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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has been named the American League Comeback Player of the Year, MLB announced Tuesday night during the MLB Awards show on MLB Network.

Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo has confirmed her return to the Southeast Asian Games, her first appearance since 2022, and vowed to do what she always does: give her best for the Philippines.

British boxer Conor Benn has been designated the No. 1 challenger in the WBC welterweight rankings, moving up three spots and surpassing Manny Pacquiao.

MANILA — Tennis ace Alex Eala and volleyball star Bryan Bagunas have been chosen as the Philippines’ flag-bearers for the opening ceremony…

Japeth Aguilar played his final game for Gilas Pilipinas on Monday night, ending a 16-year career with the national basketball team.

Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, taking advantage of a McLaren strategy error and keeping the 2025 Formula 1 drivers’ championship undecided until the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Clint Escamis, a former Rookie of the Year and MVP, said he plans to rest following what he described as a demanding season. He added that he intends to pursue a professional career and will consider opportunities as they come.

Legendary Korean archery coach Ryu Su-jeng will lead the Philippine national archery program, aiming to prepare athletes for the Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok and future Olympic competitions, Philippine Sports Commission officials said Tuesday.

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn was promoted to ozeki, the second-highest rank in the sport, on Wednesday after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, becoming the first Ukrainian to reach the level and the fastest to do so since 1958.

Cambodia will not compete in eight sports at the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand next month due to safety concerns, an Olympic official said Thursday.