NBA: Undermanned Wizards score upset over Pistons

DETROIT — Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 in the NBA on Thursday night. The Wizards only dressed 10 players — Cooper was one of three on two-way contracts — a day after a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, but beat a Pistons team that had won five of six. The Wizards improved to 14-36, while Pistons fell to 37-13. Justin Champagnie and...

Zaïre-Emery reveals the reasons behind his incredible comeback

Warren Zaïre-Emery has detailed the reasons behind his return to top form this season. Acting...

Kylian Mbappé’s father shuts down the 'Mbappé project' hype

Wilfrid Mbappé spoke about the so-called “Mbappé project” built around his sons Kylian and Ethan,...

Knicks outlast Nuggets in double OT

(UPDATE) New york — jalen brunson had 42 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the new york knicks outlasted the denver nuggets, 134-127, in two overtimes wednesday (thursday in manila) for their eighth straight victory. Karl-anthony towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds while playing with a bandage over his right eye after he was bloodied in a head-to-head collision in the first quarter. He fouled out in the first overtime, but brunson...

High on Haitian Lalanne

NLEX coach Jong Uichico is upbeat on Haitian import Cady Lalanne who makes his PBA debut in the Commissioner’s Cup starting March 11. So are the Meralco Bolts who were in the chase for Lalanne’s services. Lalanne, however, may still suit up for Meralco in EASL. Bolts coach Nenad Vucinic will decide today on whether to sign up Lalanne or another import, possibly Cameron Clark, as Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s replacement. Meralco plays Ryukyu in a...

Eala tests mettle in Qatar Open

MANILA, Philippines -- Following a stint in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, Alex Eala is turning her attention to the Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026, with the main draw set to kick off Sunday (Manila time). The Filipina, ranked World No. 45 in the Women’s Tennis Association, will face a qualifier in the round of 64 of the WTA 1000 event. The winner of the first round between Eala and the qualifier will take on either World No. 35 Jaqueline Cristian...

NBA: Cavaliers rout Clippers after Garland-Harden trade

INGLEWOOD, California— Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and had nine assists, Jaylon Tyson added 17 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-89 on Wednesday night, hours after the teams completed a trade of NBA All-Stars. The Cavaliers sent guard Darius Garland to the Clippers in exchange for James Harden. Neither took the court for their new teams. Jarrett Allen scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dennis...

Man United 2-0 Tottenham: Carrick's buoyant side cruise to fourth win in a row after Romero red card

OLIVER HOLT AT OLD TRAFFORD: An open-air service took place on the Old Trafford forecourt before kick-off to remember those who died in the Munich Air Disaster 68 years ago this week.

Brondial proves worth as scrappy big man for SMB

The recent six-game PBA Philippine Cup Finals series between San Miguel Beer and TNT served as a canvas for Rodney Brondial. And he painted quite a picture. Consider this: In the four games that the Beermen won to retain their crown and their status as kings of the all-Filipino tournament, Brondial averaged 10.5 points and 11 rebounds per game—including two strong double-double performances in the last two games of the series. In the two games...

Creamline, PLDT clash in PVL All-Filipino

WHILE early attention in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference has gravitated toward Choco Mucho and Cignal as they dispute the early solo lead, the brightest spotlight will shine on the long-awaited debuts of Creamline and PLDT – the final two heavyweights yet to unveil their form this season. And make no mistake: these are no ordinary late entries. Both teams carry championship pedigree, and both arrive armed with rosters rich...

Is this football trick impossible to do?

This video showcases impressive football moments inspired by international star Lionel Messi. Highlighting viral football skills, it offers viewers a glimpse into techniques that capture worldwide attention. Perfect for sports fans and anyone interested in the artistry of the game.

The reason why the Six Nations opener is on a Thursday - and why it's a good omen for Ireland

History has already been made at the 2026 Six Nations, with France and Ireland opening the championship on a Thursday night for the very first time.

Cignal picks up win No. 2 vs Choco Mucho

MANILA, Philippines — The Cignal Super Spikers stunned the Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina-led Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18, for its second win in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Despite not having a star-studded roster, Cignal managed to keep its composure against Choco Mucho, one of the country’s most popular volleyball teams. PVL On...

Galeries survive ZUS in 5-set thriller to end 17-game losing streak in PVL by Nicole Anne DG Bugauisan

MANILA, Philippines — Often demolished, the Galeries Tower Highrisers ended their 17-game dry spell after a hard-fought five-set win over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-20, 25-22, 23-25, 22-25, 15-10, to pick up their first win in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Montalban. Despite ZUS's attempt to steal the set in the first two frames, Galeries relied on Aiza Maizo-Pontillas...

