PBA: Ginebra clamps down on San Miguel for big QF opener
Barangay Ginebra put San Miguel on lockdown, holding the Beermen below their scoring average to secure a 104-95 victory in Game 1 of their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarterfinal series on Tuesday at the Smart Araneta…
Jordan Murphy and Scottie Thompson provided the leadership while RJ Abarrientos added the needed spark as Barangay Ginebra routed San Miguel Beer, 104-95, to take Game 1 of their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup…
PVL: Choco Mucho bounces back, sends Galeries to 0-4 start
Choco Mucho bounced back in style, turning back struggling Galeries Tower to eke out a 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-15 in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
MANILA, Philippines — The Choco Mucho Flying Titans prevailed over the Galeries Tower Highrisers in four sets, 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-15, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab…
Pickleball star Anna Bright embraces Philippine culture, backs Manila's push to host PPA Asia Tour
World doubles and mixed doubles second-ranked pickleball star Anna Bright was immediately blown away by a massive wave of local support after touching down for a jam-packed two-day Manila visit.
Rain or Shine waxed hot from the three-point zone in a massive third quarter storm to complete a 124-120 come-from-behind win against Converge and take Game 1 of their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup best-of-five…
PVL: Eli Soyud erupts for 30 as Akari outlasts Farm Fresh in thriller
Eli Soyud detonated for 30 points to help Akari eke out a 25-22, 25-27, 22-25, 25-23, 15-12 win against Farm Fresh in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Boatwright gets PH passport, paving way for Gilas duty
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Erika Dy bared that Bennie Boatwright already secured his Philippine passport, thus formalizing his Philippine citizenship. “I just received a text message just before…
Kylian Mbappe apologizes to China for 'ill-judged' Mao meme comments
France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologized on Tuesday after Chinese brands cut ties with him over comments referring to the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
MANILA, Philippines — Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) kept San Sebastián College-Recoletos winless after a dominant 96-64 victory in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre…
NCAA: EAC wallops winless San Sebastian by 32 for fourth win
Emilio Aguinaldo College made sure it would not become the first victim of winless San Sebastian College-Recoletos, cruising to a 96-64 victory in NCAA Season 102 on Tuesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for remark about ‘Chinese dictator’
BEIJING — Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologized for comments in which he apparently referred to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator. “My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that it…
PBA: Rain or Shine comes back from 21 points down in QF opener vs. Converge
Rain or Shine torched Converge in the second half to pull off a 124-120 come-from-behind win in Game 1 of their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup quarterfinals affair on Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Constantino catches hot-starting Avaricio at 70; Kim in pursuit
DAVAO CITY – Harmie Constantino and Chanelle Avaricio matched two-under 70s in contrasting fashion in a windy Tuesday here, erasing what initially looked like a dominant opening round for Avaricio and setting the stage…
Shin lights up familiar Apo course with fiery 66, leads by 3
DAVAO CITY – Micah Shin returned to familiar ground at Apo Golf and Country Club here and made it look like his own playground, carding a 66 to seize the first-round lead in the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic and threaten to…
SBP unveils 'Gilas Hiraya' as new name for Gilas Pilipinas Women
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Tuesday has unveiled “Gilas Hiraya” as the new identity of the country's national women's basketball team as it continues to build its presence on the international stage.
NCAA: Peñaverde, Mangubat lead way as undermanned JRU escapes LPU
Sanlea Peñaverde had a breakout game while Lawrence Mangubat returned in style to help the shorthanded Jose Rizal University survive Lyceum of the Philippines University, 81-78, in the NCAA Season 102 on Tuesday.
MANILA, Philippines — Eli Soyud went in full throttle and scored 30 points to lead the Akari Chargers in a five-set thriller over Farm Fresh, 25-22, 25-27, 22-25, 25-23, 15-12, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League…
The Chargers’ 25-22, 25-27, 22-25, 25-23, 15-12 victory over the Farm Fresh Foxies Tuesday bolstered their semifinal bid in the PVL All-Filipino Pulse Series.
Homegrowns gain spotlight in inaugural MPVA men's volleyball tilt
The Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) will prioritize homegrown players when it launches its inaugural men’s volleyball tournament next month 14 in Biñan, Laguna.
ICTSI Apo opener: Constantino, Avaricio tie at 70; Kim threatens
Harmie Constantino and Chanelle Avaricio matched two-under 70s in contrasting fashion, erasing what initially looked like a dominant opening round for Avaricio and setting the stage for a wide-open title race.
Who is Talia Gibson? Alex Eala's Round of 16 foe at the Pan Pacific Open
Alex Eala will lean on her familiarity with Talia Gibson as the Filipina tennis star seeks to keep her Asian Swing campaign rolling when they meet in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
Eala faces Australia's Gibson for Toray Pan Pacific quarters entry
A shot at redemption at last from consecutive stumbles, Alex Eala guns for a breakthrough quarterfinal stint in the Asian Swing against a familiar foe in Australia’s Talia Gibson in the WTA500 Toray Pan Pacific in…
Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands for 'offending national sentiments'
BEIJING — Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football star apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. "Our company firmly opposes and…
Shin sizzles with 66 for 3-shot ICTSI Apo Golf Classic lead
Micah Shin returned to familiar ground at Apo Golf and Country Club here and made it look like his own playground, carding a 66 to seize the first-round lead in the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic.
Bolick spearheads Road Warriors in shedding 'Introvoys' tag
Robert Bolick took the first step in shedding NLEX’s reputation of being good at the start only to fall short in the end by playing a big part in defeating Phoenix to open the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals.
Valkyries use stifling defense to move within 1 win of WNBA title
To be left open behind the 3-point arc in the defensive struggle that dominated Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Monday night, a player was going to need some rather subpar credentials.
PSC steps in at perfect time to save Philippine Open
In danger of being scrapped just months before because of a league it was about to partner with suddenly folded up, the 108th edition of the Philippine Open remains a worthy destination for many of the best in the Asian…
Grace Christian College downed St. Peter the Apostle School, 73-52, and retained its 45-and-above division title via a two-game sweep in the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI) Basketball Tournament.
Warriors earn 1st win of season by beating Nuggets 134-114
DENVER — Yaxel Lendeborg had 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 134-114 on Monday night for their first win of the season. The big night from the rookie out of Michigan helped…
NBA scores today: Warriors vs Nuggets, Cavs vs Wolves, and other games
Here are the scores for the NBA games held on Monday, October 26 (US time). Giolden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers vs Minnesota Timberwolves, and other games
NBA: Ty Jerome's late free throws carry Grizzlies past Jazz
Ty Jerome scored eight of his 15 points in the final six minutes -- including two clutch free throws with 11.6 seconds remaining -- to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-105 victory Monday over the Utah Jazz. The…
Grizzlies outlast Jazz for second win in four games over Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Cedric Coward tallied 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night — their second in four games over Utah. Ty Jerome, who entered the…
NBA: Tyler Herro helps Bucks get first win of season versus Pacers
Tyler Herro compiled 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks notched the first win of the Taylor Jenkins era, defeating the visiting Indiana Pacers 110-102 on Monday.
NBA: Stephen Curry's perfect shooting night lifts Warriors over Nuggets
Steph Curry hit all eight of his field-goal attempts and scored 17 of his 24 points in the third quarter, leading the visiting Golden State Warriors over the Denver Nuggets 134-114 on Monday night for their first win of…
Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers' historic 8-run, 2-out surge
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida — Tampa Bay's first World Series game at Tropicana Field in 18 years turned into a record-setter: for Milwaukee Brewers batters and Rays pitchers. Milwaukee became the first team to score eight…