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Oct 19, 2026

Alex Eala drops to world No. 20 ahead of Ningbo Open

Alexandra “Alex” Eala has slipped in the latest WTA rankings, dropping to world No. 20, according to the rankings released by the Women"s Tennis Association (WTA) on Monday.

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Oct 19, 2026

Lee, Bisera, Avaricio brace for South Pacific shootout

MANILA, Philippines – A deep 27-player field, easily one of the biggest casts in recent years on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour, gears up for a fierce battle for supremacy as the ICTSI South Pacific Championship gets going on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with momentum, home-course familiarity and a hunger for redemption fueling a compelling mix of contenders. Tiffany Lee rides the confidence of a long-awaited victory, local ace Yvon Bisera banks on her familiarity with the South Pacific layout, while Chanelle Avaricio seeks to reclaim the spotlight and strengthen her bid for the season’s honors in the P1.25-million championship. Lee’s victory, which ended a two-year title drought, meant far more than another trophy. It was a reward for the quiet persistence that carried her through a difficult stretch and restored her belief in her game. “That win means a lot. It’s a great reward for all the days that I’ve silently and continuously fought for,” said Lee, who secured a hard-fought two-shot victory over Bisera at Pueblo de Oro last week. Beyond the personal breakthrough, Lee also credited the camaraderie among LPGT players for helping her navigate the demands of professional golf. Though they compete fiercely for the same titles, she said the tour’s welcoming atmosphere has made the journey more rewarding. “The LPGT members made me feel like family and accepted me as I am on this tour. They helped me a lot, and they make it feel like home. So, even though we’re enemies on the course, outside they’re very friendly and they make the course feel like a happy place,” she said. The friendly atmosphere, however, will give way to fierce competition once the championship gets underway. Bisera will be eager to capitalize on her home-course advantage and avenge her narrow loss at Pueblo de Oro. Avaricio, coming off a stint on the China Tour, is out to break away from Bisera in the season’s win race by adding a third victory to her tally, while Sarah Ababa, Princess Superal, Mafy Singson and the rest of the title-hungry field are determined to press their bids from the opening tee shot. “Knowing the course is a big advantage for any player. Familiarity with the layout and greens will also help a lot. I really want to win this time after losing by just one stroke last year, but I’ll trust God’s plan and do my best,” said Bisera, who narrowly missed out on the title to Ababa the last time out. Meanwhile, Avaricio is keeping her expectations in check, opting to focus on her game and maintain a steady approach as she looks to contend for another title. “No expectations for the week. I’ve used the time to reset, take it one shot at a time and do my best,” said Avaricio, who stressed the importance of patience, consistency and trusting her game as she seeks to put herself in a strong position to contend for the title. “I’m grateful for my two wins this season, and I’ll just focus on my game and give my best. Hopefully, I can get another chance to win,” added Avaricio, who triumphed at Pinewoods and Summit Point before competing in the China Tour. But the three headline acts face a formidable challenge from a talent-laden field determined to make its own mark in the 54-hole tournament. Harmie Constantino hopes to recapture the form that powered her dominant triumph at Caliraya Springs, while reigning Order of Merit champion Ababa remains eager to nail another victory as the season winds down. Proven winners Superal, Singson, Daniella Uy and Chihiro Ikeda, meanwhile, are primed to mount their own title bids. The depth of the field underscores the challenge awaiting the favorites. Martina Miñoza, Pamela Mariano, Apple Fudolin, Velinda Castil, Marvi Monsalve, Monica Mandario, Kayla Nocum, Gretchen Villacencio, Rev Alcantara, Korean Eunhua Han, Angela Mangana, Samantha Beltran and Eva Miñoza are likewise out to contend for their maiden victories, adding further intrigue to what shapes up as an open and fiercely contested title chase. Five amateurs, including standout campaigners from the Junior PGT, will also test their mettle against the professionals. Ace Superal, Brittany Tamayo, Rafella Batican, Isabella Tabanas and Johanna Uykiing complete the 27-player cast, each hoping to spring a surprise in the season-ending stretch. Still, Lee arrives with a particularly timely boost after ending a title spell in dramatic fashion at Pueblo de Oro. The 18-year-old Korean outlasted Bisera in a nerve-racking finish, recovering from a four-shot overnight lead that slipped away after a shaky front-nine 39. Trailing by one, Lee responded with a decisive closing charge, birdying three of the last five holes to beat the Davaoeña by two strokes after Bisera bogeyed the final hole. The victory was especially meaningful for Lee, who made an immediate impact by capturing her first LPGT title in her professional debut at Splendido Taal in 2024, prevailing against a strong field in stormy conditions. After a prolonged winless stretch, her Pueblo de Oro feat offered a timely reminder of what she can accomplish when her game clicks. With 27 players bringing an array of winning experience, local knowledge, youthful ambition and renewed confidence to the course, the South Pacific Championship is poised to deliver one of the LPGT’s most compelling title battles in recent years. TMT

