LeBron James’ NBA All-Star streak over as starters named

LeBron James’ 21-year NBA All-Star Game starting streak came to an end on Monday after the Los Angeles Lakers star was excluded from the 10 starters named for next month’s mid-season showpiece. The 41-year-old NBA icon, who has been named as an All-Star starters in every season since 2005, was the biggest omission from this year’s event, at the Los Angeles Clippers’ Intuit Dome on February 15. READ: LeBron James just misses historic feat, but...

PBA: Charles Tiu named new Phoenix head coach

Charles Tiu is bringing his coaching acumen to the professional scene after being named the new head coach of Phoenix Super LPG in the PBA. The Fuel Masters made the announcement official on Tuesday as Tiu takes over the spot left by Willy Wilson. Tiu will inherit a Phoenix squad that has been struggling in the past, finishing in the bottom half in the last three conferences including a 9th place outing in the Season 50 Philippine Cup. Tiu is...

Drifting and speed at Nürburg Circuit

Experience the energy of Nürburg as drivers hit the legendary Nordschleife for Touristenfahrten. From tight drifts to intense highlights, this footage captures the thrill and passion of motorsport fans enjoying an open track day at one of the most iconic circuits in the world.

Revisiting Ginebra–Terrafirma trade

HOW many championships has Barangay Ginebra won since trading Christian Standhardinger, Stanley Pringle and a first-round pick (third overall) in the 2024 PBA Draft in exchange for Terrafirma Dyip’s Stephen Holt, Isaac Go and a first-round pick (10th overall)? Zero. Wala. None. Nada. Nichts. Awan. Nearly two years after that fateful draft-day trade, the most popular team in Asia’s first play-for-pay league is still searching for its 16th...

20 of the best F1 drivers in history

“Best” in Formula 1 is always going to start a friendly argument, because eras, cars, rules, and competition levels don’t line up neatly. So this list leans on a simple anchor: World Champions who combined results with real influence, whether through dominance, style, or the way they changed what everyone thought was possible. If you’re already warming up a counterpoint, congratulations, you’re doing F1 fandom correctly.

Farewell Aussie Open, hello WTA Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Another hot start for the Filipina bet, then another cold meltdown. On the heels of her singles exit, Alex Eala, with Brazilian partner Ingrid Martins, crashed out of the Australian Open doubles as well after a 6-7 (3-7), 6-2, 3-6 defeat to a seasoned Japanese-Polish tandem yesterday at Melbourne Park in Victoria. The Filipina-Brazilian duo waxed hot early at 4-0 but lost steam, and not even their retaliation in the second...

No-quit DLSZ sends UST to 1-3 start to title defense

Jr. Archers gift first-year head coach Gian Nazario his biggest win yet

Red carpet rolled out for Eala, Philippines Open participants

MANILA, Philippines — A royal treatment awaits Alex Eala and the rest of the world taking part in the WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open slated Jan. 26 to Jan. 31 at the newly refurbished Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. “It is just right that when you have one of the best in the world, we have to have a tournament here in our country where our countrymen will get a chance to see and cheer for her in person,” said Philippine Sports Commission chairman...

FIA aims to resolve engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season

A clever compression ratio trick in Formula 1's 2026 power units is the topic of discussion between teams and the FIA on Thursday

Repeat vs revenge

SMB, TNT brace for battle right in game one MANILA, Philippines — Up against San Miguel Beer, the big dogs of the PBA’s centerpiece conference, TNT armed itself with one of the most crucial foundations for success – self-belief. “I feel if we’re coming into this series with less than 100-percent belief, then we have no chance. So it starts from there,” coach Chot Reyes said as the Tropang 5G challenge the Philippine Cup title-holder Beermen...

