Marcos honors PH paralympians: Their dedication to compete gives us hope
August 26, 2024
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Monday honored Filipino athletes who are joining the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
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Kyle Kuzma on PBA’s four-point shot: ‘I think it”s good for the game’
August 26, 2024
The PBA's introduction of the four-point shot into its games has drawn mixed reactions from basketball pundits and fans across the globe, but the league might have gotten a fan in NBA player Kyle Kuzma.
EJ Obiena and his 2024 pole vault season
August 26, 2024
Filipino Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena is having an eventful 2024 pole vault season.
Obiena finishes 5th in Silesia Diamond League as Duplantis resets world record anew
August 26, 2024
EJ Obiena misses out on a podium finish in the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, where superstar Armand Duplantis shatters his own world record he set in the Paris Olympics
EJ Obiena finishes 5th, Mondo Duplantis sets new world record in Diamond League Silesia leg
August 26, 2024
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena missed out on the podium in his second tournament following the Paris Olympics as he ended up fifth in the Silesia leg of the Wanda Diamond League on early Monday.
Scoring frenzy: Adams goes for 50 vs import-less Blackwater in San Miguel romp
August 25, 2024
Jordan Adams takes over in the decisive third quarter as San Miguel turns back a Blackwater crew that still manages to compete even after parting ways with import Ricky Ledo
PBA: Jordan Adams scores 50 to power SMB past import-less Blackwater
August 25, 2024
Jordan Adams was unstoppable the entire game as the American import powered San Miguel to a 128-108 blowout of undermanned Blackwater in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Gawilan, Bantiloc tasked to carry PH flag in Paralympics opening ceremony
August 25, 2024
Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para archer Agustina Bantiloc lead the six-athlete Philippine delegation in the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics
PBA: NLEX averts meltdown for 2-0 start, keeps Phoenix winless
August 25, 2024
NLEX squandered a double-digit lead but got its act together in time to gut out a 100-95 victory over struggling Phoenix and remain unbeaten in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
‘Overcoming adversity’: NLEX wastes huge lead vs Phoenix but holds on to stay unbeaten
August 25, 2024
Myke Henry shoulders the scoring load and hits big shots down the stretch as NLEX comes out victorious despite squandering a 23-point lead
Alas Pilipinas Men survive Vietnam in thriller to bag second straight SEA V. League bronze
August 25, 2024
Youthful Alas Pilipinas Men showed grit in the clutch to escape Vietnam, 27-25, 14-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-12, and claim the bronze medal in the second leg of 2024 SEA V.League on Sunday in Indonesia.
Ernie Gawilan, Agustina Bantiloc named Philippines’ flag bearers for 2024 Paralympics
August 25, 2024
Veteran para swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para archer Agustina Bantiloc have been tasked to carry the Philippine flag at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics at the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées.
NCAA open to adding gymnastics, weightlifting to its lineup of events in future
August 25, 2024
NCAA Season 100 management committee chairman Hercules Callanta said the country's oldest collegiate league isn't closing its doors to the prospect of adding new sports like weightlifting and gymnastics to its lineup of events.
Naomi Osaka’s confidence ahead of US Open boosted by nostalgic return to New York
August 25, 2024
Still finding her form after returning to action in January following a 15-month maternity break, Naomi Osaka hopes to recapture the US Open crown she won in 2018 and 2020
Carlos Alcaraz says he is fit after injury scare at US Open training
August 25, 2024
Fresh from a heartbreaking loss to Novak Djokovic in the Paris Olympics final, Carlos Alcaraz looks to reclaim the US Open crown he won in 2022
NCAA plans to honor ’10 Greatest Players’ in Season 100 kickoff
August 24, 2024
For its centennial season, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) plans to honor and recognize its 10 Greatest Players as the league celebrates 100 years of excellence in sports.
