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島田麻央がV、ファイナル進出 フィギュアのジュニアGP
2025/10/11 12:19（2025/10/11 12:21 更新）
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フィギュアスケートのジュニア・グランプリ（GP）シリーズ最終第7戦アラブ首長国連邦（UAE）大会が10日、アブダビで行われました。
女子フリーでは、ショートプログラム（SP）首位の島田麻央（木下グループ）が素晴らしい演技を披露し、優勝を飾りました。これにより、島田はファイナル進出を決めています。
写真は女子フリーで演技する島田麻央＝アブダビ（ISU提供・ゲッティ＝共同）
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Jose Rizal University coach Nani Epondulan had one reminder for the Heavy Bombers ahead of their crucial matchup against San Beda in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament.
“I told my players after that loss to EAC, make sure to bring your heart at baka maihi kayo sa salawal sa,” he warned — meaning, they need to play with passion and intensity, or risk losing their composure on the court.
This litmus test will be a defining moment for the Heavy Bombers as they aim to bounce back and show their true potential in the season.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643696/just-like-old-times-as-epondulan-leads-bombers-win-over-another-top-program
**Jasmine Paolini Beats Iga Swiatek for the First Time at Wuhan Open**
*By Rajdeep Saha | October 10, 2025, 9:11 PM*
In a stunning upset at the Wuhan Open quarter-finals, Italy’s Jasmine Paolini defeated world number two Iga Swiatek for the very first time. Paolini secured a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory in just 65 minutes, marking their seventh career meeting and ending Swiatek’s six-match winning streak against the Italian.
**Match Highlights and Stats**
Despite Swiatek serving 2 aces compared to none from Paolini, the Italian showcased impressive consistency. Swiatek committed two double faults, while Paolini had just one. Paolini’s first serve win rate stood at 68%, with a 57% success rate on her second serve. Most notably, she converted all six of her break point opportunities, demonstrating clinical finishing.
**Head-to-Head Recap**
Before this defeat, Swiatek had dominated their rivalry, winning six consecutive matches against Paolini. Their recent meetings included Swiatek’s victories in the Cincinnati Open final and the Bad Homburg semifinals in 2025, as well as wins at the 2024 BJK Cup, the 2024 Roland Garros final, the 2022 US Open, and Prague 2018.
**Semifinal Showdown: Paolini to Face Coco Gauff**
Paolini’s impressive win sets up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against third-ranked Coco Gauff. Reflecting on her performance, Paolini said in an on-court interview, “Finally I won a match. I’m super happy about my level. Just feels amazing.”
This victory also boosts Paolini’s chances of securing the last singles qualifying spot for the PIF WTA Finals in Riyadh later this season.
**Record-Breaking Performance**
According to Opta, Paolini is only the second player to defeat Swiatek while conceding three or fewer games in a WTA 1000 event, joining her next opponent Coco Gauff who achieved this feat in Madrid 2025.
At 29 years and 276 days old, Paolini has also become the third-oldest player to reach four or more Tier 1/WTA 1000 semi-finals in a single season since 1990. Only Serena Williams (2013-15) and Li Na (2012) have reached this milestone at an older age.
Jasmine Paolini’s breakthrough win over Iga Swiatek signals a thrilling semifinal ahead and an exciting path forward in the Wuhan Open.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/paolini-claims-swiatek-scalp-for-1st-time-in-career/story
MANILA, Philippines — The Shaina Nitura-led Adamson Lady Falcons have added another championship to their growing list of accolades outside the UAAP. On Friday, they swept Far Eastern University to claim the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge Championship.
Nitura was instrumental in the victory, delivering 17 points throughout the game. She capped off the title-clinching moment with an off-the-block kill, securing Adamson’s fourth championship in a league organized by the V-League.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643686/v-league-shaina-nitura-savors-winning-title-with-adamson-family
MANILA, Philippines — The Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws continue to celebrate the rise of Philippine men’s volleyball as they prepare to challenge the top club teams in the country’s Spikers’ Turf league.