Fabio Menta makes coaching return with UP in UAAP

SGA consultant is new Fighting Maroons shot-caller

Sporting CP vs PSG – Riolo slams the person responsible for the defeat

On Tuesday, in the 7th round of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain faced Sporting Lisbon at the Estádio José Alvalade. Sports journalist Daniel Riolo spoke to RMC Sport after PSG’s 2-1 defeat. He emphasized the responsibility of goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier (24 years old) in the poor result. Riolo said, “There’s no guarantee PSG won’t score a goal and snatch a victory…” “He was on his knees, he was the victim of the shot. When you...

Liam Rosenior gives injury update on Cole Palmer after Chelsea star is left out of squad for Pafos

The new Blues boss explained the reason for Palmer's omission from his squad for the Champions League clash with Pafos on Wednesday night.

PVL: New format awaits leaner All-Filipino tournament

The Premier Volleyball League opens its All-Filipino Conference on Jan. 31 at FilOil Playtime Centre in San Juan, launching the league’s flagship tournament with a trimmed but more balanced 10-team field. The season-ending conference features a revised format aimed at keeping more teams in contention deeper into the tournament while rewarding consistency in the elimination round. Under the new system, a team that sweeps the single round-robin...

Rory McIlroy issues blunt message to LIV rebels Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: The LIV pair have so far refused to pay seven-figure sanctions imposed on them by the DP World Tour since their defections to the breakaway circuit two years ago.

Mercedes completes 2026 F1 car shakedown at Silverstone

George Russell samples the W17 at Silverstone as Mercedes enters F1's new era

NBA: Jalen Johnson stars as Hawks trip Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tennessee— Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 15 rebounds and a key basket in the closing minute as the Atlanta Hawks used a fourth-quarter burst and held on to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 124-122 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Luke Kennard and Onyeka Okongwu added 18 each for the Hawks, who snapped a four-game losing streak. READ: NBA: Giannis, Bucks hold off Hawks to snap three-game skid Ja Morant led Memphis with 23 points and 12...

Norris makes bold claim on becoming multiple world champion after McLaren make key testing decision

Norris was anointed 'Autosport Champion', an award presented by Sir Jackie Stewart, at the Roundhouse, Camden, where he was joined by family members including his mother Cisca.

What’s inside Red Bull Racing’s F1 HQ?

This video takes you behind the scenes at one of the most secretive and advanced facilities in motorsport — Red Bull Racing’s Formula 1 headquarters. From engineering labs to the car development bays, the team gets exclusive access to the inner workings of an F1 operation. Discover how championship-winning cars are built, what technology drives the team forward, and the surprising details that most fans never get to see.

Zamboanga Valientes head to Dubai with 'something to prove'

From Slaughter to Padrigao, Terrence Romeo to Demussis, most Valientes players either have careers to revive or points to prove

RR Garcia, Manganti become free agents as Phoenix shakeup begins

Phoenix makes first wave of moves in transition to new coach Charles Tiu

Why Jalalon was a DNP for TNT in Game 1 of PBA finals

Deep and balanced Tropang 5G, of course, didn't need Jio all that much in title series-opening win

Crowd-puller Eala brushes off Pacquiao comparisons: 'Ibang level naman siya'

MANILA, Philippines — To put it plainly, Alex Eala is one of the most popular Filipino athletes right now. Eala, currently the World No. 49 tennister, draws huge crowds whenever she plays. Filipino fans constantly cheer for her, to the point where the umpire usually reminds the crowd not to cheer loudly when the ball is in play. Some may compare this kind of superstar treatment to the one and only Manny Pacquiao, but the Filipina tennis ace begs...

Manchester City players to refund supporters

After their shock defeat away to Bodø/Glimt (3-1) on Tuesday night in the Champions League,...

Slippery track adds risk during Nürburgring event

Rainy weather at Nürburgring Nordschleife made the Touristenfahrten session more demanding. Wet and slippery track conditions pushed drivers to their limits. This video shows real highlights from the day, including control, mistakes, and pure focus on every curve.

