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Batangueño brings PH back to WorldSkills podium after 29 years

MANILA, Philippines — After nearly three decades without a podium finish, the Philippines returned to the top three at a WorldSkills International competition, with a young Batangueño showing that Filipino talent can hold its own on the global stage. Carlos Antonio Delos Reyes did not go to Shanghai expecting to bring home a medal. He returned with two major honors. Known for being highly competitive, Carlos approached this competition...

2026-10-16T06:53:11Z

Tight battle seen in ICTSI South Pacific

MANILA, Philippines — A string of one-shot victories and dramatic finishes has set the tone for the Philippine Golf Tour, and the ICTSI South Pacific Classic looms as another test of nerve and precision when the P2.5-million championship unfolds Tuesday at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates in Davao City. Rupert Zaragosa’s narrow escape at last Thursday’s Pueblo de Oro Championship underscored the depth, parity and unpredictability of...

2026-10-16T16:46:32Z

Delta steps back to give Djordje a more active role ahead of playoffs

Delta Pineda explains decision to bring back Djordje Jovicic and why it took Converge a long time to do so

2026-10-16T14:15:10Z

Packers star Josh Jacobs sues to have evidence from domestic abuse case permanently sealed

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is suing a Wisconsin police department in an effort to keep records and evidence from his battery case permanently sealed.

2026-10-15T19:46:11Z

UAAP: Nash Racela rues disputed finish in Adamson loss to UP

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines— Adamson coach Nash Racela questioned the handling of the game’s final play after the Soaring Falcons fell to University of the Philippines, 69-67, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday. Racela said a foul–or at least, a review–should have been called when Adamson guard Matthew Montebon heaved up a last-second 3-point Hail Mary at the...

2026-10-14T14:31:53Z

Bournemouth make Euro history as Sunderland score last-gasp winner but Crystal Palace fall to defeat

This was a night for Bournemouth to look back as much as it was to look forward. A night to reflect on how far they've come - especially in the last 18 years of their history.

2026-10-15T20:31:12Z

UAAP: Mark Llemit finds extra spark with idol Dwyane Wade watching

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas forward Mark Llemit showed out in the squad’s 81-69 win over Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Aside from wanting to recover from the Growling Tigers’ overtime loss to National U, Llemit had another source of motivation sitting on the sidelines. Multi-time NBA...

2026-10-14T13:46:54Z

Avaricio, Bisera lead charged battle for LPGT season honors

MANILA, Philippines — With less than P100,000 separating the top three players in the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour’s Order of Merit race, the ICTSI South Pacific Classic looms as a pivotal battleground in the chase for the season’s top honors, with Chanelle Avaricio seeking another victory to bolster her bid and Yvon Bisera determined to protect her lead. Avaricio, who has captured two titles this season at Pinewoods and Summit Point via...

2026-10-17T08:44:57Z

Eala eyes fresh start at Ningbo Open

LOOKING to get back on track after a string of upset losses, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala will compete at the WTA 500 Ningbo Open in China. Running right after the 1000 Wuhan Open, Ningbo will unfold from Oct. 19 to 25. World No. 19 Eala suffered her worst loss of the season in Wuhan, where she got booted out with a 6-4, 3-6, 3-6 loss to Chinese qualifier and No. 217 Shi Han last Monday. It was Eala’s third straight loss to a player...

2026-10-14T16:14:44Z

UAAP: UST cools off FEU with Dwyane Wade at courtside

MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas returned to its winning ways in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament after stopping streaking Far Eastern University, 81-69, at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. With Dwyane Wade sitting courtside, the Growling Tigers snapped the Tamaraws’ four-game winning streak to climb to 3-2 following a heartbreaking overtime loss to National University four days ago. “You all know what happened in the NU...

2026-10-14T10:01:54Z

When it matters, England choose Pickford: David Moyes insists Everton's No1 is better than ever

Trafford, who signed for Leeds from Manchester City, elbowed Pickford out of the Three Lions XI for two of four games in the recent international window.

2026-10-16T21:46:26Z

Converge thrashes Macau

MANILA, Philippines — Following the lead of fellow PBA Governors’ Cup contenders, Converge gave floundering Macau a heavy thrashing. Just like what NLEX, TNT and San Miguel Beer did before them, the FiberXers were relentless against the Giant Pandas, imposing their will with no mercy in the Group A duel at Ynares Center-Antipolo. When the final buzzer sounded, coach Delta Pineda and his charges got themselves a massive 162-108 victory – their...

