Ben Simmons will return to the NBA after missing last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Alex Eala advanced to the third round of the 2026 US Open after beating Ukraine’s Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-1, 6-4, Friday at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Robert Bolick and Adrian Nocum have developed an early rapport as Gilas Pilipinas prepares to defend its men’s basketball gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
DeSoto High School’s football team apologized to St. Thomas Aquinas High School after several DeSoto players, including team captains, refused to shake hands with their opponents before their season opener in Florida on Aug. 29.
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title suffered another setback Sunday after the 39-year-old Serb lost in the first round of the US Open, falling to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in five sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
June Mar Fajardo ended his 13-year Gilas Pilipinas career Sunday with a 68-56 victory over Iran in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, receiving the game ball and a standing ovation from teammates, coaches and fans at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, ending his 21-year career with Argentina after leading the national team to the 2026 World Cup final and winning the tournament four years earlier.
June Mar Fajardo believes Gilas Pilipinas remains in good hands as he steps away from the national team, pointing to Kai Sotto’s return and strong performances during the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Kai Sotto marked his return to Gilas Pilipinas with 18 points, 14 rebounds and a crucial overtime block as the Philippines escaped Jordan, 82-81, in the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on Friday at Mall of Asia Arena.
Alex Eala will represent the Philippines at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite a tight international schedule that includes the US Open and Singapore Open, the Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) confirmed Friday.