How Antonelli Won His Home Race From the Back
Kimi Antonelli started the 2026 Italian Grand Prix from 19th place. He finished first. He came into Monza with a 59-point championship lead, but Mercedes opted for a full power unit change, dropping their title leader to the back of the grid. His rivals…
Eala exits US Open, falls to Jovic in third round
Alex Eala reached the third round of the 2026 US Open before falling to Iva Jovic 5-7, 6-3, 5-7 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. The match ran over three hours. It was one of the best women’s singles matches of the tournament. A Rivalry Getting…
Eala Faces Jovic in Third Round, 0-2 in Head-to-Head
Alex Eala walks into Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, September 5 at 7 p.m. ET ranked 18th in the world, seeded 17th at the 2026 US Open, and 0-2 against the player across the net. She faces Iva Jovic in the third round, opening the night session at…
The US Press Finally Has Its Eyes on Alex Eala
Alex Eala made the front page of The New York Times on September 3. Print edition, for a 21-year-old tennis player from Quezon City who was three days into a US Open run that had already caught the attention of a packed Louis Armstrong Stadium. The…
Gilas Wins Two, Still Slides to No. 40
Gilas Pilipinas beat Jordan, 82-81, then took down Iran, 68-56, in the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Gilas dropped one spot in the latest FIBA men’s world rankings anyway, falling from No. 39 to No. 40. The Philippines…
Alex Eala Storms Past Mary Stoiana to Reach US Open Second Round
Alex Eala needed just 78 minutes to open her US Open campaign, sweeping American qualifier Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing Meadows on Tuesday, September 1 (Wednesday, September 2 in Manila). Five Games Before Stoiana Got On…
EJ Obiena Claims Ninth Gold of the Season in Berlin
EJ Obiena is back on top in Germany. The Filipino pole vaulter cleared 5.82 meters to win the ISTAF Berlin on August 30, securing his ninth gold medal of the 2026 season. He tried to push higher, attempting 5.97 meters three times, but did not clear the…
Eala’s US Open Return Begins September 2
Alex Eala opens her 2026 US Open campaign against American qualifier Mary Stoiana on September 2, Philippine time, in the Round of 128. Eala is seeded No. 17, her highest-ever seeding at a Grand Slam, and will meet Stoiana, the world No. 122, at the USTA…
Jordan Clarkson and Alex Eala Meet at Flushing Meadows
Jordan Clarkson walked into the US Open this week as an NBA champion. Alex Eala walked in with her first WTA singles title and a career-high ranking of No. 18. On Thursday, their paths crossed at Flushing Meadows. Eala congratulated Clarkson first.…
Kai Sotto Blocks the Game-Winner in His Gilas Return
Kai Sotto blocked a Jordanian drive at the buzzer on Friday night, sealing an 82-81 win for Gilas Pilipinas over Jordan at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. It was the opening game of the second round in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, and…