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Blockers, liberos vow to stand tall for Alas Men

September 9, 2025

Up against some of the world’s best spikers, Alas Pilipinas places its hopes on its middle blockers and liberos — who vow that, no matter the odds, they will stand as the team’s first and last line of defense. The Philippines’ defensive team is bracing itself for an uphill climb in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball […]
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Joshua Munzon keeps focus amid NorthPort’s ownership shift

September 8, 2025

Everything remains status quo as far as Joshua Munzon is concerned regarding NorthPort and the cloud of uncertainty floating above the team. Unless the concerned parties formally address whatever needs addressing, the two-way specialist and the other remaining Batang Pier are simply focusing on what they can control — to prepare for the upcoming PBA […]
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Midlife Halftime: Alex Eala’s top 5 career milestones

September 8, 2025

Ariel Ian Clarito

Whatever milestone Alex Eala achieves in her professional career will always be historic for Philippine tennis. No Filipino singles player — male or female — has ever reached the heights that Eala has attained in the Open Era. On Sunday morning, Philippine time, Eala captured the biggest victory of her career so far. She emerged […]
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Alex Eala eyes another title run in Sao Paulo Open

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Fresh from a breakthrough title in the Guadalajara Open in Mexico, Alex Eala enters the Sao Paulo Open in Brazil as the third seed

NorthPort looks to move Jio Jalalon to Blackwater in pending deal for Justin Chua

September 8, 2025

Northport and Blackwater are finalizing a swap that would send Jio Jalalon to the Bossing in exchange for Justin Chua. Trade papers have already been submitted to the PBA office and are now awaiting approval, according to multiple sources closely monitoring the situation. Jalalon’s contract is set to expire on September 30, after which he […]
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Tim Cone hopes Sonny Estil’s fairytale blossoms at Ginebra

September 8, 2025

Sonny Estil flew under the radar of Ginebra, but everything changed because of the PBA Season 50 Draft Combine — much to his delight, of course. Head coach Tim Cone himself admitted as much after the Kings picked the relatively unknown cager during the first round of the selection proceedings on Sunday in a move […]
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Top pick Geo Chiu set to miss start of PBA season due to MPBL commitment

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Terrafirma top pick Geo Chiu remains under contract with the Abra Weavers, who are expected to make a deep run in the MPBL as the title favorites

Frigoni: ‘We have nothing to lose’ as Alas Men open World Championship bid

September 8, 2025

Alas Pilipinas enters the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship with nothing to lose and everything to fight for. Ranked second-lowest in the 32-nation field, the Filipinos carry no heavy expectations—only the hunger to prove themselves. For Italian head coach Angiolino Frigoni, the pressure rests not on his squad, but on their seasoned opponents who […]
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Yeng Guiao hopes to find next Clarito or Nocum in 8-man rookie class

September 8, 2025

Rain or Shine made the most out of its opportunities, so why the team got quite a haul during the recent PBA Season 50 Draft. Coach Yeng Guiao offered his comments after the Elasto Painters picked a total of eight players in the selection proceedings, including five in the first two rounds. “We just wanted […]
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Philippines ready to make history as Men’s World Championship host

September 8, 2025

The Philippines is ready to welcome the world as it plays host for the very first time to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, set from September 12 to 28 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum. The prestigious tournament will gather 32 nations, marking a historic milestone for Philippine volleyball. “We […]
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UP lands Fil-Canadian guard Elliot Dimaculangan for UAAP 89

September 8, 2025

With the impending departures of top University of the Philippines guards Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Terrence Fortea, and Janjan Felicilda, the Fighting Maroons are already preparing for life after the so-called “Maroon 5.” Less than two weeks before the start of the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament, defending champion UP secured the commitment of […]
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EJ Obiena bags bronze in return from long layoff

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

EJ Obiena returns to the international tour after missing action for two months as he captures bronze in the World Athletics Continental Tour in China

Double delight as Alcaraz reclaims US Open trophy, world No. 1 spot

September 8, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz returns to the top of the world rankings for the first time since 2023 as he beats great rival Jannik Sinner for the US Open crown

Alex Eala climbs 14 spots in world rankings after breakthrough WTA 125 title

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Alex Eala moves five spots within her career-high world ranking after capturing her first WTA Challenger title in the Guadalajara Open in Mexico

Sublime Alcaraz outshines Sinner to claim 2nd US Open title

September 8, 2025

In a perfect echo of the triumph that first propelled him to the world No. 1 spot in 2022, Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title takes him back to the top of the rankings as the 22-year-old Spaniard displaces Jannik Sinner and lifts his Grand Slam trophy haul to six

Juan Gomez de Liaño out to prove Converge made right decision for No. 2 pick

September 8, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

'I wouldn't let them regret their pick,' says Juan Gomez de Liaño as he lands at Converge, which moved up in the PBA Rookie Draft through a trade to get him

Trump arrives at US Open to cheers and boos, prompts security delay

September 8, 2025

Globalnews Digital

President Donald Trump was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos when he arrived for the start of the U.S. Open men's tennis final match in New York on Sunday.

