Biles captures US Classic in return to gymnastics competition
HOFFMAN ESTATES (AFP) – Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles made a triumphant return to gymnastics after a two-year hiatus, dominating the US Classic on Saturday in her first competition since…
Zamboanga welcomes coach Alas with big win vs San Juan in MPBL
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines quelled San Juan's final assault and prevailed, 80-66, on Saturday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the FiloIl Flying V Centre in…
PH women tossers bow to veteran Thais in SEA V.League
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippines lost to a more aggressive Thailand side, 25-19, 25-7, 25-17, in the 2023 Southeast Asia V.League at the Vinh Phuc Gymnasium in Vietnam on Saturday,…
C. Visayas spoils NCR’s Palaro party by winning basketball gold
By REYNALD MAGALLON The National Capital Region defended its home turf after crowning itself as the overall champions in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa but surrendered the gold medal in the…
Spain rips Switzerland, secures World Cup quarters
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AFP) – Aitana Bonmati played a starring role with a brace and two assists as Spain crushed Switzerland, 5-1, at Eden Park on Saturday to march into…
A new challenge as ‘Coach O’ returns to Letran
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Oliver Almadro returns to his alma mater after Letran tapped him as the new head coach of its women’s volleyball team. Almadro, who played for Letran in…
Makati stuns Pampanga in OT; Caloocan, GenSan beat rivals
Makati stunned Pampanga, 102-97, in overtime, while Caloocan rallied to nip Muntinlupa, 81-80, on Friday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex.Keith Agovida…
Alex Eala falls to Spaniard rival in quarters of Barcelona tourney
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala suffered a 6-4, 6-3 defeat to veteran Spaniard Georgina Garcia-Perez in the quarterfinals of the W60 Barcelona in Spain on Friday, Aug. 4 (Saturday in…
Lakers agree to terms with Davis on 3-year $186-M deal
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – NBA All-Star forward Anthony Davis has agreed to terms on a three-year maximum contract extension worth $186 million, a deal with the NBA's richest-ever annual extension…
Stags edge Saints, rule PG Flex-UCBL preseason tilt
San Sebastian College survived St. Clare-Caloocan’s determined comeback and pulled off a thrilling 78-76 win to rule the PG Flex Linoleum-UCBL Invitational Tournament on Friday at the Paco Arena in Manila.…
Alapag appointed player development coach of the Sacramento Kings
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Former PBA star Jimmy Alapag has been appointed as the player development coach for the Sacramento Kings. The 45-year-old Alapag announced this on social media on Saturday,…
UAAP queen La Salle outlasts UST in 5 thrilling sets in SSL
The La Salle Lady Spikers once again proved who are the real UAAP queens. Displaying the fire and passion they dished out in winning the coveted plum last May, the…
End game dry spell dooms Gilas in loss to Senegal
By REYNALD MAGALLON A dry spell in the final frame spelled doom for Gilas Pilipinas as it fell to Senegal, 72-64, to split its first two games in the Heyuan…
MPBL: Rono lifts Quezon past Nueva Ecija in OT
Robin Rono tallied seven points in overtime, including the marginal basket, to lift Quezon Province past Nueva Ecija, 87-86, in an OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season thriller on…
Manila Chooks cagers seek Constanta Masters berth
With the highly-anticipated World Tour Cebu Masters set next month at home soil, the Manila Chooks! 3x3 squad toughens up when it sees action in the FIBA 3x3 Yichang Challenger…
Inter-Collegiate Table Tennis Challenge slated
The Philippine Table Tennis Federation Inc. is staging the first edition of the Huaching Inter-Collegiate Challenge on Aug. 11 to 13 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. A total of…