2026-10-16T16:46:34Z

Dwyane Wade in awe of Filipinos’ passion

IT’s one thing to hear about it and another to feel it firsthand. NBA Hall-of-Famer Dwyane Wade is in awe after finally experiencing Filipinos’ passion for basketball during his “TADHANA: Make Your Own Way Manila Tour.” “Just coming here, just looking into people’s eyes, like it’s real (their love for basketball), you know, I heard it and then you have to feel it,” said Wade in a media availability on Tuesday. A 13-time All-Star and a three-time...

2026-10-14T16:14:43Z

Tennis player Stefan Milićević gets 24-year ban for match fixing

LONDON— Serbian tennis player Stefan Milićević has been given a 24-year ban for allegedly fixing multiple matches and recruiting other players into a “corrupt network,” the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Thursday. The agency said the 29-year-old Milićević was charged with fixing six matches — including five of his own — and trying to fix six more between 2022 and 2024. He is banned from tennis until 2050. Milićević never reached a...

2026-10-16T08:46:53Z

Van Gaal insists Man City's scandal contributed to all the suffering that followed his United exit

Louis van Gaal has blamed Manchester City's financial doping for the 'suffering' that he endured in his torrid 2016 Man United exit.

2026-10-15T22:16:16Z

Roy Keane taunts United duo after Lisandro Martinez rant, with Steven Bartlett caught in crossfire

Roy Keane has accused Manchester United's dressing room leaders of being too busy podcasting to enforce dressing room discipline.

2026-10-15T09:31:19Z

Leo Cullen believes new rules better for fans as Carbery’s Leinster return confirmed

Leinster Head Coach Leo Cullen has said that the Champions Cup’s new bonus-point rule is a ‘better system for the fan’ as Joey Carbery makes his return to the side. Leinster get their European adventure underway in France as they travel to the Stade Marcel Michelin to face Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, and with the […]

2026-10-16T16:07:41Z

Cebu Greats giant-killing run still alive after sweep of Batangas

Cebu Greats continue to be the feel-good story of the MPBL

2026-10-15T06:15:03Z

Defiant Enzo Maresca believes Man City are at the same level as PSG despite 4-2 defeat

Maresca saw Erling Haaland leapfrog Sergio Aguero as the club's record scorer in the Champions League but they could not complete a dramatic comeback from three goals down.

2026-10-14T23:01:29Z

Titing Manalili-less Letran survives JRU

MANILA, Philippines — College of San Juan de Letran prevailed over the pesky Jose Rizal University (JRU), 70-66, in the crossover round of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on Thursday night at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. The Letran Knights improved to a 5-3 win-loss record, tied with Arellano University in Group B, while the JRU Heavy Bombers tallied a 6-2 card, tied with College of Saint Benilde in Group B. Chad...

2026-10-15T11:59:45Z

Gilas plans Malaysia camp as part of long buildup for FIBA window

It's either Malaysia or Inspire Sports Academy for Cone and his Gilas team ahead of qualifiers against Syria and Iran

2026-10-16T12:15:06Z

Too bad dream RHJ-Brownlee duo wasn't long for this world

What a 1-2 punch it was - during its short-lived stint

2026-10-15T14:15:06Z

Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis visited the team's practice facility and met with general manager Mike Dunleavy and Vice President of Player Health and Performance Dr. Rick Celebrini regarding a health-related matter that has kept the big man out of training camp and preseason games. Porzingis also provided an update Wednesday on his social media. “Hello people, I’m working with doctors and experts to figure out...

2026-10-15T07:14:44Z

Alapag made his displeasure known at halftime and NLEX responded

The Road Warriors answered with a 37-14 third quarter

2026-10-14T16:15:07Z

Pat McAfee rules himself out of replacing Troy Aikman on Monday Night Football

Aikman, who has called games alongside Joe Buck for 25 years, is in the final year of his deal with the network and has yet to sign a contract extension.

2026-10-16T02:01:15Z

George King turns screentime into showtime for San Miguel

Import continues to be a student of the game

2026-10-15T08:15:12Z

McIlroy makes solid start in rain-hit Delhi

NEW DELHI, India — Rory McIlroy and defending champion Tommy Fleetwood finished four shots off the clubhouse lead on a rain-hit opening day at the DP World India Championship on Thursday. Denmark’s Niklas Norgaard carded six birdies and an eagle against two bogeys to emerge as the sole leader after a six-under-par 66 at Delhi Golf Club. Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin, Belgian Thomas Detry and Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra were tied for second, one...

