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Alex Eala will return to the Philippines for a brief break following her best Grand Slam performance at Wimbledon before beginning her hardcourt campaign leading to the US Open.

Novak Djokovic survived the longest Wimbledon quarterfinal in history on Tuesday, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime, 7-6 (10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (4), in a five-hour, 15-minute marathon to reach the semifinals.

June Mar Fajardo remained the frontrunner for the Philippine Basketball Association Most Valuable Player award after the Commissioner’s Cup, leading the statistical race through the first two conferences of Season 50.

EJ Obiena cleared 5.80 meters for the first time this season but finished outside the medals at the Fly Athens Street Pole Vault tournament held at Panathenaic Stadium in Greece.

Erling Haaland scored both goals as Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, sparking celebrations among fans in the United States and across Norway.

Alex Eala said she will use her fourth-round exit at Wimbledon as motivation to improve after falling to Jasmine Paolini in three sets, ending the Filipino’s deepest run at the Grand Slam tournament.

Alex Eala’s historic Wimbledon campaign ended Monday after the Filipino tennis star lost to world No. 13 Jasmine Paolini of Italy, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, in the women’s singles round of 16 at Centre Court.

Dwight Ramos credited Australia’s relentless defensive pressure after Gilas Pilipinas suffered a 92-49 loss to the Boomers on Monday in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, ending the first round with a 2-4 record.

Youth soccer participation has increased in the Houston area during the FIFA World Cup, with local clubs reporting higher registration numbers as organizers expand access to the sport through scholarships and new playing facilities.

Cristiano Ronaldo said Sunday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career as Portugal prepares to face Spain in the Round of 16.