Michael Schumacher’s net worth revealed as family issue major health update

Cormac Comerford’s long journey from the dry slopes of Dublin to Milano Cortina was far from easy

Fall seven times, stand up eight, as the Japanese proverb goes, and for alpine skier Cormac Comerford, it’s the fourth time he’s stood up, and it’s finally paid off as he’s represented Team Ireland at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Comerford competed in the first of his four events at the Winter Olympics on […]

Gilas needs to play full strength vs NZ, Australia — Chua

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas team manager Alfrancis Chua is convinced that playing with a complement of a full 12-man roster will give the Philippines a fighting chance against former Oceania basketball powerhouse squads New Zealand and Australia. The Philippines hosts New Zealand on February 26, followed by Australia on March 1 in the second window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Both games will be played at the SM Mall of...

Luis Enrique outcast wants to return and establish himself at PSG

Signed by Paris Saint-Germain in January 2024, Gabriel Moscardo has still not worn the Paris...

Priced out: Why are so many Winter Olympic athletes asking for financial support?

European and international athletes have been forced to resort to GoFundMe to finance eye-watering equipment, travel and ticket costs. View on euronews

Snooker legend John Virgo's heartbroken widow says she 'can't imagine life without him'

Salford-born snooker star John Virgo married his third wife Rosie Ries in 2009 and the couple had been living in Mijas Costa in Malaga after moving from Surrey to Spain in 2020.

Cone eyes Gilas camp before FIBA WCQ

(UPDATE) TIM Cone hopes Gilas Pilipinas could get at least 10 days of practice time just before the national team’s much-awaited collision with New Zealand in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Feb. 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. With the conclusion of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Finals just last Sunday, won by San Miguel Beer, Cone admitted they still don’t have enough number of players should he call an earlier practice time....

Monaco drops Paul Pogba!

A cold blow has hit the Paul Pogba case in Monaco. Already slowed by a...

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Italy set for 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

MILAN, Italy — The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially open with a star-studded opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium on Friday (Saturday in Manila). The most geographically dispersed Games in history will start in Italy’s economic capital at 1900 GMT with a three-hour extravaganza that takes in the three other sites spread across the Alps and the Dolomites. While details of the ceremony remain secret, the theme of harmony runs through...

Paul Pogba is axed from Monaco's Champions League squad as his declining career hits new low

Paul Pogba has reportedly been omitted from Monaco's Champions League squad for the second half of the season as the former Man United star continues to struggle.

Why the Melbourne Storm might have to pay Zac Lomax's legal bill as he looks to leave Parramatta

A high-stakes court spat over NRL star Zac Lomax could mean the Melbourne Storm end up with a hefty legal bill.

Khephren Thuram to PSG: Kolo Muani will decide

On loan at Tottenham since last summer, Randal Kolo Muani nearly left London this winter....

Bad Bunny mania, the Super Bowl halftime show, and criticism

Macau Black Bears enter PBA Commissioner's Cup as guest team

MANILA, Philippines -- A new team has entered the arena. The Macau Black Bears will be participating in the upcoming PBA Commissioner’s Cup, the league announced on Friday. The squad will be a guest team in the mid-season conference, which will kick off on March 11. In its website, the PBA said the Black Bears already signed a memorandum of agreement with PBA board vice chairman Alfrancis Chua and commissioner Willie Marcial during a meeting in...

Will Gozum comes onboard for Phoenix's new drive with Charles Tiu

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Celtic advance in talks to sign former Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

SIMON JONES: Oxlade-Chamberlain has been training with former club Arsenal since mutually terminating his contract with Turkish side Besiktas in August.

Brownlee remains as Ginebra import

TIM Cone said three-time PBA Best Import Justin Brownlee will return and serve as Barangay Ginebra’s reinforcement when the pro league unveils the Commissioner’s Cup some time in March. “Yes, Justin will be our import,” was Cone’s short response to The Manila Times’ inquiry. The league will have no height restrictions for imports in the mid-season conference. This year marks Brownlee’s decade-long service to the league’s most popular squad. The...

Koepka gets warm reception in PGA Tour

SAN DIEGO — Brooks Koepka would never consider anything a dream week without a trophy, certainly not a tie for 56th finishing 19 shots behind the winner. But it felt like one at Torrey Pines. “There’s always that little voice in the back of your head,” Koepka had said a few weeks before his return to the PGA Tour after four seasons reaping Saudi riches on LIV Golf. He was referring to whether the PGA Tour would provide a way back, which it did....

Column: Will Bol Bol be TNT's import? Here's real score so far

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Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes

(UPDATE) GIANNIS Antetokounmpo remained with the Milwaukee Bucks while plenty of other players changed addresses as the NBA trade deadline passed Thursday (Friday in Manila). An extremely busy deadline, at that: There were 28 trades made in the week leading up to the deadline, the most that the NBA has seen in over that timeframe in the last 20 years — with 18 of those trades getting finalized by teams Thursday in the hours before the deadline....

