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Season-long race gives way to knockout drama at Anvaya Cove

MANILA, Philippines — The long and grueling campaign of the 2026 Philippine Golf Tour and Ladies PGT comes down to one final test – a battle of nerves, strategy and shot-making where every hole counts and there is little room for mistakes. The season officially winds up with the ICTSI Anvaya Cove Match Play Invitational on Nov. 18-20, bringing together the top performers of the PGT and LPGT for a three-day showdown featuring a dramatic shift from the familiar stroke-play format to head-to-head match play. After crisscrossing the country and tackling some of its finest championship courses in a demanding season-long campaign, the men and ladies now face an entirely different challenge at Anvaya Cove Golf Club in Morong, Bataan, widely regarded as one of the country's premier golfing destinations. At stake are not only season-ending bragging rights but also a total purse of P2 million for the PGT field and P1.5 million for the LPGT competitors. Angelo Que, coming off back-to-back victories in the PGT Order of Merit race, leads the 32-player men's field, which also features the season's other leading campaigners, including No. 2 Jeffren Lumbo and No. 3 Clyde Mondilla, as well as Rupert Zaragosa and defending champion Keanu Jahns. The formidable cast also includes a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents, led by Sean Ramos, Jhonnel Ababa, Tony Lascuña, Russell Bautista, Art Arbole, Guido van der Valk, Zanieboy Gialon, Elee Bisera, Dino Villanueva, Reymon Jaraula, Enrico Gallardo, Gabriel Manotoc, Kristoffer Arevalo and Ira Alido. All will be looking to navigate the knockout stages and survive the pressure-packed duels that will determine who gets to finish the season on top. Yvon Bisera, fresh from capturing her maiden LPGT Order of Merit crown, headlines the compact 16-player women's field, which also boasts last week's Apo leg champion Harmie Constantino, Tiffany Lee, Chanelle Avaricio, Sarah Ababa, Martina Miñoza, Gretchen Villacencio, Princess Superal, Daniella Uy, Monica Mandario, Velinda Castil, Mafy Singson, Kim Seoyun, Rev Alcantara, Chihiro Ikeda and Angela Mangana. Unlike stroke play, where a costly hole can still be offset by strong performances elsewhere in the round, match play puts a premium on winning individual holes. Players must constantly adjust their strategy to their opponents, seize opportunities when they arise and quickly shake off mistakes. A hole lost is just one point conceded, but a single lapse in concentration can swing the momentum of a match. Nerves, composure and the ability to deliver under pressure could prove just as decisive as power and precision. Jahns knows exactly what it takes to conquer the season-ending event. The Fil-German overwhelmed the field in last year's edition, showcasing his power and class before closing out the championship with a 3&2 victory over van der Valk in the final at The Country Club. That triumph capped an impressive three-title campaign for Jahns. Although he went without a victory this season, enduring a couple of near-misses, Jahns remains determined to make another strong run and preserve his hold on the match-play crown. But the challenge at Anvaya Cove will be anything but straightforward. Maintained in championship condition throughout the year, the course presents a distinctive test, with two contrasting nine-hole loops that blend rugged mountain ridges and sweeping seaside vistas. Its varied terrain and coastal setting offer a compelling mix of strategic demands and scenic beauty, requiring players to combine sound course management with precise shot execution. The venue last hosted a major professional golf event in 2023, when it staged the ICTSI Anvaya Cove Ladies Invitational, which also served as a leg of the Taiwan LPGA Tour. Bianca Pagdanganan dominated the international field, winning by six strokes to capture her first professional title. Three years later, Anvaya Cove once again takes center stage, this time as the setting for the Philippine pro tours' final act – where season-long consistency gives way to the unforgiving, hole-by-hole demands of match play and only the toughest competitors will survive. TMT

Nov 9, 2026

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Women's Sports
How much prize money, ranking points did Alex Eala earn from Hong Kong Tennis Open runner-up finish?
Nov 9, 2026
How much prize money, ranking points did Alex Eala earn from Hong Kong Tennis Open runner-up finish?

Alexandra 'Alex" Eala capped her historic 2026 WTA season with a runner-up finish in the Hong Kong Tennis Open after falling to Claire Liu, 6-3, 6-0, in the finals on Sunday.

NBA: Clippers snap 7-game skid with win over Pelicans
Nov 9, 2026
NBA: Clippers snap 7-game skid with win over Pelicans

Darius Garland scored 24 points and dished out 10 assists, Brook Lopez added 20 points and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a seven-game losing streak with a 139-123 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat extend Kings' woes
Nov 9, 2026
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat extend Kings' woes

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 14 rebounds as the visiting Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Sunday night.

