All-out war among SMB, Ginebra, RoS for last two twice-to-beat advantages

The remaining all-important playoff bonuses will finally be claimed

Eala tops French foe to start Nottingham qualifiers

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala of the Philippines topped Varvara Gracheva of France three sets, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, to start her Nottingham Open qualifiers in England on Saturday night (Manila time). Eala faces Anca Todoni of Romania in the final round of the qualifiers with the winner advancing to the main draw. With Gracheva getting back in the second set, Eala started strong in the third frame and broke the French netter's serve for a 5-2 game...

Ex-NBA star DeMarcus Cousins booted from Puerto Rico league

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was suspended by a Puerto Rico basketball league and had his contract rescinded after igniting a brawl earlier this week. The Baloncesto Superior Nacional League also fined Cousins $4,250, and he could be subject to another fine of $5,570, according to the league. READ: DeMarcus Cousins joins Strong Group for upcoming Dubai run The incident occurred Monday when Cousins was playing on the road for the Guaynabo...

Emma Raducanu shines as new British No 1 in straight-sets rout against Rebecca Sramkova to book Queen's quarter-final spot

TAMARA PRENN AT THE QUEEN'S CLUB: Emma Raducanu showed the best of the form that has seen her wrestle back the British No1 ranking as she beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-4, 6-1

US Open 2025: Tee Times, TV Schedule & How to Watch

The US Open gets underway today as 156 of the best players in the world gear up for a brutal golfing examination at Oakmont Country Club. Famed as ‘golf’s toughest test’, this week’s US Open could well provide one of the most gruelling layouts in recent years. Fast greens, five-inch deep rough and a 300-yard par three are just some of the challenge...

Donaire returns to action

MANILA, Philippines — Nonito Donaire Jr., already in his forties like his fellow Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao, is taking another shot at boxing glory. The 42-year-old Donaire faces Chile’s Andres Campos today for the WBA interim bantamweight crown at the Casino Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina today. Pacquiao is scheduled to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, hoping to become world champion...

Sainz claims Hadjar "destroyed" his F1 Canadian GP weekend after Q1 exit

The Williams driver said he should have been fighting in the top 10 in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, but was instead out in Q1

Alas climbs FIVB ladder

MANILA, Philippines — Up, up and away. In one week, Alas Pilipinas soared to the AVC Nations Cup finals in Hanoi, Vietnam and the FIVB world rankings after leapfrogging from No. 56 to No. 46. It came to the fore after the Filipinas, starring Eya Laure and Bella Belen, outlasted a higher-ranked Chinese Taipei side, 25-17, 25-21, 18-25, 15-25, 15-12, Friday at the packed Dong Anh Arena. The victory sent the Filipinas against their bitter rivals –...

Bolts shift focus back to PH Cup playoffs

Meralco will now shift focus back to the upcoming PBA Philippine Cup playoffs after its campaign in the Basketball Champions League Asia was derailed by Mongolian side Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos in the quarterfinals on Wednesday in Dubai. The Bolts’ 83-78 defeat at Coca-Cola Arena came after squandering a 13-point lead and falling short of completing a comeback in the final minute as their latest international campaign came to a disappointing end....

Record-breaking college athlete dead at 28 after being rushed to hospital last week

A former University of Alabama track star and collegiate record holder has died after suffering from cardiac arrest. He suffered the episode on June 6 and died in the ICU four days later.

Batang PBA titles at stake

MANILA, Philippines — It’s San Miguel versus Rain or Shine and Converge against Blackwater in the double championship duels of the Batang PBA age-group tournaments. Undefeated SMB from Group B drubbed No. 2 NorthPort, 70-56, while the second-seeded ROS pulled off a 64-53 upset of the top-ranked Meralco from Group A to arrange a titular showdown in the 11-under division yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Blackwater, also unbeaten,...

PBA set for Dubai return as part of 50th anniversary celebration

UAE's most populous city will be the venue of several games

Staglets lure big fish in Esperanza

MANILA, Philippines — Promising guard Mark Esperanza has committed to bring his act to Recto-based San Sebastian College-Recoletos Staglets for the coming NCAA season. Getting the 5-foot-11 crafty playmaker from Adamson was not a small victory for the SSC-R management. It was a huge one since the 18-year-old Esperanza was a former Finals MVP in the UAAP Juniors and one of the prolific scorers of the Gilas Boys. “He’s a big addition for the...

