Bolts roll dice with Romero, banking on familiarity

Meralco believes it has an advantage entering the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, mainly because it could be the only team already familiar with its import. Of course, that import happens to be Ismael Romero, who is expected to be a lightning rod for scrutiny in the tournament. “We’re really familiar with Ismael already,” a beaming Chris Newsome told the Inquirer recently. “In the EASL, we got the experience [of playing] with him. We know what type of...

F1 driver fears nerve damage as car already has issues ahead of new season

The 2026 F1 season is just around the corner, and we’ve already got one of the stranger stories we’re likely to see all year. It all kicks off in Melbourne this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix, as Lando Norris and McLaren will look to continue their dominance from last year and secure another double […]

Filipinos shine at challenging Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Cagbalete leg

MANILA, Philippines – Withstanding unpredictable gusts, shifting tides and unsettled weather conditions, Cyril Dacudao and Doque delos Santos emerged victorious in their respective divisions in the second leg of the Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Season 11 on Cagbalete Island in Mauban, Quezon. What had looked like a weather-affected weekend instead transformed into a dramatic showcase of elite kiteboarding, as tricky wind conditions turned each...

Games in 2nd round key to FIBA WC bid

(UPDATE) GILAS Pilipinas coach Tim Cone believes the Philippines’ hopes of securing a spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Doha, Qatar, hinges on how the Filipinos will perform in the second round, which will be scheduled late this year. The Philippines closed window 2 of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with back-to-back defeats to New Zealand and Australia. Gilas is currently tied with New Zealand for a share of second and third spots at...

Tyson, Harden lead Cavs past Pistons without injured star Donovan Mitchell

CLEVELAND — Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, James Harden added 18 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a recent loss in Detroit by beating the East-leading Pistons 113-109 on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) despite playing without injured star Donovan Mitchell. Evan Mobley also had 18 points and Dennis Schroder 15 for the Cavs, who split their four regular-season games with Detroit. Mitchell sat out his fourth straight game with a nagging groin...

Oscar Piastri reveals the strange Aussie traffic rule that makes him nervous on the road

The Melburnian thinks nothing of going wheel-to-wheel with Max Verstappen at insane speeds - but he hates one Melbourne traffic rule.

Alex Eala could face Coco Gauff again at Indian Wells

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala opens her campaign in the Indian Wells Open against the winner between China’s Zhang Shuai and Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska. READ: Coco Gauff thanks Alex Eala for bringing in new wave of tennis fans Eala received a first-round bye in her Indian Wells debut and returns to action on Saturday as she competes in her third consecutive WTA 1000 event this year. Yastremska is World No.52, while Zhang is currently World...

Cignal snaps slump with win vs ZUS

MANILA, Philippines — Vanie Gandler has one goal in mind in the tournament — and that is to help the Cignal Super Spikers win a championship. The Alas Pilipinas mainstay scored a game-high 20 points in a straight sets win over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-18, 25-23, 25-22, allowing Cignal to break out from a two-game slump in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan...

Kieffer Alas commits to Ateneo

GILAS Pilipinas Boys star guard Kieffer Alas has committed to the Ateneo de Manila University, joining the Blue Eagles program for the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. The 18-year-old, 6-foot-2 guard made the announcement in a social media post on Tuesday. “Homecoming,” Alas captioned a graphic of him photoshopped in an Ateneo jersey with the poster also featuring “Kieffer Alas commits to Ateneo de Manila.” Alas poured in 15.4 points,...

Rockets beat Wizards after Trae gets ejected for leaving bench

WASHINGTON — Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 30 and the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118 on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). Trae Young was ejected from the game after leaving the bench to come on the court to complain to a referee, days before he is expected to make his Wizards debut. Durant made all 11 free throws and added seven assists and six rebounds in his only game close to his Maryland...

2 dead, 4 hurt in Parañaque condo basketball court shooting

MANILA, Philippines — Two were killed and four were injured when a gunman opened fire on a basketball court at a Parañaque City condominium complex on Tuesday night, according to a Southern Police District (SPD) police report. “While the victims and witnesses were playing basketball at the basketball court at Azure Residence, they heard a loud noise,” the police report said. “Suddenly, the suspect entered through the main gate of the basketball...

