Feeling at home miles away

Eala counts on fans in Indian Wells debut MANILA, Philippines — Filipina Alex Eala marches into another “home turf” when she makes her highly-anticipated debut in the prestigious Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas) today at the massive Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California. Once again, Eala will count on her legions of fans as she battles Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in the Round of 64 of the elite 1000-level tournament at approximately 11:10 a.m....

Creamline’s Tots Carlos named PVL Player of the Week

MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos has rediscovered her old, dangerous form. Now injury-free, Carlos provided steady firepower for Creamline, helping the Cool Smashers extend their winning run and strengthen their grip on top of the standings in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. The former University of the Philippines standout opened her week with a 19-point, 13-dig performance in Creamline’s victory over the...

Lady Tamaraws charge past Fighting Maroons

MANILA, Philippines -- Three straight wins for the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws. The Lady Tamaraws on Sunday trampled the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in straight-sets, 25-13, 25-21, 25-16, to win their third straight match in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Aly Devosora led the charge for FEU with 15 points on 13 attacks and two aces. Gerz Petallo and Cla Loresco chipped...

PBA: Jerrick Ahanmisi wins 3-point crown for rare All-Star double

CANDON, Ilocos Sur—Jerrick Ahanmisi capped off a night to remember here by capturing the three-point shootout of the PBA All-Star Weekend on Friday. The Terrafirma sniper denied San Miguel Beer’s Marcio Lassiter a first-ever title after dropping 30 points in the final round that completed a rare double in the skills events. Ahanmisi earlier ruled the Obstacle Challenge crown. Lassiter wound up with 25 to finish second, while Converge rookie Juan...

Japeth Aguilar sets record as oldest PBA All-Star MVP at 39

Slam-dunking Ginebra big completes a hat-trick of All-Star Game MVP trophies

Would you pay big bucks for this view of the Australian Grand Prix? As fans slam 'farce' tickets

Formula One fans have hit back at Australian Grand Prix organisers after they were left feeling 'ripped off' over their seats.

Townsend insists Scots raised the bar to a new level after thrilling seven-try win over France

Gregor Townsend believes Scotland raised the bar to a new level after a stunning victory over France blew the Six Nations championship wide open.

Analysis: Mercedes versus its F1 customer teams – how can the gap be so large?

Mercedes has lived up to expectations by winning the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, although its customer teams – including McLaren – are surprised by how much more efficient the works team is with the same power unit. What exactly is behind that?

‘I really had no idea’ — Jamison Gibson-Park grateful to reach Ireland milestone

It was a historic night for Jamison Gibson-Park as he earned his 50th cap in Ireland’s 27-17 win over Wales in the Six Nations. It was a performance that was far from their one at Twickenham as Andy Farrell’s side weren’t as clinical as they were against England, not capitalising on great field position in […]

I played pro football, now I teach maths – it gives me just as much pride

NBA: Heat surge past Nets as Brooklyn’s skid reaches 10

MIAMI— Tyler Herro scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo added 21 and the Miami Heat beat Brooklyn 126-110 in the NBA on Thursday night, sending the Nets to their 10th consecutive loss. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 18 for the Heat (34-29), who have won six of eight and moved five games over .500 for the first time since the first week of December. Pelle Larsson and Kel’el Ware each had 16 points for Miami — with Ware adding 11 rebounds and seven blocked...

Scottie sidelined as South left with 9-man lineup vs North

South missing RR Pogoy and Jericho Cruz as well, while Calvin Abueva and Zavier Lucero out for North

Formula One comes to Apple TV: Everything you need to know about the new F1 2026 season

With a host of new partnerships and personalities, the new F1 season promises a dynamic driving, tougher competition and a new way of experiencing the sport. View on euronews

Fire still burns as Pingris, Arwind keep up with PBA youngsters

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Filipinas shoot for big win over Iranians

The Philippine women’s football team understands the need to get not just any win, but a convincing one, that could potentially keep its chances of getting out of the group stage in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. And coach Mark Torcaso feels the Filipinas are well-equipped in pulling things off on Sunday against Iran in Gold Coast, Australia, given their recent history when they faced a similar obstacle during their run to the gold in the Southeast...

