‘Requested’ MVP Tots Carlos out of Alas Pilipinas
June 23, 2024
‘She’s always been the one we requested for us, for the national team,’ says Alas Pilipinas head coach Jorge de Brito of pro volleyball star Tots Carlos
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VNL: Japan officially eliminates USA with scorching sweep win
June 23, 2024
Japan men"s volleyball team turned what was expected to be a close affair to a sweep victory, making quick work of Team USA, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19, in the 2024 Men"s VNL on Sunday.
Sore body, aching joints ‘all worth it’ for 1st-time champion Cliff Hodge
June 23, 2024
All the pain and injuries Cliff Hodge sustained throughout the years pay off as he finally captures an elusive PBA championship with Meralco
‘Huge for us’: Canada completes VNL redemption bid
June 23, 2024
‘We really needed to be put in a tough situation to be able to come together and win as a team,’ says outside hitter Eric Loepkky as Canada gears up for the Final Eight just a year after a dismal VNL run
USA’s Taylor Averill receives Team Philippines jacket
June 23, 2024
Team USA middle blocker Taylor Averill received some love from the country as he received a Team Philippines jacket.
PHL athletes arrive in France for training camp ahead of Paris Olympics
June 23, 2024
Some of the Filipino athletes who have qualified to the Paris Olympics arrived in France on Sunday (Philippine time) for their one-month training camp.
Tots Carlos unlikely to play for Alas Pilipinas in FIVB Challenger Cup, says De Brito
June 23, 2024
Alas Pilipinas Women may have to play in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup next month without one of the highly-anticipated aces in Tots Carlos, who has yet to attend the team's training.
New look: Gilas Pilipinas to sport latest kits in Olympic quest
June 23, 2024
Gilas Pilipinas will debut its new uniforms in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, as it hopes to catch the last bus to the Paris Games
Sean Chambers honored to work with SBP in Gilas Pilipinas” build-up for FIBA OQT
June 23, 2024
Sean Chambers said it is both a privilege and honor to work alongside Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone as well as SBP president Al Panlilio and executive director Erika Dy.
Hodge, Caram, Banchero, Torres reflect on first PBA title
June 23, 2024
It took them almost a decade or more, but Cliff Hodge, Anjo Caram, Chris Banchero, and Norbert Torres are now PBA champions.
Japan volley star Yuji Nishida suffers abdomen issue after Ran Takahashi injury
June 23, 2024
Another Japanese men's volleyball superstar gets his wings clipped as Yuji Nishida goes down with an apparent abdominal injury ahead of their blockbuster VNL Manila finale against USA
Germany sweeps Iran to end 2024 VNL campaign on a high note
June 23, 2024
Germany eked out a convincing win to close out its campaign in the 2024 Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL), disposing Iran in straight sets, 25-20, 25-23, 25-20, on Sunday.
Filipinas team manager Jeff Cheng steps down from role
June 23, 2024
Philippine national women's team Filipinas manager Jeff Cheng has stepped down from his role.
Alas Pilipinas players meet with Team USA
June 23, 2024
Some of the country's national volleyball players met with some players of Team USA while the latter are in the country for the Manila leg of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL).
PHL Olympians head to France for training camp
June 23, 2024
Some of the Philippines' athletes bound for the Paris Olympics left the country on Saturday as they head to Metz, France for a one-month training camp.
Athletes face heat risks in Paris Olympics, environmental groups say
June 19, 2024
Heat levels during the Paris Olympics could pose health risks for competitors, a report said, adding that continued increases in global temperatures could jeopardize future Games.
Canada stuns world no. 3 Japan, Brazil survives Netherlands in VNL Manila opener
June 19, 2024
Canada pulled off a major upset against higher-ranked Japan in a thriller, 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10, to kick off the Manila leg of the 2024 Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Tuesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Brandon Bates, the Bolts, and beans
June 18, 2024
Coffee has been an important part of Brandon Bates' life story.
Brazil beats Netherlands in VNL Week 3
June 18, 2024
VNL DAY 1 BRAZIL NETHERLANDS/June 18, 2024 Games Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 3 p.m. – Germany vs France 7 p.m. – USA vs Iran Former champion Brazil repelled the 38-point eruption of NimirAbdel-Aziz for a gutsy 24-26, 25-23, 31-29, 25-20 win o...
Storybook ending for Nenad Vucinic in PH return as Meralco claims historic crown
June 18, 2024
'Thank God that I got the call to come back,' says Meralco active consultant Nenad Vucinic as he helps guide the Bolts to their first-ever PBA championship two years since he left the team
Celtics again stand alone among NBA champs
June 18, 2024
BOSTON—Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in.