Spaun stays in hunt for major breakthrough despite last-hole stumble

MANILA, Philippines — Despite stumbling with a bogey on the 18th hole for the second straight day, Filipino-American J.J. Spaun remained firmly in contention for a major title breakthrough, relying on steady driving and brilliant putting to navigate the punishing conditions in a rain-lashed, wind-battered third round of the US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania on Saturday (Sunday Manila time). Spaun stayed in lockstep with fellow...

Donaire follows Pacquiao path, guns for another world title

MANILA, Philippines — Nonito Donaire Jr., already in his forties like his fellow Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao, is taking another shot at glory. Like Pacquiao, the 42-year-old Donaire will shoot for another world title against Chile’s Andres Campos for the WBA interim bantamweight crown at the Casino Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina Sunday (Manila time). Pacquiao himself is scheduled to challenge World Boxing Council (WBC)...

Alex Eala dominates Swiss bet to reach Ilkley Open quarterfinal

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala dominated Valentina Ryser of Switzerland, 6-1, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinal of the Women’s Tennis Association 125 Lexus Ilkley Open on Thursday. The 20-year-old Filipino advanced to the elite eight of her second grass tournament this year as part of her buildup for the Wimbledon that starts late this month. READ: Alex Eala beats Fil-Aussie foe, advances to Ilkley Open round of 16 Eala waxed hot right from...

UP powers through Alarcon absence to get back on track in Filoil Preseason

Chicco Briones shows way to bounce back win for Fighting Maroons

Alas Pilipinas yields to dominant Vietnam, settles for silver in AVC Nations Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas simply could not keep up with the taller, faster, and more experienced Vietnam team in the final, 15-25, 17-25, 14-25, to settle for a silver medal in the AVC Women's Nations Cup at the Dong Anh Arena on Saturday night. Alyssa Solomon hammered eight points to lead the Philippines, which silver is still an achievement in and of itself, being the country's highest finish in an AVC tournament. Shaina Nitura...

Kevin De Bruyne Joins Napoli !

Kevin de Bruyne Kevin de Bruyne Kevin De Bruyne has officially signed with Napoli. The...

MSC 2025 brings the heat with a new format and life-changing $3M prize pool

The MSC is brewing a lot of excitement!

Soccer Aid 2025: Kick-off time and confirmed teams

Soccer Aid is back tonight as celebrities and football legends team up to win big on the pitch and raise big money for UNICEF. Founded in 2006 by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes, Soccer Aid has raised more than £100million for the children’s charity. As ever, England will take on the World XI with famous faces like Louis Tomlinson and Diamond f...

Noblefranca’s win reignites fighting spirit of Yaw-Yan ArDigma Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Once regarded as the top mixed martial arts (MMA) team in the Visayas, Yaw-Yan ArDigma Cebu has spent the past few years away from the spotlight. But on Friday night, June 13, the legendary gym reminded the fight scene of its legacy thanks to a resounding victory by its top striker Reynan “Flash” Noblefranca. Noblefranca showcased his dominance in the co-main event of the 57th Araw ng Sirawai “Sagupaan MMA Fight 2025” in...

UAAP: James Payosing hopes Gilas 3×3 stint helps him at UP

MANILA, Philippines—James Payosing is soaking up everything he can learn before suiting up for the University of the Philippines in UAAP Season 89. Already an experienced vet during his days with San Beda, Payosing added to his resumè by being selected to be part of the Gilas Pilipinas’ men’s 3×3 squad last month. READ: Shorthanded San Beda leans on James Payosing to beat JRU “That was a good experience,” said Payosing at SM North Edsa on...

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Thunder rally to beat Pacers, level series

LOS ANGELES, California — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied for a gritty 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers that leveled the NBA Finals at two games apiece on Friday (Saturday in Manila). Frustrated for much of the game by Indiana's relentless defense, NBA Most Valuable Player Gilgeous-Alexander found a way to fight through. He followed a three-pointer with a...

Phelps Dodge upsets no. 2 Kinsman in AEBC Corporate Cup

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Phelps Dodge pulled off a stunner Friday night, June 13, by toppling the second-seeded Kinsman Engineering, 89-78, in their game in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 8th Corporate Cup at the University of San Carlos (USC) Downtown Campus Gym. With the win, Phelps Dodge composed of Industrial Engineers improved to a 5-6 record, keeping their hopes alive for a quarterfinals berth by climbing to the eighth...