Knicks halt losing streak with record 120-66 thrashing of Nets

NEW YORK — The New York Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a record-breaking 120-66 obliteration of the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, the most lopsided victory in franchise history. Jalen Brunson scored 20 points as the Knicks romped to a 54-point margin of victory, eclipsing their previous biggest winning margin of 48, achieved in 1968, 1972 and 1994. The victory over their New York rivals at Madison Square Garden followed a dismal...

Microsoft switches F1 sponsorship from Alpine to Mercedes

Mercedes has announced a multi-year partnership with the American conglomerate

Delos Santos yet to reach deal with Converge, Suerte now a UFA

There's already an offer for JL Delos Santos but it's unlikely that Rey Suerte will get a new one

Once again, TNT shows up for PH Cup finals with San Miguel standing in its way

Chot Reyes found something almost philosophical in the simple fact that TNT Tropang 5G is back in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, again with a chance to turn the tables on San Miguel Beermen. “I have always believed that 50 percent of success in life lies in showing up,” Reyes said. Reyes and the Tropang 5G have already done the showing-up part. Now, they look to complete the other half when their title rematch begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at...

Real Madrid tops football rich list

LONDON — Real Madrid stayed on top of football’s rich list as Liverpool outstripped their English rivals for the first time, according to Deloitte’s Money League study on Thursday. Spanish giants Madrid generated nearly 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in revenue in the 2024/25 season despite failing to win a major trophy. The refurbishment of the club’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium into a multi-purpose venue continues to pay rich dividends —...

Marcos fetes 33rd SEAG athletes, adds to cash incentives of medalists

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday doubled the cash incentives of athletes who won medals in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand last December. Speaking at the "Parangal at Pasasalamat sa mga Bayaning Atleta" event in Intramuros, Manila, Marcos said the Office of the President would add to the money to be given to the athletes as a way of recognizing their hard work and for giving pride and glory to the...

William and Kate try their hand at curling in Stirling

The Prince and Princess of Wales tried their hand at curling during a visit to the National Curling Academy in Stirling.

Naomi Osaka makes grand entrance and big fashion statement at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia — A statement of confidence as much as style, Naomi Osaka walked onto one of the biggest stages in tennis wearing a wide-brim hat, a veil and holding a white parasol in a bold opening act at the Australian Open. Aware that such an iconic walk-on could backfire if she lost her first-round match, Osaka did everything she needed Tuesday to bring down the curtain on Day 3 at Rod Laver Arena with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victory over...

Rosenior promises Chelsea will not be daunted in bid for top-eight spot after 1-0 win over Pafos

A nervy 1-0 victory over Pafos at Stamford Bridge meant the Blues will go into the final matchday in the top eight and with their fate in their own hands, knowing victory against former boss Antonio Conte will almost certainly see them through.

GR Yaris Morizo RR revealed: Nürburgring-tuned, 100 units for Japan

TOYOTA Gazoo Racing has unveiled the GR Yaris Morizo RR during the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, presenting an under-development prototype of a special-edition hot hatch shaped directly by endurance racing and the personal driving input of Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman and master driver Akio Toyoda, known in competition as “Morizo.” Developed through Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing’s 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours campaign, the GR Yaris Morizo RR applies lessons...

Para swimmers Gary Bejino, Ernie Gawilan win gold in ASEAN Para Games

Philippine para swimmers Gary Bejino and Ernie Gawilan delivered the country’s first two gold medals in the ongoing ASEAN Para Games in Thailand. Bejino captured the first gold after ruling the men’s 400-meter freestyle S6 final, clocking 5:32.08 to beat rivals from Vietnam and host Thailand while also setting a new games record. Gawilan followed suit by topping the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 event with a time of 5:02.39 to secure another gold...

