Sports & Entertainment
Eala topples another top seed, reaches Berlin semis
Less than 24 hours after stunning world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, Alex Eala returned to the Steffi Graf Stadium and claimed another prized scalp, defeating world No. 8 Elina Svitolina, 6-3, 6-4, to reach the first WTA 500 semifinal of her career.
Eala turns Roman ghost into Berlin triumph
A few weeks ago in Rome, Elena Rybakina looked less like an opponent and more like a locked door. Alex Eala knocked, searched for answers, and eventually walked away empty-handed.
Ginebra’s favorite story gets a perfect ending
Just when it seemed Barangay Ginebra San Miguel had spent too long wandering outside the championship spotlight, the league’s most enduring box-office attraction returned to its favorite stage and delivered a familiar ending. Confetti fell, a roaring crowd celebrated, and another trophy found its way into Ginebra’s hands.
Eala serves notice before Rybakina rematch test
If Alex Eala wanted a confidence boost before another date with world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, she found it at the Steffi Graf Stadium during the Round of 32 of the Berlin Open.
PAGCOR replaces gaming ads with Helpline push
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) has ordered gaming operators nationwide to replace responsible gaming advertisements with promotions for the newly launched 24/7 National Problem Gambling Helpline, signaling a stronger regulatory focus on intervention and player welfare.
