'No regrets' for Alex Eala as she begins Hong Kong Open campaign

GMA Network - Nov 3, 2026

Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala is wrapping up her 2026 season with no regrets as she sets her sights on a strong finish at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open (PHKTO).

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Nov 3, 2026

Cone ‘hopeful’ Kai Sotto ready to join Gilas in November window

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone hopes young big man Kai Sotto will be healthy and ready to go by the time the national team reconvenes on November 20 as the Philippine squad prepares for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The Philippine men’s squad will be battling Syria on Nov. 27, followed by many-time Asian cage champion Iran on Nov. 30 in a pair of away games in Seremban, Malaysia. The 7-foot-3 Sotto has been out of commission for the last seven games with his Japan B.League squad Altiri Chiba due to a knee issue. Chiba has struggled in the absence of the shot-blocking Filipino big man, who averaged 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4.5 assists through the team’s first four games before missing the club’s succeeding games. “Barring any setbacks with his sore knee, he is expected to join us,” Cone told the Manila Times, referring to the 24-year-old Sotto. “We expect all the players to be available by Nov 20. We hope to be in KL (Kuala Lunpur) by the 21st.” Sotto serves as a vital piece for the Philippines, which galvanized its FIBA World Cup bid in Doha following back-to-back wins over Jordan and Iran in the 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Manila during the fourth window. Sotto averaged monster numbers of 15.5 points, 15 rebounds and over 3 assists in the Manila window, as he provided the energy and hustle for Gilas, which played without injured naturalized player Justin Brownlee. Filipino forward Carl Tamayo though will be out for the November window after re-injuring his ankle. The 6-8 former UP Fighting Maroon played for Gilas in its 82-81 overtime thriller of a win, before missing the game against Iran. With two more windows left, the Philippines aims to sweep its last four games in the November 2026 and February 2027 windows. The Philippines will enter the November window with an even 4-4 record, just a game behind Iran and Jordan in Group E standings, which share similar 5-3 slates, behind Australia’s immaculate 8-0 record and New Zealand’s 6-2 card. The top three teams will earn outright FIBA World Cup slots, while the best fourth-placed squad between Group E and F will also secure a spot in the tournament in Doha.

Nov 3, 2026

NBA scores today: Lakers vs Heat, Thunder vs Cavs, and other games

Here are the results of the NBA games played on Monday, November 2 (US time). Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers, and other games.

Nov 3, 2026

Ajido finishes fifth, behind taller opponents, in fly race

DAKAR—Jamesray Mishael Ajido has the skills to compete against the world’s best young swimmers. What he lacks is the height and reach that often make the difference in a sport decided by fractions of a second. That disadvantage was evident on Sunday when the Filipino swimmer finished fifth in the men’s 100-meter butterfly final at

Nov 3, 2026

With streak in line, Chameleons face dangerous Titans

Nxled puts its unbeaten record on the line against Choco Mucho on Tuesday, seeking a fourth straight victory and a share of the lead in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Chameleons, who have swept their first three matches, face the Flying Titans at 6 p.m. in a showdown that

Nov 3, 2026

As Kings eye sweep, Painters and FiberXers resume entertaining showdown

Barangay Ginebra will try to bring out the broom against San Miguel Beer in their PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal series, but before that, a more thrilling duel is expected to excite fans in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Rain or Shine and Converge will break their 1-1 tie at 5:15 p.m. at the City of Dasmariñas Arena, where