Brendon McCullum will keep his job as England coach but must prove he has learned from failures

LAWRENCE BOOTH: McCullum confirmed his desire to keep his job after England's T20 World Cup semi-final defeat by India in Mumbai on Thursday, and he will be given that chance.

Gilas Pilipinas needs a revamp

BY now, Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff and management are thinking about the possibility of shoring up its roster and the change must start in the next few weeks. The sooner, the better. Collectively, the team needs to look beyond the achievements of the players in the pro leagues as playing in FIBA-sanctioned events, most especially the world stage, doesn’t necessarily mean bringing in the best players, but tapping the right ones who could play...

NBA: Tyler Herro scores 35, Heat stop Hornets’ 6-game run

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Tyler Herro had 35 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Miami Heat snapped the Charlotte Hornets’ six-game winning streak with a 128-120 victory Friday night. Herro was 8 for 10 from 3-point range, including one that broke a 108-all tie with 7:06 to play. That came during a 9-0 run after the Hornets led by two and was essentially the difference in the game. READ: NBA: Heat surge past Nets as Brooklyn’s skid...

PBA: Bol Bol hype adds motivation for TNT, says Nambatac

CANDON, Ilocos Sur—All the talk surrounding the arrival of Bol Bol is something TNT fully embraces going into the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, where the Tropang 5G are billed as the team to beat. “The good thing about the hype that the fans are giving to Bol Bol and our team is that we’re motivated and we’re even more prepared,” Rey Nambatac told Inquirer in Filipino when asked how the 7-foot-3 has been since joining the Tropang 5G. READ: PBA: Bol...

WrestleMania 42 on Netflix: Date, location, match card whispers, and WWE’s biggest plans yet

WWE WrestleMania 42 marks the return of World Wrestling Entertainment’s grandest spectacle, long hailed as the ‘Super Bowl of Sports Entertainment.’ Since 1985, the event has drawn stadium crowds and worldwide curiosity in equal measure. With another edition approaching, fans are already hunting for the essentials, from the date to match cards, everything. When will […]

IndyCar Phoenix: Newgarden earns thrilling win after Palou crashes out

Josef Newgarden continued a perfect weekend for Team Penske with victory in an eventful IndyCar race

Analysis: Football’s new rules that will end time wasting but upset fans all over again

NBA: Celtics pound Mavericks in Jayson Tatum’s return

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown had 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night in Jayson Tatum’s first game in almost 10 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. Tatum had 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a rust-filled 27 minutes. He played in five- and six-minute spurts in his first game since suffering the injury in during Game 4 of Boston’s...

PVL: Creamline holds off Brooke Van Sickle, Nxled

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline turned to its MVP trio of Jema Galanza, Bernadeth Pons, and Tots Carlos to fend off Nxled, 25-16, 22-25, 25-21, 15-25, 15-10, in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Saturday atFiloil Centre in San Juan City. Carlos and Pons sparked an 8-4 start for the Cool Smashers in the decider before Galanza put the game away with three consecutive kills, 13-8. READ: PVL: Creamline fends off Galeries for fourth straight...

Wizz Air to launch UK to US flights ahead of the World Cup

Will you be travelling to the US for the World Cup this year?

Naga City bags overall championship in 2026 Palarong Bicol

Legazpi City — Naga City bagged the overall championship and toppled constant winner Albay in the 2026 Palarong Bicol, the annual sporting event of the Department of Education for elementary and secondary students in Bicol. Naga City collected 77 golds, 60 silvers and 58 bronzes to prevail against 12 other school divisions in the weeklong games hosted by Legazpi City from March 1 to 7, 2026. Naga City was declared overall champion by DepEd Bicol...

LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record for career field goals

DENVER — LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA history but his night ended with a disheartening loss and a sore left elbow. James hit a turnaround 12-foot jumper over Zeke Nnaji with 12 seconds left in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to surpass Abdul-Jabbar's mark. “My name being mentioned with some of the greatest to ever play this game has...

KSI off to superb start as non-league football club owner as he enjoys win alongside Andy Carroll

KSI got his reign as a co-owner of Dagenham and Redbridge off to the perfect start as the East London side beat Dorking Wanderers 1-0 on Saturday afternoon.

