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Sarut Vongchaisit takes early lead at Philippine Golf Championship

February 5, 2026
Sarut Vongchaisit of Thailand stormed to the top of the leaderboard with a four-under par 68 in a thrilling opening round of the Philippine Golf Championship, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, on Thursday at the East Course of Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong City. Battling gusty winds and a challenging layout, […]
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Savi Davison leads PLDT past Creamline in statement sweep to open PVL AFC run

February 5, 2026
Savannah Davison powered PLDT to a statement victory over traditional powerhouse Creamline, leading the High Speed Hitters to a straight-set, 25-22, 25-17, 25-23 win to open their 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference campaign Thursday at the Filoil Centre. Davison set the tone early, delivering 13 crucial points in the first set to give her […]
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Tucker Molina skips Mapua, signs with Abra Solid North

February 5, 2026
Tucker Molina will no longer suit up for Mapua University. The 6-foot-6 Filipino-American guard has decided to turn professional, signing a two-year deal with Abra Solid North for the 2026 MPBL season. Familya Washington director Erik Quintana confirmed the development to Tiebreaker Times. Molina spent his first three collegiate years at NAIA school Arizona Christian. […]
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Cignal’s chemistry shines despite minimal offseason changes

February 5, 2026
With improved communication and cohesion, Cignal is off to a strong start in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. The Super Spikers, who made only one offseason move while retaining their core, are now reaping the rewards of continuity. And their chemistry and familiarity is showing in their early success in the all-local tournament. […]
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Cignal overpowers Choco Mucho to stay perfect in PVL All-Filipino

February 5, 2026
Cignal regrouped after a split start and overpowered Choco Mucho in four sets, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18, to notch back-to-back wins in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the Filoil Centre. Coming off a sweep of Galeries Tower on opening day, the Super Spikers kept their foot on the gas, sustaining […]
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Philippine International School-Qatar soars to Mini World Cup semis

February 5, 2026
Philippine International School-Qatar continued to wave the country’s flag high and proud after barging into Mini World Cup inaugurals’ semifinals. The Phoenix advanced to the final four of the meet that serves as a school-level simulation of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 in Qatar following an 80-66 victory over Alandalus Private School at the […]
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Tatjana Maria survives tough opener as upsets rock Philippine Women’s Open

January 28, 2026
Despite a nearly four-hour rain delay, there was still plenty of action on Day Two of the Philippine Women’s Open, highlighted by a pair of shockers as the tournament’s big guns finally took the court on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. Top seed and world no. 42 Tatjana Maria of Germany […]
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Alex Eala eyes redemption as Sakatsume looms in Philippine Women’s Open showdown

January 27, 2026
When Alex Eala steps onto the center court of the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center on Wednesday for what will once again be the featured match of the day, she will be playing for more than just a spot in the next round. The second-seeded Eala faces Japan’s Himeno Sakatsume, the third-highest ranked Japanese player in […]
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Myla Pablo excited to guide Nxled’s young guns

January 27, 2026
Myla Pablo is eager to combine her championship experience with a young, energetic core as the Chameleons prepare for the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Pablo, along with the core of the Petro Gazz team that won two championships last year, recently signed with Nxled following the Angels’ decision to take a leave of […]
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MJ Phillips embraces underdog role as Nxled eyes turnaround

January 27, 2026
MJ Phillips is embracing a new challenge with Nxled, aiming to help lift the Chameleons from a winless campaign and into contention in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Phillips, along with a core of the Petro Gazz side that captured both the All-Filipino and Reinforced Conference crowns last season, is expected to help […]
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Home, at Last: Alex Eala’s relishes pro debut before her own

January 27, 2026
On a Monday evening that felt more like a celebration than a tournament opener, Alex Eala finally stepped onto a professional tennis court at home—not as a promising junior, not as a visiting prodigy, but as a full-fledged professional carrying the hopes of a nation. For Eala, the moment was deeply personal. “I think it […]
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Alex Eala cruises past Charaeva in Philippine Women’s Open debut

January 26, 2026
Alex Eala made a memorable debut in her first-ever hometown match as a pro, cruising to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alina Charaeva in the Round of 32 of the 2026 Philippine Women’s Open on Monday at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila. In front of a sellout crowd, […]
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Local bets Madis, Abarquez fall short in Philippine Women’s Open opener

January 26, 2026
The Philippine Women’s Open was conceived to put the Philippines on the tennis map while giving local players the chance to test themselves against top-level competition. Monday’s matches at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center revealed both the promise and the challenges of women’s tennis in the country, as Filipino bets were shown the exit early […]
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As Miekho Natinga shatters record, Jeff Napa beams as history stays at NU

January 26, 2026
For nearly four decades, the unparalleled feat stood untouched. Ten three-pointers in a single UAAP basketball game—a mark first set by University of the East legend and three-time champion Allan Caidic—was long considered rare air. National University head coach Jeff Napa tied the record in Season 65 (August 22, 2002), while Alvin Pasaol and Terrence […]
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Kaye Emana relishes chance to compete on WTA stage ahead of UAAP title defense

January 26, 2026
The Philippine Women’s Open — the first-ever WTA-level tournament held in the country — offered more than just a chance for Filipinos to witness world-class tennis. More importantly, it gave local athletes an opportunity to experience top-level competition firsthand. This was exactly what UAAP Season 87 co-MVP Kaye Emana experienced when she competed in the […]
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Donna Vekic hopes Philippine Women’s Open spurs tennis growth

January 26, 2026
Riding the wave of Alex Eala’s rising fame, Croatian star Donna Vekic is betting that the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open can help grow tennis in the country—and inspire the next generation of players to follow in the footsteps of the homegrown sensation. “It is amazing to ride on the wave of Alex’s impact and what […]
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CJ Perez refocuses after clash with Leo Austria

January 26, 2026
Leo Austria and CJ Perez did not allow their misunderstanding to get in the way of helping San Miguel chalk up another victory against TNT to regain the upper hand in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday night. Both chose to let bygones be bygones after the Beermen head coach disclosed that […]
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Fans’ heckling, not Jolas, sparked Chris Ross’ on-court reaction

January 26, 2026
Chris Ross and Jojo Lastimosa were quick to patch things up after being at the center of a heated spat during San Miguel’s eventual victory over TNT to take Game 3 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals Sunday night. The Beermen floor general said that the Tropang 5G team manager had already said […]
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CJ Perez’s clutch barrage powers San Miguel past TNT to take PBA Finals lead

January 25, 2026
CJ Perez landed the painful haymakers in the clutch to save San Miguel past TNT, 95-89, and take the 2-1 in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup best-of-7 Finals before a solid crowd at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Sunday night. The former Finals MVP finished with 20 points, 17 of which […]
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Aurora Gaming PH claims M7 crown with 4–0 finals domination

January 25, 2026
For a long time, they were tagged as chokers. Now, they can finally call themselves world champions. Aurora Gaming PH completed its date with destiny, capturing the M7 World Championship title after a dominant 4–0 sweep of Indonesia’s Alter Ego in the grand finals on Sunday at the MPL Arena XO Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. […]
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