NBA star Ja Morant visited Manila on Friday, thrilling fans with basketball displays and performances. His visit concluded the “Make Them Watch” Nike tour, with Morant engaging with the local community in a fan-focused event.
In the 5th SEA V-League 1st Leg opener, Alas Pilipinas fell to defending champion Thailand with set scores of 25-17, 24-26, 20-25, 20-25 on Friday in Nakhon Ratchasima. Despite a strong start led by Eya Laure, Dell Palomata, and Fifi Sharma, the Philippine team could not maintain their momentum against Thailand.
Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri returns to the Hungarian Grand Prix, reflecting on his first F1 victory and strategic management within McLaren, as he competes for the title against teammate Lando Norris.
Gilas Pilipinas’ Calvin Oftana travels to Saudi Arabia for the Fiba Asia Cup, part of a roster that includes key players but excludes Troy Rosario and RJ Abarrientos from the trip.
Ferrari renews team principal Fred Vasseur’s contract amid speculation about his future. The extension underscores trust in Vasseur’s leadership despite the team’s winless streak in the current F1 season.
Joao Felix, the Portuguese forward, joins Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia, in a significant $34.6 million transfer from Chelsea, enhancing the club’s international talent roster.
Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, returns to competitive tennis in the US Open mixed doubles event with Reilly Opelka, following a year-long break.
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper joins Giannis Antetokounmpo in Nike’s new Freak 7 sneaker ad, showcasing his rising NBA prominence and enhancing the sneaker’s appeal.
Kiefer Ravena, a former Gilas Pilipinas player, supports the national team from a distance, contributing positively to his well-being. After playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Ravena focuses on his career in Japan’s B.League and personal life, including his recent marriage.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Caelen Carson will miss four to six weeks due to a knee injury. Other players also face injuries, impacting the team’s lineup during training camp.