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Gilas Boys coach Josh Reyes lauds Adamson’s silver finish, upholds ASG ethos

June 11, 2024

Despite fielding a shorthanded team, Adamson University represented the country well during the 2024 ASEAN School Games, earning silver in the basketball tournament. The Baby Falcons were chosen to represent the country in the regional meet as the core of NCAA champion Letran Squires were overaged for the tournament. ASG host Vietnam implemented an under-18 […]
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Haydee Ong, Topex Robinson, NU coaches to be feted with Coach of the Year awards

June 11, 2024

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The Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) will honor seven of the best coaches at the collegiate level, including mentors in volleyball and women’s basketball for the first time, during its annual Awards Night presented by San Miguel Corporation at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas on June 17. The CPC added five more recipients of the prestigious […]
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Kairi, Yeb extend Onic dynasty in MPL Indonesia; Arcadia steers Selangor to crown in MPL Malaysia

June 11, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Filipino imports continued to dominate the international scene after several Pinoy bets captured titles in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) in both Indonesia and Malaysia.

Strong Group gets stronger with addition of Rhenz Abando

June 11, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Strong Group Athletics (SGA) got a huge boost after it secured the services of Rhenz Abando ahead of the team"s campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup next month.

NBA: UConn coach Dan Hurley turns down Lakers

June 11, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

UConn head coach Dan Hurley has turned down the Los Angeles Lakers to remain in Storrs, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Sisi Rondina apologizes after SB19 comments

June 11, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Alas Pilipinas player Sisi Rondina has issued an apology after her comments about SB19 received backlash from fans of the group.

Pacquiao in talks over comeback but title fight ‘far away’

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao said Monday that he is in negotiations to make a comeback but cautioned that a potential world title fight against Mario Barrios was "far away".

World”s fastest man Usain Bolt ruptures Achilles tendon in charity soccer match

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Jamaican sprinting hero Usain Bolt ruptured his Achilles tendon at a charity football match in London on Sunday, confirming the news in a social media post.

Winning NCAA, UAAP coaches to be feted at Collegiate Press Corps awards night

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

For steering the ships for their respective squads, seven of the country's top coaches will be honored when the Collegiate Press Corps holds its annual Awards Night on June 17 at the Discovery Suites.

June Mar Fajardo admits Meralco bigs making life hard for him in PBA Finals

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

The ongoing PBA Philippine Cup Finals between San Miguel and Meralco is showing so far that June Mar Fajardo is human after all.

Kenneth Duremdes’ sons Kylle Magdangal, Kenji Duremdes transfer to Perpetual

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Kylle Magdangal and Kenji Duremdes, the sons of PBA icon Kenneth Duremdes, have decided to jump ship to Las Piñas and suit up for University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in its rebuilding process in the NCAA.

By avoiding early foul trouble, Almazan plays key role as Meralco regains finals control vs San Miguel

June 10, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Raymond Almazan redeems himself from a scoreless outing with a double-double in Game 3 as Meralco grabs a 2-1 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup finals

Meralco”s Allein Maliksi doesn”t want ‘cheap shots, dirty plays” in PBA Finals

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

With the series tied at one game apiece entering Sunday"s Game 3, both Meralco and San Miguel were dead-set on securing the series lead in the PBA Philippine Cup finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Carlos Alcaraz enters all-surface elite with French Open triumph

June 10, 2024

Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz says his French Open triumph is his proudest moment, with the 21-year-old even planning to mark the historic win by getting an Eiffel Tower tattoo

Holiday hero: Jrue, Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Mavs

June 10, 2024

The Celtics seize control of the NBA Finals at 2-0 as Jrue Holiday takes charge to spoil Luka Doncic’s triple-double effort for the Mavericks

Jrue Holiday, Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Mavs

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Jrue Holiday racked up a team-high 26 points and Jayson Tatum flirted with a triple-double as the Boston Celtics picked up a 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Oilers fans book reservations days ahead of Stanley Cup Final games

June 10, 2024

Some Edmontonians are making sure they have game day plans ready well ahead of time to beat the last-minute rush.

NBA: As Mavs seek improvement in Game 2, Celtics mindful of ‘wedge’ tactic

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

BOSTON -- Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown aren't letting Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd create a rift between them ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.