Alex Eala on facing Coco Gauff: 'It's definitely going to be tough'

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra ‘Alex’ Eala eyes an upset against world No. 4 Coco Gauff as they face in a rematch in the WTA 1000 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Stadium 1 on Monday. The round of 32 clash is set for 9 a.m. in Manila but could be delayed depending on the first matches at the same 16,000-seater stadium. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and no. 35 Jaqueline Cristian battle on the court first...

EJ Obiena wins gold at Istaf Indoor with season-best performance

MANILA, Philippines—EJ Obiena notched a season-best 5.78 meters to claim the gold at the 2026 Istaf Indoor in Berlin, Germany early Saturday (Manila time). Obiena claimed his third gold this year, coming off an injury-plagued campaign in 2025. READ: EJ Obiena wins gold in Asian Indoor Athletics Championships The two-time Olympian cleared 5.78m in just one try after a couple of attempts to hurdle the 5.60m bar. “Brick by brick, we build,” the...

Lady Altas beat Lady Cardinals, take top spot in Group A

University of Perpetual Help System Dalta closed its elimination round schedule with a hard-earned 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 20-25, 15-6 victory over Mapua University in the NCAA Season 101 women's volleyball tournament at San Andres Gym in Malate, Manila, Sunday. Opposite Hitter Cyrille Almeniana fired a career high 28 points, 27 of which came from attacks, to lead the Lady Altas, who earned the top spot in Group A with an 11-2 record going into the...

Eala, Jovic fall to Ostapenko, Baptiste at Indian Wells doubles

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala and American Iva Jovic fell to the Latvian-American pair of Jelena Ostapenko and Hailey Baptiste in their opening match, 2-6, 2-6, to make an early exit at the BNP Paribas Open doubles tournament in California Sunday in Manila. Jovic has now bowed out of the tournament after losing her singles opener against Camila Osorio on Saturday. Meanwhile, Eala continues her singles campaign in a rematch...

Max Verstappen crashes in Melbourne GP qualifying as Mercedes dominate

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen will start from the back of the grid at the Australian Grand Prix after crashing out during a dramatic opening segment of qualifying at Albert Park

NBA: Luka Doncic scores 44 in 3 quarters, Lakers beat Pacers

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 44 points in the first three quarters Friday night, overcoming LeBron James’ absence and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Doncic hit seven 3-pointers on a 14-for-25 shooting night and grabbed nine rebounds before sitting out the fourth for the Lakers, who rebounded from a road loss to Denver on Thursday and won for the fourth time in five games overall. READ: NBA:...

Pedro Acosta leads MotoGP standings after opener – but history says it’s no title guarantee

Since 2000, the rider leading the MotoGP standings after the opening grand prix has gone on to win the title only 11 times in 26 seasons

5150 Guimaras ushers in triathlon season, Philippine Islands Series

MANILA, Philippines -- The race for early-season triathlon glory fires off in the island province of Guimaras Sunday, March 8, as the globally recognized 5150 Triathlon Series makes its debut at Playa de Paraiso in San Lorenzo. The event launches the Philippines’ 2026 endurance racing calendar under what promises to be a demanding mix of heat, hills and high-level competition. The Olympic-distance test – a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run –...

Lady Spikers eye improvement as they face Lady Warriors

While winning a fifth straight match is a premium for La Salle to stay alone at the top of Season 88 of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, the Lady Spikers will spend a chunk of their match against lowly University of the East on Saturday to improve on the weaker aspects of their game. Game time is at 1 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and the Lady Spikers are heavily favored to run roughshod over the Lady Red Warriors as they prepare for...

Gilas holds on to No. 36 world ranking

MANILA Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas stayed put in the FIBA world rankings following the second window of the World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Gilas, which lost against New Zealand and Australia last week in Manila, stayed at 36th place in the rankings according to the update on March 3. The Nationals absorbed a heartbreaking three-point loss to the Tall Blacks last Thursday, 69-66, before getting blown out of the water by the Boomers, 93-66, on...

Christo Popov scripts history at All England Open after German Open success

Singles in badminton demand long rallies, heavy movement, and sustained endurance. Doubles requires lightning-fast reflexes, precise rotations, and constant communication between partners. Preparing for and succeeding at both disciplines has proved extremely difficult, even for the best and most elite of the athletes. At the All England Open, Christo Popov achieved a unique double run, […]

Fans slam 'pathetic' LA Marathon organizers for awarding medals to runners who didn't finish race

Los Angeles Marathon organizers angered runners this week by deciding to award 'finisher' medals to anyone who completed 18 miles of Sunday's 26.2-mile race.

