Emilio Aguinaldo College snapped De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde"s four-game winning streak with an 86-78 victory on Thursday in NCAA Season 102 at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.

Opening batsman Zak Crawley has extended his Kent Cricket contract for the second time this year.

ZURICH — The Asian Cup scheduled for January in Saudi Arabia could be moved back a year to 2028 "if we need to," the continent's top football official said, following a series of Houthi attacks on the country. But AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa also said they were in "no hurry" to make a decision over Asia's premier football tournament. The 2027 Asian Cup is supposed to kick off on January 7 in the Saudi cities of Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar. The kingdom has in recent days come under sustained attack in a dramatic escalation in the war with the Iran-backed Houthi group. "We can wait until the end of November," the Asian Football Confederation president told reporters in Zurich on Wednesday about a decision on the fate of the Asian Cup. "Things can change very quickly for better or worse in the region and it is a question of seeing what happens," he added. "If we need to make a decision then we will, but we could move back a year to 2028 if we need to. "But at the moment we are monitoring the situation and everything is on schedule." Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr saw their Asian Champions League match delayed by an hour on Monday after the Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted a missile fired towards Riyadh. Three matches in Saudi domestic football, including one involving Al Nassr, were this week postponed. The exhibition Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, due to include Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, was pushed back to the end of December. Australia, one of the 24 teams set to play at the Asian Cup, said this week it was "closely monitoring" the situation in Saudi Arabia. The organization representing South Korean players on Thursday said there was "serious concern regarding the safety of all players participating in the Asian Cup." "The ongoing military tensions and security instability in the Middle East are issues that cannot be taken lightly," said Lee Keun-ho, president of the Korea Professional Footballers Association (KPFA), according to Yonhap News Agency. Lee added that "no tournament's value can take precedence over the lives and safety of players and football fans."

Bella Belen scored a career-high 35 points to lead Capital1 past Akari, 28-26, 22-25, 25-15, 23-25, 21-19, on Thursday in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.

MANILA, Philippines — Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) overcame a 19-point deficit against College of Saint Benilde, 86-78, to tally its third win in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Thursday afternoon at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. The EAC Generals came off back-to-back losses at the hands of Jose Rizal University and Mapua University—and showed that they learned their lessons this time after defeating Group A’s top team, Benilde. Down by 19 points at the second quarter, 54-35, the Generals staged a comeback in the third quarter after trimming the lead to just three at the end of the third, 70-73, with Wilmar Oftana, Joseph Nunag, and Harvae Raymundo leading the charge. Heading to the fourth quarter, the Generals opened the frame strong with EJ Castillo scoring a two-pointer followed by Wilmar Oftana’s three to gain the lead, 75-73. From then on, EAC did not look back and did not allow the Blazers to take the upper hand, finishing the match with an 86-78 scorecard. “We like the underdog tag, because it’s true we are 2-5 in the standings heading to this game, and I told them that we should do whatever it takes and overcome any challenges,” head coach Jerson Cabiltes said during the post-game presser. Nunag led the scoring for the Generals with 17 points, five rebounds, and three steals, while veteran Oftana, Jacob Shanoda, and Castillo added 15, 13, and 12 points each. The Blazers were led by Justine Sanchez and John Morales, who both chipped in 16 points, along with Jhomel Ancheta and SJ Moore, who scored 14 and 11 points, respectively, but it was not enough to overcome the Generals. EAC improved to a 3-5 win-loss record in Group B, while the Blazers fell to 6-2.

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Chatham heavyweight Moses Itauma has a date set for his return to the ring.

Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday but will remain sidelined indefinitely due to a health issue, the team announced Wednesday.

MANILA, Philippines — Wrapping up an action-packed three-day visit, World No. 1 pickleball champion Anna Leigh Waters officially capped off her Philippine debut on Thursday with a grand press conference at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati, while announcing her much-anticipated return to Manila on December 9, 2026. Co-presented by US equipment leader Franklin Sports and premier health and wellness brand IAM Worldwide, the exclusive press luncheon brought together media and sports journalists to celebrate the renowned athlete’s milestone first visit to the country. At just 19 years old, Waters stands as the undisputed World No. 1 in Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.  Fresh off claiming over 200 PPA titles and completing another Triple Gold sweep in the United States, she arrived in Manila as the headline star of the Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase. Hosted by sportscaster Boom Gonzalez, the press conference highlighted Waters’ key brand engagements. During her segment with Franklin Sports, Waters discussed representing the pioneer equipment brand globally and sharing pro-level technology with local players.  She showcased her Franklin C45° Aurelius Signature Paddle alongside the blacked-out "Franklin Whip" prototype paddle used in her recent tournament victories.  Executives Jared Franklin (Head of International) and John Lynch (Head of Marketing), alongside her parents Stephen and Leigh Waters, joined the media appearance. Concurrently, IAM Worldwide welcomed Waters in her newest role as Global Sports Ambassador. Executive leadership—including President Allen Marvin Yu Eder, Vice President Aika Lorraine Uy, and General Manager Anna Mañego—welcomed the champion, who previously filmed a commercial campaign for the brand in New York City.  Waters demonstrated her daily health regimen using IAM Pure Organic Barley and Choco Barley, and shared IAM Amazing Organic Barley Gummies with the press. During the Q&A session, Franklin Sports outlined upcoming plans to support regional tournaments, youth clinics, and local equipment distribution through major Philippine sports retailers.  Meanwhile, IAM Worldwide executives emphasized that partnering with a World No. 1 athlete actively advances their mission of promoting health and wellness to a wider global audience. The event concluded with a ceremonial photo opportunity and gift exchange, featuring welcome bouquets and the presentation of Franklin ALW Signature Paddles. Following her Manila appearance, Waters continues the Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase with upcoming stops in Malaysia and Hong Kong.  However, local fans will not have to wait long to see her back in action. Waters officially announced her return to Manila on December 9, 2026, where she will headline the IAM Worldwide Pickleball Showdown at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, an exciting event set to feature some of the country’s biggest celebrities and performers. TMT