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Alex Eala will represent the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, choosing the national team over the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing because she values competing for her country.

Mali stunned Spain 82-73 Saturday at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, earning only the second victory in the African nation’s tournament history.

Alex Eala said Friday she remains focused on her US Open campaign despite the growing attention surrounding her, including questions about the tournament’s decision to schedule her matches at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

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.