Kai Sotto marked his return to Gilas Pilipinas with 18 points, 14 rebounds and a crucial overtime block as the Philippines escaped Jordan, 82-81, in the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on Friday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Alex Eala will represent the Philippines at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite a tight international schedule that includes the US Open and Singapore Open, the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) confirmed Friday.
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his U.S. Open title defense against Roman Safiullin on Sunday in his first Grand Slam singles match since April, after a right wrist injury kept him out of the French Open and Wimbledon.
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ineligible for next year’s WNBA draft, according to a person familiar with the decision who spoke Monday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
The ATX Open will remain at Westwood Country Club through 2029 under a new three-year partnership announced by tournament organizers, extending the Austin venue’s run as host of the annual WTA Tour event.
Chris Newsome said he is ready to share his experience with younger players as Gilas Pilipinas prepares for the eventual departure of veteran June Mar Fajardo from the national team.
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose returned to the Philippines this week for a two-day event in Cebu, where he will meet local basketball players and fans on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Alex Eala said the competition will become tougher after she climbed to No. 18 in the WTA rankings, as she prepares to compete in mixed doubles and singles at the US Open in New York.
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky game after Sky guard Natasha Cloud confronted him over a shirt he wore at Wintrust Arena.
Alex Eala will compete in singles and mixed doubles at the US Open in New York, where the Filipino tennis star could earn record prize money while continuing her preparations for her first Grand Slam singles title.