Terrafirma’s first overall pick Geo Chiu during the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Terrafirma, whose efforts to sell its PBA franchise the past few months all bogged down, on Sunday made Geo Chiu the first overall selection in the Draft, opting for the tallest player in the pool who could certainly help the Dyip […]

Alex Eala —GDL OPEN FACEBOOK MANILA, Philippines — It’s a proud moment for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as he praised tennis ace Alexandra Eala on Sunday for becoming the first Filipino to clinch a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Challenger championship. “History has been written by Alex Eala as she becomes the first Filipino to win

Guadalajara Open champion Alex Eala gives love back to her courtside fans after the awarding ceremonies. —@GDLOPEN INSTAGRAM Alex Eala has gotten the monkey off her back, so to speak, and will be taking all-time high confidence heading into her next tournament where a grateful nation will continue to have her in its prayers. The

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the US Open tennis men’s singles final Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Flushing, N.Y. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) NEW YORK — The start of the US Open men’s final between No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday was pushed back by a half-hour

Barangay Ginebra picks Sonny Estil at No. 11 in PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone didn’t have enough time to have a thorough look at the 2025 PBA Rookie Draft board. But one name caught his attention upon his arrival back in Manila from a trip to the United

Terrafirma’s No. 1 overall pick Geo Chiu, middle, new coach Ronald Tubid, left, and PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial during the Season 50 Rookie Draft at Mall of Asia Music Hall.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Geo Chiu, the No. 1 overall pick by the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Rookie Draft, is not going anywhere–at least for the

Magnolia Hotshots coach LA Tenorio, left, with players Paul Lee, middle, and Mark Barroca during the PBA Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–LA Tenorio would be the first to admit that he’s still undergoing a learning curve in the new chapter of his basketball life as the new coach of the Magnolia Hotshots. “Slowly, I’ll get

Point guard Dalph Panopio joins Blackwater Bossing’s promising core.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Blackwater already has a solid foundation led by the duo of Sedrick Barefield and Christian David. The team may have just solidified its future further by selecting point guard Dalph Panopio third overall in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft. Article continues after this

Juan Gomez de Liaño during the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft. De Liaño was taken No. 2 overall by Converge.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Juan Gomez de Liaño didn’t make too many promises when he was selected by Converge in the 2025 PBA Rookie Draft. He only made one. Article continues after this advertisement READ: PBA Rookie

Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, in Monza, northern Italy, on September 6, 2025. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) Max Verstappen took pole position for the Italian Grand Prix with the