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Carlos Yulo has stepped away from his phone and social media as he prepares for the qualification round of the men’s artistic gymnastics competition at the 2026 Asian Games.

Eumir Marcial’s participation in the 2026 Asian Games remains uncertain as his condition after his Sept. 19 professional bout could determine whether he can compete in the men’s 80-kilogram boxing event in Japan.

Pelle Larsson and the Miami Heat have agreed on a four-year contract extension worth up to $60 million, including a mutual option for the 2030-31 season, a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday.

Juliana Gomez is keeping her expectations measured for her Asian Games debut but plans to give her best as she represents the Philippines in fencing at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games from Sept. 22 to 27.

Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agents at Excel Sports Management announced Thursday.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud responded Wednesday to Hall of Famer Andre Johnson’s criticism of his body language, saying he respects the franchise legend but remains focused on the team’s upcoming game against Cincinnati.

Yeng Guiao will remain as Rain or Shine head coach through 2030 after the PBA team announced a contract extension on Thursday.

The U.S. Senate voted 74-24 Tuesday to advance the Protect College Sports Act, clearing a procedural hurdle and moving the bipartisan measure closer to a final vote.

About 6.7 million viewers watched the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC, marking a nearly 10% drop from last year’s ceremony, according to Nielsen data released Tuesday.

Alex Eala remains set to represent the Philippines at the Asian Games in Japan as her camp waits for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to decide on its request to exempt her from the mandatory China Open.