Manuel pumped to team up anew with Romeo, Slaughter

‘Muscle Man’ finds joy in reunited with ex-teammates at Zamboanga Valientes

Donaire back in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — Former four-division world champion and WBA No. 1 bantamweight Nonito Donaire Jr. is back in Cebu training at Omega Boxing Gym’s Camp Kumbati while awaiting confirmation of his next fight. There’s nothing definite on the table but with Donaire setting up camp in Cebu, the speculation is an offer may come soon to fight in Japan. The Filipino Flash arrived in Cebu from Las Vegas early this week. Donaire, 43, was in Tokyo a...

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior responds to Enzo Fernandez PSG transfer links

Fernandez has notched up eight goals and four assists so far this season in what has been an impressive campaign for the all-action midfielder.

Eala rises to No. 43 in WTA live rankings

Despite a quick exit in her Australian Open main draw debut, Alexandra 'Alex' Eala leaped to a career-best 43rd in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) live rankings Tuesday. Officially, Eala is ranked a career high 49th in the world but when the WTA resets its rankings on Monday, the Filipino ace could set a new personal best. Her live ranking of No. 43 can still change as the Australian Open progresses. Eala got off to a strong start on Monday...

Doncic triple-double leads Lakers comeback over Nuggets, Rockets down Spurs

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic bagged a 38-point triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers staged a second-half rally to claim a 115-107 road victory over the Denver Nuggets in Colorado on Tuesday. The Lakers looked to be in trouble after an explosive first half from Denver, who surged into a 71-57 lead at the break thanks to 26 points from Jamal Murray. But an improved Los Angeles defensive effort stymied Murray after half-time and Doncic and LeBron...

Cause of death revealed for chess grandmaster who died unexpectedly

Naroditsky was just 29 years old when he was found dead on his couch at his home by a friend and fellow grandmaster.

Man City stunned by tiny Bodø/Glimt in huge Champions League upset

MANCHESTER City lost 3-1 at tiny Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt in one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history on Tuesday, while defending champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also was on the end of an unexpected defeat at Sporting Lisbon. Vinícius Júnior turned jeers from his own fans to cheers by scoring for Real Madrid in a 6-1 win over Monaco and Arsenal became the first team to secure direct qualification for the round of 16 after a 3-1...

Leo Austria says San Miguel bench must play better come game 2

The lack of production from their bench proved to be San Miguel's downfall in Game 1

Mo Tautuaa likes the fight from SMB despite foiled comeback

Big Mo knows they're gonna come into Game 2 with momentum on their side

Mindoro to headline Eumir Marcial’s boxing promotional debut

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is taking a firm step into a new chapter of his boxing career, this time as a promoter. Marcial will stage his first boxing event, dubbed “El Puño Zamboangueño,” on February 21 in Zamboanga City, with fellow MP Promotions fighter Weljon “Trigger Man” Mindoro headlining the card. The fight card, mounted in partnership with Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Adan Olaso, will see Mindoro...

Charles Tiu says he will 'run the show' for Benilde despite Phoenix coaching job

Charles Tiu made it clear he has no plans of leaving De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde after being named the new Phoenix head coach in the PBA. But the longtime Blazers shot-caller has yet to clarify the exact capacity in which he will continue to serve the program. “No I’m not [leaving],” Tiu told GMA News Online in a message. “I have no idea [in what capacity]. We haven’t discussed that and have to see what is allowed and not.” Tiu was...

NBA: Cavaliers use fast start to beat Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points, Evan Mobley added 14 points and 14 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers jumped out to 21-point first-quarter lead and held on to beat the Charlotte Hornets 94-87 in the NBA on Wednesday night for their fifth road win in the last six games. Jaylon Tyson scored 14 points and Jarod Allen added 13 points and nine rebounds for the Cavaliers, who held the Hornets to 32 points in the first half on 26%...

What made Brawn an F1 legend

Ross Brawn has been honoured with the prestigious Autosport Gold Medal at the 38th annual Autosport Awards, celebrating a career of supreme success

Farewell to the Honda Civic Type R