AIA elevates RnR Running Series Manila to new heights
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila, with AIA as its new title sponsor, is set to deliver an unparalleled experience in its fourth staging on Nov. 30, 2025, promising…
FIVB Worlds hosting, SEAG highlight busy calendar for PH sports
By REYNALD MAGALLON As the calendar turns to the new year, Philippine Sports braces for an eventful 2025 with all eyes set on the country’s hosting of the FIVB Men’s World…
Eala routs Dutch rival, advances to quarters in Canberra tilt
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala continued flexing her might as she trounced Dutch rival Arianne Hortono, 6-3, 6-3, to storm into the quarterfinals of the Workday Canberra International in Australia…
Cavs beat Lakers for 8th straight victory, spoil LeBron’s first game since turning 40
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points, Donovan Mitchell added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their eighth straight, defeating the Los…
Djokovic has plan, with help of new coach Murray, to take on tennis newcomers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and…
Naomi Osaka wins anew to barge into Auckland WTA quarters
By ASSOCIATED PRESS AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher, 7-5, 6-3, Wednesday, Jan. 1, to…
Crucial first two months of 2025 awaits PH MMA in ONE Championship
It’s fair to say that the trajectory of Philippine MMA in ONE Championship next year will rest on the shoulders of two great fighters who’ll be competing in the first…
Hart, Towns deliver Knicks to 8th straight victory, topple Wizards
By ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Josh Hart had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and…
Eala downs Austrian foe, advances to second round in Canberra tilt
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala survived hard-serving Austrian Sinja Kraus, 6-2, 6-4, to advance to the second round of the Workday Canberra International in Australia on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The…
Preparations for FIVB men’s world championship 2025 in high gear
PREPARATIONS shift to the next higher gear on New Year’s Day Wednesday as the countdown dwindles to nine months for the Philippines’ first-ever solo hosting of the FIVB Men’s World…
On his 40th birthday, LBJ says he could play ‘another 5 or 7 years’
By ASSOCIATED PRESS EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday, Dec. 30, with gratitude for his basketball longevity and optimism about his future…
Raducanu begs off from tune-up tourney for Australian Open with back injury
By ASSOCIATED PRESS AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Auckland tennis classic, saying a back injury she has been nursing…
Lydia Ko included as Dame in New Year’s honors in New Zealand
By ASSOCIATED PRESS WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hall of Famer Lydia Ko has been made a Dame in the New Year’s honors list in New Zealand for her…
PH booters succumb to Thailand in thrilling ASEAN Cup semifinal clash
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine men’s football team came so close and yet so far as it succumbed to Thailand in a heartbreaking 3-1 defeat late Monday night, Dec.…
PBA superstar June Mar Fajardo enjoy holiday break, rural life
By MARK REY MONTEJO San Miguel superstar June Mar Fajardo took advantage of the holiday break to come back to his old roots in Cebu and enjoy the rural…
Japanese Munehiro Kugimiya, former Carlos’ coach, visits Yulo family
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Yulos got a surprise visit this holiday season. Munehiro Kugimiya, the esteemed coach who guided Paris Olympics double gold medalist Carlos Yulo during his…
