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Entertainment

Marco Gumabao Crushes His HYROX Personal Record in Bangkok—But His Next Goal Is Even More Ambitious

Marco Gumabao gave himself quite a birthday present. The actor and fitness enthusiast has achieved a major milestone at HYROX Bangkok 2026, clocking a new personal best of 1 hour and 13 minutes—seven minutes faster than his previous 1:20 mark. And despite the breakthrough performance, Gumabao says he still has unfinished business. His next target? Breaking the 70-minute barrier. According to PEP.ph, Gumabao competed at HYROX Bangkok at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok,

August 22, 2026

Philippines

FROM CYBERCRIME TO MUAY THAI: Filipino Cybercop Wins 2 Medals in Thailand—But Here’s What Makes His Victory Remarkable

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine National Police officer known for fighting cybercrime has shown he can also hold his own in the ring, winning two medals at an international Muay Thai competition in Thailand, according to a report published by Manila Standard on Aug. 22, 2026. The achievement adds an unusual dimension to the work of a police officer whose professional duties center on law enforcement and cybercrime prevention. While the officer works in the digital arena as a so-called “cybe

August 22, 2026

Sport

Miyu Yamashita Opens a HUGE 5-Shot Lead in Canada — But Here’s What Could Happen Next

EDMONTON, Alberta — Miyu Yamashita has put herself in commanding position at the halfway point of the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open, but the Japanese star knows there is still plenty of golf left to play. Yamashita followed her stunning opening-round 8-under-par 62 with a 6-under 64 on Friday at Royal Mayfair Golf Club, reaching 14-under-par 126 after 36 holes and opening a five-shot lead over a three-way tie for second. The 25-year-old's nearest challengers are Soo Bin Joo, Yuri Yoshida and Kiara Ro

August 22, 2026

Sport

Fritz Had 22 Aces. Nakashima Still Found a Way to Win — Then Cincinnati Delivered Another Stunning Upset

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Open delivered another wave of major upsets Friday as Brandon Nakashima knocked out fellow American Taylor Fritz and Czech qualifier Sara Bejlek continued her remarkable run by eliminating Madison Keys. Nakashima, the No. 27 seed, battled past sixth-seeded Fritz 7-6(9), 4-6, 6-3 to book his place in the semifinals of the ATP Masters 1000 event. The victory extended a remarkable North American hard-court run that has rapidly turned Nakashima into one of the tournament

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Strong Group Finished the Jones Cup 6-1 After Beating Jordan—So How Did a Team That Barely Lost End Up Only Fifth?

NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — On paper, Strong Group-Pilipinas walked away from the 2026 William Jones Cup with the kind of record normally associated with a championship contender. Six wins. One loss. Yet when the tournament ended for the Philippine side, Strong Group was celebrating neither a championship nor even a semifinal appearance. Instead, it was fifth. Strong Group closed its campaign with a hard-earned 96-91 victory over Jordan on Friday, August 21, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New T

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Bianca Pagdanganan Fires 69, But Late Slip Costs Her at Wildhorse — Can She Make the Weekend Charge?

PENDLETON, Oregon — Bianca Pagdanganan put together another promising start but could not maintain her momentum down the stretch, settling for a 3-under-par 69 and a share of 39th after the opening round of the Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic on Friday. The ICTSI-backed Filipina looked poised for an even stronger position after making four birdies through her first 14 holes at Wildhorse Golf Course. But a late stumble prevented her from moving higher on a leaderboard that produced exceptionally l

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

Bangladesh Collapsed to 35/6 After Starc’s Stunning Burst—Then the Second Test Took Another Turn

MACKAY, Australia — Mitchell Starc delivered a devastating opening spell on Saturday, ripping through Bangladesh’s top order with five wickets in just 22 balls as Australia made an emphatic response to their historic defeat in the first Test. Bangladesh reached lunch at 35 for six on the opening morning of the second Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, with Starc finishing the session with remarkable figures of 5/11 from nine overs. The Australian left-arm quick wasted no time. St

August 22, 2026

Sport

Tiafoe Is One Win From the Cincinnati Final—But Nakashima’s Red-Hot Run Has Changed the Equation

CINCINNATI — Frances Tiafoe has found his momentum at exactly the right time. The American powered past Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti 7-6(2), 7-5 on Friday to reach the 2026 Cincinnati Open semifinals, setting up an all-American showdown with an increasingly dangerous Brandon Nakashima just days before the US Open festivities begin. Tiafoe needed more than two hours and four match points to finally put away the 10th-seeded Musetti on a humid night in Ohio. Thunderstorms threatened around the venue b

August 22, 2026

Sport

Australia Choose to Bowl First Against Bangladesh—But What Happened in Darwin Has Turned This Mackay Test Into Something Much Bigger

MACKAY, Australia — Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the second and final Test in Mackay on Saturday, setting up a high-pressure showdown as the hosts fight to avoid what would be a stunning home series defeat. The decision to field first at the Great Barrier Reef Arena comes only days after Bangladesh shocked Australia by nine wickets in Darwin, recording their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil and taking a 1–0 lead in the two-

August 22, 2026

Sport

Klay Thompson Is Leaving Dallas for Miami—But Who He’ll Be Playing Beside Could Make the Heat Terrifying

MIAMI — Klay Thompson’s short-lived Dallas Mavericks chapter is over, and the four-time NBA champion appears headed straight into another championship chase. The Dallas Mavericks have reached a contract buyout agreement with Thompson, officially ending the veteran sharpshooter’s two-season stint in Dallas. Multiple reports say the 36-year-old is expected to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers, potentially adding one of the greatest shooters in NBA history to a roster already headlin

August 22, 2026