Brazil coach proud to limit effectiveness of Gilas’ triangle offense
By REYNALD MAGALLON Coming into their semifinals showdown, Gilas Pilipinas triangle offense has been tearing opposing defenses down with a tournament best 91.5 points behind a high 55.4 percent clip…
Gilas yields to Brazil in semis, ends dream OQT run
By REYNALD MAGALLON Justin Brownlee pulled out every trick in his bag to blow by his initial defender, only to be greeted by the swarming defense of Brazil. He…
Canada escapes Venezuela in extra round of penalty kicks, moves to Copa semifinals
By ASSOCIATED PRESS ARLINGTON (AP) — Canada hasn’t scored much on the way to the semifinals of its first Copa America. Don’t look for apologies from American-born coach…
San Juan reaffirms mastery over Nueva Ecija in MPBL
The San Juan Knights trounced the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards,78-66, on Friday to boost their drive in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the FilOIl Ecooil Centre…
Freeman singles in go-ahead runs in 8th, Smith homers 3 times as Dodgers down Brewers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman singled in the go-ahead runs with two outs in the eighth inning, Will Smith homered three times, and the Los…
Alexie Gabi resumes JPGT national finals chase at Riviera
Alexie Gabi, who narrowly missed a national finals berth in the Visayas series, aims for redemption as the ICTSI Junior PGT resumes on Tuesday, July 9, at Riviera Golf and…
PH triathlon gets extra boost with staging of 5150 Bohol, Sunrise Sprint
The Sun Life 5150 Bohol and Go for Gold Sunrise Sprint take center stage on the July 14, transforming the serene white sand beaches of Bellevue Resort in Bohol into…
Journeyman Tiongson hopes to finally settle with PBA
By REYNALD MAGALLON Caelan Tiongson will be one of the older hopefuls in the PBA Season 49 rookie draft and he is just happy to be finally settling down…
Franz Wagner, Magic shake hands to 5-year extension, largest contract in club history
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Franz Wagner has agreed to the largest contract in Orlando Magic history, a five-year extension that will be worth at least $224 million, a person with…
By the numbers: Gilas, Cone’s triangle are truly world class
By REYNALD MAGALLON Gone were the days when Gilas Pilipinas was being criticized by fans, sometimes even opposing coaches or players, for the lack of quality and talent. …
Blu Girls stay alive in Canada tourney
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippines relied on a massive four-run rampage in the seventh and last inning to eke out a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over Czechia and keep its final…
Largo gains share of lead in Indonesia chess tilt
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA National age group champion Franchesca Largo bested Indonesian Adeeba Izzah Ulayya to gain a share of the second round lead in the girls’ standard event of the…
De Guzman to PNVF: Keep core of Alas Pilipinas
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Philippine women’s volleyball team skipper Jia De Guzman lauded her teammates for their gallant stand in the 2024 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup. The Filipina spikers failed…
Hoffman beyond blessed after earning slot to represent PH in Paris Games
By MARK REY MONTEJO Fil-American hurdler Lauren Hoffman is feeling beyond blessed and honored to finally represent the Philippines in the 2024 Paris Games. The 25-year-old hurdler, who will compete…
Obiena, Duplantis ready for big Sunday showdown in France
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA A preview of the 2024 Paris Olympics hostilities takes place on Sunday, July 7, as pole vaulter EJ Obiena sees action in the Meeting de Paris Wanda…
Merino last-gasp goal delivers Spain to Euro 2024 semifinals, escapes Germany in dramatic extra-time
By ASSOCIATED PRESS STUTTGART (AP) — Spain and its fans celebrated as if they’d won the European Championship. After eliminating tournament host Germany in a thrilling quarterfinal, Luis de…
