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SMB, Ginebra eye key wins

MANILA, Philippines — The jockeying for playoff position continues as San Miguel Beer and Barangay Ginebra face separate dangerous foes on Sunday in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. The Beermen, currently at seventh spot with their even 3-3 card, clash with embattled Magnolia Hotshots (2-4) at 5:15 p.m. On the other hand, the Gin Kings, who are tied for fourth to sixth spots, tangle with the Phoenix Fuel Masters at...

2026-04-11T23:44:42Z

PR expert: Actions Tiger Woods must take to mend his public reputation

The golf icon has battled back from public humiliation a number of times during his storied career, however his recent DUI arrest threatens to have major ramifications on his private life.

2026-04-11T16:24:37Z

Gilas women denied outright spot to FIBA 3x3 World Cup by Lithuania

Gilas Women get one final shot at World Cup spot in battle against host Singapore

2026-04-12T12:15:05Z

NU clinches Final Four spot, keeps UE winless

THE NU Lady Bulldogs kept the UE Lady Warriors winless and clinched a Final Four spot with a 25-19, 25-14, 25-14 victory in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday. The defending champs improved to 9-3 and became the second team to secure a semifinal entry after the 12-0 De La Salle Lady Spikers. The Lady Warriors dropped to 0-12, suffering their 26th straight loss dating back to a winless...

2026-04-12T16:14:45Z

Sabalenka skips Stuttgart

MANILA, Philippines — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka pulled out of next week’s Stuttgart Open citing an injury sustained at the recent Miami Open. The Belarusian wrote on social media that she had failed to recover in time for the clay court tournament, which starts on Monday. “Unfortunately, I suffered an injury after Miami, and even though I tried everything to recover in time, I’m not ready to compete,” Sabalenka said.

2026-04-10T16:31:30Z

MVP sets sights on first Filipino rider in Tour de France

MANILA, Philippines — Business tycoon and sports patron Manny V. Pangilinan led the return of the Tour of Luzon in 2025 and nearly doubled its scale for 2026—all driven by his vision to soon witness the first Filipino compete in the Tour de France. Expanding from eight stages in the "Great Revival" to 14 stages in the 2026 edition, leveling up the competition was essential to have a Filipino biker compete in the world's most prestigious annual...

2026-04-11T05:44:43Z

Eala, Fernandez figure in hotly anticipated Porsche Tennis Grand Prix clash

MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine tennis will be in full display as homegrown bet Alex Eala and Filipina-Canadian stalwart Leylah Fernandez collide an intriguing and rare duel to start the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany on Monday. The match is set at late afternoon at the posh Porsche Arena pending delays of the first matches, promising an explosive duel for the first time between two of the world’s fast-rising stars today....

2026-04-12T08:31:23Z

Rain or Shine retires Norwood's jersey number

MANILA, Philippines -- From here on out, there will be no more Rain or Shine Elasto Painter who will wear Gabe Norwood’s No. 5 jersey. Norwood’s jersey is up in the rafters as Rain or Shine officially retired his number on Friday. The first overall pick in the 2008 draft concluded his lengthy career in the previous PBA Philippine Cup, and during the Elasto Painters’ clash with the Converge FIberXers, his number was officially retired. “I hope I...

2026-04-10T11:31:22Z

Alex Eala kicks off Stuttgart Open bid vs Leylah Fernandez

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala hopes to end a string of round-of-16 exits when she plunges back into action at the Stuttgart Open in Germany. Interestingly, Eala will begin her campaign against Canadian World No. 25 Leylah Fernandez, who has Filipino descent, with her mother being a Filipino-Canadian. READ: Alex Eala shifts focus to Stuttgart Open main draw The 23-year-old Fernandez reached a career-high ranking of No. 14 and was the runner-up...

2026-04-12T04:31:53Z

CJ Cansino saves the day as Bolts survive gritty stand by Macau

MANILA, Philippines — CJ Cansino scored six of his team’s last 10 points as Meralco beat a gritty Macau side, 115-110 to grab solo second spot in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Black Knights engaged the Bolts to a neck-and-neck affair where the game was marked by 10 deadlocks and 13 lead changes. After Cansino’s jump shot gave Meralco a 107-106 lead, Phoenix Shackleford responded with his own...

2026-04-11T14:44:44Z

SMB, Magnolia seek to clean up their acts in sister team showdown

Third sister team Ginebra also in action, for its part against Phoenix

2026-04-12T08:15:06Z

Bol Bol, TNT dump undermanned Terrafirma

MANILA, Philippines — TNT hammered an undermanned Terrafirma side, 101-89 to get back on the winning track on Saturday in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Bol Bol delivered 35 points, 14 rebounds and four blocked shots, while Calvin Oftana had 20 and 12, lacing his performance with three triples to lead TNT to its third win in five starts. The Tropang 5G redeemed themselves following their 110-106 loss to the...

