https://www.philstar.com/rss/sports Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:30:09 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564569/alegarbes-cops-100-meter-backstroke-gold-asian-para-games Ariel Joseph Alegarbes struck like lightning in seizing the men’s 100-meter backstroke S14 gold medal, the Philippines’ second in the 5th Asian Para Games. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:58:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564569/alegarbes-cops-100-meter-backstroke-gold-asian-para-games https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564563/eala-shoots-ningbo-open-quarters-berth-vs-russias-shnaiderJohn Bryan Ulanday A breakthrough quarterfinal ticket in the Asian Swing is up for Alex Eala’s taking. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564563/eala-shoots-ningbo-open-quarters-berth-vs-russias-shnaider https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564561/avaricio-grabs-one-stroke-lead-over-alcantara-68 Chanelle Avaricio turned in a bogey-free four-under 68 to seize a one-stroke lead over a surging Rev Alcantara in the opening round of the ICTSI South Pacific Classic. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564561/avaricio-grabs-one-stroke-lead-over-alcantara-68 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564558/manotoc-hirotaka-gain-share-lead-ictsi-south-pacific-opener Gab Manotoc finally delivered the kind of opening-round performance that could propel him into the Philippine Golf Tour spotlight. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564558/manotoc-hirotaka-gain-share-lead-ictsi-south-pacific-opener https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564552/philippine-billiards-og-amang-parica-stage-self-titled-tournament Jose “Amang” Parica, who opened the doors of the international pool circuit to Filipinos, is in town trying to put up a lucrative billiards tournament bearing his name. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564552/philippine-billiards-og-amang-parica-stage-self-titled-tournament https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564544/fire-fighting-maroons-eye-solo-leadJohn Bryan Ulanday Red-hot University of the Philippines tries to pick from where it left off against University Santo Tomas to seize solo top spot in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball second round Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564544/fire-fighting-maroons-eye-solo-lead https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564540/scorpions-face-tough-ucal-title-defense-vs-ncaa-naascu-uaap-standouts The PGFlex Invitational Tournament 2026 Quintana Cup begins on Thursday, October 22, with reigning UCAL ((Universities and Colleges Athletic League) champion Centro Escolar University out to make a strong statement at the Paco Arena in Manila. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564540/scorpions-face-tough-ucal-title-defense-vs-ncaa-naascu-uaap-standouts https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564538/gcc-spas-dispute-fil-chinese-hoops-crown Grace Christian College and St. Peter the Apostle School blasted their respective rivals to arrange a title duel in the 45-and-above division of the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI) Basketball Tournament. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564538/gcc-spas-dispute-fil-chinese-hoops-crown https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564532/no-expense-spared-ensure-masters-top-form-108th-philippine-open The management of one of the most prestigious private clubs in the country is leaving no stones unturned and sparing no expense to make the 108th playing of Asia's oldest national championship at the Masters course a special one. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/10/20/2564532/no-expense-spared-ensure-masters-top-form-108th-philippine-open https://www.philstar.com/travel-and-tourism/2026/10/20/2564509/lewis-hamilton-shares-philippine-diving-videos-kim-kardashianKristofer Purnell Kim Kardashian wasn't the only one who celebrated her birthday early in the Philippines, so did her current beau Lewis Hamilton. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/travel-and-tourism/2026/10/20/2564509/lewis-hamilton-shares-philippine-diving-videos-kim-kardashian