Alcaraz outshines Sinner to reign supreme in China Open
By ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz won seven straight points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat top-ranked Jannik Sinner, 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3), and win the…
SM Advantage Card donation set to support 35 new SM Foundation scholars
SM Advantage Card (SMAC), the loyalty program of SM Retail, turned over P14 million to the SM Foundation’s education program on Oct. 1, 2024. The donation, raised through the sale…
Manny Pacquiao leads candidates for Hall of Fame induction in 2025
BY REYNALD MAGALLON Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao leads the list of candidates eligible to be enshrined into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025. The only eight…
Contrasting EASL debuts as Meralco zaps Macau; SMB falls to Suwon KT
By REYNALD MAGALLON Meralco was off to a rousing start in its redemption bid in the East Asia Super League, zapping newcomer Macau, 97-85, in the 2023-’24 season opener…
Jhonard Clarito bags PBA Player of the Week honors
His Rain or Shine teammates lovingly call him “Michael Jhonard” and last season’s Most Improved player Jhonard Clarito does his very best to dish out MJ-esque effort, if not numbers,…
Chot glad for extra days of rest but wary of TNT losing its edge
By REYNALD MAGALLON TNT head coach Chot Reyes is glad to have extra days of rest for his team before another expected grueling series in the semifinals but is…
Japanese sponsors Toyota, Bridgestone, Panasonic end Olympic contracts
By ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO (AP) — The International Olympic Committee’s three major Japanese sponsors — Toyota, Panasonic and Bridgestone — are terminating their contracts. This leaves the IOC without…
Green Spikers force sudden death, halt Tams
De La Salle University displayed its championship mettle, denying Far Eastern University’s sweep bid with a hard-fought 25-21, 25-19, 21-25, 25-20 victory on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Philsports Arena…
Cagulangan-less UP stays perfect, frustrates UST
By MARK REY MONTEJO University of the Philippines shrugged off another rocky start and fended off University of Santo Tomas, 81-70, to inch closer to a first-round sweep in…
Japanese envoy honors Paris hero Carlos Yulo
The accolades for Carlos Yulo are not stopping just yet and the latest on the double Olympic gold medalist’s busy schedule was a celebration dinner on Tuesday hosted by the…
South Cotabato’s Tamayo sizzles, takes top seeding in JPGT Match Play Finals
STA. ROSA, Laguna – Brittany Tamayo and Race Manhit each posted impressive one-under-par 71s in the scorching and challenging conditions at The Country Club here on Wednesday to secure the top…
Escamis shines as Cardinals survive Chiefs
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Games Friday (Filoil EcoOil Centre) 12 noon - Arellano vs CSB 2:30 p.m. - JRU vs EAC Clint Escamis scattered 12 of his 15 points in the…
Hot-shooting Tacatac, Pastrana star as UST rolls past UP
By MARK REY MONTEJO Kent Pastrana and Ana Mae Tacatac waxed hot from afar as University of Santo Tomas annihilated University of the Philippines, 84-60, to make it…
Charly Suarez eyes December title defense in PH
By MARK REY MONTEJO Filipino boxer Charly Suarez is hoping to give boxing fans a fitting Christmas gift as he and his camp are eyeing a potential first title defense…
Sinner tussles Alcaraz in China Open final; Osaka out with back injury
By ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner will play rival Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the China Open after recording a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over…
Puerto Princesa dragonboat meet is main qualifier for 2025 World Games
More than the glory and honor, elite paddlers from all over the world, including the host Philippines, will have extra motivation to do well in the ICF Dragon Boat World…