2026-04-11T12:29:45Z

ROS wins sixth game in a row after putting out Converge fightback

Red-hot Elasto Painters deal FiberXers a fifth successive loss

2026-04-10T12:15:15Z

Norwood jersey retirement bookmarks RoS franchise history: Guiao

Norwood an outstanding player, a great human being, says RoS coach

2026-04-10T08:15:03Z

PBA game interrupted as fire hits Big Dome concessionaires stand

Game resumed after five-minute delay as fire quickly put under control

2026-04-12T14:15:03Z

Super Spikers overcome slow start, down Foxies in PVL semis

MANILA, Philippines —The Cignal Super Spikers shrugged off a slow start and dominated the Farm Fresh Foxies, 23-25, 25-14, 25-11, 25-12, at the start of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference semifinals on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Erika Santos led the team in scoring with 21 points on 20 attacks and a block, while Vanie Gandler added 18 points. While being in the semifinals is not new to the...

2026-04-11T11:14:43Z

Creamline proves to be lethal, survives PLDT in 5 sets

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline is in its familiar territory. The Cool Smashers are on their 10th Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference semifinals appearance and displayed their grit and composure after prevailing over the PLDT High Speed Hitters in five grueling sets, 22-25, 27-25, 19-25, 28-26, 15-10, on Saturday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The last time Creamline officially won against PLDT was during the...

2026-04-11T13:59:44Z

NBA: Celtics sink record-tying 29 treys, rip Pelicans to seal No. 2 in East

The Boston Celtics tied an NBA record by making 29 3-point field goals and secured the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs by beating the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 144-118 Friday night. Boston (55-26) took 59 3-point shots but didn't put up a shot on its final possession. The record for made 3-pointers in a game is also shared by the 2020 Milwaukee Bucks, the 2024 Celtics and the 2026 Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics received 24...

2026-04-11T04:00:34Z

Lakers star Luka Doncic reunites with his young daughters in Slovenia amid legal war with ex-fiancee

The Los Angeles Lakers star had initially jetted to Spain to begin an intensive and specialized rehabilitation program in Madrid before making a trip back to Slovenia.

2026-04-11T19:16:14Z

McIlroy falters, shares Masters lead with surging Young

AUGUSTA, US — Rory McIlroy charged back late after squandering a six-stroke edge to share the lead with Cameron Young after a wild third round at the Masters on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). A chaotic afternoon at Augusta National saw both men plunk key shots into water on the back nine but finish level atop the leaderboard on 11-under 205 through 54 holes, one stroke ahead of American Sam Burns. McIlroy, who started the day with a record...

2026-04-12T16:14:45Z

82 pull ups in one minute world record attempt

Yutaro Matsuta sets record with 82 pull ups in one minute.

2026-04-12T17:56:37Z

Brownlee, Ginebra get act together just in time to beat Phoenix

Gin Kings catch fire late to put away back-to-back wins

2026-04-12T14:15:08Z

Why Mike Phillips went to MPBL rather than international leagues

'Motor Mike's' gotta keep his motor in tip-top shape

2026-04-11T06:15:07Z

NU sweeps UE, closes in on twice-to-beat incentive

MANILA, Philippines — Final Four-bound National University made quick work of also-ran University of the East, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15, to secure a playoff for a twice-to-beat incentive in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament on Sunday morning at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. Leo Ordiales powered the Bulldogs with 12 points built on eight attacks, three blocks, and one ace, alongside three excellent digs, as NU...

2026-04-12T03:44:42Z

Lady Falcons tame Golden Tigresses to stay in semis race

MANILA, Philippines -- Into deep waters, we go. The Adamson Lady Falcons kept their Final Four hopes alive after a crucial victory over the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses, 27-25, 25-20, 26-24, Saturday evening at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Adamson thus forced a tie in the standings with two elimination games remaining. UST and the Lady Falcons are now both holding identical 7-5 win-loss records. Their victory also pushed...

2026-04-11T12:31:24Z

Gin Kings bench rises in win over Fuel Masters

MANILA, Philippines -- Indeed, it takes a village. Barangay Ginebra’s bench mob played a key role in the Gin Kings’ 109-96 demolition of the Phoenix Fuel Masters, head coach Tim Cone said, as they won back-to-back games in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Ginebra trailed by four points in the fourth, 81-85, but found a higher gear and unleashed a backbreaking 19-4 run that broke the game wide open, 104-89, with about two minutes remaining. Cone,...