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Oct 19, 2026

Zaragosa rides momentum, Lumbo seeks redemption as ICTSI South Pacific unfolds

MANILA, Philippines – Fresh from ending a year-long title drought, Rupert Zaragosa hopes to ride his newfound momentum to another victory, while Jeffren Lumbo seeks redemption from a string of agonizing near-misses as a talent-laden field braces for battle in the P2.5-million ICTSI South Pacific Classic, which unwraps Tuesday (Oct. 20) at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates in Davao City. The two headline a formidable cast bolstered by the return of several aces, including Asian Development Tour winners Sean Ramos, Aidric Chan and Carl Corpus, who resume their Philippine Golf Tour campaign with contrasting results in last Sunday's Macau Open of the Asian Tour but share one goal: to contend for the crown in the 72-hole championship. With the season winding down, the penultimate leg of the 10-stage circuit organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. takes on added significance, as players scramble for a strong finish in the final two stops, both in Davao, and a chance to boost their earnings before the holidays. But few will be more driven than Lumbo, who has endured a frustrating run of near-misses. The Sarangani native suffered back-to-back one-stroke defeats in Negros Occidental and Iloilo, then remained in contention for three days at last week's Pueblo de Oro Championship before faltering in the final round to finish tied for sixth. South Pacific, however, looms as a prime venue for redemption. "My game plan for South Pacific is simply to play the way I do during practice. I just want to execute everything I’ve worked on, stay focused, and enjoy the game," said Lumbo in Filipino. "Coming here, I’m not thinking about defending a title. I’ll just give it my absolute best and surrender the rest to God," he added. Lumbo’s late stumble at Pueblo kept him out of a chaotic finish where Zaragosa emerged as an unlikely champion – finally converting his steady progress and relentless work ethic into a another victory. "My biggest motivation was my strong desire to win, and I’m so happy that all the everyday practice and sacrifices finally paid off," said Zaragosa, whose Pueblo triumph snapped a year-long title drought. Averaging just 270 yards off the tee, Zaragosa gives up considerable distance to the Tour's power hitters. But he makes up for it with reliable wood and iron play and a steady putting touch – qualities that could again prove decisive at South Pacific. The course presents a different test on nearly every hole, with shifting winds adding another layer of difficulty and potentially neutralizing the advantage of the long hitters. Zaragosa will need to bring the same all-around game that carried him to the Pueblo crown if he hopes to sustain his surge. Ramos, meanwhile, looms as one of the players to watch. The 22-year-old broke through for an ADT victory in Egypt last month and followed it up with a top-15 finish in Macau last Sunday, giving the young gun a timely confidence boost as he pursues a second PGT title. He captured his maiden Tour victory at Lakewood two years ago. Corpus and Chan, also ADT winners, will be eager to rebound from their Macau campaigns, where the former wound up 71st after his Asian Games stint, and the latter missed the cut. Corpus, in particular, could draw inspiration from the season's closing stretch after claiming his first PGT victory in last year's season-ending Valley Golf Challenge. The returning challengers will have plenty of company. Reigning Order of Merit champion Angelo Que, a two-leg winner this season, leads a formidable group of multi-titled campaigners that includes Keanu Jahns, Clyde Mondilla, Zanieboy Gialon and Reymon Jaraula. All are still chasing their first leg victory of the season and will be eager to make their presence felt as the circuit approaches its climax. Fidel Concepcion and Russel Bautista are also expected to figure prominently. Concepcion heads into the tournament with his title defense at next week's Apo Golf Classic in sight, while Bautista returns with unfinished business after losing to Lumbo in a dramatic five-hole playoff here last year. Though still winless this season, Bautista has put together several strong finishes and appeared poised to contend at Pueblo, even taking control of the final round before succumbing to the pressure and settling for solo fifth. With Zaragosa eager to build on his breakthrough, Lumbo determined to turn heartbreak into triumph and a deep roster of proven winners and emerging talents ready to pounce, the South Pacific layout is poised to deliver another test of nerve, precision and patience as the race for the season's remaining titles intensifies. TMT

