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Shan Lorque’s stoppage-time strike vs UST lifts UP to UAAP Men’s Football top seed

January 25, 2026

Lorenzo del Carmen

Shan Lorque capitalized with aplomb in stoppage time to propel the University of the Philippines to the top seed in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Football Final Four, following a 2-1 victory over the University of Santo Tomas on Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. The Masbate National Comprehensive High School product delivered […]
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Midlife Halftime: Tatjana Maria, Donna Vekic headline foreign field at Philippine Women’s Open

January 25, 2026

Ariel Ian Clarito

Alex Eala, 18-year-old SEA Games women’s doubles bronze medalist Tennielle Madis, and UAAP standouts Kaye Emana of UST and Elizabeth Abarquez of NU will defend the home front against an impressive field of international players when the main draw of the inaugural Philippine Open officially begins on Monday at the outdoor hard courts of the […]
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FEU shuts out Ateneo, closes in on UAAP Men’s Football twice-to-beat edge

January 25, 2026

Lorenzo del Carmen

Far Eastern University moved within striking distance of the coveted twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Football Tournament, shutting out Ateneo de Manila University 2–0 on Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. Now with 23 points, FEU has solidified its hold on second place. The defending champion is well ahead of […]
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M8 World Championship to be hosted by Türkiye as MLBB unveils roadmap

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is strengthening its presence in Europe, with Türkiye set to host the M8 World Championship in January 2027.

Carlos Alcaraz’s quest for 1st Australian Open title stays on course

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Carlos Alcaraz has won six major titles and 24 ATP championships before his 23rd birthday, which occurs in May. He has won on every surface, but the Australian Open has eluded him.

Tien upsets Medvedev again at Australian Open in straight-sets win

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Learner Tien overcame a nosebleed in the opening set to school Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-0 6-3 at the Australian Open on Sunday and moved into the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his young career.

DLSZ rolls past Ateneo, claims solo third in UAAP Girls Basketball

January 25, 2026

De La Salle Zobel reasserted its dominance over rival Ateneo de Manila University, 101-21, closing the first round of the UAAP Season 88 Girls’ Basketball Tournament on a high note Sunday afternoon at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Eager to bounce back from a two-game skid against University of Santo Tomas and National […]
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Alex Eala at the Philippine Women’s Open: Schedule and Draw

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Alexandra “Alex” Eala is set to begin her Philippine Women"s Open campaign on Monday as she competes in front of the home crowd at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Tennis Center in Manila.

Eriobu, Espinas power unbeaten Ateneo past UST in UAAP Boys’ Basketball

January 25, 2026

Jude Eriobu finished what Ziv Espinas started as Ateneo de Manila University extended the woes of defending champion University of Santo Tomas with a 100-88 victory to remain unbeaten through five games in the UAAP Season 88 High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament, Sunday afternoon at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Espinas ignited the […]
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La Salle stays alive in UAAP Men’s Football Final Four race with rout of UE

January 25, 2026

Lorenzo del Carmen

De La Salle University kept its flickering hopes of reaching the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Football Final Four alive after drubbing also-ran University of the East, 3-0, on Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. The win lifted fifth-placed La Salle to 13 points, pulling the Green Booters within two of fourth-running and archrival […]
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NCAA: Perpetual stuns Benilde for first women”s volleyball win since 2019

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA gutted out a 25-21, 18-25, 25-23, 17-25, 16-14 win against reigning champion De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in the NCAA Season 101 women"s volleyball tournament.

NBA: Bam Adebayo powers Heat in blowout of reeling Jazz

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Bam Adebayo recorded his 16th double-double of the season with 26 points and 15 rebounds and Pelle Larsson added 20 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 147-116 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

NBA: Luka Doncic leads Lakers’ comeback over Mavs in 2nd return to Dallas

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in his second game in Dallas since being traded to Los Angeles, and the Lakers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Mavericks 116-110 on Saturday.

NBA: Bulls knock off Celtics on Kevin Huerter’s last-second 3

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Kevin Huerter buried a corner 3-pointer with 0.2 seconds remaining to give the host Chicago Bulls a 114-111 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.

Para athletics boosts PH gold haul as ASEAN Para Games nears end

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Para athletics continued to deliver for the Philippines, adding more gold medals to the country"s tally as the ASEAN Para Games in Thailand approaches its closing.

NBA: Cavs extend hot stretch with impressive win vs. Magic

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points and dished out nine assists and Jaylon Tyson had 17 points as the surging Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Orlando Magic 119-105 on Saturday night.

Sabalenka holds off next-gen talent Mboko to reach Australian Open quarterfinals

January 25, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Aryna Sabalenka played tiebreak tyrant again as she fended off Canadian young gun Victoria Mboko 6-1 7-6(1) to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals for a fourth time in succession.

