Phoenix boosts playoffs hopes with come-from-behind win over Meralco
MANILA, Philippines — New import Marcellus Earlington overcome a foul-plagued PBA debut, delivering 14 of his 20 points in the final period to lift Phoenix Super LPG to a pulse-pounding 105-101 comeback win against…
Phoenix erased an early 13-point deficit to beat Meralco, 105-101, on Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo and secure a spot in the PBA Governors" Cup quarterfinals.
MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde turned back Jose Rizal University, 28-26, 25-16, 18-25, 25-22, for its first win to stay in the thick of the race for the last playoffs berth in Pool B of the Shakey’s…
Tight finishes set stage for ICTSI South Pacific Classic
MANILA, Philippines — A string of one-shot victories and dramatic finishes has set the tone for the Philippine Golf Tour, and the ICTSI South Pacific Classic looms as another test of nerve and precision when the…
Villegas nails game-winner as Pirates avoid upset axe vs Stags
Renz Villegas hit a mid-range jumper with 1.1 seconds remaining to save the Lyceum Pirates from an upset against the San Sebastian College Stags, 78-77, in their NCAA Season 102 clash Friday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre…
NCAA: Renz Villegas tows LPU past San Sebastian in narrow escape
Renz Villegas led Lyceum of the Philippines University past San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 78-77, in a close escape on Friday in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament at the Filoil Centre.
Renz Villegas saves the day for Lyceum to keep San Sebastián winless
MANILA, Philippines — Lyceum of the Philippines University squeaked past the win-seeking San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 78-77, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan…
PBA: Converge rout Macau in Giant Pandas' final game
Converge annihilated Macau, beating the Giant Pandas, 162-108, in the latter"s final game in the PBA Governors" Cup on Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Salaño, Magtubo rule Philippine Half Marathon Manila leg
Elite runners Richard Salaño and Edna Magtubo ruled the Manila leg of the Philippine Half Marathon Series, held last Sunday at the Mall of Asia Complex.
Cuenco in command as Cardinals swoop past Altas for overtime win
Cyrus Cuenco took over in overtime to tow the Mapua Cardinals over the Perpetual Help Altas, 65-60, in their NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball clash Friday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.
Sniper Marc Cuenco lifts Mapua over Perps in NCAA OT
MANILA, Philippines — Mapua University cruised to its fifth straight win after defeating University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA in overtime, 65-60, at the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Friday at the…
NCAA: Mapua extends win streak to five, outlasts Perpetual in OT
Mapua University extended its winning streak to five games after outlasting the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in overtime, 65-60, in the NCAA Season 102 men"s basketball tournament.
Lady Knights fan playoff hopes, oust Lady Red Spikers
Letran breathed life into its playoffs hopes after eliminating San Beda University from contention, 25-22, 25-14, 25-21, in Pool A of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday at the Rizal Memorial…
Shohei Ohtani, homer drought over, eyes return to mound in 2027
After ending his homer drought with a massive blast in his final game of the year, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced his intention to become a two-way player again next season.
PHILTA says Alex Eala's participation in WTA 125 in PH 'remains uncertain'
The Philippine Tennis Association on Friday clarified that Alexandra “Alex” Eala"s participation in the WTA 125 Philippine Women"s Open in January “remains uncertain.”
Yulos eye to shine together anew at artistic gymnastics worlds
Carlos Yulo aims to add another gold medal to his vast collection, while younger brother Eldrew eyes his first right on his debut in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships unfolding Saturday in Rotterdam, the…
MANILA, Philippines — Letran breathed life into its playoffs hopes after eliminating San Beda University from contention, 25-22, 25-14, 25-21, in Pool A of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday at the…
Tight finishes set stage for ICTSI South Pacific Classic
A string of one-shot victories and dramatic finishes has set the tone for the Philippine Golf Tour, and the ICTSI South Pacific Classic looms as another test of nerve and precision when the P2.5-million championship…
After getting back on its feet from a slight stumble, five-time finalist University of the Philippines wants no let-up and definitely a massive upset at the hands of the winless University of the East in a bid to seize…
MANILA, Philippines — Brothers Carlos and Eldrew Yulo, along with Migz Besana, are set to take part in the qualification rounds of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics events at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships…
Knicks tipped to top NBA East; Spurs emerge as title favorites
The New York Knicks are the defending NBA champions and the overwhelming favorites to win the Eastern Conference. But when it comes to picking the next champion, league executives are looking elsewhere.
Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland reached a milestone and moved into the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-4 victory against Ashlyn Krueger at the Wuhan Open on Thursday in China.
MANILA, Philippines — Stakeholders will now have a direct and stronger voice in the formation of the national volleyball teams heading into major international tournaments. Philippine National Volleyball Federation…
Knicks buck shaky start, escape Raptors in last preseason gig
The defending NBA champions New York Knicks got one final dress rehearsal before raising their championship banner, holding off the Toronto Raptors, 122-120, at a sold-out Madison Square Garden.
NBA general managers pick Spurs for title, Wemby as MVP
NEW YORK, United States — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were predicted to win the 2027 title with the French superstar taking Most Valuable Player honors in an NBA team general managers survey released on…
MANILA, Philippines — Phoenix and Meralco clash in a critical PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup match that has serious playoff implications on Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Game time is at 7:30 p.m. with both…
NBA GMs predict Spurs as 2027 champions, Wembanyama as MVP winner
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs were predicted to win the 2027 title with the French superstar taking Most Valuable Player honors in an NBA team general managers survey released on Thursday.
Letran, San Beda fight to stay alive in SSl Unity Cup playoffs race
LETRAN and San Beda University battle for survival in the race for the last playoffs berth in Pool A of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. With the unbeaten reigning…
Calls are mounting for the cancellation or resetting of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s upcoming fight with World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight champion (168 pounds) Christian Mbilli. The 12-round title fight is set…
Critics are calling Alex Eala’s recent losses to lower-ranked players a slump, something that tennis players experience as a result of burn-out or distractions or internal team dissension or an inability to adjust to…
PVL: Sisi Rondina-led Flying Titans sweep ZUS for win No. 2
MANILA, Philippines — The Choco Mucho Flying Titans notched back-to-back wins after making quick work of the ZUS Coffee Thunderbolts, 25-20, 25-17, 25-20, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino…
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation has begun delivering its promised organizational reforms with a major overhaul aimed at boosting the national teams in future international competitions.