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Oct 19, 2026

McLaren put five iconic F1 cars driven by champions and Brad Pitt up for sale

McLaren are selling five fully-functioning Formula One cars driven by champions, including Lewis Hamilton and the late Brazilian Ayrton Senna, with one also tested by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. The cars, to be sold through high-end dealer Tom Hartley Jnr and expected to raise tens of millions of dollars, will be prepared by the reigning constructors’ champions for ‌their next owners. Hartley Jnr also sold the collection of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and 20 road cars belonging to the...

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Oct 19, 2026

McLaren put five iconic F1 cars driven by champions and Brad Pitt up for sale

McLaren are selling five fully-functioning Formula One cars driven by champions, including Lewis Hamilton and the late Brazilian Ayrton Senna, with one also tested by Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. The cars, to be sold through high-end dealer Tom Hartley Jnr and expected to raise tens of millions of dollars, will be prepared by the reigning constructors’ champions for ‌their next owners. Hartley Jnr also sold the collection of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and 20 road cars belonging to the...

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ONE Championship: Akimoto camp alleges illegal knees in Haggerty title defeat

Oct 19, 2026

Japanese challenger Hiroki Akimoto’s camp has renewed its call for a review of his ONE Championship defeat by British champion Jonathan Haggerty, alleging that two illegal knee attacks went unpunished.

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Oct 19, 2026

NU looking like legitimate title threats again after beating FEU

National University didn’t look like much of a threat in the early goings of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. After the graduations of Jake Figueroa, Steve Nash Enriquez and Jolo Manansala, the Bulldogs had their difficulties in sustaining their image as perennial title contenders with a relatively young core. After the end of

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Oct 19, 2026

ISA 7s World Cup gathers international teams in football fever

The seven-a-side football tournament, will take place on October 31 and November 1 at the Hoàng Mai Stadium, Hoàng Liệt Ward, bringing together 20 teams representing international communities in Việt Nam and the hosts.

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Oct 19, 2026

FiberXers edge out Tropang 5G in OT thriller for cross-over momentum

ANTIPOLO—Converge and TNT provided a preview of what to expect when the PBA Governors’ Cup enters the playoffs next week as the FiberXers and the Tropang 5G played a thriller that was a relief after the tournament saw blowout results recently. It was the FiberXers who emerged victorious at Ynares Center here after edging past

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Oct 19, 2026

Tim Cone hints at Justin Brownlee's possible return

MANILA, Philippines — The PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup elimination round is heading to its final two playdates this week. And for Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone, seeing well-loved import Justin Brownlee show up this conference remains a possibility. “I don’t want to put any finality on Justin. He’s still battling,” Cone said moments after the Gin Kings’ scored a much-needed 106-89 demolition of the Phoenix Fuel Masters on Sunday night at the Ynares Center. “There is some hope he might come at the end of the month. At least just to come. He’s still very much part of Gilas as well as a part of Ginebra.” Playing for the Gin Kings remains uncertain though. And that’s something Cone didn’t discuss. But should Brownlee be able to play, there are two big ifs. If, Brownlee gets the medical clearance to be able to play. And if, Ginebra can hurdle its last assignment in the elimination round against Blackwater this Friday. The 38-year-old Brownlee is still recovering from the multiple injuries on his hamstring and knee. And just recently, Cone told lawmakers during the Senate Committee on sports inquiring on the Gilas debacle in the Asian Games, that Brownlee is also dealing with a heart problem. “It is not hard to understand how much we owe to Justin through years as an organization, for me as a coach, he has done so much,” stressed Cone, referring to the seven PBA championships  Brownlee achieved with the league’s most popular team dating back to the 2016 Governors’ Cup. For the moment, the American mentor is satisfied with Jordan Murphy as Ginebra’s import. “At the moment, Jordan is doing the job for us. So it’s kind of like ‘Love The One You’re With’ at this point,” said Cone, referring to the 1970s song by Stephen Stills. “But basically, Jordan is the one here at the moment, so we’re going to lock in and focus on Jordan.” Barangay Ginebra (4-5) will shoot for the fourth and final playoff spot come Friday against Blackwater.