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Dyan Castillejo: From Tennis Champion to Sports Broadcaster

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 2, 2026

Long before Dyan Castillejo reported from international sporting events, she understood personally what representing the Philippines demanded from athletes. Her journey from national tennis champion to veteran broadcaster created a career spanning competition, storytelling, and Philippine sporting history. Castillejo Builds Her First Career on the Tennis Court Asian Journal Newsroom traced Castillejo’s sporting roots to...

PH Sports Funding Push Targets Athletes, Aging Facilities

Tristan AlindajaoOctober 1, 2026

Filipino athletes and aging sports facilities need stronger government investment as agencies prepare their proposed spending programs for 2027. Senator Christopher Go called for improved training conditions, facility rehabilitation, and adequate resources supporting athletes representing the Philippines internationally. Go Presses Government on Sports Facility Rehabilitation Daily Tribune highlighted Go’s appeal during September 25 Senate deliberations...

Raptors Give Kawhi Leonard $115M Contract Extension

Kenzo BolañosSeptember 24, 2026

Toronto Builds Around Leonard After Clippers Departure Kawhi Leonard signed a multi-year extension with the Toronto Raptors after completing his high-profile return from the Los Angeles Clippers. The reported agreement strengthens Toronto’s commitment to the star who helped deliver its first NBA championship during the 2018-19 season. Raptors Secure Leonard With $115 Million Extension Reuters...

China Sweeps Kazakhstan, Draws Vietnam in Asian Games

Sean CelisSeptember 19, 2026

Defending Champions Complete Perfect Asian Games Group Run China completed an unbeaten Asian Games women’s volleyball pool campaign by sweeping Kazakhstan in straight sets Friday in Okazaki, Japan. The defending champions won 25-18, 25-6, 25-14 in one hour, securing first place and a quarterfinal against Vietnam. China Sweeps Kazakhstan to Win Asian Games Pool Xinhua’s...

China, South Korea Enter Asian Games QF Unbeaten

Kenzo BolañosSeptember 16, 2026

Point Differential Separates Top Asian Games Contenders China and South Korea enter the Asian Games men’s basketball quarterfinals undefeated after controlling their respective preliminary-round assignments in Japan. Both finished 3-0, while China’s plus-128 point differential exceeded South Korea’s plus-87 mark across three group games. China Leads Asian Games Quarterfinal Field The completed preliminary round left...

Zverev Beats Ben Shelton to Claim Second 2026 Grand Slam

Brian BabaoSeptember 15, 2026

Six-Year Journey Ends with Zverev’s Grand Slam Triumph Alexander Zverev finally conquered New York, defeating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to capture his first US Open championship. The victory came six years after Zverev surrendered a two-set advantage against Dominic Thiem in the 2020 championship match. Zverev Finally Erases Painful US Open Memory Reuters...

Ben Shelton Beats Tiafoe to Reach First US Open Final

Brian BabaoSeptember 12, 2026

Zverev Showdown Awaits After Shelton’s Major Milestone Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe in four sets, earning his first Grand Slam final appearance at the US Open. The eighth-seeded American now faces Alexander Zverev with an opportunity to capture the biggest championship of his emerging career. Shelton Recovers to Beat Tiafoe in Four Sets Agence France-Presse...

Elena Rybakina Beats Osaka to Reach US Open Quarterfinals

Brian BabaoSeptember 9, 2026

US Open Quarterfinal Spot Highlights Rybakina’s Grand Slam Push Elena Rybakina powered past Naomi Osaka, 6-1, 6-4, to reach her first US Open quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows. The second seed needed only 66 minutes to eliminate the two-time New York champion and continue pursuing another major title. Rybakina Takes Immediate Control Against Osaka Reuters detailed...

Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Past Wu Into US Open Round 4

Brian BabaoSeptember 6, 2026

Spaniard Continues Title Defense with Commanding New York Win Carlos Alcaraz continued his commanding US Open title defense by sweeping China’s Wu Yibing under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights. The Spaniard advanced, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1, extending his impressive Grand Slam winning streak to 17 consecutive matches. Alcaraz Reasserts Control After Early Wu Response Reuters reported...

Greg Rusedski Backs Alex Eala to Become World No. 1

Editorial StaffSeptember 6, 2026

Grand Slam Experience Fuels Rusedski’s Bold Eala Prediction Former world No. 4 Greg Rusedski believes Alex Eala possesses the talent and mindset required to eventually become women’s tennis’ top-ranked player. The former US Open finalist made the assessment after closely following the Filipina’s remarkable breakthrough season across the WTA Tour. Rusedski Sees Championship Ceiling for...

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