Biñan, Nueva Ecija win pulling away, but Quezon steals thunder
Biñan and Nueva Ecija beat their respective rivals with ease, but Quezon stole the thunder when it pulled off an exciting win over College of St. Benilde in the PSL…
Kaye Pingol out to lead Dream squad to Manila Hustle 3×3 glory
Kaye Pingol wants nothing but redemption come Manila Hustle 3x3 Season 2. With Uratex Dream bowing out early last year, nothing will stop the former National University standout from pushing…
Standhardinger dislodges Fajardo in BPC race; RHJ leads in imports
By REYNALD MGALLON Barangay Ginebra big man Christian Standhardinger seized the lead in the Best Player of the Conference race while TNT import Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson took the top spot…
Amended POC constitution sets age and term limits for officials; bats gender equity
The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) General Assembly unanimously ratified the organization’s amended constitution that was revised in strict compliance with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) principles on good governance. It…
Osaka vows not to mope after ‘bittersweet’ Australian Open exit
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka said on Wednesday, Jan. 17, that crashing out of the Australian Open was "bittersweet" but vowed not to mope as she headed…
Kings coach Brown fined $50,000 for criticizing refs
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Tuesday, Jan. 16, after confronting a game official during…
Benzema files defamation complaint against French minister
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS (AFP) -- Karim Benzema on Tuesday, Jan. 16, filed a complaint for defamation against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who last year said the former…
New Clippers arena to host 2026 NBA All-Star Game
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Los Angeles' Clippers new Intuit Dome, set to open next August, will host the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, the league said…
Swiatek up and running at Australian Open as Alcaraz makes bow
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek survived a tough test against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin to reach the second round in Melbourne on Tuesday, Jan.…
Embiid scores 41 on return for Sixers; Lakers end Thunder streak
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Joel Embiid scored 41 points in a dazzling return from injury on Monday, Jan. 15, as the Philadelphia 76ers romped past…
Spanish motorcyclist Falcon dies after Dakar rally crash
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MADRID (AFP) -- Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon has died aged 45 from the injuries he suffered last week on the second stage of the Dakar Rally…
Nadal sees ‘potential’ in Saudi Arabia as he signs up as tennis ambassador
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE RIYADH (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, Jan. 15, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional…
Messi, Bonmati scoop awards for FIFA’s best in 2023
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LONDON (AFP) -- Lionel Messi was controversially crowned as FIFA's best men's player for 2023 on Monday, Jan. 15, while Aitana Bonmati added to her collection…
CEU starts title defense as UCAL kicks off Jan 20
By MARK REY MONTEJO Centro Escolar University will start its title-retention bid as Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL)-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 20, at…
Medvedev, Gauff power through at Australian Open ahead of Osaka comeback
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Two-time finalist Daniil Medvedev and US Open champion Coco Gauff swept into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, Jan. 15,…
Lillard buzzer-beater lifts Bucks over Kings; Nuggets cool off Pacers
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Damian Lillard drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a stunning 143-142 overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings on…
