Sports

Billiard titans ready for showdown Jan. 22-24

Filipinos Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante, American Earl “The Pearl” Strickland, and German Ralf “The Kaiser” Souquet will reunite in the event, designed to honor their legacy, rekindle classic rivalries, and give fans a chance to witness the champions who helped popularize pool worldwide.

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Sick but determined, Yulo vows to chase more medals

Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo won a bronze medal in the floor exercise at the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships in Manila while competing with a right ankle injury. The medal marked Yulo’s first podium finish at the Junior Worlds. Team officials confirmed he entered the event nursing the injury but received medical clearance to perform. Judges awarded Yulo third place after he completed his routine despite visible discomfort. The Philippine gymnastics delegation recorded the result as a key achievement in its 2025 junior campaign and scheduled further medical evaluation for Yulo following the competition.

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Jamie Malonzo, Geo Chiu join Gilas squad for SEA Games

Gilas Pilipinas added forward Jamie Malonzo and center Geo Chiu to its men’s basketball roster for next month’s Southeast Asian Games in Thailand after ruling out naturalized player Justin Brownlee due to eligibility issues. Team officials selected Malonzo, a former Barangay Ginebra standout, and Chiu, the current Abra center in the MPBL, to bolster the wing and frontcourt rotation. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas coordinates with SEA Games organizers on eligibility and accreditation as Gilas finalizes its lineup, training schedule and travel plans for the regional tournament.

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