Novak Djokovic battles to be fit ahead of semi-final clash - as Jacob Fearnley receives a surprise offer from the 24-time champion

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT MELBOURNE PARK: If Andy Murray can claim some share of the acclaim for Novak Djokovic's extraordinary victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday night, so too can Fearnley.

Gilas Pilipinas joins friendly games in Qatar

Gilas Pilipinas is not leaving any stones unturned in its preparation for the final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers where the Philippines plays two away games in February. The Filipinos are scheduled to leave for Doha on Feb. 13 to join the four-nation 2nd International Friendly Basketball Championship in Qatar. The friendly tournament will feature host nation Qatar, Egypt, Lebanon and the Philippines from Feb. 14 to 16. Gilas...

After Blacklist, RSG also bids goodbye to MPL Philippines

GG, RSG. RSG Philippines announced its departure from the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines, just days after fellow multi-titled team Blacklist International also exited the league. "Together we Rose, Slain our enemies and now we call GG," RSG said in a Facebook post. "As we close this chapter, we do not remember the days, but we remember the moments. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Every end has a new...

Sinulog Cup: UC cruises past Team Frasco Lilo-an in bounce back win

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters are back in the win column after dominating Team Frasco Liloan, 110-42, in the ongoing Sinulog Cup Basketball Tournament on Thursday, January 23, at the Cebu Coliseum. It was a fitting comeback for UC after narrowly losing to Welec X AMC, 62-68, on Wednesday evening. With the win, UC improved to two wins and one loss, keeping their semifinal bid alive and well. Regie Dajab earned his...

Spikers’ Turf: Savouge eyes gold with new recruits

MANILA, Philippines — After rising to the podium last year, the Savouge Spin Doctors got even better ahead of the 2025 Spikers’ Turf season. Determined to go all the way next season, Savouge signed former Far Eastern University star Mark Calado, Madz Gampong and Angelo Reyes. The Spin Doctors, led by breakout star Shawie Caritativo, got more firepower with Cignal champion player Mark Calado, who was part of the HD Spikers’ grand slam finish last...

Petro Gazz digs deep to keep Van Sickle’s minutes down

Petro Gazz discovered something important on Tuesday night: the Angels don’t need to solely rely on Brooke van Sickle to be successful. It’s an important lesson to learn as early as this part of the PVL All-Filipino Conference slated to run until April. This is the longest conference the league has ever hosted and it would do well for Petro Gazz to know that the rest of the Angels are always ready to step up to the plate. But the lesson didn’t...

Alex Eala dominates her W100 Bengaluru opener

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala took down Arianne Hartono of the Netherlands, 6-2, 6-2, to open her W100 Bengaluru campaign on Wednesday in India. The 19-year-old Filipino broke a 2-2 tie in the first set by winning four straight games to draw first blood. READ: Alex Eala reaches another career-high in WTA rankings Eala brought the momentum in the second with a sizzling 5-0 start before the Dutch stopped the bleeding only for the former to get...

PBA stars, Olympian back 1Pacman bid

MANILA, Philippines — Once upon a time – during their humble beginnings – both Scottie Thompson and Jayson Castro have had helping hands to guide them and become the PBA stars that they are today. They came from virtually nothing yet they worked hard and persevered, and with the help of people willing to extend their hands to them, they are now enjoying well-decorated careers. Now, it's their turn to give back. And knowing full well how helping...

Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka grinds down Badosa to reach final

MELBOURNE–Double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 with a impressive display of raw power to reach her third successive Australian Open 2025 final on Thursday. Top seed Sabalenka will meet the winner of second seed Iga Swiatek versus American Madison Keys, who face off in the second semi-final at Rod Laver Arena. Sabalenka will be bidding for her fourth Grand Slam title in the women’s decider on Saturday. READ:...

Scorpions eye strong WMPBL debut

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas Women sharpshooter Janine Pontejos aims to steer reigning WNCAA champion Centro Escolar University to a strong debut in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. CEU takes on Galeries Tower at 4 p.m. as the Scorpions look to join the UST Tigresses, the Imus Sis-VBL Lady Magdalo, and the New Zealand-Bluefire Valkyries as early leaders in the...

