Skyrisers, Lady Knights begin WMPBL campaign with convincing wins

Galeries Tower and San Juan picked up identical one-sided wins to claim an early share of the lead in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League last Wednesday, Jan. 22, at…

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Carlos Yulo seen enjoying his break in nature-filled TikTok video

By JADEN ALBERTO Golden Boy Carlos Yulo is making the most out of his break before plunging into another serious training in time for a series of international events, including…

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Gilgeous-Alexander erupts with career-high 54 points as Thunder down Jazz

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz, 123-114, on Wednesday night, Jan. 22.…

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Aberg cards opening-round 63 for 2-shot lead at Farmers Insurance Open

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday, Jan. 22, in what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot…

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Esquivel completes three-peat in 2025 La Union IPL Qualifying Series

By JADEN ALBERTO     Veteran Rogelio “Jay-R” Esquivel Jr. conquered the varying waves of La Union to complete an amazing three-peat in the men’s edition of the World Surf…

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Ginebra dominates ROS to stay in Top 2 hunt; Terrafirma gets measure of pride

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Barangay Ginebra came out with guns blazing and thumped an uncharacteristically sloppy Rain or Shine, 120-98, to formally clinch a spot in the quarterfinals in the…

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Eala reaffirms mastery over Dutch foe in ITF Bengaluru

By MARK REY MONTEJO Alex Eala got off to a fine start as she reaffirmed her mastery over Arriane Hartono of the Netherlands, 6-2, 6-1, in the first round of…

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Cagulangan gets 1st KBL win as Sonicboom end 4-game slide; Alvano dazzles

By MARK REY MONTEJO   JD Cagulangan finally tasted the sweetness of a win as a pro as the Suwon KT Sonicboom trounced the Seoul Samsung Thunders, 74-65, in the…

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Ohtani informed Dodgers of securing prized Japanese pitcher Sasaki

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani broke the news to the Los Angeles Dodgers that prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki was joining the team. Ohtani sent…

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Miami Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for two games after missing team flight

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Jimmy Butler will be suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday, Jan.…

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‘Sex trafficker’ nabbed in Pasay hotel

A Chinese national allegedly engaged in sex trafficking activities has been arrested during an entrapment operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) inside a hotel in Pasay City.…

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73 entries advance to World Slasher Cup 1 semis

Seventy-three entries will move on to the 3-cock semis Wednesday, Jan. 22, after surviving the 2-cock elimination round in the World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Tuesday, Jan. 21,…

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Altas, Lady Knights eye three-peat crowns in NCAA beach volley

By REYNALD MAGALLON University of the Perpetual Help System Dalta and the Colegio de San Juan de Letran both gun for a three-peat as the Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season…

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Tabuena upbeat for PH Open title bid

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Miguel Tabuena’s hopes are high at playing again in the Philippine Open golf championship as he seeks his third title in this 2025 edition slated at…

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LeBron James puts up triple-double to power Lakers over Wizards

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds one day after flying to Atlanta and back to watch a football…

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Sweep of SMC teams just proves NorthPort is for real

By REYNALD MAGALLON NorthPort is emerging as a legitimate contender in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup – a huge leap from its status as one of the league’s perennial…

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