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).
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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.
IN PHOTOS | Boston Celtics win Banner 18
June 18, 2024
The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals, 4-1, to clinch the franchise's 18th NBA championship -- the most of any team in history.
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown named 2024 NBA Finals MVP
June 18, 2024
Jaylen Brown was named the 2024 NBA Finals MVP after the Boston Celtics' 106-88 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
Tatum-Brown duo finally wins it all; Boston clamps Dallas for NBA-high 18th title
June 18, 2024
After 7 years of partnership, Boston stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finally capture their first NBA championship as the Celtics dominate Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA finals
NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum, Celtics put away Mavs for record 18th title
June 18, 2024
Jayson Tatum recorded 31 points and 11 assists as the Boston Celtics locked up their league-record 18th championship with a 106-88 blowout of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
NBA: Hawks GM says team won”t trade out of No. 1 pick
June 18, 2024
The Hawks won the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft despite having just a 3 percent chance in the draft lottery. They finished 36-46 in 2023-24 regular season and had the 10th-best lottery odds.
Mighty Boston Celtics end 16-year title drought, dominate Dallas for NBA-record banner No. 18
June 18, 2024
Sixteen years to the day of their last NBA championship, the mighty Boston Celtics earn a new league record 18th title off a Game 5 domination of the Dallas Mavericks
Mbappe rules out playing in Paris Olympics after Real Madrid move
June 17, 2024
Kylian Mbappe previously said that he was keen on playing for France at his home Olympics, but since the Paris Games football tournament is not on FIFA's calendar, clubs are not obliged to release their players
‘Not the end of the world’: Fajardo tips hat to Meralco as San Miguel falls short of title repeat
June 17, 2024
June Mar Fajardo says life goes on for San Miguel even as the Beermen lose in the PBA Philippine Cup finals for the first time since they drafted the seven-time MVP
Bryson DeChambeau outlasts Rory McIlroy to win US Open
June 17, 2024
Bryson DeChambeau rules the US Open for the second time in five years as Rory McIlroy sees his decade-long title drought in the majors continue
Japan men’s volleyball team to use VNL as training ground for Olympics
June 17, 2024
Led by Yuki Ishikawa, the Japanese men's volleyball team aims to put on a show as it returns to the Philippines for the Manila leg of the Volleyball Nations League
NCAA MVPs Cloanne Mondoñedo, Louie Ramirez, Clint Escamis to be recognized in Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night
June 17, 2024
Top players of NCAA Season 99 are among those who will be recognized in the Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night on Monday night in Pasig.
Caitlin Clark shakes off hard foul from Angel Reese in Fever win
June 17, 2024
Caitlin Clark delivers her best all-around game as a WNBA player, shaking off a flagrant foul from fellow top rookie Angel Reese
Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam named Philippines” flag bearers for 2024 Paris Olympics
June 17, 2024
Tokyo Olympics silver medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio were named the Philippines" flag-bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics to be held on July 25.