Cooper Flagg planted his flag as the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft long before he guided Duke to the Final Four as an 18-year-old freshman.

The Indiana Pacers confirmed Monday that star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Sunday night's NBA Finals Game 7 loss at Oklahoma City.

An otherwise mediocre NBA Finals in terms of viewership put on a historic show on Sunday thanks to Game 7.

Creamline and Cignal made strong early impressions in the PVL On Tour, going unbeaten through two games after dispatching separate foes on Monday at the Chavit Coliseum in Ilocos Sur.

James Payosing and Veejay Pre said they will make the most of their residency with the University of the Philippines first as the two players are waiting for a full year before playing in the UAAP.

Arellano University held off a furious late rally by San Beda University to escape with a hard-fought 73-70 victory in the 18th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Monday.

Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips are finally set for their national team debuts, leading a new-look Alas Pilipinas Women for the VTV Women"s International Cup from June 28 to July 5 in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam.

Alex Eala made quick work of Lucia Bronzetti with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 win as the Filipina netter was off to a flyer in the Round of 32 of the Eastbourne Open main draw on Monday night (Manila time) in the United Kingdom.

Champion coaches from the NCAA and UAAP will take the spotlight as they receive well-deserved recognition at the annual Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night set on June 30.

Harry Herrera delivered his finest performance yet in a Jose Rizal University jersey, spearheading the Heavy Bombers" 71-64 victory over Lyceum of the Philippines University in the 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Monday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at home on Sunday, collecting their franchise's first title after relocating from Seattle in 2008.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton left injured midway through the first quarter in the winner-take-all Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for guard Jalen Green, forward Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and five second-round picks, ESPN reported Sunday.

Alex Eala overcame Hailey Baptiste of the United States, 6(1)-7, 7-6(4), 6-1, in the second round of the Eastbourne Open qualifying draw to book a slot in the tournament's main draw.

Creamline made easy work of a revamped Capital1 with a 25-10, 25-21, 25-10 win to kick off its campaign in the PVL On Tour on Sunday at the Chavit Coliseum in Ilocos Sur. 

Alas Pilipinas faltered late against the resilient Iran to absorb its first loss in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup, 25-16, 21-25, 26-24, 23-25, 13-15, on Monday at the Dong anh Gymnasium in Vietnam.

Manny Pacquiao was inducted into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame earlier today in New York, USA.

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde stepped into Game 1 of NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball finals on Sunday not just chasing another title, but also redemption.

Marck Espejo will spearhead the Philippines in its homestand when the country hosts the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals from June 10 to 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.

The Dallas Mavericks have scheduled a workout and visit with top NBA draft prospect Cooper Flagg for June 17, ESPN reported Sunday.

The Premier Volleyball League held its 2025 Rookie Draft on Sunday and a total of 29 aspirants have been chosen by the league's twelve teams.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel snapped TNT's six-game winning streak, 97-78, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Brighter days are ahead for Capital1 as the Solar Spikers selected decorated outside spiker Bella Belen as the top overall pick in the PVL Rookie Draft 2025 on Sunday. 

Blackwater snapped its six-game losing skid at the expense of Terrafirma, 97-82, on Sunday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde recovered from a first set hiccup to complete a 26-28, 26-24, 25-16, 25-19 win against Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 100 women"s volleyball finals.

Youngsters took matters into their own hands to tow Alas Pilipinas Women to a 22-25, 25-23, 25-13, 28-26, to remain unblemished in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.

Filipino Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo bagged two more bronze medals in the Asian Gymnastics Championships on Sunday.

Karl Eldrew Yulo bagged his own medal in the Asian Gymnastics Championships as he claimed a silver in the vault finals on Sunday.

Unbeaten Filipino middleweight prospect Weljon Mindorom added another victim to his knockout streak following a first-round stoppage over Omar Munguia.

Jarvey Gayoso"s goal in the second half almost handed the victory but the Philippine men"s national football team ended up in another 1-1 draw, this time against the visiting Vietnam squad.

Justin Brownlee made sure his shots were on point this time around, powering Barangay Ginebra to a 114-98 win over Terrafirma.

Andrei Caracut came alive just in time to bail out Rain or Shine against the struggling Magnolia, 102-100, as the Elasto Painters extended their streak in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup.

Former ONE bantamweight world champions Kevin Belingon of Lions Nation MMA and Bibiano are set to meet inside the cage for the fifth time at ONE 171 on February 20 at Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar.

At 18 years old, Jann "Kirk" Gutierrez knows that there's life beyond and outside the Land of Dawn. 

Latvian basketball player Janis Timma passed away on Tuesday. He was 32.

Karl Eldrew Yulo and other Philippine gymnasts starred in the Hong Kong Artistic Gymnastics International Invitation Championships (Chiu Wai Chung Cup) held recently.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and dished 10 assists and to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.