Alec Stockton nails buzzer-beater as Converge stays alive vs SMB

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Alec Stockton committed two huge blunders in a do-or-die game: first, when he almost got thrown out of the game when he elbowed Kris Rosales in…

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Ginebra completes sweet sweep of Meralco to reach semis

Scottie Thompson towered over Allen Durham to get a crucial rebound in the waning minutes before pulling up for a tough fadeaway jumper. Few possessions later, it was Japeth Aguilar…

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Dikembe Mutombo, a Hall of Fame player and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game,…

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Coach Goldwin lauds UP’s fightback against Adamson

By MARK REY MONTEJO University of the Philippines head coach Goldwin Monteverde likes the poise he is seeing from his wards through the ongoing UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.…

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Pinoy loses to Chinese rival in URCC Fight Night

Chinese Darui Tang showed too much class and scored a second round knockout win over Filipino Mark Palomar in their heavyweight bout in the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) Fight…

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Joshua Pacio breaks down Masunyane–Malachiev clash 

ONE Strawweight MMA World Champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio gave his take on the upcoming matchup between two divisional contenders in ranked No. 2 Bokang Masunyane and ranked No. 5…

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Dolphins bag crown in Australian cagefest undefeated

Philippine Christian University (PCU) clobbered a Western Australia squad, 97-62, in the winner-take-all finals to rule the recent 2nd FiloBasket National championship in Perth, Australia. Handled by former PBA hotshot Biboy…

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Sabalenka continues winning streak; Osaka to challenge Gauff at China Open

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   BEIJING (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka’s dominant hard-court season showed no signs of slowing down as she cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ashlyn Krueger at…

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Sam Verzosa fulfills a promise

TV host-politician Sam Verzosa is parting with 10 of his luxury cars to help fund the construction of a Dialysis and Diagnostic Center in Sampaloc, Manila. These include a Ferrari,…

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Bacojo, Sebastian boost bids for PH berths in SEAG

Mark Jay Bacojo and Mhage Gerriahlou Sebastian topped their respective divisions in the semifinals of the National Chess Championships at the PACE in Quezon City and boosted their bids for…

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Guardians’ José Ramírez finishes one homer short of membership in baseball’s exclusive 40-40 club

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez never got to take a swing at history and a place in one of baseball’s most exclusive clubs. In the end,…

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Mabrey’s six triples lift Sun past Lynx in first semifinals game

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored 20 points and Alyssa Thomas added 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota…

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Coach Yeng happy to have an import with a heart of a great warrior

By REYNALD MAGALLON     Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao had nothing but praises for import Aaron Fuller who displayed heart and resilience in the team’s highly-physical 111-106  win…

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At 40, Biado gets sharper as he captures Ho Chi Minh 9-Ball title

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Seven years, then rising star Carlo Biado joined an exclusive club of Filipino champions when he reigned supreme in the World 9-Ball Championship at 34 years…

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Lovi Poe on onscreen intimacy, nudity

Lovi Poe sees no problem taking on roles that allows for a bit of skin-baring. She has done it several times in the past and she is more than willing…

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Geraldine Jennings does it all

Geraldine Jennings is out with her debut single under Star Music. Titled “If I Will Ever Love Again,” the heart-warming ballad was written by none other than singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid.…

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