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Alyssa Valdez has made it clear she remains fully committed to the national team as Alas Pilipinas continues preparations for upcoming international competitions.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka opened her French Open campaign in dominant fashion on Tuesday, using the unusually hot conditions in Paris to power past 50th-ranked Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, 6-4, 6-2.

Marta Kostyuk said a missile strike near her family’s home in Ukraine made her first-round victory at the French Open one of the most emotionally difficult matches of her career.

Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points and added eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 103-82, on Sunday at home to tie the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.

Thirdy Ravena remains eager to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas after helping the national squad reclaim the gold medal in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4–1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware.

The possibility of the Ravena brothers suiting up as teammates again remains a long-shot dream, but it’s one that continues to linger for Kiefer Ravena.

Alyssa Solomon has entered the 2026 Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft while also considering professional offers from clubs abroad, her management said Thursday.

Justin Brownlee tied for second place on the all-time list for most games played by an import in the Philippine Basketball Association during Game 2 of the Commissioner’s Cup semifinals between Barangay Ginebra and Rain or Shine at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday.

Professional basketball player Ray Parks Jr. said on Thursday that he is leaving Osaka Evessa after one season in Japan’s B.League to pursue a new opportunity, as he returns to the Philippines for the offseason.