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Everest survivor recounts ordeal: 'I thought I would perish'

KATHMANDU, Nepal — A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world’s tallest mountain on May 30 during one of the final climbs of the spring season. With few climbers still on the peak and his oxygen exhausted, relatives...


Casimero pulverizes Nery in TKO win

MANILA, Philippines -- The dominance of John Riel Casimero was on full display on Saturday. “Quadro Alas” scored a huge technical knockout victory over Luis Nery in a catchweight bout, stopping his Mexican foe in the fourth round Saturday afternoon in Japan. Casimero knocked Nery down thrice in the first round and once each in the second and third before stopping him for good in the fourth. The 37-year-old Filipino came out swinging, making his...


World Cup 2026 Group A-D guide: What to expect and players to watch

The early exchanges of the World Cup 2026 will be full of local intrigue, with co-hosts Mexico, Canada and USA competing in three of the first four groups. The opening game will see Group A favourites Mexico play South Africa in what is a reversal of the World Cup curtain-raiser from 2010, which saw Bafana Bafana take on El Tri in Johannesburg. Can...


Verstappen, Mercedes and Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season

Just like a year ago, Max Verstappen is set to play a crucial role in F1’s silly season. The Dutchman has indicated that he can afford to wait before making a decision on 2027


British adventurer becomes the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a hydrogen gas balloon

Alicia Hempleman-Adams, 36, from Bath, Somerset, took four days to make the unprecedented crossing in an open basket - with ice build-up on the balloon putting the team in real danger.


Alyssa Solomon earns praise from Australia coach despite Alas loss

SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at AVC Women’s Nations Cup 2026 CANDON CITY — Australia coach Russell Borgeaud had nothing but praise for Alas Pilipinas star Alyssa Solomon, who made life difficult for the Volleyroos in their Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup match. Solomon poured in 23 points off 22 kills and one block, but Alas Pilipinas suffered a meltdown at the hands of Australia, 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-25, 11-15, on Sunday at...


Ramo endures 12-hour ordeal to clinch historic full IRONMAN victory

MANILA, Philippines – Under a volatile sky that weaponized both scorching sun and intermittent rain, Leyann Ramo re-staked her claim as the undisputed queen of Philippine endurance racing. Defying brutal elements, creeping exhaustion and the daunting unknown of her first-ever full-distance race, Ramo showcased a ferocious resolve to test her limits, capturing the Century Tuna full IRONMAN Philippines crown here late Sunday. It was a showcase in...


Alyssa Valdez leads Philippines to victory in AVC Cup opener against Uzbekistan

CANDON, Ilocos Sur — They may have been "way past their prime," but there is one thing certain about the trio of Alyssa Valdez, Jovelyn Gonzaga, and Ces Molina: when it is time to suit up for the flag, they’re always ready. After seven years since the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games heartache, where they all teamed up and played for the national team, the trio went business right away, helping the national team beat Uzbekistan at the start of...


Eala edges Masarova in rain-delayed match to make Birmingham Open finals

MANILA, Philippines -- It took some time due to rain delays, but Alex Eala is headed to her first final of the season. The Filipina tennis ace outlasted Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova in three sets, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, in their semifinal matchup at the Birmingham Open late Saturday evening (Manila time). After breezing through the first set, going up 6-2, Eala absorbed her first set loss in the tournament from the World No. 132 tennister, 4-6. But the...


Ginebra hopes for Holt's return to form with TNT getting going

Gin Kings and Tropang 5G dispute 2-1 finals series lead later today


George Russell admits he is 'bamboozled' - Kimi Antonelli soars to another pole position

A dejected George Russell admitted he is 'bamboozled'. Was this not meant to be the year he strutted to the world title? Yes, before Kimi Antonelli came along and ripped up the script.


Dublin Airport teases another name change after Amber Barrett’s heroics push Ireland closer to World Cup

Amber Barrett will go down as an Ireland legend after her winner in the dying moments in the Girls in Green’s surprise 3-2 win over the Netherlands in Cork. It was Carla Ward’s side that got the scoring underway early in the first half, as Kyra Carusa scored, but as the rain came bucketing down […]


Three-time Olympic gold winner Bronte Campbell retires to pursue wild ambition in the fashion world

The 32-year-old first stamped herself as one of swimming's biggest stars when she won three golds at the 2015 World Championships.


