Police probe strong explosion in Tondo after New Year countdown
Police launched an investigation into a strong explosion that rocked a residential area in Barangay 227, Zone 21, Tondo, Manila, just minutes after the New Year countdown on Thursday, January…
Albay on alert as Mayon Volcano flares
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The provincial government has placed the entire province on heightened alert after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) elevated Mayon Volcano’s alert status from…
235 hurt in firecracker incidents; DOH expects numbers to rise
The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a total of 235 fireworks-related injuries nationwide since December 21, including 62 new cases recorded during the New Year’s celebrations. The figures, gathered…
Cone bracing for semis war with San Miguel
By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra is quickly moving on from the celebrations of the new year as it is looking forward to facing San Miguel Beer once again in the…
Curry delivers in annual homecoming game as Warriors clip Hornets
By ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 26 points in his annual homecoming game in Charlotte, and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Hornets 132-125…
Eya Laure, 3 others join Choco Mucho Flying Titans
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Choco Mucho Flying Titans made a big noise – a good one – with a major roster shake-up, bolstering their lineup for the 2026 Premier Volleyball…
Set to go as tennis mania sweeps Down Under before Australian Open
By ASSOCIATED PRESS BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — If it's a new year, it must be serious tennis time Down Under. Just over six weeks since the ATP and WTA…
British boxer Anthony Joshua out of hospital following Nigeria crash
By ASSOCIATED PRESS ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — British boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital, Nigerian authorities said late Wednesday night, Dec. 31. The two-time former heavyweight champion…
Nikola Jokic out for 4 weeks due to injury
MIAMI (AP) — Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum…
LeBron James loses on his 41st birthday
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106…
Birthday blues for LeBron as Cunningham, Pistons top Lakers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit…
Jokic joins growing injury list as NBA’s 2025 takes another hit
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI (AP) — Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA…
Year 2025: Another colorful chapter to PH basketball
By REYNALD MAGALLON In a country that lives and breathes basketball, 2025 has offered another eventful chapter. From the fiercest of rivalries in the PBA to the exploits, the…
Alex Eala to see action in ASB Classic in Auckland in preparation for Aussie Open
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala hopes to start the new season with a bang when she competes in the 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand on Jan.…
Rookie coaches take valuable lessons to the new year
By REYNALD MAGALLON Rookie PBA coaches LA Tenorio of Magnolia and Dennis ‘Delta’ Pineda of Converge may have ended the 2025 with their respective teams suffering early exits in…
PH women’s lacrosse team closes out 2025 with a bang, cops silver in HK tiff
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Philippine women's lacrosse team closed out its campaign this year with a bang after taking the silver medal in the 2025 Hong Kong International…