Akari survives Farm Fresh, marches to PVL semis
August 24, 2024
Akari continued its flawless run, overcoming a first set hiccup to survive a tight four-set win against Farm Fresh, 17-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23, and advance to the semifinals of 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
Cignal overcomes Tushova’s 50-point explosion, Akari stays perfect to reach PVL semis
August 24, 2024
Cignal outlasts a gritty Capital1 side powered by a record-setting performance by import Marina Tushova, while Akari disposes of Farm Fresh to advance to the PVL semifinals for the first time in franchise history
Rookie Lemetti stars late as Rain or Shine turns back Ginebra to stay unbeaten
August 24, 2024
Felix Lemetti takes over in the fourth quarter as Rain or Shine scores a come-from-behind win over Barangay Ginebra in Candon City for a 2-0 start in the PBA Governors' Cup
Coco Gauff bringing positive attitude to US Open ‘victory lap’
August 24, 2024
Defending US Open champion Coco Gauff shakes off her nerves as she hopes to defend her title in the final major of the year
Djokovic eyes record 25th Grand Slam in US Open after golden Olympics
August 24, 2024
After finally capturing the elusive Olympic gold medal, Novak Djokovic aims to defend his US Open title as he hopes to end his Grand Slam drought this year
June Mar lifts 8th MVP trophy
August 18, 2024
JUNE MAR FAJARDO’S trophy case at home should be longer that his 6-foot-10 frame now that he collected his eighth-straight Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
Indonesia holds off winless Vietnam as Philippines takes podium spot
August 18, 2024
INDONESIA survived a see-saw battle with a determined Vietnam squad, eking out a 21-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 15-12 victory Sunday in the SEA Men’s V. League at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
ArenaPlus honors Yulo, Olympians
August 18, 2024
DOUBLE gold medalist Carlos Yulo returned to his roots during last week’s welcome parade in Manila for the Paris 2024 Olympians and ArenaPlus was there not only to honor the champion from Leveriza but to reward him with P5 million.
Young golfers take on tough Luisita in Junior PGT Luzon elimination leg
August 18, 2024
THE Luzon series of the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Junior Philippine Golf Tout Match Play Championships resumes at the renowned Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac Tuesday with more than 60 young golfers facing the chal...
Igan Cup 21st edition at Eastridge
August 18, 2024
IGAN Ng Pilipinas Foundation Inc. will host its 21st IGAN CUP fundraising golf tournament, “Fore! A Cause… Fore! D’ Kids…” on August 30 at Eastridge Golf and Country Club in Binangonan, Rizal.
Golden moment for non-Olympian in Paris
August 18, 2024
IT has been a week or so since the Paris Olympics ended, yet the joy, stories and even controversies have yet to subside.
Undermanned Alas Pilipinas Men bag SEA V.League bronze despite falling to Thailand
August 18, 2024
Alas Pilipinas Men copped a bronze medal in the first leg of 2024 SEA V. League even after dropping a straight-set game to Thailand, 26-28, 14-25, 16-25, on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Chris Banchero makes first 4-pt shot in PBA
August 18, 2024
Chris Banchero made the first 4-point shot in PBA history.
June Mar Fajardo bags historic eighth PBA MVP plum
August 18, 2024
By REYNALD MAGALLON June Mar Fajardo wore his wide smile as he received and raised another coveted trophy to add to his continuously growing hardware, radiating his usual gentle and easy going demeanor – very far from his beastly and domi...
[WATCH] The homestretch: A Paris Olympics diary
August 18, 2024
In this second episode of 'HOMESTRETCH,' host Pató Gregorio takes us through his Paris Olympics experience
PBA: Is June Mar Fajardo the GOAT? Kraken says he’s still far from it
August 18, 2024
Longtime San Miguel bruiser June Mar Fajardo captured his eighth PBA MVP award on Sunday, sparking yet another conversation on who should be considered as the league's GOAT.
Dricus Du Plessis submits Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
August 18, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis made a successful first defense of the UFC middleweight world title following a fourth-round submission over ex-champion Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 305.
Trump again decries two Olympic gold medalists in gender row
August 18, 2024
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again decried two gold medalist Olympic athletes, falsely labeling the female boxers as men.
Matsuyama five clear with one round to play in steamy Memphis
August 18, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hideki Matsuyama felt his lower back starting to act up. On a whim, he decided to put a new putter in his bag for the start of the PGA Tour postseason. And now the Japanese star has a five-shot lead going into the final round of the F...
McNulty sets Vuelta pace with record time trial ride
August 18, 2024
MADRID — American Brandon McNulty won the opening stage of the Spanish Vuelta in Portugal on Saturday with the fastest time trial in the history of the Spanish Grand Tour race.
Cubans soak up whole Little League World Series experience
August 18, 2024
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Marloon Herrera was crying. Happy tears.
Less than a week after Olympics, WNBA playoff chase on
August 18, 2024
LAS VEGAS — Back to your regularly scheduled programming in the WNBA.