Campeón! Carlos Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to claim maiden French Open title

June 10, 2024

Only 21, Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to capture Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev for first French Open title

June 10, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won his first French Open title, beating Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3 2-6 5-7 6-1 6-2 in Sunday's final.

Wary of history repeating, Newsome, Meralco stay cautious after seizing 2-1 lead vs San Miguel

June 9, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Chris Newsome is well aware that a 2-1 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup finals does not guarantee a storybook ending as Meralco survives San Miguel in Game 3

Familiar foes: La Salle, UP fight over another collegiate hoops crown

June 9, 2024

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The La Salle Green Archers and UP Fighting Maroons set up another clash, months after colliding for the UAAP crown and a preseason title

UP, La Salle forge another finals duel in Filoil preseason tilt

June 9, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

University of the Philippines and De La Salle University have arranged another championship meeting after the two powerhouse squads cruised to the finals of Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup.

PBA: Meralco takes 2-1 series lead vs San Miguel

June 9, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Meralco took a 2-1 series lead in the PBA Philippine Cup finals after winning against San Miguel, 93-89, in Game 3 on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Spanish race walker Garcia-Caro celebrates too early and misses out on bronze

June 9, 2024

After going viral for celebrating too early, Spain's race walker Laura Garcia-Caro says she needs to ‘heal’ her heart after losing what she thought was a sure medal

Pacquiao announces exhibition match vs Rizin featherweight champ

June 9, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Manny Pacquiao is set for another trip inside the ring against Rizin featherweight champion Chihiro Suzuki on July 28 at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.

‘I’m getting closer’: Johann Chua holds head high after falling short of World Pool Championship

June 9, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Johann Chua says he is 'more than grateful' even after missing out on becoming the fifth Filipino to win the World Pool Championship

Newsome shines late as Meralco escapes San Miguel in Game 3 thriller

June 9, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Chris Newsome saves the day for Meralco with key buckets down the stretch as the Bolts nail a 2-1 lead against San Miguel in the PBA Philippine Cup finals

As Mavs seek improvement in Game 2, Celtics mindful of ‘wedge’ tactic

June 9, 2024

Add psychological warfare into the mix as the Celtics-Mavericks finals showdown heads into Game 2, with Dallas subtly riding on the rumored rift between Boston stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown

Spanish race walker Garcia-Caro celebrates too early and misses out on bronze

June 9, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Spain's Laura Garcia-Caro learned the hard way to wait until the finish line to celebrate after missing out on a medal when she was overtaken by Ukraine's Lyudmila Olyanovska in the 20km race walk at the European Athletics Championships on Friday.

Caitlin Clark to be left off Olympic team –report

June 9, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Caitlin Clark apparently will need to wait until Los Angeles and 2028 to represent the United States in the Summer Olympics.

Perfectionist Iga Swiatek savors managing the pressure to win fourth French Open

June 9, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

Iga Swiatek described her French Open triumph on Saturday as an emotional win and said she was proud to have handled the pressure of being the favourite to win a third consecutive title on the Parisian clay.

Meralco moves on from botched Game 2 loss: ‘We’ll be better’

June 9, 2024

GMA News Online / Sports

The Meralco Bolts are ready to move on, setting their sight on a bounce back bid come Game 3 in the PBA Philippine Cup finals.

Ange Kouame, RJ Abarrientos reunite to bolster Strong Group Athletics in Jones Cup

June 9, 2024

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Ange Kouame and RJ Abarrientos are set for a reunion as they are both tapped to reinforce the Strong Group Athletics in its upcoming campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup next month.

Carlo Paalam scrapes past Armenian via tiebreak to stay alive in Olympic boxing qualifiers

May 31, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

Carlo Paalam moves within two wins of a Paris Olympics berth as he advances to the quarterfinals of the second World Qualification Tournament

EJ Obiena breaks pole again but ties for silver in Norway

May 31, 2024

Delfin Dioquino

EJ Obiena finishes at joint second in the Oslo Bislett Games in Norway even as he breaks a pole for the second straight competition

West kings: Mavericks crush Wolves, advance to finals

May 31, 2024

Luka Doncic and the Mavericks end the Timberwolves’ magical run this season to rule the West conference and book a finals spot against the Celtics

Calgary has unveiled a new professional women’s soccer team

May 31, 2024

Calgary soccer fans will have a new team to cheer for as the Calgary Wild FC become the city's first female professional soccer team.