Top seed Korda starts to fight back

LOS ANGELES — World number one Nelly Korda roared back into contention at the US Women’s Open, shooting a four-under par 67 in Friday’s best round to sit just two strokes off the lead. She trailed a pair of co-leaders on four-under after two rounds at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles — American Alison Lee, and world number four Yin Ruoning of China. “Overall, just really happy with the way my game is trending, especially from yesterday,”...


Cone asserts Holt still 'impactful' even when he's not scoring

Holt a lot more than just a scorer, says Ginebra coach


Rondina, Pons stun Aussies to enter Pingtung Open beach volleyball semis

MANILA, Philippines — When Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons put their mind on something, expect them to move heaven and earth to achieve it. It showed after the Rondina-Pons pair, popularly known as “SiPons,” stunned veterans Jasmine Fleming and Elizabeth Achin of Australia, 21-18, 33-31, Saturday to barge into the semifinals of the AVC Beach Tour’s 2nd Pingtung Open in Dapeng Bay in Chinese Taipei. That propelled the Southeast Asian Games gold...


Poston fires 65 to seize one-stroke lead

WASHINGTON — JT Poston birdied six of the first eight holes and made two clutch putts late to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA Tour Memorial tournament. Poston fired a seven-under par 65 to overtake fellow American Ryan Gerard, finishing on nine-under 135 after 36 holes in the event, hosted by legend Jack Nicklaus at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. “I was hitting my irons good and controlling them well and made a...


Revived Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monaco practice

MONTE CARLO — Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years on Friday when he outpaced Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to clock the fastest time in second practice for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. The 41-year-old Briton, a three-time winner at the unforgiving Mediterranean street circuit and chasing his third pole at the event, clocked a best lap in one minute and 13.026 seconds to beat the local hero by 0.111 seconds. After his...


Pagdanganan, Tabuena falter in tough moving rounds

MANILA, Philippines -- Moving day proved to be a harsh reality check for the Philippines' top golfing talent on Saturday (Sunday Manila time), as both Bianca Pagdanganan and Miguel Tabuena saw their campaigns derail by punishing course conditions and costly mistakes across two continents. At the daunting, par-71 Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, Pagdanganan’s aspirations for a breakout finish at the US Women’s Open all but...


Gilas girls rout Indonesia to rule SEABA U18 tournament

The Philippines swept the five-team competition with an average winning margin of 36.2 points


Brownlee, resurgent Holt set tone for Ginebra win over TNT in Game 3

Ginebra takes 2-1 lead in PBA Finals after a hot-shooting night before the season's biggest live audience at the MOA Arena


Gilas girls book return flight to FIBA Asia Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas girls clobbered Indonesia, 88-62, and completed a sweep of the SEABA qualifiers for a return ticket to the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup yesterday at the STI West Negros University in Bacolod City. The Nationals rode on a 25-14 start and never looked back en route to a 26-point win for a 4-0 wipeout of their regional rivals. Gilas, which ruled the Asia Cup Division B in 2024 to gain Division A promotion, will be...


Knicks expect Spurs to come out punching as NBA Finals shift to New York

NEW YORK, United States —The New York Knicks, who held off San Antonio in another instant NBA Finals classic to take a 2-0 lead in the championship series, are expecting the Spurs' best shot in game three on Monday. "Every single day we chip away and try to be the best that we can be," Knicks star Jalen Brunson said after New York held off the Spurs 105-104 on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Finals. The Knicks are just the third...


American classics fuel Britain's World Cup feasting with chicken wings and hotdogs on the menu

With England and Scotland's World Cup campaigns kicking off Stateside next week, it's perhaps appropriate that Brits are stocking up on classic American snacks.