2026-10-16T16:14:46Z

Iga Swiatek moves into Wuhan Open semifinals, will face Maja Chwalinska

WUHAN–Iga Swiatek kept up her bid for a WTA Finals place with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Ann Li on Friday that set up an all-Polish semi-final at the Wuhan Open. The six-time Grand Slam champion will face Maja Chwalinska for a place in the final. Swiatek is chasing one of the last two remaining spots in the eight-player line-up at next month’s WTA Finals in Indian Wells and took another step forward by reaching the Wuhan semis for the first time in...

2026-10-16T14:31:54Z

NBA preview: Tyrese Haliburton’s return fuels Pacers’ title hopes

Team preview of the Indiana Pacers ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last season: 19-63, missed the playoffs. Coach: Rick Carlisle (11th season with Pacers, 357-381, 26th season overall, 1,012-923). Season opener: Oct. 21 at New Orleans. Departures: Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, Micah Potter. Additions: Ivica Zubac, Kelly Oubre Jr., Larry Nance Jr. What to expect Tyrese Haliburton’s return could change everything for the Pacers. The...

2026-10-15T06:31:52Z

World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters impressed with PH's love for pickleball

MANILA, Philippines — World No. 1 pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters made a visit to the Philippines for the first time and expressed her admiration for the Filipino’s love for the sport. The 19-year-old athlete spent three days in the Philippines, where she interacted with fans, played exhibition matches, and partnered with a wellness brand—also noticing how the Filipinos have a love and passion for the sport. “They’re very passionate about the...

2026-10-15T06:14:44Z

Messi’s Inter Miami book MLS playoffs with 2-0 win over New York City

MIAMI, United States — Lionel Messi set up a Rodrigo De Paul goal and German Berterame snapped his scoring drought as Inter Miami booked their place in the MLS playoffs with a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Wednesday. Victory gave Cristian ‘Kily’ Gonzalez his first back-to-back wins since taking over as head coach last month, guaranteeing second-placed Miami at least a place in the wild card round, with five games left to play. “I’m leaving...

2026-10-15T03:43:55Z

PVL seeks to build on roaring 10th season start as Siklab action resumes

Less than a week into the 10th season of the PVL, Ricky Palou, the president of the organizing Sports Vision Inc., is already looking at the longer term in sustaining the growth of the country’s first professional volleyball league. “We never imagined it would grow this big or become this popular,” Palou said after the PVL opened in front of a record crowd of close to 20,000 in Cebu over the weekend. “When we started, it was still the V-League,...

2026-10-14T21:31:54Z

McLaren’s Lambiase signing is about far more than Verstappen

McLaren has secured Gianpiero Lambiase as Chief Racing Officer from 2028, giving the team one of Red Bull’s most influential trackside figures. The move strengthens McLaren’s senior structure and frees Andrea Stella from duties he currently handles alongside his team principal role.

2026-08-17T14:02:05Z

Liverpool warned off move for Chelsea target Alex Scott

Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with moves for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott but the Reds have been urged to look elsewhere by one of their former players. The 23-year-old joined the Cherries from Bristol City in the summer of 2023 for a fee of around £25 million and has made an impression in the Premier League. His performances earned h...

2026-10-15T09:56:24Z

SBP Zone 8 eyes potential local table officials for Cebu’s FIBA games

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Zone 8 is looking at potential local table officials who could handle game statistics for Cebu’s upcoming international basketball events in 2027, including the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers and the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. SBP Zone 8 regional director Popoy Navarro shared with CDN Digital that they’re already in the initial preparations and coordinations with the SBP...

2026-10-15T11:28:53Z

Yulo Bros now in Rotterdam for Worlds

BROTHERS Carlos and Eldrew Yulo, along with Juan Miguel Besana, are set to take part in the qualification rounds of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics events at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Yulo brothers will compete in the men’s all-around, while Besana takes the horizontal bar. The men have already started their podium training on Thursday. Besana is expected to compete on Saturday at 6:10 p.m....

2026-10-16T16:14:46Z

Dodgers fan favorite Miguel Rojas retires from baseball moments after playoff ouster

The 37-year-old infielder broke the news to his teammates during an emotional clubhouse meeting following Thursday night's Game 4 defeat.