Eala opens Indian Wells bid vs Ukraine's Yastremska

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala will face a familiar foe in Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine after the latter’s victory in the qualifiers to arrange a Round 2 duel in the 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas) main draw this weekend in California, United States. Yastremska, WTA No. 52, swept No. 62 Shuai Zhang of China, 6-3, 6-2, in the opening round on Thursday to earn a shot at the WTA No. 32 Eala, who gained a bye. The match is set Friday at...

Perpetual Help aims for top spots in NCAA volleyball groups

With two games remaining in the elimination round, the men’s and women’s teams of University of Perpetual Help aim to secure the top spot in their respective groups in the NCAA Season 101 volleyball tournament. The Altas currently share the lead in Group A with College of Saint Benilde with identical 8-3 win-loss records. The Blazers, however, are leading the Altas on points, 25-24. The Lady Altas, on the other hand, pace Group A with a 9-2...

PSG turned down Kaká because of his name

Paris Saint-Germain once had a strong Brazilian flavor. From Raí to Neymar, including Thiago Silva...

Column: Does TNT import Bol Bol come cheap at $120,000 a month?

How much is Bol Bol being paid as salary as TNT import in PBA? Let's do the math

UAAP: Sam Cantada says she’s fine after missing NU win

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 88 volleyball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines — Sam Cantada assured that she’s feeling OK after sitting out in National University’s bounce-back win over University of the East in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The rookie sensation, who injured her right shin at the end of their five-set loss to the University of the Philippines on Saturday, said she is...

F1: Max Verstappen says new Red Bull car gave him 'goosebumps'

Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he does not know how the opening Grand Prix of the season will play out under sweeping new regulations, but he “got goosebumps” when he first saw the new Red Bull car. The Dutchman was underwhelmed at pre-season testing in Bahrain by this year’s rule changes, which have led to a complete overhaul of chassis and engines for every team. READ: F1: Five things about the 2026 season...

Indian Wells-bound Eala drops one spot to No. 32 in world rankings

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala slightly slid in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings ahead of her highly anticipated debut in the 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas) Open in California, where she is among the top seeds, this weekend. From soaring to a career-best ranking of No. 31 last week on the heels of a stellar un in Dubai, Eala tripped to No. 32 owing to a week-long break as the WTA Tour shifts from the Middle East to the United...

Quiambao looks forward to well-rested third window

One would think that Kevin Quiambao, after watching Gilas Pilipinas go winless in the second window of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers, would walk out of the locker room with his head bowed. The multitalented forward, however, is taking the national team’s last two defeats pretty well. In fact, he has moved his focus to the future—and he is pretty upbeat about it. “I’m super excited for the next window because in this one, I barely had...

Abueva fulfilling promise to bring energy to Converge, says JGDL

Juan Gomez de Liano excited for what the 'Beast' can bring to the FiberXers

Justin Brownlee tweaks routine, watches PVL

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas star Justin Brownlee was in attendance at the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference match between Creamline and Galeries, and later on shared his support and message for all women this women's month. Coming off a hectic week after a 0-2 finish in the second window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, the 37-year-old forward was enjoying the action and athletic display of the...

PBA South All-Stars down three players for All-Star Game

CANDON, Ilocos Sur—Scottie Thompson, Jericho Cruz and RR Pogoy will not see action in Sunday’s PBA All-Star Game here due to injuries. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed their absence from the annual classic, with no last-minute replacements for the three stars. READ: PBA stars arrive in Candon for All-Star Weekend return All three are playing for the South All-Stars, which has been reduced to a nine-man roster heading into the exhibition...

Revealed: The new rugby-style kick-off routine trialled by Everton and Brentford

The Premier League's set-piece renaissance took a new twist on Tuesday as Everton and Brentford showed off a new kick-off routine that left viewers flabbergasted.

