Griner tests market for first time in career as WNBA free agency opens

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MIAMI (AP) — Brittney Griner is testing the free agent market for the first time in her career. The All-Star center is taking meetings starting Tuesday,…

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Suzuki, Sabathia, Wagner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   NEW YORK (AP) — Used to leading off, Ichiro Suzuki got antsy when he had to wait. Considered a no-doubt pick for baseball’s Hall of Fame…

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Australian Open: Djokovic overcomes Alcaraz, inches closer to 25th Grand Slam title

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic refused to let anything stop his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Not…

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Northback in the Top 2 race; Blackwater stays alive

By REYNALD MAGALLON   NorthPort averted a huge collapse and escaped by the skin of its teeth against San Miguel, 105-104, to get back into the race for the Top…

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‘SORRY’: Guard in viral ‘sampaguita’ girl video apologizes

The security guard involved in the viral “Sampaguita vendor” video has apologized for his action but remains employed on off-detail while the investigation into the incident is ongoing, a security…

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Senators honor ‘The Voice USA’ winner Sofronio Vasquez

The Senate honored on Monday, January 20, Sofronio Vazquez who won the American reality singing competition “The Voice.” Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the senators in honoring Vazquez, who…

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World Slasher Cup 1 resumes with 120 more match-ups

Another 120 match-ups of the best cockfighters from around the world will be featured in Wednesday’s second round of the elimination in the 2025 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby…

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Former SMB import Chris McCullough suits up anew for SGA

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Former San Miguel import Chris McCullough is set to replace Terry Larrier when Strong Group Athletics opens its bid in the 34th Dubai International Basketball…

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Meralco’s Chris Banchero is PBA Player of the Week

After starting the conference with an injury, Chris Banchero is regaining his old form that has been key to Meralco’s recent wins. Banchero averaged 22 points while shooting 61 percent…

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Cignal too strong for Galeries in PVL

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA       Cignal drew inspired games from Vanie Gandler and Dawn Catintig and beat Galeries, 25-17, 25-20, 25-19, in what could be a statement victory on…

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Anthony Santander deals to $92.5 million, 5-year deal with Toronto Blue Jays

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent on Monday, Jan. 20, agreeing to a $92.5 million, five-year contract with Anthony Santander. The agreement…

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Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic got the mea culpas he wanted from the Australian Open's local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air and so, according…

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Pontejos spearheads Scorpions against Skyrisers in WMPBL debut

Games Wednesday (Ynares Sports Arena) 4 p.m. - Galeries Tower vs CEU 6 p.m. - San Juan vs Solar Home Gilas Pilipinas Women sharpshooter Janine Pontejos aims to steer reigning…

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114 matches in World Slasher Cup opener

Top cockfighters from around the world excitedly competed in the first round of the elimination of the 2025 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Monday, Jan. 20, at the…

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UST’s Jonna Perdido out of UAAP Season 87 after undergoing surgery

By MARK REY MONTEJO University of Santo Tomas will be without one of its star players in its title bid in the UAAP Season 87 after Jonna Perdido suffered an…

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‘A lot more work to do’: Gauff after bowing to Badosa in Aussie Open quarters

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff's retooled forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open. The…

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