PBA to donate Game 1 earnings to victims of tropical storm ‘Kristine’
By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra and TNT may have been busy preparing for their PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals showdown but their thoughts and prayers remain with…
Typhoon ‘Kristine’makes Zaragosa P450,000 richer in shortened Negros golf tilt
BACOLOD CITY – Rupert Zaragosa claimed his second career Philippine Golf Tour crown in a weather-affected tournament as torrential rain brought by Typhoon Kristine forced the cancellation of the third…
Ohtani won’t pitch in the World Series, but that’s not slowing ‘Shotime’ mania
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani sat behind a small table and waited. Across the center field plaza at Dodger Stadium, a horde of media listened for the signal. Once…
Dodgers, Yankees soldier on for starriest World Series in decades
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even 8-year-old Charlie Freeman is excited about a Dodgers-Yankees World Series. “He’s at Universal (Studios) right now with a couple of his…
NBA begins investigation into Embiid’s playing status after 76ers star misses season opener
By ASSOCIATED PRESS The NBA is investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team’s nationally televised season opener against Milwaukee. The league confirmed the investigation…
South Cotabato nips Biñan, gains semis in MPBL
South Cotabato squeaked past Binan Tatak Gel, 79-77, on Wednesday and clinched the last semifinal slot in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season on Wednesday at the Alonte…
UST spikers try to boost QF bonus bid in SSL
Streaking University of Santo Tomas takes on Far Eastern University as it tries to boost its bid for twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate…
Joel Embiid draws flak for sitting out in opener
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers have a new rallying cry for Joel Embiid this season: Trust the plan. Embiid's absence from the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener against Milwaukee is simply…
Harmie rallies mightily to make Sarah unhappy
BACOLOD CITY – Harmie Constantino ended a prolonged slump in spectacular fashion, rallying from three strokes down to edge out Sarah Ababa by one shot and claim the title at…
Curry flirts with rare triple-double as Warriors drub Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Stephen Curry had 17 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds before sitting for the fourth quarter, and the Golden State Warriors opened the season Wednesday night,…
Change of fortune for Ginebra or repeat of history for TNT in PBA Govs’ Cup finals
By REYNALD MAGALLON Will history repeat itself or will fortunes change this time around? Regardless of the possible outcomes, the best-of-seven PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup Finals duel between…
Chavit Singson to give Yulo family P1 million this December
By REY C. LACHICA The family of Carlos Yulo will have a joyous Christmas season after all. That’s because seasoned politician and sportsman Luis “Chavit” Singson promised to give Yulo’s…
Kai Sotto shines, but team falls in Japan
By MARK REY MONTEJO Kai Sotto delivered another sterling performance but it wasn’t enough as the Kogishaya Alphas succumbed to the Akita Northern Happinets, 78-69, in the Japanese B.League at…
Carlos Alvarez, Fritz Biagtan set for ONE Championship return at “Friday Fights 86”
Two of the Philippines’ most promising MMA fighters will be back in action this November. Team Lakay’s Carlos Alvarez’s postponed bout is finally rescheduled, while T-Rex MMA’s Fritz Biagtan also…
Japan prepares to support Ohtani, Dodgers, and the country is dressing for occasion
By ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO (AP) — Jiro Nishi wore a New York Mets cap as he browsed a Tokyo sporting goods store this week that boasts the largest array…
Former Uruguay soccer star Forlán to compete first pro tennis at age 45
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlán will make his professional tennis debut next month when he plays doubles at an ATP Challenger tournament.…