2026-10-17T05:01:12Z

GAA stars and glam partners take centre stage at the Player of the Year ceremony

Some of GAA's brightest and best were recognised at a black-tie event at Croke Park on Friday, where the Players of the Year were officially named. The glamorous bash paid tribute to the overall Players of the Year in the Tailteann Cup football championships and for the Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory […]

2026-10-17T10:38:38Z

Ex-Sale Sharks star Hyron Andrews dead aged 31 after suffering heart attack at team hotel in France

ALEX BYWATER: Tributes have been paid to 'funny' and 'brilliant team-mate' Hyron Andrews after the former Sale Sharks lock died of a suspected heart attack in news that has shocked the rugby world.

2026-10-16T12:46:14Z

Santa Fe’s Batuhan tops initial scoring leaders in Governor’s Cup

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Santa Fe’s Prince Neptune Batuhan leads the scoring leaders in the ongoing Governor’s Cup U18 Basketball Tournament 2026, based on statistics compiled by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Zone 8 and the tournament’s official statistician, VisTech. Batuhan powered Santa Fe to its first and only win in the tournament’s opening salvo, a 78–63 victory over San Francisco at the Mandaue Sports Complex last September 27....

2026-10-15T09:28:53Z

NBA preview: 76ers expectations riding high with LeBron, Jaylen Brown

Team preview of the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last season: 45-37, lost in second round to New York Knicks. Coach: Nick Nurse (4th season with 76ers; 9th season overall, 343-293) Season Opener: Oct. 20 at New York. Departure: Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George ADDITIONS: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade, Ariel Hukporti, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Labaron Philon Jr. What to expect Philadelphia...

2026-10-15T06:01:53Z

British Olympian now bedbound 22 hours a day after ME diagnosis as she opens up on year of hell

Doing small everyday activities such as chatting or visiting the doctors can cause what is known as a 'crash' that can last for months, and in 2026 she has left the house on just five occasions.

2026-10-16T10:16:25Z

Nine Filipino athletes compete in Dakar Youth Olympic Games

MANILA, Philippines — It’s on to the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar for nine young athletes aged no older than 17 seeing action in the games’ fourth edition set Oct. 31 to Nov. 13. “They are the future Olympians, future world champions and the Dakar YOG will provide them the platform to follow the footsteps of the Diazes and Yulos,” said Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, referring to the country’s Olympic...

2026-10-14T16:40:39Z

ESPN's NFL announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman erupt into argument in booth over contract tension

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are the longest-running announcing pairing in the NFL but tensions are running high over their ESPN contracts beyond this year's Super Bowl.

2026-10-14T21:16:15Z

Bella Belen posts new career-high to lift Solar Spikers over Chargers in 5 sets

MANILA, Philippines — Bella Belen was as hot as the sun after posting a new career-high performance and stuffing the statistical sheet with 30 points, 20 excellent digs and 19 excellent receptions that allowed the Capital 1 Solar Spikers to prevail over the Akari Chargers. Capital 1, which suffered a five-set opening day blues against Choco Mucho, made sure that this time the team would cop the victory in a hard-fought 28-26, 22-25, 25-15,...

2026-10-15T08:44:45Z

Washington Wizards left sweating as No. 1 NBA draft pick limps out of preseason finale with injury

The 19-year-old rookie appeared to turn his left ankle after landing awkwardly following a pull-up jumper late in the second quarter at Smoothie King Center.

2026-10-17T02:46:15Z

NFL refuses to back down from first France game despite calls for game to be moved amid safety fears

The NFL has released a statement amid safety fears ahead of its first ever game in Paris, France between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers later this month.

2026-10-15T04:01:13Z

PHILTA expresses continued support for Alex Eala amid Asian swing setbacks

PHILTA said it is 'fully behind' Alex Eala 'as she continues to make history.'

2026-10-16T04:44:11Z

She talks like she's José Mourinho Irish WAG Áine May Kennedy is Conor Gallagher's biggest critic

Áine May Kennedy and Conor Gallagher have been together for eight years. The footballer has put a ring on it; they share a dog, a home; and there's a baby on the way. In short, they're well used to each other and their roles in one another's lives. Speaking during a new interview, Conor gave […]

2026-10-17T09:57:08Z

Fajardo nears milestone after SMB victory

June Mar Fajardo doesn’t mind waiting another game for a chance to reach another PBA milestone. San Miguel Beer’s 135-105 win served not just as another step towards gearing up for the quarterfinals of the PBA Governors’ Cup, but also put Fajardo on the cusp of joining the exclusive 10,000-point club. His 25 points put him five shy of becoming the 19th player to join the elite list that includes Ramon Fernandez, Alvin Patrimonio, Robert Jaworski...

2026-10-14T21:31:53Z