US, Australian swimmers are neck-and-neck in gold medal tally

SINGAPORE (AP) — The gold medals were spread around on Friday at the swimming world championships, thanks to the absence of stars Léon Marchand of France and Canadian Summer McIntosh…

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Fajardo joins Gilas practice; Oftana back in shape

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Gilas Pilipinas has shifted its preparations to a higher gear right after landing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the 2025 FIBA Asia, especially in getting the…

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Ateneo bet rips 34-year-old PH mark in discus throw

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA     Russel Je Ricaforte took the spotlight during the PATAFA weekly relays on Saturday, Aug. 2, after shattering the long-standing Philippine record in men’s discus throw.…

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Duterte lawyer denies rift in defense team, declines comment on Honeylet visit

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s lead counsel, Nicholas Kaufman, dismissed allegations of internal discord within the defense team and declined to comment on reports that Duterte’s common-law wife, Honeylet Avanceña, was…

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‘Alagang Suki Fest 2025’: Everything for everyone

It was a Thursday night in Cubao. The air was hot, sticky. Outside the Smart Araneta, the sky was bruised and gray but inside, it was bright as day. With…

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Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for incident at Washington airport involving boyfriend

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Reigning 100-meter world champion Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Richardson was charged Sunday with fourth…

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Global stars converge in Cebu for explosive IRONMAN 70.3 weekend

Sam Osborne returns to Philippine shores not just seeking redemption – but gunning for domination – as he spearheads a deep international pro field in the highly anticipated IRONMAN 70.3…

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Bugna back in command, dominates Olivarez juniors tilt

Kathlyn Bugna hardly showed signs of rust despite coming off a long layoff, flashing the same poise, power and precision that have defined her young career as she fashioned out…

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SSL: UP holds off Davao Selection

Games Saturday: (University of Southeastern Philippines Gym) 3:30 p.m. --- UP vs Notre Dame of Dadiangas University 6 p.m. --- NU vs Davao Selection   DAVAO CITY --- University of…

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2-time defending champ Pegula gets stun by Sevastova in Montreal third round

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MONTREAL (AP) — Two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula was eliminated in the third round of the National Bank Open, falling 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to Anastasija Sevastova…

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NU displays dominance on SSL opening day, mauls Notre Dame

Games today: (University of Southeastern Philippines Gym) 3:30 p.m. --- UP vs Notre Dame of Dadiangas University 6 p.m. --- NU vs Davao Selection   DAVAO CITY --- Repeat-seeking National…

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PH can produce more world pool champions, says Biado

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   As far as Carlo Biado is concerned, the Philippines will never run out of future world pool champions like him. The newly crowned two-time world titlist…

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Alas Women exhibit promising start but succumb to powerhouse Thais

By MARK REY MONTEJO Alas Women showed off a glimpse of a promising future but eventually yielded to the volleyball queens of Southeast Asia. Alas Pilipinas went off to a…

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Motorists alert: Hefty fuel price hike expected next week

Motorists are advised to brace for a possible hike in fuel prices next week. Based on the four-day Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) benchmark, gasoline rates may increase by approximately…

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Atong Ang faces raps over ‘sabungeros case’; DOJ assures due process

Families of missing “sabungeros” (cockfight enthusiasts) have filed criminal complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and several others, including police officers. DOJ Secretary Jesus…

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MILO, Philippine Red Cross celebrate World Drowning Prevention Day with SAFE Swim Program

To mark World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, MILO® and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) held the biggest event yet of the MILO® Safe Swim program last July 27…

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