NBA: Jokic has 5th straight triple-double to help Nuggets beat Kings

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had his fifth straight triple-double before the fourth quarter, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Jokic has an NBA-leading 20 triple-doubles this season, 14 before the fourth quarter. He had 20 points and 20 rebounds before the end of the third quarter. The Nuggets led by 22 at halftime and used a 14-5 run at the...

Why have more than 100 athletes returned their Paris Olympic medals?

The Paris Olympic medals haven't aged well for some athletes, leading to apologies, blame-shifting, and several reputations at stake... View on euronews

Tiger Cubs mangle Jr. Maroons by 53 points as Adamson bounces back

Bullpups and Baby Tamaraws, meanwhile, both rise to 2-0 before colossal clash in four days

What happens if SMB, NLEX, Magnolia end up tied at eighth?

Here are the scenarios as the PBA Commissioner's Cup elimination round comes to a close

Lando Norris sends Max Verstappen and others a major warning

NorthPort savours rare sweep of all three SMC teams in elims

Batang Pier complete a treble of wins against SMC teams after surviving a late Beermen fightback

Global tennis boss wades into speculation the Australian Open could be taken over by China or Saudi Arabia

ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi has addressed speculation the Australian Open could be on the move from Melbourne Park, with cashed up China or Saudi Arabia looming large.

Valientes' Samuel Deguara — the tallest man in Italy and Malta — being eyed by some PBA teams

Samuel Deguara, the tallest man in both Italy and Malta, may land with a PBA team soon. According to the 7-foot-6 Italian-Maltese big man, he's now in contact with some PBA teams for a possible stint. He, however, didn't disclose which clubs are trying to approach him as his focus remains on his campaign with the Zamboanga Valientes in the upcoming Dubai International Basketball Championship. "I think I’m gonna be there soon. Right now, I have...

Tyrese Haliburton is 'excited' to be back in Paris after making 'lifelong memories' by winning 2024 Olympic gold - as Indiana Pacers All-Star looks to lead them to victory in NBA Global Games over San Antonio Spurs

LUKE AUGUSTUS IN PARIS: Tyrese Haliburton is hoping to repeat the winning feeling he helped create in Paris last summer with Team USA, but this time in an Indiana Pacers uniform.

COLUMN: Even without a King, Blackwater pulls off a royal flush

Playing without an import in an import-laden conference is not an ideal pathway to winning but credit goes to Blackwater coach Jeff Cariaso for making it work

4 Fun Workouts You Can Try That Don't Require Going To The Gym

You can still move your body without going to the gym!

Lewis Hamilton 'gifted a new home in Italy' as he's welcomed by Ferrari - with the seven-time world champion taking to the track for the first time today

The seven-time world champion arrived in Maranello to huge fanfare at the start of this week as he finally joined the iconic Italian constructor one year after announcing his bombshell move.

Five-year wait ends as Open finally gets off the ground

CAVITE, Philippines — Chinese ace Liang Wenchong is back in the country, not only to play in a land where he says he "is lucky," but also to reboot a world-class career put on hold for a few years because of business concerns. "This is my restart," Liang said during the Pro-Am of the $500,000 Smart Infinity Philippine Open on Wednesday where he spearheaded a team made up of Star sports editor Nelson Beltran and spin.ph's Dodo Catacutan and Ding...

Meralco falls to Ryukyu in EASL

Meralco absorbed an 89-71 defeat to the Japan's Ryukyu in the East Asia Super League on Wednesday at the Philsports Arena. After ending the first period with a slim 23-22 lead, the Golden Kings pulled away in the second quarter to end the first half with a 50-41 advantage. The Japan-based team led by 23, 79-56, early in the fourth period before cruising to the victory. Victor Law led Ryukyu with 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two...

Australian Open: Alcaraz rues ‘biggest mistake’ in Djokovic loss

Carlos Alcaraz said his failure to capitalize on Novak Djokovic’s thigh problem was his “biggest mistake” in losing to the 24-time Grand Slam champion in an Australian Open blockbuster on Tuesday. The 10-time Melbourne Park winner Djokovic outlasted the younger Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to set up a semifinal with Alexander Zverev. The 21-year-old Spaniard Alcaraz has won four major titles but his wait for a first Australian Open crown goes on....

