Marcos hails Eala as nation celebrates WTA triumph
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Alex Eala on Tuesday after the Filipino tennis star became the first Philippine player to win a WTA 500 singles title.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Alex Eala on Tuesday after the Filipino tennis star became the first Philippine player to win a WTA 500 singles title.
Gavin Williams allowed one hit in 5 2/3 innings and struck out 10, Chase DeLauter drove in three runs and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Sunday to avoid being swept in a weekend series.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Mykhailo Mudryk will receive the club’s full support when he rejoins the team this week, but the Ukrainian winger will not be rushed back into action after winning his appeal against a doping ban.
The Philippines fell behind in the seventh minute when Damoth Thongkhamsavath’s long-range strike slipped past goalkeeper Quincy Kammeraad.
Alexandra Eala defeated third-seeded Naomi Osaka, 6-4, 6-2, on Saturday to reach the final of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C., earning the biggest singles final berth of her career.
FIFA said Friday it will continue an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment plan for its commercial operations despite opposition from UEFA and several regional football bodies, which have rejected the proposal and raised the possibility of a World Cup boycott.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. said Wednesday that he uses the legacy and guidance of his father, NBA legend Scottie Pippen, as motivation as he prepares to take on a bigger role with Memphis.
The 39-year-old Serbian confirmed his participation in the tournament on Thursday, marking his first appearance in Cincinnati since winning the title in 2023.
World Boxing said its executive committee approved Russia’s return to international competitions under the same conditions as other national federations.
Cristiano Ronaldo is taking his football career to the screen, reportedly joining English director Matthew Vaughn for an upcoming drama series centered on the world of football agents.