Gecosala eyes redemption as MJFC Digos netfest unfolds

MANILA, Philippines — Krelz Gecosala returns to action with renewed determination as he seeks to bounce back from last week’s setback and pursue another double-title feat in the boys’ singles of the MJFC Digos City National Junior Tennis Championships at the Digos City Tennis Club in Davao del Sur. The Group 2 tournament, the fourth stop of the five-leg Mindanao swing of the country’s longest-running junior talent search sponsored by Palawan...

Kai Sotto revives NBA dream, taking path he should have chosen years ago

Kai Sotto will be treading a different path to the NBA—one he should have taken years ago—as he goes to college in the United States at 23 years old and, in all likelihood, put immediate future stints with Gilas Pilipinas on hold. And this plan sits entirely perfectly well with Ricky Vargas, the new Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president, even as the Gilas Pilipinas Nationals showed how vulnerable they are just two nights before, when...

Losses to NZ, Aussies force Gilas to recalculate World Cup route

It’s back to the drawing board for Gilas Pilipinas, with thoughts of what went wrong during its twin home defeats to New Zealand and Australia at the back of its mind between now and the next window. The national cagers won’t be back until July, when it’s their turn to go Down Under to finish off the first round of the Fiba World Cup Qualifiers. How Gilas can be better by then is something coach Tim Cone, his staff and the rest of the squad will...

NBA: Quentin Grimes helps 76ers send Jazz to 7th straight loss

PHILADELPHIA — Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Grimes finished with 16 points and Jabari Walker had 22 points for the 76ers, who were without Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and suspended Paul George. Keyonte George scored 30 points for the Jazz, who have lost seven in a row....

Chip off the old block! Super-sub Kai Rooney produces ice-cold finish for Man United U18s

Wayne Rooney's eldest son Kai was back on the scoresheet yet again as Manchester United's under-18s side snatched a 3-1 victory against West Ham.

Father who filmed cyclist kneeing his daughter wins legal battle after bike rider took him to court

A father who was ordered to pay compensation to a cyclist for filming him as he knocked over his young daughter has finally won his legal battle.

Filipinas stumble vs South Korea, face must-win vs Iran at Asian Cup

MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine women’s football team absorbed a 3-0 loss to South Korea on Thursday that put in danger its bid to qualify for the quarterfinals of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Gold Coast, Australia. Two goals conceded in the first 15 minutes put the Filipinas behind early, before eventually succumbing at Robina Stadium, their second in as many matches in Group A. The Filipinas fell to Australia, 1-0, to open the tournament...

NBA: Hornets beat Celtics 118-89 to earn 6th straight win

BOSTON— Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets extended their win streak to six games with a a 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA on Wednesday night. Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball each added 18 points. Coby White finished with 17 points and six assists to help Charlotte (32-31) move above .500 for the first time since Oct. 26. READ: NBA: Hornets rout Mavericks for 5th straight win and .500 record The Hornets never...

Crying Romelu Lukaku says he was 'dead before joining Napoli' from Chelsea in emotional interview

The Belgian was mobbed by team-mates after scoring a 96th-minute winner on Napoli's trip to Hellas Verona at the weekend.

Quentin Millora-Brown sees growth after two Gilas windows

MANILA, Philippines — Quentin Millora-Brown drew positives from Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the second window of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers despite a 0-2 finish. Millora-Brown welcomed the added experience with the national team. READ: Tim Cone sums up Gilas’ performance against Australia’s ‘B-Team’ “I think coach Tim (Cone) wants to play big so I will do whatever it takes to fill that role,” he said at Mall of Asia Arena on...

Can you fly over water like this?

This clip captures a watersport moment where the rider lifts above the water surface. The focus is on balance, motion, and the feeling of flight.

The wait is over!: Mikey Williams set to suit up for Converge in PBA

MANILA, Philippines — Mikey Williams seems headed back to the PBA. The Converge FiberXers announced Williams’ return to the team, a few years after he last played in the league. “The wait is over! Mikey Williams is now a FiberXer,” Converge said in its Facebook page. “Welcome to Purple Nation!” Williams, the former two-time PBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the TNT Tropang 5G, last played in 2023. His contract was terminated by the Tropang 5G...