Strong Group brings back Chris McCullough for Dubai tournament

MANILA, Philippines—Strong Group Athletics is bringing back arguably its most important piece of the puzzle for the 2025 Dubai International Basketball Tournament. SGA announced that it has tapped Chris McCullough, someone responsible for the Philippine-side squad’s most recent accomplishment in the 43rd William Jones Cup, for its upcoming campaign. READ: Jones Cup MVP Chris McCullough hits back at game-fixing claims Last year, SGA successfully...

Cebuano paddlers make history in ice dragon boat race in Mongolia

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three Cebuano paddlers are making the most of a unique and thrilling experience by competing in a one-of-a-kind ice dragon boat race in Mongolia. Christian Ian Sy, Rene Joseph Balbuena, and Robert Conrad Camu, representing Bugsay-Mindanao, are part of this Philippine-based club participating in the prestigious Xilingol Ice Dragon Boat Championships in Inner Mongolia, China. What sets this dragon boat race apart is the...

SMB in danger of sliding out of Top 8 in key match vs Converge

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Andy Murray refuses to reveal if he'll continue as Novak Djokovic's coach - after the Serbian's RETIREMENT from the Australian Open

MATTHEW LAMBERT IN MELBOURNE: Murray refused to comment on the future of his partnership with Djokovic, after Serb's Australian Open campaign ended in retirement.

PH gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar reveals struggle with eating disorder

MANILA, Philippines —Filipino-American gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar announced that she is taking a leave of absence from Stanford to heal from an eating disorder. Ruivivar, who competed for the Philippines in the Paris Olympics 2024, on Thursday released a statement that she would be stepping away from the competition amid the ongoing NCAA gymnastics season to focus on her healing. READ: Female gymnasts end 60-year Olympic wait for Philippines “I...

Champions League State of Play: What Arsenal and Aston Villa need to seal an automatic spot in the last-16... WITH Man City and PSG at risk of elimination

Here is the current state-of-play in the Champions League heading into matchday eight and what is required from the British clubs involved to qualify for the knockout phase.

Cignal finds strength despite depleted lineup

MANILA, Philippines — In their first test without ace spiker Ces Molina and middle blocker Riri Meneses, the Cignal HD Spikers showed strength instead of weakness in the resumption of their 2025 All-Filipino Conference campaign. The HD Spikers swept the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-17, 25-20, 25-19, to start their post-Molina-Meneses era on a high note. Judith Abil and Ishie Lalongisip stepped up on both ends as Cignal improved to 5-1, good for...

Lewis Hamilton completes his first laps as Ferrari driver

Lewis Hamilton completes his first laps after completing his 'childhood dream' move to Ferrari

PVL: Akari regains winning ways, turns back winless Nxled

Undermanned Akari returned to its winning ways after a 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-18 victory against sister team Nxled in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at PhilSports Arena. Ivy Lacsina scored 17 points off 14 attacks, two aces and a block while Faith Nisperos and Eli Soyud pitched in 15 points each to help the Chargers to a level 4-4 standing. LIVE: PVL All-Filipino Conference – Akari vs Nxled, Choco Mucho vs PLDT Nisperos nailed 12...

100 for 100: Mapúa's poetic NCAA title win was built on a golden vision

Mapúa's first NCAA men's basketball championship in 33 years was built by the collective vision, determination, and hard work of all the stakeholders, from the school’s leaders, officials, coaches, down to the Cardinals

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Thomas a perfect replacement for Valientes with Chalmers out

Valientes owner Junnie Navarro is confident about his team's chances as they fly out to Dubai

Strong Group in tough bracket

MANILA, Philippines — With late addition in Chris McCullough, the Strong Group Athletics seek redemption against four fancied squads in Group A in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship firing off on Friday at the Al Nasr Club. Mentored by Charles Tiu, SGA faces a tall order right off the bat after being bracketed with the hosts UAE National Team and Al Nasr along with Amman United of Jordan and Beirut First of Lebanon. Another...

