Simona Halep earns wild-card entry for Australian Open qualifying
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep, working her way back from a drug suspension, and Hall of Famer Lleyton Hewitt’s 16-year-old son…
Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 to be retired during February ceremony at Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena
By ASSOCIATED PRESS IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — No Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball player will wear Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 again. The number will be retired in a ceremony…
Ginebra blasts Terrafirma; ROS slips past Magnolia
By REYNALD MAGALLON Justin Brownlee came just two-point shy of his PBA career-high, firing 49 points as Barangay Ginebra blasted Terrafirma, 114-98, to get back on the winning track in…
Santa Elena Golf Club tops PH course rankings by Golf Digest
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Santa Elena Golf Club in Santa Rosa, Laguna has been ranked as the best golf course in the Philippines by the popular golf magazine Golf…
PSC, DPWH ink deal for infrastructure upgrade
The Philippine Sports Commission formalized its partnership with the Department of Public Works and Highways for the betterment and welfare of national athletes. The two parties inked separate agreements for…
Nadal says he thought about taking a mental health break a few years ago
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Nadal thought about taking a mental health break from tennis a few years ago but “conquered it by always moving forward”…
Sen. Bong’s Christmas treat for fans
Last April, Sen. Bong Revilla was hospitalized after partially tearing his Achilles tendon while shooting action scens for “Birador: Alyas Pogi.” The film was supposed to be his entry to…
Lopez relishes redemption arc after proving key to UP’s Game 3 win
By MARK REY MONTEJO Francis Lopez might have had costly misses and turnovers in Game 2, but that didn’t stop him from redeeming himself by hitting big shots down the…
Cagulangan, Quiambao bring their rivalry to Korean Basketball League
By MARK REY MONTEJO Two-time UAAP champion JD Cagulangan of the University of the Philippines and two-time MVP Kevin Quiambao of La Salle will bring their rivalry to Korean Basketball…
MARY JANE’S WISH: Sana mapalaya ako
Mary Jane Veloso wished for executive clemency from the Philippine government following her arrival in Manila from Indonesia where she spent 14 years in jail as a death-row prisoner. "Sana…
Vinícius Júnior, Bonmati earn FIFA best player of the year plums
By ASSOCIATED PRESS DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior finally got his hands on a big global player award on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Vinícius was…
De Luna barges into Asian 10-Ball semis in Doha
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Jeffrey De Luna toppled compatriot Kyle Amoroto, 9-6, to barge into the semifinals of the Asian 10-Ball Championship in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, Dec. 17.…
Giannis, Bucks bag NBA Cup trophy, rely on triples to dismantle Thunder
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize.…
UST’s Pagara, Progella rule beach volley tilt in Nuvali
University of Santo Tomas' Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella ended the year on winning note, scoring a 21-19, 21-19 conquest of National University's Honey Grace Cordero and Kizil Doren Quijote…
NBA disclosed All-Star tournament plan for this season: 4 teams, 3 games, 1 night
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA ‘s All-Star Game is going to be an All-Star tournament this season, with the league announcing on Tuesday, Dec. 17,…
Fuel Masters hand Batang Pier first defeat
Phoenix rode on the broad shoulders of import Donovan Smith to sink the erstwhile undefeated NorthPort, 115-109, for its first win in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup at the…
