Category: Sport

Philippines

Alex Eala Is Back in New York — But What Happens Next Could Make Philippine Tennis History Again

NEW YORK — Alex Eala isn't wasting any time in the Big Apple. Fresh from a breakthrough North American hard-court swing, the Filipina tennis sensation has arrived in New York and immediately stepped onto the practice court, beginning her final preparations for the 2026 US Open — where another chapter of Philippine tennis history could be waiting. The 21-year-old was spotted training at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, the world's largest tennis stadium, just days before the season's final Grand

August 23, 2026

Entertainment

CONCACAF Chief Tells Gianni Infantino to Skip Youth Tournament as FIFA Crisis Explodes—But He Went Anyway

The power struggle at the top of world football has reached an unusual new stage. CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic, warning that his presence could overshadow the young players and turn the event into a focal point for FIFA’s growing governance crisis. The request concerns the Caribbean Football Union’s (CFU) U-14 Series, a youth tournament being held in the Dominican Republic

August 22, 2026

Sport

Japan’s 11-Year-Old Asian Games Rookie Has a Very Unusual Secret Weapon—Can He Make History?

TOKYO, Japan — Japan is sending an unusually young competitor to the 2026 Asian Games—and he is already dreaming of making history. At just 11 years old, Yuki Kurihara is set to become the youngest athlete ever to represent Japan at the Asian Games when he competes in the Puyo Puyo Champions esports event at the home Games in September. Kurihara joined his Japanese teammates at a send-off ceremony in Tokyo this week as preparations intensify for the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Nago

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Alex Eala Cracked the WTA Top 20 and Won Her First Tour Title—But Her Coach Says the Scariest Part Is Nobody Knows Her Ceiling Yet

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala has spent much of her young career breaking barriers for Philippine tennis. But after a spectacular 2026 season pushed her into the world’s Top 20 and delivered her first WTA Tour-level singles crown, even longtime coach Joan Bosch is no longer willing to put a limit on what could come next. For Bosch, Eala becoming an elite player was never the surprising part. The surprise was how quickly she got there. Bosch recalled seeing Eala when she was only around 14 o

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

GMMTV STARS HAVE ARRIVED IN MANILA — BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY FINALLY FACE STAR MAGIC ON THE COURT?

MANILA, Philippines — The much-anticipated Philippine–Thailand celebrity showdown is officially getting closer as stars from GMMTV have arrived in Manila ahead of the Star Magic All-Star Games 2026 on Sunday, August 23. The arrival of the Thai actors on Saturday, August 22, adds another layer of excitement to an event that is shaping up to be one of the biggest entertainment-sports crossovers of the year. The GMMTV stars are in the Philippines to represent Team GMMTV Thailand, which will face

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Gilas Boys Rally From 14 Down, But Japan Had the Final Answer—What Happens Next?

Gilas Pilipinas Youth refused to go quietly, but Japan had just enough answers down the stretch. The Philippines absorbed an 80–75 defeat to Japan on Saturday in the classification round of the 2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, leaving the young Nationals with one final game to determine their finishing position in the tournament. The defeat was particularly painful because Gilas had mounted a serious fourth-quarter comeback after falling behind by

August 22, 2026

Sport

China Says It Wants Asian Games Gold, Not Revenge on Gilas—But One September Game Could Reopen the Wound

China insists it is chasing something bigger than revenge when it arrives at the 2026 Asian Games. But the draw has made sure the painful memory it wants to move beyond will be standing directly in its path. The Chinese men’s basketball team has been grouped with defending champion Gilas Pilipinas, Bahrain and Kazakhstan in Group C of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, setting up a highly anticipated rematch between two teams forever linked by one of the most dramatic games in recent

August 22, 2026

Singapore

Keisuke Honda Is Coming to Singapore — But His FC Jurong Mission Goes Far Beyond a Comeback

SINGAPORE — Keisuke Honda is not returning to competitive football simply to add another chapter to an already remarkable career. The former Japan international and AC Milan midfielder has arrived at FC Jurong with a much bigger target: helping the club become the No. 1 team in the Singapore Premier League (SPL). Honda, who turns 40 this year, was officially unveiled by FC Jurong on Aug. 22 ahead of the 2026-27 SPL season. More than 400 fans reportedly gathered at Jurong East Stadium for the h

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

The Yulo Brothers Are Going All-In for Asian Games Gold—But Japan Holds One Major Test

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and younger brother Karl Eldrew Yulo are set to undergo a training camp in Japan before heading directly to Nagoya for the 2026 Asian Games, according to Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) president Cynthia Carrion. Carrion told The Philippine Star that the brothers will train at Tokushukai and are expected to leave for Japan roughly two weeks before the Asian Games. From there, they will proceed directly to the competition in Nagoya. The

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

James Maddison Lost Nearly a Year to an ACL Injury—But Five Children and Two Sets of Twins Gave Him the Distraction He Never Expected

Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison spent almost an entire season fighting his way back from a serious knee injury. But while football temporarily disappeared from his daily life, an extraordinary situation at home gave the England midfielder something else to focus on: raising five young children, including two sets of twins. For professional footballers, a long-term injury can turn a packed schedule of matches, training sessions and travel into months of rehabilitation and uncertainty. Jam

August 22, 2026