Leylah Fernandez wins Singapore Open, claims sixth WTA title
Photo courtesy of WTA Tennis SINGAPORE — Leylah Fernandez captured her first title of the season Sunday, defeating Australia’s Talia Gibson 7-5, 6-0 in the Singapore Tennis Open final for…
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Carlos Yulo wins second Asian Games gold, caps Nagoya run with two titles
CLEAN LANDING. Carlos Edriel Yulo topped the men’s artistic gymnastics vault event at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan on Friday (Sept. 25, 2026). He also ruled the floor…
Marriott PH Business Council “The Charity Golf” named Charity Event of the Year
Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts Hotel Manager Mohamed “Mo” Ali (center), accepted the 7th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards Charity Event of the Year trophy for the annual tournament,…
Inside IMG’s strategy to build Alex Eala into a global brand
The agency began laying the commercial groundwork after Eala’s 2022 U.S. Open junior singles title. Four years later, the world No. 18 is drawing attention from fashion and expanding her…
A night on Arthur Ashe puts Alex Eala’s journey to the Top 20 in perspective
Her US Open run ended in the third round, but the larger measure of Alex Eala’s season lies in the distance traveled: from No. 140 at Miami 17 months ago…
Fernandez bows out of US Open after three-set loss to Pegula
Leylah Fernandez social media account Canadian with Filipino roots takes opening set before third-seeded American rallies; doubles run also ends in second round NEW YORK — Leylah Fernandez’s US Open singles…
Krawczyk, Hunter reach US Open Round of 16
Photo licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Filipino-American doubles specialist and Australian partner draw top-seeded Siniakova-Townsend next NEW YORK — Desirae Krawczyk and Australian partner Storm Hunter advanced to the Round of…
Philippine ties run through US Open field with Eala, Fernandez and Krawczyk
Eala represents the Philippines, while Fernandez and Krawczyk bring Filipino heritage to New York; Ilagan’s qualifying run ended in the second round NEW YORK — Alexandra Eala enters the US Open…
Fil-Am Andre Ilagan earns US Open qualifying wild card after career-best run
Hawaii-born son of Filipino immigrants reaches career-high ranking after consecutive Challenger finals NEW YORK — Filipino American Andre Ilagan has earned a wild card into the US Open men’s qualifying…
Alex Eala named face of Marriott Bonvoy tennis campaign in Asia Pacific
Marriott Bonvoy SINGAPORE — Marriott Bonvoy has named Filipino tennis player Alex Eala the face of its “Tennis The World” campaign in Asia Pacific excluding China, expanding a sports marketing…
Wherever Alex Eala Plays, the Philippines Finds a Home Court
From overflowing outer courts to roaring stadium crowds, the Filipina star is changing the atmosphere of international tennis and drawing a vast new audience into the sport. WASHINGTON — Weeks…
Eala beats Pegula in Washington final, wins Philippines’ first tour-level WTA title
Photo credit : WTA Filipino standout completes rain-delayed comeback, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, to capture her first WTA 500 championship WASHINGTON — Alexandra “Alex” Eala defeated top-seeded Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0…
Filipino Pride in the Ring: Charly Suarez Captures WBO International Super Featherweight Championship
Charly Suarez celebrates in the ring with his championship belt and the Philippine flag after defeating Mexico’s Manny Avila to capture the WBO International super featherweight title. Photo Credit: Jhay…
Eala stuns defending Wimbledon champion Swiatek, reaches historic fourth round
alex.eala@instagram Filipina becomes the first Filipino player in the Open era to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament after defeating the defending Wimbledon champion. LONDON —…
Alex Eala enters Wimbledon week with Top 30 ranking, historic seeding in sight
@alex.eala instagram Filipina star’s Berlin semifinal run and two WTA 125 titles mark the strongest stretch of her professional career Alexandra Eala will enter Wimbledon week with the strongest résumé…
Knicks end 53-year title drought as Brunson wins Finals MVP and Jordan Clarkson makes Filipino basketball history
Karl-Anthony Towns with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after the New York Knicks completed their NBA championship run. – Photo from the New York Knicks SAN ANTONIO — The New…
Discipline, Not Drama, Carries Knicks to Brink of NBA Title
Jalen Brunson (left) and Victor Wembanyama have emerged as the defining faces of the 2026 NBA Finals, with the Knicks now one win away from a championship after their dramatic…
Alex Eala rallies to win Birmingham Open title ahead of Wimbledon
Alexandra “Alex” Eala’s Birmingham Open WTA 125 title, secured with a three-set victory over Czech player Nikola Bartunkova, gives the Filipina added momentum ahead of Wimbledon. (Photo courtesy of Alex Eala/Instagram)…
Jalen Brunson’s dad once played for Ginebra in the PBA
Former NBA guard Rick Brunson, father of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, is seen during his brief 1998 PBA stint with Gordon’s Gin, the Ginebra franchise, in the Governors’…
Oklahoma lost its Thunder as Spurs return to NBA Finals
From left: Dylan Harper of the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs, Jordan Clarkson of the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks, and Jared McCain of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harper and Clarkson will face each…
JPMorganChase Partners With Sports Legends to Help Athletes Master Their Money
Athletes’ careers are unpredictable. Less than 2% of NCAA college athletes turn professional and many professional athletes retire before they’re 35. Yet nearly 65% of athletes say they never had financial education in school. To help…
End of the road in Miami: Eala, Fernandez, and Krawczyk shift focus to clay
Alexandra Eala (left) celebrates a point under the Philippine flag, while Leylah Fernandez of Canada, with Filipino heritage (center), shares a post-match moment with Venus Williams, and Desirae Krawczyk of…
Alex Eala Reunites with Erik Spoelstra Ahead of Critical Miami Open Campaign
FILIPINO PRIDE IN MIAMI — Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala (left) shares a moment with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra (right) at the Kaseya Center on Monday, March 16,…
Desirae Krawczyk: Four-time Grand Slam champion celebrates her Filipino roots
Desirae Krawczyk and Britain’s Neal Skupski celebrate their mixed doubles victory at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, successfully defending the title after winning the tournament together in 2021. – Photo from Instagram/@…
Eala, Fernandez bring Filipino ties to Indian Wells spotlight
Photos from Alex Eala & Leylah Fernandez instagrams accounts Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala and Canadian standout Leylah Annie Fernandez, who traces her heritage to the Philippines through her mother,…
Fernandez and Venus Williams reunite for doubles at Indian Wells
Venus Williams (left) speaks with Leylah Annie Fernandez during a courtside moment ahead of their renewed doubles partnership. The two players are teaming up again at the BNP Paribas Open,…
Leylah Fernandez set for Indian Wells; ranked No. 27 by WTA
Leylah Fernandez is ranked World No. 27 in WTA singles as of the latest official rankings. (Photo courtesy of WTA Tennis) INDIAN WELLS, California — Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez, who…
Eala enters Indian Wells at career-high No. 31 as main draw approaches
Alexandra Eala is ranked World No. 31 in WTA singles as of the latest official rankings. (Photo from WTA Tennis) INDIAN WELLS, California — Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala is set to…
Mayweather, Pacquiao set September 19 professional rematch
Promotional artwork depicting Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao ahead of their 2015 bout, often billed as the “Fight of the Century.” The fighters are scheduled to meet again…
Eala’s Dubai breakthrough draws global spotlight despite quarterfinal exit to Gauff
Alexandra Eala (left) greets fans and signs autographs following a tournament appearance. Coco Gauff (right) shown during a match play on the WTA Tour. – Photos from the official Instagram…