Dalph Panopio chases PBA dream to make family proud

September 4, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Former Gilas Youth standout Dalph Panopio could not help but turn emotional as he talks about pursuing his PBA aspirations while being thousands of miles away from his loved ones in Italy

Volleyball star Bella Belen becomes first NU player to get jersey retired

September 4, 2025

Rob Andrew Dongiapon

An emotional Bella Belen feels grateful that NU recognized her hard work as the three-time MVP becomes just the third UAAP women’s volleyball player to get her jersey retired

Phoenix, Converge propose pick swap for PBA Draft

September 4, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

PBA deputy commissioner Eric Castro confirms that Phoenix and Converge have proposed a trade ahead of the draft that will see the FiberXers move up to No. 2 and the Fuel Masters fall to No. 8

Gilas Youth misses U16 Asia Cup quarters for 1st time after loss to Bahrain

September 4, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Gilas Youth falls short of its fourth-quarter comeback as it fails to reach the quarterfinals of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup for the first time, two years after going as far as the final four

Alex Eala’s last 16 match in Guadalajara Open suspended due to rain

September 4, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala led American qualifier Varvara Lepchenko in the deciding set of their match in the Guadalajara Open in Mexico before rain forced suspension of play

Osaka moves past Muchova to reach US Open semis; Swiatek out

September 4, 2025

Naomi Osaka, who returned last season after a lengthy maternity break, stretches her unbeaten run to book a semifinal clash versus Iga Swiatek-conqueror Amanda Anisimova

Regine Diego to coach NU Lady Bulldogs in SSL following Sherwin Meneses’ reported exit

September 3, 2025

The NU Lady Bulldogs once again change coaches as Regine Diego takes on the task of helping the school stay successful despite the departure of stars Bella Bellen and Alyssa Solomon and other veterans

CEO apologizes for snatching away hat from boy in US Open

September 3, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Businessman Piotr Szczerek apologizes following backlash from a video that showed him taking away a signed cap handed by Polish tennis star Kamil Majchrzak to a young fan in the US Open

Venus Williams exits US Open in style after age-defying run

September 3, 2025

Venus Williams, 45, ends her women's doubles run in the US Open with Canadian partner Leylah Fernandez as they lose to Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend in the quarterfinals

Dancing dad Djokovic reaches US Open semifinals with win over Fritz

September 3, 2025

Novak Djokovic arranges a semis showdown against young hotshot Carlos Alcaraz, then celebrates with a ’Soda Pop’ dance from the Netflix hit ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’

After buzz cut made headlines, Alcaraz’s game turning heads in New York

September 3, 2025

With Carlos Alcaraz’s profile now at a level where even a haircut makes the news, the 22-year-old Spaniard’s main rival, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, acknowledges the "Alcaraz Effect"

Alex Eala stays unbeaten vs Dutch foe to reach Guadalajara Open last 16

September 3, 2025

Delfin Dioquino

Living up to her billing as a second-seed wild card in the Guadalajara Open, Alex Eala scores another straight-sets win over the Netherlands' Arianne Hartono to kick off her campaign

Alas Pilipinas vet at 25, Owa Retamar polishes leadership ahead of FIVB world tilt

September 3, 2025

One of 5 holdovers of the historic 2019 SEA Games silver-medalist men's volleyball team, setter Owa Retamar combines youth and a wealth of experience ahead of the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship for Alas Pilipinas

Gilas Youth suffers 31-point beating against New Zealand in FIBA U16 Asia Cup

September 2, 2025

Failing to sustain its momentum, Gilas Youth falls to 1-2 in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup as unbeaten New Zealand makes light work of the Philippines

Peak resurgence: Naomi Osaka sweeps Coco Gauff, reaches US Open quarters

September 2, 2025

After years of heartbreak and depression, former US Open champion Naomi Osaka reaches the tournament's quarterfinals for the first time in five years after a stunning sweep of 3rd-seed Coco Gauff

Ruthless Sinner routs Bublik to make US Open quarterfinals

September 2, 2025

US Open defending champion Jannik Sinner exacts revenge over Alexander Bublik, the only player to beat Sinner in 2025 not named Carlos Alcaraz, to reach the quarterfinal round

Wonder Williams: Serena coaches as Venus, Fernandez reach US Open quarters

September 2, 2025

Tennis icon Serena Williams shows up to support her sister and fellow sporting legend Venus amid her fairytale US Open doubles run with young Canadian star Leylah Fernandez

Jays back to winning ways ahead of key road trip

September 1, 2025

Globalnews Digital

A defensive miscue, a couple of choppy hits and it looked like the Toronto Blue Jays were going to let another game slip between their fingers. But reliever Tommy Nance came to the mound with the bases loaded and one out, got his two outs, and turned t...

Guerrero helps Blue Jays avoid sweep vs. Brewers

September 1, 2025

Globalnews Digital

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the fourth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for an 8-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

[HOMESTRETCH] Dance for life: Transforming the youth through dancesport

August 31, 2025

It's not just ballroom dancing — it's a highly competitive sport since the 1990s

Alleiah Malaluan gets her championship moment with PLDT

August 31, 2025

Justin Valencia

From longing on the sidelines to lifting a trophy on center court, rookie Alleiah Malaluan finally traded the pain of missing PLDT’s last championship for the joy of helping the High Speed Hitters capture the PVL Invitational crown. Malaluan was forced to sit out the PVL On Tour finale while fulfilling her duties with Alas […]
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