For the second consecutive year, FEU asserted their dominance by ruling the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge. In a thrilling winner-take-all match, the Tamaraws swept their opponents from De La Salle University with set scores of 25-15, 25-22, and 25-23.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643674/motivated-feu-aims-to-build-on-latest-v-league-title-run
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University completed its comeback after sweeping rival La Salle in Game 3, 25-15, 25-22, 25-23, to claim its second straight V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge championship on Friday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
The Tamaraws crawled their way back from a 10-15 deficit in the third set and overcame their opponents with resilience and determination. Their impressive performance secured their dominance in the league and thrilled their supporters throughout the match.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643665/v-league-feu-rallies-past-la-salle-for-title-repeat
Defending champion Jannik Sinner retired on Sunday from the Shanghai Masters after suffering a leg injury during his third-round match against the Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor.
The world number two began to experience issues in the fourth game of the third set and initially tried to persevere.
However, Sinner eventually abandoned the match while trailing 6-7 (3/7), 7-5, 3-2.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643204/jannik-sinner-out-of-shanghai-masters-with-leg-injury
**Women’s World Cup: Nonkululeko Mlaba Claims Four-Wicket Haul Against New Zealand**
*By Rajdeep Saha | October 6, 2025 | 6:42 PM*
South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba delivered a match-winning performance in a crucial ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 encounter against New Zealand. The game, played in Indore, saw Mlaba produce an impressive spell of 4 wickets for 40 runs from her full quota of 10 overs.
Chasing a competitive total, New Zealand appeared well set at 187 for 3 in the 38th over, following an 86-run partnership. However, Mlaba struck breakthrough wickets that triggered a dramatic collapse. She dismantled the Kiwi batting lineup, ultimately bowling New Zealand out for 231.
Mlaba’s decisive spell began in the 39th over when she dismissed the well-set Brooke Halliday, who was on 45. The wicket came on the first ball with a well-executed slog sweep. Mlaba then continued her onslaught, picking up the wickets of Maddy Green in the 41st over, caught out after attempting a reverse sweep, followed by half-centurion Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu.
This four-wicket haul marked Mlaba’s second in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). With figures of 4/40, she has now taken 42 wickets in 39 WODIs, maintaining a bowling average of 34.85 and an economy rate of 4.80.
Specifically against New Zealand Women, Mlaba has been notably effective, claiming 9 wickets in just 4 matches at an average of 17.44 and an economy rate of 4.02.
Playing only her second match in the Women’s World Cup, Mlaba’s impactful bowling has given South Africa a significant boost as she opens her wicket tally in this prestigious tournament.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/women-s-world-cup-nonkululeko-mlaba-floors-new-zealand-with-4-fer/story
**Women’s World Cup 2025: Nonkululeko Mlaba Claims Four Wickets Against New Zealand**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 06, 2025, 06:42 PM*
South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba delivered a match-winning performance against New Zealand in a crucial ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 contest held in Indore. Mlaba’s impressive figures of 4 wickets for 40 runs from her 10 overs played a pivotal role in dismantling the New Zealand batting lineup.
New Zealand appeared to be in a strong position at 187 for 3 in the 38th over, building an 86-run partnership. However, Mlaba struck decisively to break the stand and triggered a batting collapse. The New Zealand side was eventually bowled out for 231 runs.
**Spell of Four Supreme Wickets**
Mlaba returned to bowl in the 39th over and immediately dismissed a well-set Brooke Halliday, who had scored 45 runs. The wicket came off the very first ball—a slog sweep that ended in her dismissal.
In the 41st over, Maddy Green fell victim to Mlaba’s bowling following a risky reverse sweep. Mlaba continued her onslaught by removing half-centurion Sophie Devine, followed by Lea Tahuhu, sealing New Zealand’s fate.
**Impressive Stats for Mlaba**
This four-wicket haul marked Mlaba’s second four-for in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). With this performance, she took her total wickets tally to 42 in 39 WODIs, maintaining an average of 34.85 and an economy rate of 4.80.
Specifically against New Zealand, Mlaba has taken 9 wickets in 4 matches at an impressive average of 17.44, with an economy rate of 4.02. Notably, this was only her second appearance in a Women’s World Cup, and she has already made a significant impact by opening her wickets column.
Mlaba’s outstanding bowling effort was instrumental in securing a key victory for South Africa in this World Cup clash.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/women-s-world-cup-nonkululeko-mlaba-floors-new-zealand-with-4-fer/story
MANILA, Philippines – Sean Chambers has seen this happen before. His Far Eastern University squad would fight its way to the end, and the Tamaraws would eventually wind up with close defeats.
In the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament, it’s happening again.
“I say this humbly and respectfully. We felt…
https://sports.inquirer.net/643106/uaap-feu-tamaraws-finally-break-through-and-it-feels-familiar
