, defeating higher-ranked players en route to a place in the semifinals. She ousted world No. 25 Jelena Ostapenko, world No. 5…
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Zamboanga Valientes gear up for Dubai stint
MANILA, Philippines — Another team will represent the Philippines in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship as Zamboanga Valientes is ready to take its talent once more overseas. After a successful stint in The Asian Tournament, Zamboanga Valientes joins another international competition and has the possibility to face another Filipino club Strong Group Athletics (SGA).…
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PAL Interclub: Southwoods, Eastridge renew rivalry
As the 76th Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub approaches next month in Bacolod City, all eyes are on the two powerhouse teams vying for the coveted regular championship—the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club and Eastridge Golf Club. Manila Southwoods, the defending champion, is aiming for a fourth straight title. At the same time, Eastridge enters…
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Alex Eala stuns Swiatek, advances to Miami Open semis
MANILA (UPDATED) — The dream run continues for Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala. In a massive upset, Eala ousted world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinal of the Miami Open, 6-2, 7-5, on Thursday morning (Manila time). It was the latest of a stunning string of results for the 19-year-old Eala, who had already…
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Philippine team departs for Asian Winter Games
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino flies to Harbin today to lead a 20-athlete delegation to the 9th Asian Winter Games. “I believe our winter sport athletes can deliver, not in terms of medals, but in terms of the exposure and experience that’s needed as we also put weight on…
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Excitement builds for 76th PAL Interclub
The excitement is building as the prestigious 76th PAL Interclub prepares to return in a week’s time, and golfers from across the country are gearing up for one of the most anticipated events in the Philippine golfing calendar. Known for its rich history, competitive spirit, and strong sense of camaraderie, the PAL Interclub stands as…
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Focus shifts to Italy Winter Games
TAGAYTAY. — With an unprecedented and historic Harbin Asian Winter Games gold medal, the Philippine men’s curling squad is now eyeing a new milestone: qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina and Milano, Italy. “I know that it will be difficult, but we will try to do our best to make history once again…
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Del Monte cruises to 9-point win
BACOLOD CITY – Yoyong Velez and Raul Minoza fired on all cylinders to lead Del Monte to a successful title defense in the Philippine Airlines Senior Interclub tournament at Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City on Thursday. Velez and Minoza each carded 53 points, helping Del Monte turn what was expected to…
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PSC chief Bachmann to induct new PSA officers
PHILIPPINE Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann will be the special inducting officer when the new leadership of the Philippine Sportswriters Association holds its oath-taking ceremony on Tuesday at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Newly-elected PSA president Francis Ochoa, sports editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, leads the new batch of officers…
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Malabanan, Suntay lead PAL Interclub Media winners
Chito Malabanan and Anthony Suntay topped the two-day Philippine Airlines Interclub media tournament held in Bacolod City on Saturday. Malabanan, columnist of Edge Davao, shot a net 65 at the Bacolod Golf Club and 71 at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club to emerge as runaway champion in the print division. Rey Bancod of…