Erik Spoelstra will lead the USA Basketball Men’s National Team through 2028, including the FIBA World Cup in 2027 and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Appointed on October 14, 2025, this will be his first head coach role for the national team.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala loses to Czech qualifier Tereza Valentova in the Japan Women’s Open. Valentova, ranked World No. 78, wins in Osaka with a 6-1, 6-2 score. The match adds to both players’ professional records as Eala continues to rise in the tennis world.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffers a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, sidelining him for over a month. The injury occurred during an exhibition game against the Portland Trail Blazers, leaving the Kings to adjust their lineup in his absence.
Phoenix Fuel Masters, led by Coach Willy Wilson, achieved their first win under his leadership with a 109-103 victory over the San Miguel Beermen. Wilson emphasizes ongoing improvement as the team eyes future successes in the season.
Las Vegas Aces clinched their third WNBA title in four years after a commanding 97-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, completing a four-game sweep in the Finals. A’ja Wilson led the team with 31 points.
Novak Djokovic was defeated by qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the Shanghai Masters semifinals. The match ended with scores of 6-3, 6-4 in favor of Vacherot. Djokovic, 38, faced health struggles during the game, limiting his performance and preventing him from securing a fifth title in Shanghai.
Olympian Aleah Finnegan hopes the upcoming world championships in November will inspire young Filipino gymnasts. Finnegan, who participated in the Paris Games, emphasizes the importance of exposure to high-level gymnastics to ignite interest and passion among young athletes in the Philippines.
Former NBA star Paul Pierce was arrested on suspicion of DUI after being found asleep at the wheel on a Los Angeles highway. Officers from the California Highway Patrol discovered signs of alcohol impairment in Pierce following a multi-vehicle crash. The Los Angeles city attorney will review the case.
Manchester honored boxing legend Ricky Hatton, who passed away at 46, with a funeral at Manchester Cathedral. Fans lined the streets as the procession moved from Hyde to the cathedral, marking a heartfelt goodbye to the former world champion.
NBA General Managers rank Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama as the best defender in the league according to the 2025-26 GM survey, highlighting his role as a key player for the Spurs.