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Eala captures historic gold to end 26-year wait for Philippine tennis

Alexandra Eala ended the Philippines’ 26-year gold medal drought in Southeast Asian Games tennis with a commanding victory over Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew in Bangkok. The 20-year-old Filipina star, currently world No. 53, sealed a 6-1, 6-2 win at the National Tennis Development Center......

Carlsen advances to semifinals after dramatic comeback at Freestyle Chess Tour

World champion Magnus Carlsen secured the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour title ahead of the final rounds after a determined comeback victory over Fabiano Caruana in the quarterfinals at the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Cape Town, South Africa. By reaching the semifinals, Carlsen earned......

Lando Norris seals first Formula 1 title in emotional McLaren triumph

Lando Norris captured his first Formula 1 World Championship in Abu Dhabi, marking a historic comeback for McLaren and a defining moment in the young Briton’s career. His third-place finish at Yas Marina Circuit secured enough points to edge out Max Verstappen in the final standings, ending the......

International judo restores Russian athletes’ full national honors amid controversy

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has decided to reinstate full national representation for Russian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flag, anthem, and insignia starting with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam event from November 28 to 30, 2025. This marks the first Olympic sport federation......

Paco Rassat stuns the field to claim first World Cup victory in Gurgl

French skier Paco Rassat delivered one of the biggest surprises of the season on Saturday as he captured his first-ever World Cup win in the slalom event in Gurgl, Austria. The 27-year-old, who had never previously reached a World Cup podium, climbed from 14th place after the opening run to seize an......

Hong Kong men's foil team wins historic first fencing gold at national games

Hong Kong's men's foil team made history by capturing the territory's first gold medal in fencing at the National Games. They triumphed over top-seeded Fujian with a decisive 45-34 victory at Kai Tak Arena, energized by a supportive home......

Winter sports federations reject cyclo-cross and cross-country at the 2030 winter olympics

The idea of expanding the Winter Olympics to include cyclo-cross or cross-country running has been firmly rejected by the international federations governing snow and ice sports. The 2030 Winter Games, to be held in the French Alps, will not see these disciplines added to their program. The debate began......

Japan’s first female Prime Minister faces a Sumo-Sized dilemma

As anticipation builds among Japan’s sumo fans, all eyes are on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who may soon have to choose between respecting ancient tradition and breaking a long-standing gender taboo. Later this month, she is expected to attend the final of the Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament......

Tour de France: UCI President open to charging for access to stages

David Lappartient, president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has not ruled out the possibility of introducing paid access to certain stages of the Tour de France to help fund teams, although he acknowledges significant challenges remain. As cycling faces growing budget inflation driven by......

Taylor Fritz dominates Lorenzo Musetti to start strong at ATP Finals

Taylor Fritz kicked off his ATP Finals campaign with a commanding 6-3, 6-4 victory over Lorenzo Musetti on Monday at the Inalpi Arena in Turin. The American, last year’s finalist, showcased his exceptional serving skills, saving four critical break points in the third game of the first set to take......

Basketball legend Michael Ray Richardson dies at 70, leaving a legacy of resilience

Michael Ray Richardson, a four-time NBA All-Star and renowned defensive powerhouse, has passed away at the age of 70. The New York Knicks confirmed his death in an official statement, paying tribute to his extraordinary contributions during his four seasons with the team. Richardson, who was battling......