Palomata returns to fortify High Speed Hitters defense as AFC grind gets tougher

Despite a very successful career, Dell Palomata remains hungry for improvement. Following her first international pro league stint in Indonesia last Sunday, Palomata has returned to the PVL to boost PLDT’s title chances in the All-Filipino Conference and the High Speed Hitters are giving their middle blocker the time to learn the system. Coach Rald Ricafort wants Palomate to first reconnect with the squad, which survived the Farm Fresh Foxies in...

George Russell lands pole position at the Australian Grand Prix in F1's season curtain-raiser

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN MELBOURNE: George Russell planted himself emphatically on pole at the Australian Grand Prix, confirming his position as favourite for the world championship.

Conor McGregor has odd reaction after being snubbed for White House UFC event

Conor McGregor will not be making his UFC return in Washington this summer after being snubbed for June’s White House event. McGregor had been publicly targeting the event ever since it was announced, repeatedly promoting it himself. However, during Saturday night’s UFC 326 broadcast, the Dubliner’s name was not called out in the big card […]

Barbie Forteza on International Women's Day: 'Men have no right to tell women to shut up'

Barbie Forteza joined this year's FCC Women's Run on Sunday, March 8, completing the 10-kilometer race in celebration of International Women's Day. In a quick interview with GMA News Online after the run, the Kapuso Primetime Princess shared a message of empowerment for women who participated in the event. "I'm just so proud of all the ladies na nakatakbo ko today. Ang gaganda ng mga katakbo ko. I feel very safe kasi I'm around all the women,"...

Karl Eldrew Yulo advances to two finals in Baku World Cup

MANILA, Philippines–Filipino bet Karl Eldrew Yulo moved closer to a podium finish after advancing to two apparatus finals in the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday night. Yulo secured spots in the horizontal bar and floor exercise finals following the preliminaries, according to the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP). READ: Karl Eldrew Yulo chasing Olympic dreams with ‘low expectations’ “Despite a minor...

Gandler shows Super Spikers right path to PVL dream

Vanie Gandler doesn’t mince words when talking about what her ultimate goal is in the Premier Volleyball League. “My goal for myself is to be able to help Cignal win the championship. That’s it,” said Gandler. Short and sweet, much like her team’s performance on Thursday. The Super Spikers notched their fifth win in seven games in the All-Filipino Conference, wasting no time in toppling the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-18, 25-23, 25-22, at...

Port Vale 1-0 Sunderland: Newcastle fan Ben Waine stuns Black Cats in historic FA Cup win

CIARAN FOREMAN AT VALE PARK: Not only was the ignominy of being knocked out by Vale bad enough for Sunderland, the deciding goal came from Ben Waine who supports rivals Newcastle.

Alex Eala sees her PH tennis dream coming to life on tour

MANILA, Philippines—Initially, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala only dreamed of helping tennis grow in the Philippines. Now, the 20-year-old is seeing that dream unfold in ways she never expected, as her rise on tour has drawn growing support from fans around the world. READ: Alex Eala opens Indian Wells bid vs Dayana Yastremska “I’ve only dreamed of making tennis grow in the Philippines and now I’m bringing a whole new audience to tennis all...

PBA stars light up Candon, setting stage for intriguing Commissioner's Cup

CANDON, Ilocos Sur—The PBA delegation arrived in this city on Thursday to begin activities for the All-Star Weekend that is making a return to the league calendar after last year’s cancellation. While it’s another appearance for the likes of Japeth Aguilar, the most prominent among the initial batch of players already here, a lot of the players here are soaking in the experience for the first time. “My dream was to make it to the PBA and now, I...

La Salle fends off UE to go 5-0 in UAAP women's volley

MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers fended off a gutsy third-set performance by the UE Lady Warriors, 25-15, 25-20, 25-19, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday to go 5-0 in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament. Eshana Nunag tossed 21 excellent sets and logged four points for the league-leading La Salle which kept the cellar-dwelling UE winless at 0-6. Angel Canino also came through with 12 points, eight digs, and six...