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Quiambao looks forward to well-rested third window

One would think that Kevin Quiambao, after watching Gilas Pilipinas go winless in the second window of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers, would walk out of the locker room with his head bowed. The multitalented forward, however, is taking the national team’s last two defeats pretty well. In fact, he has moved his focus to the future—and he is pretty upbeat about it. “I’m super excited for the next window because in this one, I barely had...


Column: Does TNT import Bol Bol come cheap at $120,000 a month?

How much is Bol Bol being paid as salary as TNT import in PBA? Let's do the math


Filipinos shine at challenging Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Cagbalete leg

MANILA, Philippines – Withstanding unpredictable gusts, shifting tides and unsettled weather conditions, Cyril Dacudao and Doque delos Santos emerged victorious in their respective divisions in the second leg of the Philippine Kiteboarding Tour Season 11 on Cagbalete Island in Mauban, Quezon. What had looked like a weather-affected weekend instead transformed into a dramatic showcase of elite kiteboarding, as tricky wind conditions turned each...


Crying Romelu Lukaku says he was 'dead before joining Napoli' from Chelsea in emotional interview

The Belgian was mobbed by team-mates after scoring a 96th-minute winner on Napoli's trip to Hellas Verona at the weekend.


Lady Bulldogs bounce back, vent ire on Lady Warriors

MANILA, Philippines — After a heartbreaking loss in their last game, National University returned to the win column with a bang, mauling the University of the East Lady Warriors in straight sets, 25-19, 25-10, 25-19, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs, who lost via reverse sweep against the University of the Philippines Lady Maroons last time around, bared their fangs and simply toyed with the Lady Warriors to grab the...


Carla Ward 'gutted' as Ireland fall to France after Katie McCabe opener

Ireland boss Carla Ward didn’t hide her disappointment after a courageous effort from her side came up just short in Tallaght last night. Two moments from Manchester United star Melvine Malard, who was sprung from the bench in the second-half, decided the game after Katie McCabe had fired Ireland in front. But the home side […]


Kai Sotto revives NBA dream, taking path he should have chosen years ago

Kai Sotto will be treading a different path to the NBA—one he should have taken years ago—as he goes to college in the United States at 23 years old and, in all likelihood, put immediate future stints with Gilas Pilipinas on hold. And this plan sits entirely perfectly well with Ricky Vargas, the new Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president, even as the Gilas Pilipinas Nationals showed how vulnerable they are just two nights before, when...


Eala battles Yastremska in rematch

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala starts her campaign in the 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas) main draw against tough customer and familiar foe in Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine on Saturday. Yastremska, WTA No. 52, swept No. 62 Shuai Zhang of China, 6-3, 6-2, in the first round yesterday to earn a shot at Eala, who, as WTA No. 32, joined heavyweights in automatic passage into the Round of 64. It will be their second encounter after the...


PBA South All-Stars down three players for All-Star Game

CANDON, Ilocos Sur—Scottie Thompson, Jericho Cruz and RR Pogoy will not see action in Sunday’s PBA All-Star Game here due to injuries. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed their absence from the annual classic, with no last-minute replacements for the three stars. READ: PBA stars arrive in Candon for All-Star Weekend return All three are playing for the South All-Stars, which has been reduced to a nine-man roster heading into the exhibition...


UAAP: Sam Cantada says she’s fine after missing NU win

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 88 volleyball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines — Sam Cantada assured that she’s feeling OK after sitting out in National University’s bounce-back win over University of the East in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The rookie sensation, who injured her right shin at the end of their five-set loss to the University of the Philippines on Saturday, said she is...


F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Australian GP after Bahrain test

A new five-second wait procedure before the starting lights has been introduced for F1 races on safety grounds


NBA: Quentin Grimes helps 76ers send Jazz to 7th straight loss

PHILADELPHIA — Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Grimes finished with 16 points and Jabari Walker had 22 points for the 76ers, who were without Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and suspended Paul George. Keyonte George scored 30 points for the Jazz, who have lost seven in a row....


Eala opens Indian Wells bid vs Ukraine's Yastremska

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala will face a familiar foe in Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine after the latter’s victory in the qualifiers to arrange a Round 2 duel in the 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas) main draw this weekend in California, United States. Yastremska, WTA No. 52, swept No. 62 Shuai Zhang of China, 6-3, 6-2, in the opening round on Thursday to earn a shot at the WTA No. 32 Eala, who gained a bye. The match is set Friday at...


Kai Sotto planning to retrace college route to NBA? Here's what we know

US NCAA path to the NBA is open for Kai Sotto. But one insider in his camp called it a 'crazy idea'


Pilipinas Aguilas sweep Thailand 3x3 tournament en route to title

The team composed of Mikka Cacho, Camille Malagar, Elizabeth Means, and Trina Guytingco went unbeaten in the tournament


UP adds another NCAA juniors MVP in Arellano's Sean Franco

Fighting Maroons welcoming a 6-foot-2 two-way wing


Kieffer Alas commits to Ateneo

GILAS Pilipinas Boys star guard Kieffer Alas has committed to the Ateneo de Manila University, joining the Blue Eagles program for the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. The 18-year-old, 6-foot-2 guard made the announcement in a social media post on Tuesday. “Homecoming,” Alas captioned a graphic of him photoshopped in an Ateneo jersey with the poster also featuring “Kieffer Alas commits to Ateneo de Manila.” Alas poured in 15.4 points,...