2026-04-12T14:31:21Z

Jeff Cariaso out as Blackwater coach; Pat Aquino takes charge

Cariaso tenure at Blackwater comes to an end; Pat Aquino takes on new challenge after leaving Gilas Women

2026-04-11T04:15:05Z

FEU boosts semis bid, pushes UP to brink of elimination

MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws boosted their UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball semifinal bid with a 25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-22 win over the UP Fighting Maroons at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday. Snapping a 2-game skid and rising to a 7-5 win-loss card, FEU rose from fifth to fourth place while pushing the sixth seed UP to the brink of elimination with a 5-7 slate. Previously in fourth place, UST dropped to fifth with a...

2026-04-12T11:59:42Z

Berndeth Pons bags PVL Player of the Week plum

MANILA, Philippines — Bernadeth Pons stepped up when it mattered most to give Creamline a winning start in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference round-robin semifinals. When the Cool Smashers were on the brink of losing to top seed PLDT High Speed Hitters, Pons came to the rescue and exploded for 28 points to power a come-from-behind 22-25, 27-25, 19-25, 28-26, 15-10 victory on Saturday in front of a massive crowd of 12,411...

2026-04-12T05:29:42Z

Nailga, Balangauan complete centerpiece division romps at Mactan

Alexis Nailga and Tash Balangauan put the finishing touches to victories in the centerpiece 15-18 divisions of the ICTSI Mactan Island Junior PGT Championship on Friday and served notice on who the players to beat are when the Vis-Min swing of the circuit continues next week. READ: Alexis Nailga all but wraps up centerpiece boys’ title at Mactan Nailga fired a seven-over-par 75 to win the boys’ diadem by 15 shots over Ramon Tiongko, who closed...

2026-04-11T08:31:53Z

Hockey PH names men’s roster for 2026 World Championships

MANILA, Philippines — Hockey Philippines on Saturday named its roster for the upcoming Ice Hockey Men’s World Championships Division III Group B, which will be held in Hong Kong. This is the first Philippine men’s ice hockey team under new head coach Václav Drábek. The team’s forwards are as follows: Manvil Billones, Cyle Cremonese, Tristan Cremonese, Jorell Crisostomo, Steven Füglister, Geoff Javier, John Glenn Lagleva, Mikel Sean Miller, Jared...

2026-04-11T02:14:41Z

Nailga, Balangauan dominate, eye bigger JPGT battles ahead

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – With commanding, seemingly unassailable leads, Alexis Nailga appeared poised to cruise to victory, but Tash Balangauan refused to let up, transforming what could have been a routine closing round into an emphatic display of dominance at the ICTSI Mactan Island Junior PGT Championship here on Friday. The two rising stars delivered standout performances that not only underscored their superiority in the premier 15-18...

2026-04-10T07:14:43Z

Frustrated Scheffler finds water hazards at Masters

AUGUSTA, US — Chinese golfer Li Haotong battled through illness and into Masters contention with four consecutive birdies Friday (Saturday in Manila), despite being so sick in the morning he could barely leave the bathroom. Speaking after his second-round 69 propelled him to just a shot off the clubhouse lead, Li admitted he was surprised to have even completed 18 holes, let alone reach the tournament midway point at four-under-par. I “went to...

2026-04-11T16:44:43Z

Wemby fires 40 to lead Spurs past Mavs

SAN ANTONIO, US — Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 13 rebounds in his 65th game to become eligible for NBA awards, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks, 139-120, on Friday (Saturday in Manila). De’Aaron Fox had 18 points and 10 assists and Keldon Johnson had 17 points for San Antonio. Rookie Cooper Flagg had 33 points, six rebounds and five assists for Dallas, which has lost 11 of 13. After opening the season with a 40-point...

2026-04-11T16:59:43Z

Ancajas all set for featherweight debut in Mexico

MANILA, Philippines — Former world champion Jerwin “The Pretty Boy” Ancajas plunges to action on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) to fight Mexican Rafael Rosas Ramirez in enemy’s territory at Tijuana, Mexico in a non-title featherweight debut. The former International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion will be moving up from super bantamweight to featherweight class against the 35-year-old rugged natural 126-pounder opponent that will...

2026-04-11T03:44:42Z

'Maroon 4' eager to make music with new bandmate Mike Phillips

For years, they have had a longstanding problem - who is now actually the solution alongside them

2026-04-12T04:15:11Z

La Salle out to clear another obstacle to sweep and outright finals slot

La Salle has the elimination round sweep in Season 88 of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament farthest from its mind, as the Lady Spikers try to stay focused and in control of their emotions heading into a titanic clash with defending champion National University. And for that match, if everything goes well for the Lady Spikers in their next two games counting an 11 a.m. clash with Ateneo on Saturday, then La Salle will have nothing else to go...

2026-04-10T21:31:54Z

JPGT heats up as young stars brace for Luzon, Vis-Min legs

MANILA, Philippines — Action in the Luzon and Visayas-Mindanao legs of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour intensifies this week as top junior players and rising talents gear up for another fierce showdown at Summit Point in Batangas and Alta Vista in Cebu City. Despite some opening-leg winners from Mount Malarayat and Mactan Island sitting out due to prior commitments, many contenders are chasing back-to-back victories and valuable ranking points...

