Legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan died at 71 in Clearwater, Florida, due to cardiac arrest. Known for his iconic role in transforming wrestling, Hogan’s influence spanned TV, movies, and pop culture. Fellow wrestlers and fans pay tribute to the WWE Hall of Famer’s enduring legacy.
The Philippine Football Federation has named Carles Cuadrat as the head coach of the Philippines Men’s National Football Team. Cuadrat, a Spanish coach, takes over following the departure of Albert Capellas, aiming to bolster the team’s international performance.
Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas will fight Uruguay’s Ruben Dario Casero on August 2 at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California. Ancajas was previously scheduled to appear on the Pacquiao-Barrios undercard but withdrew from the event. The upcoming match is promoted by MarvNation Promotions.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has announced a policy barring transgender women from women’s sports following an executive order by former President Trump. The policy requires compliance from national sport governing bodies to ensure fair competition and aligns with similar changes by the NCAA. This decision impacts the eligibility of transgender athletes in upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Chris Paul will reclaim his No. 3 jersey upon returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to newly acquired Bradley Beal’s gesture of offering his number. Bradley Beal willingly gave up the number he wore throughout his NBA career, as announced by Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala has dropped to No. 69 in the latest WTA world rankings following her participation in Wimbledon and Eastbourne Open, as she prepares for her next competition in Canada.
Eugene Torre, the first Asian Grandmaster, has been named head coach of the Philippine Men’s Chess Team. He will focus on developing new chess talent while the National Chess Federation of the Philippines organizes various tournaments to enhance the chess community.
Robert “Snake” LeGrand, a transformative figure in UTA basketball, passed away at 81 on July 19, 2025. Known for his influence and guidance, LeGrand’s legacy as a mentor and family man endures.
Manny Pacquiao’s return to the boxing ring against Mario Barrios concluded with a surprising majority draw at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, leaving the boxing community in disbelief. The scores showed one judge favoring Barrios at 115-113 and two judges calling it even at 114-114. The outcome stirred reactions from current and former boxing champions, including Keith Thurman, who predicted the draw outcome.
Tennis player Alex Eala dedicates her successful year to her late grandfather, Roberto “Bobby” Maniego. Eala’s semifinal appearance at the Miami Open led to her rise to World No. 56 and debuts at French Open and Wimbledon.