Games & Gaming

THE Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT) gained a major boost after teaming up with global sports and lifestyle brand Skechers for its inaugural professional season. The partnership was formally announced at The Velarias Residences Show Gallery at Bridgetowne in Pasig City, with both sides looking to further strengthen the fast-growing sport and provide Filipino players with more opportunities to compete …

By Robert Andaya PASAY CITY — It was running with a touch of magic. More than 20,000 runners filled the SM Mall of Asia Complex on Sunday for Disney Run Philippines 2026, turning a regular race morning into a colorful parade. Organized by RUNRIO, the event offered 10K, 5K, and 3K distances. Participants ran in costumes and character-inspired gear, creating …

Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial has a heavyweight in his corner. SportsPlus, the country’s premier sportsbook, has partnered with the Filipino boxing star for his last two professional bouts, supporting him as he continues his pursuit of a world championship. Marcial, 8-0 with 5 knockouts as a professional, is coming off a highlight-reel victory after stopping Omar Huerta via third-round …

Top-seeded Filipina tennis standout Alexandra “Alex” Eala launches her quest for gold in the 20th Asian Games women’s singles tournament on Monday at the Nagoya City Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Japan. Following a first-round bye, world No. 18 Eala faces Thailand’s Patcharin Cheapchandej (ranked No. 510) in the Round of 16, with the official match time still to be …

AICHI — Sibol’s Pokémon UNITE team punched its ticket to the semifinals and secured at least a bronze medal after sweeping Hong Kong, 2-0, at Aichi Sky Expo on Sunday in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The Philippines will now battle Group B top seed Indonesia in the semifinals later Sunday, with a spot in the gold-medal match at …

Filipina tennis player Tenny Madis bowed out of the women’s singles event at the 20th Asian Games on Sunday.   Madis fell to hometown bet Himeno Sakatsume in straight sets, 1-6, 0-6, in the first match on center court at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center.   The WTA No. 119 Japanese star proved too much for Madis, dictating the pace …

From a disqualification in their opening match to the top of their group, Sibol’s Pokémon UNITE squad turned its campaign around in dramatic fashion, taking down Chinese Taipei and Malaysia to seize the top seed in Pool A and punch its ticket to the quarterfinals of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 at Aichi Sky Expo in Japan on Saturday. …

MARY JOYCE MONTON makes Philippine cycling history as she competes in the Women Elite race of the 2026 UCI Road World Championships Sunday (September 27, Manila time) in Montreal, Canada. The Los Angeles-based Monton, 29, is the reigning PhilCycling National Championships road champion and was also the individual time trial and criterium gold medalist two years ago. “I’m excited about …

Fresh from making waves on the world stage, the Sibol Pokémon UNITE team is banking on its international experience as it seeks to give the PH esports its breakthrough in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The team, composed of the Team Nemesis crew that exceeded expectations at the recent Pokémon UNITE World Championship in San Francisco, USA, finished joint …

Expect sports to be elevated when SportsPlus gets involved. That was evident at the 2026 SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) All-Star Festivities held last Saturday at the Ynares Center Montalban in Rizal Province. As the official title partner of the country’s biggest regional basketball league, SportsPlus went all-out to deliver an All-Star experience worthy of the occasion. SportsPlus deployed …