Souza leads way as Brazil downs Netherlands, gets back on track in Volleyball Nations League
June 18, 2024
FORMER champion Brazil overcame Nimir Abdel-Aziz’s 38-point eruption, scoring a 24-26, 25-23, 31-29, 25-20 victory over The Netherlands to open the crucial Week 3 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) men’s tournament on a high note Tuesday at the Ma...
Flores finishes with a flourish; Gonzales goes wire to wire
June 18, 2024
KURT FLORES rose from eight strokes down to defeat Isaac Locsin, clinching the boys’ 10-12 crown by four shots with a closing 94 in the ICTSI Junior Philippine Golf Tour Iloilo Visayas Series at the Iloilo Golf Club on Tuesday.
Olympic-distance triathlon set in Bohol
June 18, 2024
TRIATHLON enthusiasts again get to experience the rigors of an Olympic-style endurance race as the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon returns to Bohol on July 14 at the Bellevue Resort on Panglao Island.
ElastoBeer rule revived Japa Cup
June 18, 2024
MAGBEERPAGRAIN bagged the title in the revived PBA Press Corps Raffy Japa Cup basketball tournament, defeating the Ginebra Boys, 80-68, in a wire-to-wire victory Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
PHL bound to lose 8 golds in Thailand 33rd SEA Games
June 18, 2024
THE Philippines is bound to lose outright eight potential gold medals in next year’s 33rd Southeast Asian Games unless host Thailand reconsiders weightlifting, wushu, jiu-jitsu and karate which were scrapped from its 40-sport program.
Carlos Alcaraz hoping to learn from legendary doubles partner Rafa Nadal at Paris Olympics
June 18, 2024
Young tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz hopes to soak up as much knowledge as he can ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics as he teams up with living legend and two-time gold medalist Rafael Nadal
PH appeals Thailand’s decision to drop weightlifting, 3 other gold-rich sports from 2025 SEA Games
June 18, 2024
Unless the Thailand organizing committee accepts the appeal of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), the country will be set to lose a number of potential gold medals in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games after the hosts scrapped four sports that have be...
A witness to his hard work, Chris Ross gives props to good pal Chris Newsome
June 18, 2024
They may had been on opposite sides of the court in the PBA, but Chris Ross and Chris Newsome's bond goes beyond the hardwood.
Meralco’s Brandon Bates values lessons from memorable rookie year
June 18, 2024
By NIKOLE JAVIER From brewing strong coffee, rookie Brandon Bates went up against even stronger big guys to help Meralco accomplish its maiden PBA title in the Philippine Cup against heavily favored San Miguel. The 27-year-old big man fro...
Altas Perpsquad out to record 10th NCAA cheerleading title
June 18, 2024
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta is determined to end its misfortunes in the cheerleading championships when Season 99 National Collegiate Athletic Association stages the popular event on Wednesday, June 19, at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San J...
Abdilla-Pareja pair, Eslapor to spice up BVR on Tour Sipalay leg
June 18, 2024
National team stalwarts Ranran Abdilla and AJ Pareja hopes that their international experience will come into handy as they headline the nine-team men’s field in the Beach Volleyball Republic on Tour Sipalay leg on June 22-23 at the Poblacion Bea...
Results, schedule, standings: 2024 Men’s VNL preliminaries – Manila leg
June 18, 2024
Check out the updated results, schedule, and standings in the 2024 Men's Volleyball Nations League as it kicks off its third and final preliminary round week in Manila
Oh no, PH may lose 8 golds at 33rd SEAG in Thailand
June 18, 2024
THE Philippines is bound to lose outright eight potential gold medals in next year’s 33rd Southeast Asian Games unless host Thailand reconsiders after initially dropping weightlifting, wushu, jiu-jitsu and karate from its 40-sport program. “We already ...
Next gen of PBA stars takes spotlight in 11-Under tournament
June 18, 2024
The next generation of PBA stars takes the spotlight on Wednesday as the Batang PBA 11-Under tournament gets going at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Players selected from a series of Batang PBA clinics in different areas around the country last summ...
Meralco’s Game 6 hero Chris Newsome savors first PBA title
June 18, 2024
"It feels like a dream but at the same time, I put in the work for this so I know I deserve this. I know all the guys in the locker room deserve this as well [as] I see them work every single day and it feels great to finally get that breakthrough cham...
CEU star Daniel Marcelo transfers to Letran
June 18, 2024
Colegio de San Juan de Letran continues to build its future as it secured the commitment of college standout Daniel Marcelo, who has decided to transfer from Centro Escolar University.