Barangay Ginebra drew big games from RJ Abarrientos and new import Jordan Murphy to roll past Rain or Shine, 129-111, to end its two-game losing skid in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Friday night at the Ninoy Aquino…
PBA: RJ Abarrientos, new import Jordan Murphy power Ginebra past Rain or Shine
RJ Abarrientos caught fire from the field, drilling three four-pointers and six triples on his way to a 34-point outing, while new import Jordan Murphy added 30 points to power Barangay Ginebra past Rain or Shine…
PBA: Jerom Lastimosa, KJ Buffen lead Magnolia past Blackwater
Jerom Lastimosa and import KJ Buffen powered the Magnolia Hotshots to their fourth consecutive win in the PBA Governors" Cup, escaping the Blackwater Bossing, 107-101, on Friday.
Home hope Zheng sets up Mertens clash in China Open semis
BEIJING, China — Homegrown hero Zheng Qinwen pulled out some of her best tennis to beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) at the China Open on Friday and storm into a semi-final against Belgium's Elise Mertens…
NCAA: Benilde extends win streak to four, keeps Arellano winless in crossover phase
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde extended its winning streak to four games after defeating Arellano University, 94-82, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Friday.
MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde claimed the number one spot after defeating Arellano University, 94-82, in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday at the…
NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander invests in Atletico Madrid
MADRID — NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group at Atletico Madrid, the Spanish top-flight club said Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard has become the latest North American sports star…
NCAA: Mangubat, Hubilla power JRU to rout of San Sebastian
The duo of Lawrence Mangubat and Chris Hubilla powered Jose Rizal University (JRU) past San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 102-78, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament on Friday.
Magnolia leaned on the trio of Jerome Lastimosa, KJ Buffen and Zavier Lucero in the second half to turn back a tough Blackwater side, 107-101, for its fourth straight win in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Friday at…
Hotshots quell Bossing rally for fourth straight win
The Magnolia Hotshots thwarted the furious comeback rally of the Blackwater Bossing, holding on, 107-101, to roll to their fourth consecutive victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup Friday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in…
Cone calls for mechanism to release Gilas players abroad to avoid another Asian Games setback
Gilas Pilipinas" failure to defend its gold medal at the recent Asian Games was partly attributed to the absence of its core players, as the tournament did not coincide with the FIBA window.
NBA wants a homegrown Filipino player, says insider Brian Windhorst
ESPN host and NBA insider Brian Windhorst believes it is only a matter of time before a homegrown Filipino basketball player makes it to the world's premier basketball league.
MANILA, Philippines — Jose Rizal University (JRU) showed no mercy as it demolished San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 102-78, in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday afternoon…
UAAP: Ateneo head coach Louie Alas handed one-game suspension after three bench infractions
Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Louie Alas has been handed a one-game suspension by the UAAP Basketball Commissioner"s Office after accumulating three bench infractions in UAAP Season 89.
On-fire Tamaraws aim to keep momentum going vs Blue Eagles
Already with its best start in over a decade, host and surprise league-leader Far Eastern University takes on the vastly improved Ateneo in a bid to run away from the pack in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball Saturday…
Marcos will attend F1 Grand Prix in Singapore, Palace confirms
Malacanang confirmed on Friday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will attend the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. During a press briefing in Singapore, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said while Marcos will be…
NBA: LeBron James scores 10 points in 76ers preseason debut
LeBron James showcased his passing ability in his first action wearing a Philadelphia uniform, taking just one official shot but compiling five assists on Thursday in his first preseason game with the 76ers.
Eala hits the ground running in Wuhan Open bid; PHILTA says no WTA fine
Alex Eala has kickstarted her plot for redemption from back-to-back stumbles, wasting no time in fine-tuning her shots just hours after landing in China for the WTA1000 Wuhan Open beginning on Monday, October 12.
UAAP: Ateneo head coach Louie Alas suspended one game over infractions
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University head coach Louie Alas has been handed a one-game suspension following the accumulation of three infractions during the UAAP Season 89 Collegiate Men’s Basketball…
FEU sweeps SSC-R, takes solo lead in SSL Unity Cup
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University barely broke a sweat to claim its second straight win at the expense of San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 25-14, 25-16, 25-21, in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity…
mWell puts mental health in focus with Mind Health program for UAAP community
MANILA, Philippines — Mental health is a concern that extends beyond the playing court, affecting students, student-athletes, and alumni across the UAAP community. Student-athletes, in particular, often juggle academics…
UCAL volleyball: University of Batangas, Immaculate Concepcion remain unscathed
Reigning champions University of Batangas and Immaculada Concepcion College kept their unblemished records intact after downing their respective rivals in the PGFlex Linoleum-UCAL Season 9 Volleyball Championships.
The Philippine Blu Boys will have home court advantage when they eye a World Cup slot in the U18 Men’s Softball Asia Cup slated December 1-7 at The Villages in Clark field, Pampanga.
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
NEW YORK— Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining…
WNBA: Aces star A'ja Wilson wins record fifth MVP award
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson became the first five-time MVP in WNBA history Thursday, extending her record with another selection as the league's top player.
PH men's, women's teams qualify for World Lacrosse Sixes Championships
A day after World Lacrosse formally announced the Philippine men’s team’s qualification for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships, it also said that the women's team will also play in the world meet in Colorado…
MANILA, Philippines — Five-peat-seeking National University braces for Letran’s tough resistance when the two unbeaten teams clash for the solo lead in Pool A of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday…
MPL Philippines looks beyond the screen to deepen community experience
After spending much of its early years building an audience around a mobile game, the Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Philippines is facing a different question: what can it do with all that attention?