Ginebra snaps SMB’s 10-game streak; TNT comes back to draw first blood
By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra snapped the 10-game winning streak of San Miguel, 99-90, to draw first blood in Game 1 of their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals…
Warriors bounce back, outplay Jazz as Curry fires 31; Celtics rout Clippers
Warriors 123, Jazz 114 Celtics 146, Clippers 115 Mavericks 110, Rockets 104 Blazers 115, Spurs 110 Hornets 112, Bulls 99 76ers 130, Knicks 119 Raptors 134, Hawks 117 T-Wolves 125,…
Guiao: ROS future still looks bright despite quarters exit
By REYNALD MAGALLON Rain or Shine may have fallen short of making it back to the semifinals in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup but head coach Yeng Guiao…
Eala, partner to face Williams, Svitolina in Auckland doubles opener
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA After a remarkable 2025 season, Alex Eala hopes to launch her 2026 campaign in style as she and doubles partner Iva Jovic battle grizzled veterans Venus Williams…
Pedro Taduran arrives in US for potential unification bout vs Oscar Collazo
By REYNALD MAGALLON International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran has landed in the US to begin his training for a potential unification bout against Puerto Rican Oscar…
Seth Rodriguez joins PLDT High Speed Hitters
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Player movement continues in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) as the PLDT High Speed Hitters acquired middle-blocker Seth Rodriguez. The team announced the development on social media…
PH Open, grandest tennis event in decades, lures world-ranked players
Former world No. 2 and Paris Olympic silver medalist Donna Krevic of Croatia and resurgent German veteran Tatjana Maria head the impressive list of early entries in the inaugural Philippine…
Pre-Traslacion ritual: Thousands of Nazarene images blessed in Quiapo
Catholic devotees paraded replicas of the Black Nazarene as priests conducted a blessing outside the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila, on Saturday, Jan. 3,…
Carlos Yulo, Alex Eala top PSA Athlete of the Year candidates
Golden boy Carlos Yulo and tennis darling Alex Eala lead the major contenders vying for the 2025 Athlete of the Year in the coming Philippine Sportswriters Association Awards Night. The…
Alex Eala, Venus Williams potential quarters duel looms in Auckland
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA A potential quarterfinal clash looms between Alex Eala and former world No. 1 Venus Williams in the 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zeland. Based on…
Doncic, James steer Lakers over shorthanded Grizzlies for a rebound win
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 34 points — half on free throws — and LeBron James added 31 as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied…
Osaka ill in Perth, hopeful for Australian Open
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PERTH, Australia (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka is feeling under the weather at the United Cup. After losing her first match for…
PNP moves to dismiss 4 trigger-happy cops
Four police officers are facing dismissal proceedings after being linked to indiscriminate firing incidents during the New Year celebration, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Friday, Jan. 2. Acting…
Bulacan explosion caused by illegal fireworks, not IED – police
By FREDDIE VELEZ Four suspects were arrested and another is being hunted after a powerful illegal firecracker explosion rocked Jacinto Street, Barangay Santiago, City of Malolos, Bulacan, on Wednesday night,…
Duterte welcomes New Year simply, grateful for supporters — Kitty
Former President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the New Year quietly but with joy upon learning that supporters gathered for him, spending the holiday in his familiar routine of sleeping, eating, and…
DOH: Fireworks injuries surge to 655 cases; children most affected
Fireworks-related injuries across the country have climbed to 655 cases, with children and adolescents aged 19 and below accounting for more than half of the victims, the Department of Health…
