MANILA, Philippines—It was another day at the office for Barangay Ginebra guard Stephen Holt on Sunday at Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo. At least, that’s how coach Tim Cone described Holt’s performance that led the Gin Kings to a 98-80…
ANTIPOLO—Barangay Ginebra secured the last twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after weathering the stubborn challenge of Rain or Shine, 98-80, as the eliminations drew to a close Sunday at Ynares Center here.…
MANILA, Philippines—Alas Pilipinas captain Jia De Guzman couldn’t be prouder after the team seized the silver medal at the AVC Women’s Nations Cup. De Guzman, a cornerstone of the Alas program, savored their historic run that showed just…
LOS ANGELES – Paris St Germain is drawing inspiration from the success of new state-of-the-art venues in Los Angeles as the Champions League title winners begin the process of building a new stadium for the team, CEO Victoriano Melero said…
ANTIPOLO—San Miguel Beer secured both the twice-to-beat advantage and the No. 1 seed in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after pounding NorthPort, 126-91, on Sunday at Ynares Center here. CJ Perez finished with 24 points and five…
MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala advanced to the next phase of the Nottingham Open qualifying round. Eala on Saturday trounced Varvara Gracheva of France, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, to move a step closer to clinching a spot in the Nottingham Open main…
The New York Knicks plan to interview two head coaches who were fired during the 2024-25 season as they continue to seek a replacement for dismissed coach Tom Thibodeau, ESPN reported Saturday. Set to chat with the Knicks are former…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The book is called “The Obstacle Is the Way.” It’s a gift that Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault gave to Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during a trying time this season, knowing the voracious reader would figure out…
OKLAHOMA CITY — Alex Caruso got asked after Game 4 of the NBA Finals if he’s aware that he’s achieved a level of superhero-type status among fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder during this playoff run. After all, having zero 20-point games…
HOUSTON — Center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets in the NBA, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on…
MANILA, Philippines — Vietnam coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet was all praise for Alas Pilipinas, which took home the silver medal in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Nations Cup after losing to the hosts in Hanoi. Alas Pilipinas got…
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas’ first-ever Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) championship game appearance was a testament to the growth of the Philippine women’s volleyball program. Three-peat Women’s Nations Cup champion Vietnam…
Jia De Guzman said it best. If you want to know the kind of mindset Alas Pilipinas brings into every game day in the 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup, talk to the national team captain. After a character…
Magnolia coach Chito Victolero is hardly concerned by where his team sits in the Philippine Cup standings, knowing all too well how quickly things could turn on a dime in the playoffs. The Hotshots, fresh from an 88-83 triumph over Grand…
Elreen Ando faced a familiar foe—and certainly not an ordinary one—to emerge the national weightlifting champion of her division. But Ando said beating Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo is not the end goal. “My goal is to just…
It won’t be the first time that Lyann de Guzman will be playing under a foreign coach and so for her, starting her pro career with Nxled won’t be too drastic of a change. “Of course they have different systems but whatever I can adopt and…
MANILA, Philippines — For the second straight year, Jia De Guzman and Angel Canino placed among top performers in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Nations Cup. After making a historic finals appearance in the AVC for the…
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas got dominated by world-class and three-peat champion Vietnam, but its first silver medal in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) showed the progress the women’s volleyball program has made. Alas is…
MANILA, Philippines — As she enters a “whole different level” in the PVL, Adamson spiker May Ann Nuique is grateful to have been drafted by Italian coach Ettore Guidetti as Nxled’s second-round pick in the 2025 Rookie Draft. Nuique, one of…
Ivy Aquino, Capital1’s third-round pick, is set to reunite with a player she used to play pick-up games with in high school—Bella Belen, the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft’s first overall selection. Selected 24th overall, the middle blocker from…
MANILA, Philippines–Sheena Toring felt a wave of relief after realizing her pro dreams with her college coach Sherwin Meneses and the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL. Selected 12th overall in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft by Meneses, her…
MANILA, Philippines—James Payosing is soaking up everything he can learn before suiting up for the University of the Philippines in UAAP Season 89. Already an experienced vet during his days with San Beda, Payosing added to his resumè by…
MANILA, Philippines — After Far Eastern University fell short in the past two UAAP Final Four series against champion National University, Chenie Tagaod hopes to complete unfinished business with coach Tina Salak at Akari. Tagaod was the…
MANILA, Philippines —Manifestation worked wonders for Jules Tolentino in the PVL Rookie Draft, landing on the team she wanted to play for in Petro Gazz. Petro Gazz’s 11th overall pick — its only selection in the stacked PVL draft class —…
MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas coach Angiolino Frigoni and his players are calling on Filipino fans to rally behind men’s volleyball as the country prepares to both host and compete in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship…
MANILA, Philippines—There’s no denying it now, Veejay Pre is more than happy to be with University of the Philippines. Just a few weeks after leaving Far Eastern University and joining the Fighting Maroons, Pre has already found his…
MANILA, Philippines — The University of the East on Saturday responded to reports surrounding its women’s volleyball team. In a statement, the school explained why several players from the team were released and confirmed that the team’s…
MANILA, Philippines—Reigning UAAP champion University of the Philippines will ramp up its preparations for Season 88 with a training camp in Serbia. The Fighting Maroons, who reclaimed the crown after beating La Salle in a thrilling finals…
MANILA, Philippines — Father’s Day is just around the corner, and some of the PBA’s familiar faces already have plans—simple or sentimental—to mark the occasion. Although not the most extravagant celebration, TNT center Poy Erram will be…
INDIANAPOLIS — Up by 10, late in the third quarter. Up by seven, going into the fourth. The Indiana Pacers had a golden opportunity. And then, thud. READ: NBA Finals: SGA, Thunder rally past Pacers to tie series A chance at a 3-1 lead in…