Kayla fifth in 100-m free as PH shut out in Day 7

Kayla Sanchez establishes a new national mark of 54.69 seconds in the heats. She fell short in the finals, though. —AFP HANGZHOU, CHINA—After another failed bid that overshadowed sinking another national mark, Kayla Noelle Sanchez just wants everyone to keep the faith. “I hope you believe in me because I’m having the best time being … Read more

Asian Games: Kayla Sanchez makes 100m free final in record fashion

Philippines’ Kayla Sanchez competes in the heats of women’s 100m freestyle event during the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on September 26, 2023. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP) HANGZHOU, China—Kayla Sanchez broke the national record and emerged fastest in her heat to earn a spot in the evening medal … Read more

Asian Games: Kayla Sanchez places sixth, stays upbeat on medal chances

Kayla Sanchez competes in the women’s 50m backstroke at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.–ASIAN GAMES POOL PHOTO HANGZHOU, China—Kayla Sanchez checked in sixth in the women’s 50m backstroke finals on Monday in the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Aquatic Sports Arena. But the 22-year-old transferee from Canada isn’t losing hope, … Read more

‘Selling the OC’ Star Kayla Cardona Says Alex Hall Deserves Racism Flak

Alex Hall has been getting dragged after what some perceived as her trying to make a Black woman sound angry and unhinged — and a fellow cast member says it’s well-deserved. We spoke to ‘Selling the OC’ star Kayla Cardona — who’s very familiar with what has fans up in arms now that Season 2 … Read more

Asian Games: Kayla Sanchez makes promising PH debut in women’s relay final

FILE – Kayla Sanchez. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) HANGZHOU, China—Kayla Sanchez showed up at the relay finals on Sunday evening, energizing the Philippine swim team that wound up fifth in the women’s 4x100m freestyle at the 19th Asian Games. Sanchez, the Olympic medalist from Canada who opted to suit up for the nation’s … Read more