F1: Norris unscathed after bottle and fireworks mishaps
Nov 9, 2026
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Lando Norris emerged unscathed from an eventful Sao Paulo Grand Prix podium celebration on Sunday after smashing a champagne bottle and appearing to get an unexpected blast from fireworks moments after winning the race.

Paul George and Jayson Tatum lead Celtics to a 117-97 victory over the Bucks
Nov 9, 2026
Paul George and Jayson Tatum lead Celtics to a 117-97 victory over the Bucks

MILWAUKEE — Paul George scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 117-97 victory over the slumping Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night. This marked the second matchup between these teams in five nights. The Celtics had beaten the Bucks 109-102 on Wednesday in Boston while resting Tatum. Boston (8-2) built a big enough lead Sunday to sit Tatum for the entire fourth quarter as the Celtics continued a four-game trip that started with a 119-80 win at Charlotte on Friday. The Celtics next head to Philadelphia and Toronto. Kyle Kuzma led Milwaukee with 27 points. Myles Turner scored just three points for the Bucks, though he did have five rebounds and a career-high seven assists. Turner, who has shot 1 of 15 over his last two games, was coming off a scoreless performance in a 121-107 NBA Cup loss to the Toronto Raptors on Frieday. The Bucks (1-9) are off to their worst start since 1993-94, when they lost 10 of their first 11 games and went on to finish 20-62. Kuzma scored 14 points in the first five minutes of the game to help Milwaukee grab an early 20-6 lead. Tatum and George sparked an 18-0 run that enabled the Celtics to take control later in the first half. Tatum scored the final 10 points of the first quarter to cut Milwaukee’s lead to 27-25. George delivered the first eight points of the second period. George’s 3-pointer in the opening minute of the second quarter gave Boston its first lead at 28-27. George then hit a layup and another 3-pointer to cap the 18-0 spurt. Boston owned a 58-45 halftime advantage. The Celtics scored the first nine points of the third period to extend their lead to 22, and they stayed in front by at least 15 the rest of the way.

NBA scores today: 76ers vs Bulls, Lakers vs Pistons, and other games
Nov 9, 2026
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Men's Sports
Mercedes completes F1 title double in Brazil
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Mercedes completed a Formula One title double in Brazil on Sunday, adding the constructors' crown to Kimi Antonelli's drivers' championship won in Mexico City last weekend and celebrating with champagne and the whole race team dancing on the podium.

Jumamoy guts out sterling effort and Tolentino finishes the job for National U against La Salle
Nov 9, 2026
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Reinhard Jumamoy and Paul Francisco took turns throwing haymakers at the enemy on Sunday, leading National U to an 84-80 conquest of defending champion La Salle that practically assured the Bulldogs of their latest march into the Final Four of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. Jumamoy had 14 of his 21 points and Francisco drained

WTA roundup: Coco Gauff takes down Jessica Pegula at WTA Finals; Liu beats Eala to win Hong Kong Tennis Open
Nov 9, 2026
WTA roundup: Coco Gauff takes down Jessica Pegula at WTA Finals; Liu beats Eala to win Hong Kong Tennis Open

Coco Gauff opened the WTA Finals with a stellar 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 victory over No. 5 seed and fellow American Jessica Pegula on Sunday in Indian Wells. Meanwhile, Claire Liu won her first WTA Tour event, stunning No. 2 seed Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 in Hong Kong.

NBA: Paul George, Jayson Tatum power Celtics past Bucks
Nov 9, 2026
NBA: Paul George, Jayson Tatum power Celtics past Bucks

Paul George scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 21 as the Boston Celtics overcame a slow start to defeat the host Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday.

Eala’s ‘life-changing’ season ends with sour loss to Liu in Hong Kong finale
Nov 9, 2026
Eala’s ‘life-changing’ season ends with sour loss to Liu in Hong Kong finale

Alex Eala’s breakout WTA season ended on a sour note on Sunday when the 21-year-old Filipino superstar lost the last nine games in the finals of the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open to Claire Liu at Victoria Park Center Court. Eala never found an answer to the onslaught brought by the world 102-ranked Liu, who

NBA: Cooper Flagg paces Mavs in wire-to-wire victory vs. Nets
Nov 9, 2026
NBA: Cooper Flagg paces Mavs in wire-to-wire victory vs. Nets

Cooper Flagg had 25 points and 12 assists on Sunday night to help the Dallas Mavericks coast for a wire-to-wire 130-93 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets.

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