Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg is 1st teen to reach 50 in an NBA game
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg didn't get a call, and his coach and a teammate got kicked out of the game trying to stick up for the rookie No. 1…
De Luna, 3 others join Biado in winners’ qualifiers at World 8-Ball Championship
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Four Filipinos fought back from early setbacks to keep their title bids alive in the 2026 WPA World 8-Ball Championship in St. Louis, Missouri over the weekend.…
Scribes laud Eala, Eldrew Yulo, Filipinas
TENNIS star Alex Eala and the Filipinas football team continued setting new milestones, while gymnast Eldrew Yulo started to make his mark in seniors play to headline a stellar campaign…
14-player SMART/MPVSF PH taekwondo juniors vie in world meet
The mission is both challenging and daunting, but the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) is convinced the 14-player SMART/MVP Sports Foundation national team can pull off a big surprise in the 2026 World…
NBA says investigation into dispute between Giannis and Bucks is ongoing
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An NBA investigation into the dispute between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP’s injury status is ongoing. The NBA issued a statement offering…
Easter Sunday treat: Ginebra Kings vs San Miguel Beermen
By REYNALD MAGALLON An Easter Sunday treat is in the offing for PBA fans as San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra figure in a titanic collision to mark the resumption of…
Gilas 3×3 teams win big on Black Saturday, advance to Asia Cup quarters
By REYNALD MAGALLON The Gilas Pilipinas men’s and women’s teams were through to the group stage in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore on Saturday, April 4. The…
UConn beats Illinois to reach NCAA Finals for 3rd time in 4 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley's Huskies muscled their way back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the…
Easter Sunday thriller
By TITO S. TALAO CHRIST is Risen! A Blessed Easter to all! *** Favoring his right knee, Japeth Aguilar walked slowly toward the exit of the Smart…
LTO probes viral video of child operating concrete mixer
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered the registered owner and designated driver of a Hino concrete transit mixer to explain “serious concerns about road safety and possible violations of…
Alex Eala, Iga Swiatek reunited ahead of clay season
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala found herself reunited with world No. 2 Iga Swiatek as both players ramp up preparations for the clay-court season. The Rafa Nadal Academy shared…
Army denies maltreatment of ‘Ka Kaye’
The Philippine Army (PA) released photos on Black Saturday, April 4, to refute claims that a captured suspected female New People’s Army (NPA) rebel had been maltreated while in custody.…
Rockets win fifth straight at Jazz’s expense, clinch playoff spot
By ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets won their fifth straight game, beating the Utah Jazz 140-106 on Friday night, April…
True to his promise, Taduran keeps IBF crown in grand fashion
By REYNALD MAGALLON Pedro Taduran promised to go for a statement win. And man, he delivered a resounding one. The firepower of the Filipino champion was once again in full…
Lady police asset slain in Bacolod on Maundy Thursday
BACOLOD CITY – A 29-year-old woman, reportedly an asset of the police, was gunned down by two motorcycle-riding suspects in Barangay Banago on Maundy Thursday. Police Capt. Rosalino Pugoy Jr.,…
Rescuer admits to assaulting Thai actress Christine Gulasatree during emergency call
By RAMPADOR ALINDOG Thai actress Christine Gulasatree has accused a rescuer of sexually assaulting her during a medical emergency—and the suspect has since confessed. According to reports, the 30-year-old actress…
