With big smiles and high expectations, Bacolod fans welcome PBA stars
By REYNALD MAGALLON BACOLOD CITY – The PBA All-Star delegation was welcomed warmly by the city that is known for its people’s radiant smiles and hospitality on Thursday,…
Sabalenka ‘heartbroken’ over death of former boyfriend
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MIAMI (AFP) -- World number two Aryna Sabalenka said she was "heart-broken" by the death of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov in a statement on Wednesday,…
‘Relaxed’ Ohtani starts Dodgers career with win over Padres in Seoul
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL (AFP) -- Shohei Ohtani said he felt "relaxed" after starting his Los Angeles Dodgers career with a 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres in…
Bachmann cites women athletes’ role in successful PH sports agenda
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann cited the vital role played by women athletes in advancing the agenda for a successful local sports development during the inaugural Women in…
Celtics hold off Bucks for seventh straight win
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Jayson Tatum scored 31 points as the Boston Celtics held off a late fightback from the Milwaukee Bucks to win 122-119 in…
Brownlee links up with fellow former PBA imports in IBL gig
By REYNALD MAGALLON Justin Brownlee is linking up with fellow former PBA imports Thomas Robinson and KJ McDaniels after being introduced as the new import of Pelita Jaya in…
Poyos, Carballo tow unbeaten UST past Ateneo; NU prevails
By NIKOLE JAVIER Rookie Angge Poyos and sophomore Cassie Carballo delivered the lethal blows and University of Santo Tomas eked out five-set thriller over Ateneo, 25-15, 27-25,…
Philippines to host 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Philippines has been awarded the hosting rights of the prestigious FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in 2025. The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and Volleyball…
Murray beats dizzy Berrettini; Stephens, Osaka advance
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MIAMI (AFP) -- Two-time Miami Open champion Andy Murray fought back for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over struggling Italian Matteo Berrettini in the first round…
Dodgers fire Ohtani’s interpreter after theft reports
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL (AFP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers said on Thursday, March 21, they had fired Shohei Ohtani's interpreter after the Japanese baseball star's representatives claimed…
Go grabs 2-shot lead; Alido, Que in hot pursuit
DAVAO -- Lloyd Go emerged slightly ahead of Ira Alido in a scrambling frontside finish in separate flights, carding a two-under 70 to seize a two-stroke lead halfway through the…
Russian, Belarusian athletes not part of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LAUSANNE (AFP) -- Olympic chiefs announced on Tuesday, March 19, that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer's Paris Games under a neutral flag…
Rahm ‘comfortable’ with LIV move but ‘hard’ not to defend titles
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm says he is comfortable with his jump to Saudi-backed LIV Golf but noted on Tuesday, March 19, it's…
NU outlasts UP tossers for win No. 6
By NIKOLE JAVIER It didn’t take long for National University to regain the respect of its rivals as the Lady Bulldogs turned back a feisty University of the Philippines,…
Junior Altas pip Squires, force sudden death
By MARK REY MONTEJO University of Perpetual Help bucked a slow start to beat defending champion Letrán, 91-90, and force a do-or-die Game 3 in the NCAA Season…
Mordido halts Canino’s 3-game winning run, forges 4-way tie for lead
Woman Grandmaster-candidate Kylen Joy Mordido stopped teenage sensation Ruelle Canino’s giant-killing run with a 34-move victory of an English Opening and seized a piece of the lead in the Philippine…