Gecosala eyes redemption as MJFC Digos netfest unfolds

MANILA, Philippines — Krelz Gecosala returns to action with renewed determination as he seeks to bounce back from last week’s setback and pursue another double-title feat in the boys’ singles of the MJFC Digos City National Junior Tennis Championships at the Digos City Tennis Club in Davao del Sur. The Group 2 tournament, the fourth stop of the five-leg Mindanao swing of the country’s longest-running junior talent search sponsored by Palawan...


F1: Max Verstappen says new Red Bull car gave him 'goosebumps'

Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he does not know how the opening Grand Prix of the season will play out under sweeping new regulations, but he “got goosebumps” when he first saw the new Red Bull car. The Dutchman was underwhelmed at pre-season testing in Bahrain by this year’s rule changes, which have led to a complete overhaul of chassis and engines for every team. READ: F1: Five things about the 2026 season...


Gilas Pilipinas shedding undersized label, says Tall Blacks’ Ngatai

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas’ size and versatility caught the attention of both New Zealand and Australia in the second window of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The Philippines may have lost both assignments in the second window, but it showed it is a different team from years past. READ: Gilas Pilipinas must adapt regardless of lineup, says Newsome In previous years, the Philippines was often seen as undersized against teams...


The qualifying challenge and chaos teams face at Australian GP's Albert Park

The Australian GP offers the first litmus test for F1's new rules - but qualifying will be a struggle, owing to the Albert Park circuit's nature


Brownlee hopes Gilas bounces back after losses to New Zealand, Australia

MANILA, Philippines — Bouncing back from a 4-point outing against New Zealand, Justin Brownlee poured in 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists against Australia in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers second window at the Mall of Asia Arena Sunday evening. Brownlee's rebound game isn't enough, though, as the Filipinos faltered in the second half and ended up losing by 27 points to the Aussies, 66-93, for their second straight loss. Gilas...


FIA cuts recoverable energy in F1 qualifying to stop extreme tactics

Melbourne is a critical F1 race in terms of energy management, and the FIA has decided to intervene with a new cap on recoverable energy available in qualifying and the grand prix


Fulham 0-1 West Ham: Crysencio Summerville steps up again in relegation battle

LUKE POWER AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: If West Ham stay up in May, their scrapbook will be filled with photos of Crysencio Summerville smiling. The winger has every reason to beam.


Ball on PBA's court as Slaughter, Titan Ultra come to terms on deal

PBA green light needed after Greg Slaughter, Titan Ultra agree on deal


Diouf naturalization reaches Senate, but Boatwright's must wait

Officials confident naturalization of Boatwright, 3 others will be done before the end of the year


Man City beat rivals Man United, Liverpool and Brighton in race to sign Hearts' teenage midfielder

Manchester City have agreed a £600,000 compensation deal with Hearts for teenage midfielder Keir McMeekin.


NBA: Rockets beat Wizards as Trae Young ejected for leaving bench

WASHINGTON — Alperen Sengun had 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 30 and the Houston Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 123-118 in the NBA on Monday night. Trae Young was ejected from the game after leaving the bench to come on the court to complain to a referee, days before he is expected to make his Wizards debut. READ: NBA: Trae Young has fresh start in Washington, prioritizes health Durant made all 11 free throws and added...


Miss Universe Philippines to hold first-ever sports fest among 2026 candidates

The delegates of the 2026 Miss Universe Philippines pageant will trade their high-heeled shoes for comfortable sneakers for something unprecedented. The national pageant will hold its first-ever “Sports Fest” in this year’s edition of the annual competition, Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) Executive Vice President Voltaire Tayag revealed. “This year we’ll do something very exciting, and it will not only get them outside, but to be active as...


Local GAA club hails incredibly generous donation from Magnier family

A GAA club in County Waterford has been given the green light to develop a new playing field and sports hall after receiving a significant land donation from Coolmore Stud and the Magnier family. A 4.7-acre site has been gifted to Brickey Rangers GAA Club, providing space for a new pitch as well as additional […]


Revealed: The new rugby-style kick-off routine trialled by Everton and Brentford

The Premier League's set-piece renaissance took a new twist on Tuesday as Everton and Brentford showed off a new kick-off routine that left viewers flabbergasted.


Indian Wells-bound Eala drops one spot to No. 32 in world rankings

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala slightly slid in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings ahead of her highly anticipated debut in the 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas) Open in California, where she is among the top seeds, this weekend. From soaring to a career-best ranking of No. 31 last week on the heels of a stellar un in Dubai, Eala tripped to No. 32 owing to a week-long break as the WTA Tour shifts from the Middle East to the United...


