Americans finish strong with a relay world record, top medal tally
SINGAPORE (AP) — The United States, which had a frustrating swim world championships, ended on a high note Sunday with a world record in the women's 4x100 medley relay in…
49% of Filipino families still feel ‘mahirap’ — SWS
Nearly half of Filipino families, or 49 percent, rated themselves as “mahirap” or poor in the latest nationwide survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) from June 25 to 29.…
Tauson shocks 2nd-seeded Swiatek to reach Montreal quarterfinals
MONTREAL (AP) — Clara Tauson of Denmark upset second-seeded Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek of Poland 7-6 (1), 6-3 on Sunday night to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals. The 6-foot…
Salvaged compressor blast leaves 6 injured in Tondo
Six people were seriously injured following an explosion caused by the mishandling of scrap materials at the corner of Tayuman and Dagupan Streets in Tondo, Manila, on Sunday afternoon, August…
Rebuilding NU extends SSL National Invitationals reign
DAVAO CITY – National University barely looked like a team rebuilding from key departures after a dominating performance for a repeat title in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National…
Pinoy bets capture 3 silvers in Kazakh athletics meet
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippine athletics team collected three silver and one bronze medal in the recent XXXIV Qosanov Memorial in Almaty, Kazakhstan over the weekend. Veteran Janry…
Bad blood: Lyles shoved by Bednarek after 200-meter triumph at US nationals
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Noah Lyles landed the day’s biggest blow on the track, passing Kenny Bednarek for the win, then looking his way to talk some trash. Bednarek’s answer…
NDDU blanks Davao Selection, finishes third place
DAVAO CITY --- Notre Dame of Dadiangas University swept Davao Selection, 25-19, 25-23, 25-20, for a third place finish in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Davao Leg…
NU crowned SSL National Invitationals Davao Leg champion, outlasts UP
DAVAO CITY --- Mighty National University flexed its firepower in repulsing University of the Philippines, 25-21, 20-25, 25-20, 25-17, to rule the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Davao…
SMART/MVPSF PH jins bags 20 medals in Asian junior meet
The SMART/MVPSF Philippine Taekwondo team showcased the depth of its talent and captured 20 medals, including two golds, in the recent 2025 Asian Junior, Cadet Taekwondo Championships in Kuching, Malaysia.…
NBA champion Isiah Joe surprised by unfamiliar four-point line in PBA
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Isiah Joe was caught off guard when asked about the PBA’s four-point line during his visit in Manila last Friday, August 1 at the NBA…
Luka Doncic agrees to contract extension through 2028 with Lakers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free…
NU cruises past Davao Selection for second SSL win
Games Sunday: (University of Southeastern Philippines Gym) 3:30 p.m. --- NDDU vs Davao Selection 5:30 p.m. --- NU vs UP DAVAO CITY --- Defending champion National University cruised to a…
Alas Women thump Indonesia, capture bronze in SEA V.League Leg 1
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alas Pilipinas bucked a third-set stumble and turned back Indonesia, 25-20, 25-20, 16-25, 25-13, to settle for the bronze medal in the 5th SEA…
Jerwin Ancajas displays vintage form in majority win over Uruguayan foe
By REYNALD MAGALLON Former world title holder Jerwin Ancajas stamped his class and dominated Ruben Dario Casero en route to a majority decision victory in their eight-round super bantamweight…
PBBM creates task force for PH’s historic hosting of FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of an Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to lead the country’s preparation for its historic hosting of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World…