Scorpions, Sea Lions triumph

MANILA, Philippines — Centro Escolar University and defending champion Olivarez College continued their rampage to stay on a collision course in the PGFlex-UCAL Season 8 Basketball Tournament on Monday at the Paco Arena. Banking on a third quarter onslaught, the CEU Scorpions demolished the Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas Dolphins, 80-67, for their seventh straight win in as many outings to stay on top of the nine-team tournament....

F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Australian GP after Bahrain test

A new five-second wait procedure before the starting lights has been introduced for F1 races on safety grounds

Laure shines as Flying Titans continue soaring

Eya Laure found motivation on both sides of the net on Tuesday night. With two “ates”—older sisters—sharing the court, Laure delivered in the clutch as Choco Mucho defeated Nxled, 27-25, 28-26, 16-25, 25-19, in the Premier Volleyball League 2026 All-Filipino Conference at FilOil Centre. Still regaining rhythm after an aggravated abdominal injury, Laure came off the bench and scored 13 points, including key hits in the fourth set that sealed the...

Cone reflects on difference of prep time vs NZ, Australia

MANILA, Philippines — Reflecting on Gilas Pilipinas’ winless performance in window 2, coach Tim Cone took note of the big difference the team had in preparing against New Zealand and Australia. The Philippines had at least 10 days to get the players reacquainted on offense since they all are coming from different pro leagues. That period of preparation gave the Philippines a lot of time to come up with a solid game plan against New Zealand....

Kai Sotto planning to retrace college route to NBA? Here's what we know

US NCAA path to the NBA is open for Kai Sotto. But one insider in his camp called it a 'crazy idea'

KSI buys English football club and reveals Premier League target

Secrets behind Aryna Sabalenka's surprise engagement ring as jewelry experts reveal price tag

Wedding bells are ringing for Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka. Now, jewelers have revealed to the Daily Mail just how much the ring really cost.

Aryna Sabalenka is engaged! Tennis No 1's millionaire boyfriend proposes - after she called him out

Big names like Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena, Hollywood star Eiza Gonzalez and men's tennis star Ben Shelton posted their congratulations after the happy reveal.

PVL: PLDT regains solo lead, escapes Farm Fresh behind Savi Davison’s 32

MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison erupted for 32 points as PLDT survived a tough challenge from Farm Fresh, 25-17, 23-25, 27-25, 21-25, 15-10, to regain the solo lead in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Filoil Centre. Davison delivered in the decisive fifth set, scoring back-to-back clutch hits after Trisha Tubu trimmed PLDT’s lead to 10-9 following a 7-3 start in the decider. READ: PVL: PLDT loss to Cignal was ‘wake-up call’...

Brownlee backs 'very brilliant' Cone amid triangle criticism

'It ain't no secret why he's the best coach in the Philippines'

Brownlee hopes Gilas bounces back after losses to New Zealand, Australia

MANILA, Philippines — Bouncing back from a 4-point outing against New Zealand, Justin Brownlee poured in 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists against Australia in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers second window at the Mall of Asia Arena Sunday evening. Brownlee's rebound game isn't enough, though, as the Filipinos faltered in the second half and ended up losing by 27 points to the Aussies, 66-93, for their second straight loss. Gilas...

Carla Ward 'gutted' as Ireland fall to France after Katie McCabe opener

Ireland boss Carla Ward didn’t hide her disappointment after a courageous effort from her side came up just short in Tallaght last night. Two moments from Manchester United star Melvine Malard, who was sprung from the bench in the second-half, decided the game after Katie McCabe had fired Ireland in front. But the home side […]

Oliver Bearman feared for his Haas F1 seat after slump: "You'll be packing your bags"

After floor damage, a retirement and a costly Silverstone mistake, Bearman said a tough conversation gave him the structure to reset

Diouf naturalization reaches Senate, but Boatwright's must wait

Officials confident naturalization of Boatwright, 3 others will be done before the end of the year

Man City beat rivals Man United, Liverpool and Brighton in race to sign Hearts' teenage midfielder

Manchester City have agreed a £600,000 compensation deal with Hearts for teenage midfielder Keir McMeekin.