Alex Eala gains main draw entry to Queen’s Club Championships

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala will be a main draw entry in the Queen’s Club Championships in London from June 8 to 14. The Filipino tennis ace has been listed as part of the main draw in the WTA 500 tournament. Eala was initially listed as a qualifier, but got the main draw entry with Karolina Pliskova of Czechia, due to the injuries of Jessica Pegula and Hailey Baptiste. Interestingly, Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, also...


JPGT Vis-Min standouts make last-ditch push for Elite Finals

MANILA, Philippines – The race for the remaining spots in the Elite Junior Finals has reached a thrilling, do-or-die climax for the region's top young golfers. With berths on the line, the ICTSI Negros Occidental JPGT Championship blasts off on Monday (June 8), serving as the absolute final battleground for Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao standouts fighting to keep their championship dreams alive. While a select few have already secured their...


Oscar Piastri writes off his chances at the Monaco Grand Prix after another McLaren disaster

The Aussie was languishing in sixth spot on the drivers' standings before qualifying in Monaco - and he doesn't see that situation improving anytime soon.


Tragedy as National Park Service ranger falls to her death while working on idyllic Alaskan mountain

Washington state native Robin Pendery fatally fell while on a climbing patrol on Mount McKinley in Alaska.


Kymani Ladi wants to reach 'next level,' eyes BLeague, PBA

MANILA, Philippines—Currently, Kymani Ladi is playing for the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). After the MPBL season, though, Ladi is hoping to see himself rise “to the next level.” But as to where he ends up playing next is still up in the air. “It’s not just the PBA but any league in general, I’m open to,” he told the Inquirer on Saturday during a basketball event in Tondo, Manila. “I’m not going to...


Eala seals semis berth in Birmingham

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala reasserted her mastery of Southeast Asian rival Manangchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand, 6-3, 6-2, to barge into the Final Four of the WTA125 Lexus Birmingham Open early yesterday morning at the Edgbaston Priory Club in England. The Filipina pride lived up to her lofty billing as the No. 1 seed, hardly breaking sweat and needing only 82 minutes to score a repeat win over the Thai bet after a 6-1, 6-2 win in the final...


Pep Guardiola issues Champions League warning after Arsenal defeat to PSG in final

Pep Guardiola has warned clubs not to chase success in the Champions League after Arsenal’s defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s final. PSG won the Champions League for the first time in their history last year and successfully defended the trophy by beating Arsenal on penalties in Budapest last month. Guardiola, meanwhile, has won the Ch...


FIFA will now allow plastic water bottles at World Cup games after anger at ban

Fans are now permitted one soft plastic factory-sealed 590ml bottle to all games.


Wemby misses at the end, Knicks beat Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

SAN ANTONIO — Go crazy, New York. Or, perhaps more accurately, crazier. The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations. Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left after a turnover by Victor Wembanyama moments earlier, then Wembanyama missed a jumper at the end of New York’s 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night for...


Benedicto, Quiambao conquer IM 70.3 Subic

SUBIC BAY, Philippines — Under moody, storm-threatened skies, the 10th milestone staging of the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay delivered a masterwork in triathlon drama, crowning a defiant veteran who refused to grow old and a rising superstar who refused to slow down. In a thrilling showcase of grit over youth, 42-year-old August Benedicto turned back the clock to capture a stunning, come-from-behind victory in the men’s division....


2026 World Cup: Five key facts about FIFA's biggest ever tournament

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations. With record figures, extreme heat risks and Super Bowl-style spectacle, the North American tournament promises to break the mould. View on euronews


Alas women sweep Uzbeks for rousing AVC Volleyball Cup opener

Games Sunday (Candon City Arena) 9 a.m. - Vietnam vs Hong Kong 12 p.m. - Chinese Taipei vs Kyrgyzstan 3 p.m. - Alas Pilipinas vs Australia 6 p.m. - Kazakhstan vs Indonesia 9 p.m. - Uzbekistan vs South Korea CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — More than two weeks ago, a group of brave souls responded to the call when Philippine volleyball sounded the alarm bells. And It was for this very moment in this progressive city up north that these valiant ladies of...