2026-04-11T06:29:48Z

'Ultimate glue guy' Hart makes Knicks whole in win over Celtics

NEW YORK, United States — At some point in the fourth quarter, the math stopped making sense for the Boston Celtics. They were getting the shots they wanted. The ball was moving. Jayson Tatum was orchestrating. The defensive game plan — load up on Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns — was, on paper, working. And yet, the scoreboard kept tilting the other way. Because the one variable Boston was willing to live with — Josh Hart — stopped playing...

2026-04-10T06:31:34Z

SMB risks playing all-Filipino vs Magnolia as Patton goes AWOL

Sources say Justin Patton didn't attend Saturday practice and isn't present in shootaround

2026-04-12T10:15:04Z

Lady Knights regain throne

MANILA, Philippines — The long wait for an NCAA crown is over for the Lady Knights. It came via an epic 15-25, 25-17, 26-24, 17-25, 15-12 victory by Letran over St. Benilde yesterday as the former sealed its first NCAA women’s volleyball title in 27 years at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. It was the ninth crown overall for the pontifical school. But this one was probably the sweetest as it came almost three decades after its back-to-back reign in...

2026-04-10T16:31:31Z

Lady Bulldogs rip Lady Warriors to seal Final Four entry

MANILA, Philippines -- Semifinal berth: clinched. The National University Lady Bulldogs grabbed a seat in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tourney after tearing the University of the East Lady Warriors apart, 25-19, 25-14, 25-14, Sunday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. NU rose to solo second with a 9-3 win-loss card. UE dropped to 0-12. “Siyempre we’re very thankful and grateful that we are here....

2026-04-12T06:31:27Z

Pacquiao takes over Mayweather’s old boxing gym

(UPDATE) LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao let the setting speak before he said a word. Inside a boxing gym once tied to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the heart of Hollywood, Pacquiao walked past a partially finished ring, pointing toward future placements for heavy bags and glancing at a larger-than-life image of his rival that will soon be taken down. The space, which is set to open this summer, already carries its new identity: Pacquiao Prime Boxing....

2026-04-10T16:44:42Z

Sinner eases into Monte Carlo semis

MONTE CARLO, Monaco — Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and his closest rival Jannik Sinner both cruised into the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters with straight-sets wins on Friday. Sinner extended his winning run at Masters 1000 events to 20 matches as he brushed aside Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4, in one hour 32 minutes. Alcaraz was next on the center court and extended his clay-court run of victories to 16 as he crushed Alexander Bublik, 6-3,...

2026-04-11T16:44:43Z

San Miguel flying in Bennie Boatwright ASAP after reaching deal

Abanilla says SMB and Boatwright have agreed in principle on his PBA comeback

2026-04-12T14:15:05Z

McIlroy seizes 36-hole record six-shot Masters lead with epic finish

AUGUSTA, US — Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most incredible finishes in major golf history with birdies on six of Friday’s (Saturday in Manila) last seven holes to seize a record six-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Masters. Defying fast and firm conditions at Augusta National, McIlroy fired a seven-under-par 65 in the second round to stand on 12-under-par 132 at the midpoint of the year’s first major. World number two McIlroy’s closing run...

2026-04-11T16:44:43Z

No match, a big rest weekend: PSG players pampered

After Paris Saint-Germain’s dominant win over Liverpool FC (2-0), Luis Enrique decided to reward his...

2026-04-10T14:18:04Z

DLSU golf team finds new home as it partners with Riviera

MANILA, Philippines – The De La Salle University (DLSU) Golf Team is swinging into a new era of excellence. The team has officially announced a landmark partnership with Riviera Golf Club Inc., designating the prestigious Silang, Cavite venue as their official training ground. This strategic alliance was made possible through the invaluable support of Riviera Golf Club’s leadership, including: – Mr. Alex Escalona (President) – Mr. Perry Bucay...

2026-04-11T09:01:57Z

Chapman, Magnolia pounce on Patton absence in romp over SMB

Hotshots catch break as SMB left to play all-Filipino

2026-04-12T12:15:04Z

NBA: Joel Embiid has appendectomy, in doubt for playoffs

HOUSTON— Joel Embiid had an appendectomy in Houston on Thursday after Philadelphia’s star big man was stricken with appendicitis overnight. The team announced that the surgery had been completed as the 76ers were playing the Houston Rockets in the NBA Thursday night. Coach Nick Nurse said Embiid felt fine in practice on Wednesday before he learned of the situation Thursday morning. READ: Joel Embiid works through injuries, mental health...

2026-04-10T04:47:02Z