https://www.philstar.com/rss/sports Philippine News for the Filipino Global Community (c) 2026, philstar.com. All rights reserved. 15Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:30:06 +0800 en https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537510/avaricio-uy-carry-philippine-challenge-qingday-openJan Veran Chanelle Avaricio and Daniella Uy will carry the Philippine flag almost single-handedly as they take on a formidable field bannered by China LPGA Tour standouts and some of Asia’s brightest emerging talents. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537510/avaricio-uy-carry-philippine-challenge-qingday-open https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537507/2026-nba-draft-turns-out-be-one-wildest-everAlder Almo The 2026 edition delivered something more: surprises, history, and a glimpse into where basketball's future is headed. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:49:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537507/2026-nba-draft-turns-out-be-one-wildest-ever https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537505/lacuna-heads-ictsi-pinewoods-challenge-enough-rest-readiness Fresh off a much-needed break, a rejuvenated Tony Lascuña is raring to chase his first victory of the season, announcing his readiness to battle the country's elite and a formidable international field. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537505/lacuna-heads-ictsi-pinewoods-challenge-enough-rest-readiness https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537504/400-plus-strong-philippine-contingent-vie-asian-gamesJoey Villar The Philippines will field a full delegation in the 20th Asian Games scheduled September 19 to October 4 in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, with hopes of posting its best finish in more than half a century. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537504/400-plus-strong-philippine-contingent-vie-asian-games https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537493/demaisip-banners-montalban-mountain-run-series-leg-1-winners Jhanzel Demaisip emerged as the fastest runner in the 21km Adults category of the Montalban Mountain Run Series Leg 1, finishing the challenging course in 2:18:31 at the event held at Wawa National High School. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537493/demaisip-banners-montalban-mountain-run-series-leg-1-winners https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537489/all-filipino-og-books-international-returnMichelle Lojo OG's decision to rebuild around an all-Filipino roster has delivered its biggest result yet as the two-time The International (TI) champion qualified for The International 2026 after defeating Grind Back, 3-1, in the grand finals of the Southeast Asia qualifier. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537489/all-filipino-og-books-international-return https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537488/saso-looks-reignite-form-womens-pga-championshipJan Veran Yuka Saso heads into this week’s KPMG Women’s PGA Championship determined to turn the page on a frustrating stretch and rediscover the form that has made her one of golf’s premier major performers. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:28:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537488/saso-looks-reignite-form-womens-pga-championship https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537482/new-mother-zamboanga-vacates-one-atomweight-titleRalph Edwin Villanueva Filipina mixed martial artist Denice Zamboanga has relinquished her ONE Atomweight MMA world championship as she enters a new chapter in her life. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:48:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537482/new-mother-zamboanga-vacates-one-atomweight-title https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537480/iloilos-mpbl-franchise-revoked-management-coaches-banned The MPBL has decided to revoke the franchise of Iloilo and permanently ban the management and officers of the United Royals for abandoning their participation and obligations in the ongoing SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:26:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537480/iloilos-mpbl-franchise-revoked-management-coaches-banned https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537299/company-greatnessJoaquin M. Henson The Magnificent Seven was enshrined as Philippine Sports Hall of Famers in induction rites at the PSC House, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex last Saturday and witnessing the ceremony were high-ranking officials from a wide cross-section of sports stakeholders. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800 https://www.philstar.com/sports/2026/06/24/2537299/company-greatness