Devastated Victor Wembanyama takes responsibility for Spurs' NBA Finals loss: 'I threw it away'

The 7-foot-4 French phenom had possession of the ball with seconds left to play after snatching a rebound, with the score tied, but he inadvertently threw a pass into the back of his teammate.


Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva wins her first ever Grand Slam with commanding French Open performance

The ultimate fairytale may have missed its final chapter, but two women's lives were changed on a bright and blustery day in Paris.


Nelly Korda shares US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young after stunning rally

LOS ANGELES — World No. 1 Nelly Korda birdied the last three holes in a four-under par 67 on Saturday to share the US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young going into the final round. Korda, who was seven shots off the pace after a two-over opening round on Thursday, notched her second straight 67 for a six-under total of 207, putting herself in position to strike for a second straight major title this year after her triumph at the Chevron...


Ruthless England fulfil their side of the bargain and find a way to win again against New Zealand

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Victory over New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test of this three-match series did not erase the pain of the Ashes - it will take a lot more than that.


BGR, C-Mac, Kelly vow to keep doing their part in slowing down RJ

Abarrientos' slow start a big part in TNT's Game Two win


Chot tells 'gun-shy' Jordan Heading to keep shooting

'He tries hard but he is not the best defender. We all know that. Kapag hindi siya nakaka-shoot, maliit ang value niya sa amin'


Zverev: First Grand Slam title gives him 'freedom'

PARIS, France — Alexander Zverev said he hoped winning his first Grand Slam title at the French Open would unblock the path to more major titles after years of near-misses and heartbreak on tennis’ biggest stages. Zverev broke his major drought at the fourth time of asking by beating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in the Roland Garros final on Sunday. After painful past defeats in the title-matches at the 2020 US Open, Roland...


Dublin’s warm-up antics left fans less than impressed

Fans were less than impressed with Dublin’s antics as they ran onto the field during Laois captain David Dooley’s speech. Dooley was making his speech on the Hogan Stand as Laois ran out 1-27 to 1-18 winners over Carlow at Croke Park to finally win the Joe McDonagh Cup after losing in the 2024 and […]


Spurs' Dylan Harper nears top 10 in NBA rookie playoff scoring list

MANILA, Philippines — Despite going down 0-2 in the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs have a silver lining thus far in young gun Dylan Harper. Harper is close to cracking the top 10 in scoring for a rookie in a single NBA playoff run, as his 15 points in a narrow 104-105 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 2 Saturday gave him 266 points — and counting — this postseason. The Filipino-American standout finished Game 2 with 15 points on 6-of-12...


Pressure mounts for Zverev

PARIS – Alexander Zverev moved to the verge of a long-awaited first Grand Slam title as the second seed saw off Jakub Mensik in four sets on Friday to set up a French Open final against Flavio Cobolli. The German will face 10th seed Cobolli on Sunday after securing a 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Mensik. Cobolli did not even have to play his first Grand Slam semifinal, as his last-four opponent and fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from...


PSG: Lucas Hernandez under threat as new defender targeted

Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer window could bring an unpleasant surprise for Lucas Hernandez. According to Fabrice...


IRONMAN races unfold at Subic Bay

SUBIC BAY, Philippines — The country’s triathlon capital rolls out the red carpet today for the Century Tuna IRONMAN Philippines and the IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay. This year’s edition carries historic weight, marking the 10th anniversary of the 70.3 distance (1.9km swim, 90km bike, and 21km run) and the fifth staging of the full-distance IRONMAN (3.8km swim, 180km bike, and a full 42km marathon) where more than a thousand athletes representing 45...


Wemby, Spurs not panicking

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama refused to hit the panic button on Wednesday after the San Antonio Spurs blew a double-digit lead to suffer a potentially crucial NBA Finals Game 1 defeat to the New York Knicks. The French superstar led San Antonio’s scorers with 26 points but had a poor shooting night before ultimately being upstaged by the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson. A relaxed Wembanyama was staying calm after the disappointing opening loss, noting...


From a coach's son to another, Tab finds connection with Kieffer

Multi-titled coach shares how it is handling one of the top recruits from the previous high school class