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Alexandria Enriquez won the Philippines’ first gold medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games after defeating South Korea’s Yeonji Lee, 5-0, in the women’s 63kg jiu-jitsu final at Sanya Bay Yuhai Club.

Triathlon Philippines has begun forming a national pool for fitness racing, a new discipline recognized by World Triathlon, to prepare athletes for upcoming international competitions, including qualifiers for the world championships in Stockholm, officials said.

Italian officials on Thursday rejected a proposal to replace Iran with Italy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a suggestion by a U.S. official, saying such a move is not possible under tournament rules.

Sergio Veloso has confirmed that he is leaving his position as head coach of Ateneo Blue Eagles after the team concluded its campaign in UAAP Season 88 on Wednesday.

Lawrence Okolie failed a drugs test ahead of his scheduled heavyweight bout against Tony Yoka, prompting promoter Queensberry Promotions to cancel the event set for Saturday in Paris.

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala made a stylish appearance at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Tuesday, turning heads on the red carpet in an elegant cream Filipiniana ensemble. The event is widely regarded as the “Oscars of sports.”

French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said Monday he would rather miss defending his Roland Garros title in May than rush back from what he described as a “serious” wrist injury.

Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his postseason debut on Sunday as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 111-98, in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at the Frost Bank Center.

Head coach Steve Kerr said he will discuss his future with the Golden State Warriors after the team was eliminated from the NBA play-in tournament on Friday night following a loss to the Phoenix Suns.

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the NBA Playoffs while awaiting the recoveries of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, both of whom remain sidelined with injuries.