NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner started slowly at the US Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before play began at Flushing Meadows. If that episode initially hung over him…
Pido Jarencio is on a mission to bring University of Santo Tomas (UST) out of the doldrums of the UAAP. And after an offseason spent assembling a crack pack that seems capable of doing that, the Growling Tigers’ bid rests a lot on a point…
Much has been said about the impact that import George King has brought into Blackwater’s PBA Governors’ Cup campaign. After dropping their first three meetings in horrendous fashion, the Bossing, the perennial league doormats, have now…
PARIS—There’s an existing blueprint that the Philippine Paralympic Committee (PPC) would love to passionately enforce and make the national team even more competitive in the future. Of course, funding and facilities for the country’s para…
Starting the second round of the PBA Governors’ Cup group stage on a bright note sweetened by his first career triple-double, Arvin Tolentino is looking to spring up as many victories as he can for the NorthPort Batang Pier. “Our goal is…
Cignal HD encountered tough resistance from Thailand’s young EST Cola crew before pulling out a 25-23, 27-25, 25-12 victory that gave the HD Spikers momentary hold of the solo lead in the PVL Invitational 2024 on Sunday at Mall of Asia…
MANILA, Philippines–La Salle stared at a seven-point deficit before Kevin Quiambao took over to lift the Green Archers over National University, 78-75, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.…
MANILA, Philippines–With the game on the line, Kevin Quiambao took matters into his own hands to tow defending champion La Salle past National University in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday night. The reigning UAAP…
MANILA, Philippines–TNT found an extra gear when it mattered most on Sunday night, fending off Converge for a 98-91 victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup. The Tropang Giga made sure they would get back at the FiberXers for their lone loss in…
MANILA, Philippines–Creamline showed resilience and endgame poise as it overcame fatigue and a determined Kurashiki Ablaze for a 25-22, 25-22, 26-28, 25-21 win before a big Sunday crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. With the win…
MANILA, Philippines—Most people get pressure, some people get love. RJ Abarrientos is one of the lucky few who has love in place of pressure. Five games into the PBA Governors’ Cup, Abarrientos has already proved his mettle and more for…
The Philippine men’s football team came up short against Tajikistan, 4-3, on penalties after their 90-minute match for third place in the Merdeka Cup ended in a scoreless tie Sunday at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.…
MANILA, Philippines–Alas Pilipinas Men showed some fight early but fell anew to Osaka Bluteon, 25-17, 25-10, 25-21 in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals on Sunday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Olympian and Filipino fan favorite Yuji…
MANILA, Philippines–Cignal faced a surprisingly tough challenge from Thailand’s EST Cola before prevailing, 25-23, 27-25, 25-12, for a share of the lead in the PVL Invitational Conference on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena. Coming…
MANILA, Philippines–NorthPort came out of the gates hard on Sunday night and hung on until the final horn to crush severely undermanned Terrafirma, 133-107, in the PBA Governors’ Cup. The Batang Pier drew a triple-double of 23 points, 11…
MANILA, Philippines–Adamson opened its UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament campaign by beating Far Eastern University, 59-47, on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Royce Mantua was a difference-maker for the Soaring Falcons in his…
MANILA, Philippines—Emilio Aguinaldo College outlasted Arellano, 87-80, in overtime in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at San Juan Arena. King Gurtiza scored five straight points in OT that gave the Generals an 82…
MANILA, Philippines–The men’s volleyball team held their heads high despite a straight-set loss against Japan S V.League club Osaka Bluteon on day one of the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals at the PhilSports Arena. Osaka Bluteon is composed…
MANILA, Philippines–Alas Pilipinas women showed marked progress in a short period, putting up a fight against nine-time Japan champion Saga Hisamitsu Springs before dropping a 14-25, 21-25, 19-25 loss on Sunday in the Alas Pilipinas…
DAPITAN CITY – Nicole Andaya and Matthew Hermosa delivered commanding performances to claim the overall championship in their respective divisions at the 5150 Dapitan Triathlon in Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday. Andaya, representing the…
Fresh off recovering from an injury, Precious Zaragosa aims for nothing less than a top finish in the final leg of the ICTSI Junior PGT Luzon Series, which reels off Tuesday at Sherwood Hills Golf Club in Trece Martires, Cavite. The two…
MANILA, Philippines — Forthsky Padrigao was thrilled to open a new chapter with University of Santo Tomas on a winning note as he aims to help instill a winning culture in the Growling Tigers’ lair. Padrigao, a transferee from Ateneo, had…
MANILA, Philippines–Coming off a forgettable previous season, new-look University of Santo Tomas did not have to wait long to notch its first win in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. The Growling Tigers came out firing in the…
MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas started its title defense in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament with a dominant 86-44 victory over University of the East Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. In her collegiate…
MANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde ushered in a new era in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday. And after a 78-65 win over last season’s finalist Mapua behind its newcomers led by Allen Liwag, it’s safe to…
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo captain Chris Koon will miss the Blue Eagles’ game against the University of Santo Tomas on Wednesday due to a left foot injury. Koon was carried off the court after a bad fall with 3:11 left in the second…
MANILA, Philippines—Aside from winning, Blackwater import George King has one more objective for the Bossing in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Blackwater hasn’t had much success since joining the PBA in 2014 which is a major reason why the…
MANILA, Philippines — After a quiet opening half, Francis Lopez capped his stellar second-half showing with a pair of thunderous dunks down the stretch that helped University of the Philippines put away Ateneo for good in the UAAP Season…
DENVER — Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of…
NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka left the US Open in tears 12 months ago as the runner-up. She exited in the semifinals each of the two years before that. This time, Sabalenka was in a joking mood after winning her first championship at Flushing…