Yu Zidi of China prepares to compete in the women’s 200-meter medley semifinal at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Swimming is a sport well used to talented teenagers, but Yu Zidi’s participation aged 12 at the world championships has sparked debate about how young is too young. […]

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines plays a backhand against Marketa Vondrousova of Czechia during their first round match on Day One of the WTA 1000 National Bank Open at IGA Stadium on July 27, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open as she

Alas Pilipinas during the AVC Women’s Nations Cup final against Vietnam.–AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas women’s team seeks to surpass last year’s two bronze medals finishes as the 2025 SEA V-League Leg 1 in Thailand opens on Friday. The women of Alas figure in their last major tournament before the 33rd Southeast Asian

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, celebrates after defeating Guo Hanyu, of China, during second round tennis at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) MONTREAL— Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek easily advanced to the third round of the National Bank Open, beating Guo Hanyu of

 Marcus Morris Sr. #24 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first quarter in Game One of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on May 07, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP Former NBA player Marcus Morris has been arrested  on a felony fraud charge after being

FILE – Former Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas takes part in a ceremony during the half-time of an NBA basketball game between the Wizards and the Miami Heat, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five others on charges of running illegal

Gilas Pilipinas arrives in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ahead of the Fiba Asia Cup. -SBP PHOTO Calvin Oftana was part of Gilas Pilipinas’ contingent that left for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a strong indication that he will be part of the roster for next week’s Fiba Asia Cup. Photos posted by the Samahang Basketbol ng

Zoji Edoc takes out the flagstick before a putt. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Patrick Tambalque put up a tough battle against the elements on Wednesday to carve out a one-over-par 73 and stay three strokes ahead of a new pursuer in Shinichi Suzuki heading into the final round of the premier 15-18 division for boys of the

The Philippines’ bid for a repeat run to the World Cup will go through the Group of Death. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Coach Mark Torcaso could only react in disbelief after the Filipinas were drawn in a tough Group A of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. The Filipinas will face the host nation, South

Kai Sotto understandably looked dejected watching Gilas Pilipinas’ tune-up game against the Macau Black Bears on Monday night. And it showed. Article continues after this advertisement During halftime of the Nationals’ bout with the Black Bears, Sotto was at the Araneta Coliseum tunnel, delighting fans with selfies and group photos. Sure, there was the smile