Without Mbappé, Real Madrid loses again

Shockwaves in La Liga. Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu against...


Brownlee backs 'very brilliant' Cone amid triangle criticism

'It ain't no secret why he's the best coach in the Philippines'


Quentin Millora-Brown sees growth after two Gilas windows

MANILA, Philippines — Quentin Millora-Brown drew positives from Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the second window of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers despite a 0-2 finish. Millora-Brown welcomed the added experience with the national team. READ: Tim Cone sums up Gilas’ performance against Australia’s ‘B-Team’ “I think coach Tim (Cone) wants to play big so I will do whatever it takes to fill that role,” he said at Mall of Asia Arena on...


SGA, Holmgren lead Thunder past Knicks

NEW YORK — Chet Holmgren had 28 points and eight rebounds, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks, 103-100, on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). Holmgren tied a career high with six 3-pointers and Lu Dort added 16 points for the Thunder, who recovered after the Knicks took the lead with a 40-point third quarter, going back ahead early in the fourth and nursing a small advantage the rest of...


Games in 2nd round key to FIBA WC bid

(UPDATE) GILAS Pilipinas coach Tim Cone believes the Philippines’ hopes of securing a spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Doha, Qatar, hinges on how the Filipinos will perform in the second round, which will be scheduled late this year. The Philippines closed window 2 of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with back-to-back defeats to New Zealand and Australia. Gilas is currently tied with New Zealand for a share of second and third spots at...


The wait is over!: Mikey Williams set to suit up for Converge in PBA

MANILA, Philippines — Mikey Williams seems headed back to the PBA. The Converge FiberXers announced Williams’ return to the team, a few years after he last played in the league. “The wait is over! Mikey Williams is now a FiberXer,” Converge said in its Facebook page. “Welcome to Purple Nation!” Williams, the former two-time PBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the TNT Tropang 5G, last played in 2023. His contract was terminated by the Tropang 5G...


NBA: Hornets beat Celtics 118-89 to earn 6th straight win

BOSTON— Kon Knueppel scored 20 points and the Charlotte Hornets extended their win streak to six games with a a 118-89 win over the Boston Celtics in the NBA on Wednesday night. Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball each added 18 points. Coby White finished with 17 points and six assists to help Charlotte (32-31) move above .500 for the first time since Oct. 26. READ: NBA: Hornets rout Mavericks for 5th straight win and .500 record The Hornets never...


Justin Brownlee tweaks routine, watches PVL

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas star Justin Brownlee was in attendance at the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference match between Creamline and Galeries, and later on shared his support and message for all women this women's month. Coming off a hectic week after a 0-2 finish in the second window of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, the 37-year-old forward was enjoying the action and athletic display of the...


Cone reflects on difference of prep time vs NZ, Australia

MANILA, Philippines — Reflecting on Gilas Pilipinas’ winless performance in window 2, coach Tim Cone took note of the big difference the team had in preparing against New Zealand and Australia. The Philippines had at least 10 days to get the players reacquainted on offense since they all are coming from different pro leagues. That period of preparation gave the Philippines a lot of time to come up with a solid game plan against New Zealand....


New engines, new faces: Meet the F1 drivers of the 2026 season

The 2026 season of Formula 1 (F1) officially begins on March 6 with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. This year's F1 season is especially exciting with the addition of a brand new team on the grid, along with the teams' new cars, and the new...


Tragedy as 12-year-old soccer player dies after suffering a cardiac arrest during practice

Adriel Enriquez, described by loved ones as a boy who brought 'light, energy and joy', suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing soccer on February 26.


F1 driver fears nerve damage as car already has issues ahead of new season

The 2026 F1 season is just around the corner, and we’ve already got one of the stranger stories we’re likely to see all year. It all kicks off in Melbourne this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix, as Lando Norris and McLaren will look to continue their dominance from last year and secure another double […]


Abueva fulfilling promise to bring energy to Converge, says JGDL

Juan Gomez de Liano excited for what the 'Beast' can bring to the FiberXers


Can you fly over water like this?

This clip captures a watersport moment where the rider lifts above the water surface. The focus is on balance, motion, and the feeling of flight.


UP legend Eric Altamirano takes helm of Maroons' women's program

Veteran tactician out to build 'sustainable competitiveness' in alma mater


Racing driver Laura O’Connell is back on track and heading for Silverstone

After a huge disappointment last year, Laura O’Connell is back in the driving seat. The racing car driver is so far the only woman to be representing Ireland in the Radical Cup UK Championship at Silverstone this year. Laura, a biochemist from Broadford in Co Clare, is racing on the hallowed track of Silverstone this […]


Oliver Bearman feared for his Haas F1 seat after slump: "You'll be packing your bags"

After floor damage, a retirement and a costly Silverstone mistake, Bearman said a tough conversation gave him the structure to reset


Oscar Piastri reveals the strange Aussie traffic rule that makes him nervous on the road

The Melburnian thinks nothing of going wheel-to-wheel with Max Verstappen at insane speeds - but he hates one Melbourne traffic rule.