https://www.philstar.com/rss/sports Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:30:06 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547419/ormoc-hailed-model-partner-grassroots-sports Philippine Sports Commission Chairman John Patrick “Pato” Gregorio hailed Ormoc City as an exemplary local government partner in grassroots development as the city positions itself as Eastern Visayas’ emerging sports hub. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 14:25:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547419/ormoc-hailed-model-partner-grassroots-sports https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547417/bregente-suzuki-spearhead-march-match-play-quartersJan Veran The tournament favorites lived up to expectations, turning in commanding performances to book their places in the quarterfinals of the NGAP Match Play Championship. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547417/bregente-suzuki-spearhead-march-match-play-quarters https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547416/fire-obiena-strikes-gold-anew-germanyRalph Edwin Villanueva Another one for EJ Obiena.  Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547416/fire-obiena-strikes-gold-anew-germany https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547413/ironman-703-lapu-lapu-race-feature-strong-womens-field The battle for the women's professional crown at the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu on Sunday, August 9, in Cebu City is shaping up to be every bit as compelling as the stellar men's race. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547413/ironman-703-lapu-lapu-race-feature-strong-womens-field https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547407/eala-mania-grips-canadaRalph Edwin Villanueva  Eala-mania was in full swing in Toronto on Thursday morning (Manila time). Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547407/eala-mania-grips-canada https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547403/malixi-fights-through-struggles-weather-stay-match-play-huntJan Veran Rianne Malixi’s title defense at the US Women’s Amateur remained in limbo after weather delays and darkness forced organizers to suspend second-round play at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:13:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547403/malixi-fights-through-struggles-weather-stay-match-play-hunt https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547402/mcnally-crashes-eala-noskova-rematch-sets-new-test-filipina-starJan Veran Forget the much-anticipated rematch between Alex Eala and Linda Noskova. Caty McNally tore up the script instead. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547402/mcnally-crashes-eala-noskova-rematch-sets-new-test-filipina-star https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547396/centeno-one-win-away-world-10-ball-crownJoey Villar Chezka Centeno dumped South Korean Seo Seoa — the reigning world 9-ball champion — in an emphatic 4-0, 4-0, 4-3 result to set up a title showdown with US-based Belarusian Magarita Fefilova. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547396/centeno-one-win-away-world-10-ball-crown https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547391/eala-shuts-down-parks-advance-canadian-openRalph Edwin Villanueva It took her three sets, but Alex Eala is off to the next round of the 2026 Canadian Open. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:54:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547391/eala-shuts-down-parks-advance-canadian-open https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547385/best-center-clinics-slated-ateneo-inspire-academy Young basketball and volleyball hopefuls begin their sports journeys at the Ateneo and Inspire Sports courts this month when the multi-awarded and pionering BEST Center starts its clinics on Saturday. Thu, 6 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/08/06/2547385/best-center-clinics-slated-ateneo-inspire-academy