Jahns, Concepcion card 71s, trail Thai leader by 3

MANILA, Philippines — Keanu Jahns made the most of an early start, carding a 71 to grab a share of 10th spot in the opening round of the Philippine Golf Championship, paced by Thailand’s Sarut Vongchaisit at Wack Wack’s East Course on Thursday. The flat but demanding layout lived up to its tough billing, yielding just 21 sub-par scores, including Vongchaisit’s 68. His six-birdie, two-bogey round propelled him to the lead of the $500,000...

Winter Olympics: First medals up for grabs

Men’s downhill skiing tops the bill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, with the first medals to be handed out hours after the Games officially opened. The opening ceremony culminated in the lighting of two cauldrons, one at Milan’s Arch of Peace and one in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the chic resort 400 kilometres (250 miles) from Milan that is hosting the women’s alpine skiing. READ: Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know...

Super Spikers chalk up second straight win

MANILA, Philippines — Cignal tamed the Choco Mucho duo of Sisi Rondina and Eya Laure and hammered out a 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18 victory yesterday to seize solo lead in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil Arena. PVL on Tour MVP Erika Santos spearheaded the onslaught with a team-best 18 points that she laced with 14 spikes, two blocks and two service aces as the Super Spikers zoomed to the top with a perfect 2-0 slate. “We just stick...

Xavier, St. Stephen's, St. Jude start strong in Fil-Chi cagefest opener

MANILA, Philippines — As expected, St. Stephen’s Cellboy and Xavier-McDavid x Windsor drubbed their respective rivals to jumpstart their title bids in the 30-39 years-old division of the Smart Sports Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. presented by Tanduay Athletics on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Tanduay gym in Quiapo, Manila. Drawing big games from Kish Co and Lawrence Wu, St. Stephen’s downed Uno High- Golden Peters, 82-59, while Xavier leaned...

Peter O’Mahony announces exciting new career move following retirement

The Six Nations kicked off on Thursday night, and it marked the first Six Nations tournament since the retirement of Peter O’Mahony. The Munster and Ireland legend bowed out alongside Munster teammate Conor Murray and Cian Healy after Ireland’s win against Italy in Rome to round out the historic tournament last year, finishing off his […]

Eala fights through to keep Abu Dhabi Open bid alive

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala had to dig deep to get into the quarterfinal round of the Mabudala Abu Dhabi Open early Thursday morning. Eala went down 0-4 in the deciding third set before storming back and “finding the fight” to grab the 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) victory over Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich. The Filipina, after the match, said that she really tried to claw back and “find the fight” despite the stellar play of...

Cesafi finals: Defending champs brace for tough CIT-U 15U, 12U squads

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Defending champions University of the Visayas (UV) Baby Lancers and Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons are bracing for a stiff challenge from Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) as both age-group finals in the Cesafi Season 25 basketball tournament tip off this weekend. CIT-U stands as the common hurdle for the titleholders in the 15-under and 12-under divisions, with both championship series set in a...

Kylian Mbappé’s mother earns more at Real Madrid than 8 players!

A surprising revelation has emerged from Spain: Fayza Lamari, Kylian Mbappé’s mother, is reportedly receiving...

PSG, Barça: A crazy Lionel Messi comeback planned for 2027

Newell’s has gone on the offensive for Messi. The Rosario club is quietly preparing an...

Eala, Biado, Obiena top Philippine sports achievers for January

MANILA, Philippines -- The big guns hit the ground running for Philippine sports in 2026. Tennis darling Alex Eala, carrying a her highest WTA ranking of 49th, made a major impact at the Australian Open, while world 10-ball titlist Carlo Biado played true to form in the Asian tilt and pole vault star EJ Obiena struck gold in Germany for a fiery start to the new year. Eala, fresh from her semifinal run at the ASB Classic in New Zealand, packed...

Guardiola demands rule change so Guehi can play Carabao Cup final against Arsenal

The Milan Cortina Olympics officially open with a multi-site ceremony for a spread-out Winter Games

MILAN, Italy — Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” aka “Volare” — an unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron opening ceremony got the Milan Cortina Olympics officially started Friday. Allowing athletes to participate in the Parade of Nations at the mountain locales for...

MCG pitch faces more scrutiny as 17 wickets fall on day one of first red-ball match since Ashes Test

Victoria's stand-in captain Peter Handscomb urged the cricket world not to 'jump at shadows' after 17 wickets fell on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland.

Eala bows out in quarterfinals

After pulling off an epic comeback win on Wednesday, Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala bowed to world No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia in the quarterfinals, 6-3, 6-3, at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open on Thursday at the Zayed Sports Center. With less than 24 hours since her grueling three-set match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Eala geared herself up against the higher ranked Russian for a chance to reach the semifinals. However, the 31-year...

Gold-winning Filipinas need higher gear, says coach

The Philippine women’s football team acknowledges that it will need to play a notch higher than it did during the Southeast Asian Games in order to achieve the goal of a second straight qualification to the Fifa Women’s World Cup. “The players understand that we’re obviously going to a competition that is much tougher than the SEA Games,” Torcaso said after the Filipinas announced the 32 players who will take part in a month-long training camp...