Akari overcomes first set blip to beat Nxled

MANILA, Philippines — Akari bounced back from a two-game losing skid with a 21-25, 25-20, 26-24, 25-18 win over Nxled in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday.Akari now tallied 4-4 in the win-loss ledger while its sister team Nxled remained winless in seven games. "It's just a lot of character, we're building the team. We need to unite as a team. Sometimes we cannot...

Go For Gold-TLTG to send full force of Cebuano triathletes to NAGT

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu is set to send a formidable lineup of elite and up-and-coming triathletes to the 2025 National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) in Subic this weekend. The delegation, representing the Go For Gold-Talisay Luigi Triathlon Group (TLTG), comprises 27 triathletes, led by Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) medalists Andrew Kim Remolino, Matthew Justine Hermosa, Raven Faith Alcoseba, and Asia Triathlon Para Cup silver medalist Alex...

Naoya Inoue focused on Korean with bright lights of Vegas on horizon

Japan’s unbeaten Naoya Inoue said Wednesday he wants to lay down a marker in his world title bout against South Korean rank-outsider Kim Ye-joon before taking his prodigious talents to Las Vegas and Saudi Arabia later this year. Undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Inoue defends his titles in Tokyo on Friday against Kim, who stepped in just two weeks before the fight to replace the injured Australian Sam Goodman. READ: Naoya Inoue...

WNBA free agency begins, with 59 players on the list

WNBA executives have flocked to Miami for the start of free agency, hoping to open conversations with players taking part in the new Unrivaled league. Teams can begin negotiating with free agents on Tuesday, with contracts eligible to be signed starting Feb. 1. Not all of the free agents are playing in the 36-player 3-on-3 league, and there are some prominent players who could choose to sign elsewhere. It includes former league Most Valuable...

WHERE R THEY NOW: Jun Reyes now doing well in a field away from basketball

Catching up with former Alaska guard and King Eagle Jun Reyes

Ange Kouame's plate full juggling Meralco, SGA, Gilas duties

Ange will play with Meralco in the EASL, fly with SGA to Dubai the next day and later join Gilas in its Doha training camp

7-year-old fighter leads Siddayao honorees

In a celebration of youth and excellence, the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night will honor a distinguished group of young athletes at Manila Hotel’s Centennial Hall on Monday. Leading the honorees are Aleia Aielle Aguilar, a three-time jiujitsu world champion, and Alexander Gabriel Delos Reyes, a gold medalist at the World Junior Wushu Championships, who will receive the Tony Siddayao Award. Named...

Cone lauds Gin Kings for playing 'good game together'

Coach Tim Cone was glad to see Barangay Ginebra put together a solid performance on both ends of the floor en route to overwhelming Rain or Shine, 120-92, on Wednesday night. The win formalized the Gin Kings' entry into the quarterfinal round and enhanced their bid for a top 6 finish, which could put them in a best-of-three affair. "We haven't put a good game together this conference," Cone told media men during the post-game presser at the...

Ginebra routs Rain or Shine to clinch QF spot

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra shot the lights out from behind he get go as it rolled last listless Rain or Shine, 120-92, to seal a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Gin Kings sealed their seventh win in 11 starts behind their 52.8 percent shooting while outrebounding the Elasto Painters, 56-41. Justin Brownlee erupted for 29 points, 13 rebounds and six assists,...

PVL: Alyssa Valdez says strong Creamline bond key to torrid start

MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez attributed Creamline’s 5-0 start to their coaches’ winning system and the team’s family-like bond. Creamline leaned on another balanced attack to resume their 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference campaign with a 25-19, 25-19, 25-18 sweep of Capital1 on Tuesday at Philsports Arena. Valdez, who had seven points, credited their unbeaten start to the Cool Smashers’ strong support system with Jema Galanza leading...

WMPBL: Galeries Tower, San Juan score routs

Galeries Tower and San Juan claimed an early share of the lead in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League after dominant wins Wednesday at Ynares Sports Center in Pasig. The Skyrisers handed the Centro Escolar University Lady Scorpions a 56-point drubbing, 102-46, while the Lady Knights demolished the Solar Home Suns, 75-39, in another wire-to-wire affair to close the day. Both squads joined Imus, New Zealand-Bluefire, and University...