Calgary snowboard coach poised to make Olympic history

January 3, 2026

Joelle Tomlinson

For only the second time in history, there will be a female halfpipe coach in snowboarding at the Olympic Winter Games.

NBA: Jonas Valanciunas to miss at least a month due to calf injury

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

The Denver Nuggets already were without star center Nikola Jokic for a minimum of a month, and now his backup will be sidelined for the same period.

Russians won’t represent their country at Winter Olympics even if Ukraine war ends, IOC chief says

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Russian athletes at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will not be able to represent their country even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an Italian newspaper interview.

NBA: Lakers out to halt skid with Grizzlies in town for 2 games

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Amid their worst stretch of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers will work on fixing their issues during back-to-back home games against the Memphis Grizzlies.

What major competitions await PH athletes in 2026?

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Filipino athletes are set for a packed international calendar in 2026, with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) eyeing sustained momentum following the country"s success at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.

Cignal, Steven Rotter part ways ahead of Spikers’ Turf season

January 2, 2026

Spikers’ Turf powerhouse Cignal and Steven Rotter have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Friday night. Rotter played a pivotal role for the HD Spikers over the past year, helping anchor the club’s championship runs in the 2024 Invitational and 2025 Open Conferences. The former AMC Cotabato standout claimed both Best Opposite Spiker […]
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PSC refurbishes tennis center, other Rizal Memorial facilities ahead of Philippine Women”s Open

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

The Philippine Sports Commission continues to refurbish key facilities at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, including the tennis center, ahead of the Philippine Women"s Open scheduled later this month.

PBA: Gabe Norwood”s current, former teammates pay tribute as Rain or Shine veteran retires

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Gabe Norwood, regarded by his teammates as a leader and role model, played his final PBA game last Monday as Rain or Shine bowed out of the Philippine Cup following two losses to Meralco in the quarterfinals.

NBA: Kawhi Leonard pours in 45 as streaking Clippers dump Jazz

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Kawhi Leonard scored 20 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their season-best winning streak to six games with a 118-101 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz.

NBA: Derrick White’s 4th-quarter surge sends Celtics past Kings

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Jaylen Brown recorded 29 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out and Derrick White scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics notched a 120-106 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

Venus Williams, 45, receives wildcard entry for Australian Open

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Venus Williams will return to the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard entry, the tournament's organisers said on Friday, marking her first appearance at Melbourne Park in five years.

NBA: Victor Wembanyama unconcerned about knee as Spurs prep for Pacers

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

In what easily could have been an NBA Finals preview between two of the best teams in the league, the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 19-point first-half deficit for a 134-132 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday.

NBA: Tyrese Maxey’s 34 points carry Sixers past Mavericks

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Tyrese Maxey scored 34 points against his hometown team, lifting the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-108 road win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.

NBA: Pistons’ rally falls short as Heat wins 4th straight

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Norman Powell poured in 36 points as the visiting Miami Heat downed the Detroit Pistons 118-112 on Thursday night.

NBA: Rockets’ win streak at 4 with wire-to-wire triumph vs. Nets

January 2, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Kevin Durant totaled 22 points and 11 assists against one of his former teams as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the third quarter for a 120-96 wire-to-wire victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night in New York.

Olympic teammates McDavid, MacKinnon, Celebrini named NHL’s three stars for December

January 2, 2026

Globalnews Digital

Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Celebrini, who will be teammates on Canada's squad at the 2026 Winter Olympics, have been named the NHL's three stars for December.

London Knights close out 2025 with home ice loss to Sarnia Sting

January 2, 2026

Will Nicholl and Jesse Nurmi returned to the London Knights lineup on New Year's Eve for the final game of 2025.

WNBA, players association not close on CBA as deadline looms –report

January 1, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

With just over a week remaining until the Jan. 9 deadline for a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, the league and the Women's National Basketball Players Association are not close to a deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

NBA: Kawhi Leonard turning back clock, leading Clippers into new year vs. Jazz

January 1, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

With a quicker tempo that has led to improvement on both sides of the floor, the Los Angeles Clippers will ride a season-best five-game winning streak into a game against the Utah Jazz on Thursday.

NCAA: Yukien Andrada pens heartfelt message as his San Beda stint ends

January 1, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

San Beda University standout Yukien Andrada shared a heartfelt message as his collegiate basketball journey with the Red Lions officially came to a close.

Anthony Joshua released from hospital following car accident

January 1, 2026

GMA News Online / Sports

Two days after he was hurt in a deadly car crash outside Lagos, Nigeria, British boxing star Anthony Joshua was released from hospital on Wednesday and will continue recovering at home, Nigerian officials said.