UE explains revamp of women's volleyball squad

MANILA, Philippines — The pulling out of a sponsor and a “long-standing policy” of end-season tryouts pushed the gutting of the University of the East women’s volleyball team, the university announced. Several reports recently revealed a massive revamp of the + Lady Warriors team, which left only a few players in the squad that finished winless in the recently concluded UAAP Season 87. In a statement on Saturday, UE confirmed that there will be...

Battle of the ages

When you call a sports competition a “battle of the ages,” you usually refer to an encounter that pits two titans with timeless implications like a confrontation between giants transcending generations. In the PBA, it takes a somewhat different meaning, considering there are six players who are in their 40s and nine more who are 38 and over but less than 40. So when Magnolia faced TNT in the Philippine Cup game at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last...

Ange Postecoglou gets first job offer since Spurs sack

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Guce blitzes way into Epson Tour contention with 67; Pagdanganan falters in LPGA

MANILA, Philippines — Clariss Guce launched her bid for a third Epson Tour title with a stellar, bogey-free five-under 67, fueled by a backside eagle and a steady putting game, to sit just one shot off the lead at the start of the Great Lakes Championship in Harbor Springs, Michigan on Friday (Saturday Manila time). Guce, flashing precision iron play and composed putting, overcame an erratic day off the tee by hitting 16 greens in regulation and...

Burns catches fire, leads US Open

MANILA, Philippines — Sam Burns matched the third-best US Open round ever fired at Oakmont, shooting a five-under par 65 to seize a one-stroke lead after Friday’s second round as big names struggled. The 28-year-old American made six birdies against a lone bogey to stand on three-under 137 after 36 holes. “It felt like I played really well. Today was really nice,” Burns said. The only two US Open rounds at Oakmont lower than Burns’s 65 were...

Travel issues force NASCAR to change Mexico schedule and delay practice

What NASCAR described as "aircraft issues" has forced the series to delay on-track action in Mexico City

FIFA moving fans to face television cameras to avoid viewers seeing empty stadiums at Club World Cup as revamped tournaments fails to sell tickets

MIKE KEEGAN IN MIAMI: Mail Sport understands some of those who have bought tickets for the tournament have found their seats shifted amid growing concerns over poor sales numbers.

Jack Grealish posts update after Club World Cup snub

Jack Grealish is maintaining his fitness on holiday after being axed from Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad. City have already arrived in the United States ahead of their opening game against Moroccan side Wydad on June 18. Guardiola’s side will also play Juventus and Al-Ain in Group G. But Grealish will play no part in the tournament as he wa...

Alas Pilipinas leaning on UAAP MVP trio in AVC medal chase

The trio of Bella Belen, Angel Canino, and Alyssa Solomon proved that the future of the Alas Pilipinas program is in good hands, powering the team to a second straight semifinal appearance in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup. The three UAAP MVPs spearheaded Alas Pilipinas’ 25-21, 25-15, 25-19 upset of Kazakhstan—last year’s semifinal tormentor—on Thursday at Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi, Vietnam. The sweep...

Paper Rex sweeps US top seed to open Valorant Masters playoffs

MANILA, Philippines — Paper Rex made a statement in the Valorant Masters Toronto with a 2-0 sweep over the reigning VCT Americas champion G2 Esports, 2-0, to open the playoffs round. After suffering a defeat at the hands of their fellow Pacific team Gen.G Esports, Paper Rex managed to stay alive in the tournament by outlasting Team Liquid in a thrilling 2-1 series, which saw two of the maps heading to overtime. Drawn against the region's...

NBA Finals: How Game 4 got away from Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Up by 10, late in the third quarter. Up by seven, going into the fourth. The Indiana Pacers had a golden opportunity. And then, thud. READ: NBA Finals: SGA, Thunder rally past Pacers to tie series A chance at a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals slipped right out of Indiana’s hands on Friday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder — led by a huge finish from MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — outscored the Pacers 31-17 in the fourth quarter to...

2 PSG Players Quit

PSGPSGTwo promising PSG youngsters are moving on. Oumar Camara (17) has officially joined Vitória Guimarães...

Crucial Chairman’s Cup title fuels Baby Panthers’ Cesafi hopes

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the USPF Baby Panthers, winning the Chairman’s Cup wasn’t just about lifting a trophy but about setting their momentum for a bigger battle ahead. With the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) high school basketball season just months away, the Baby Panthers took a massive step forward in their buildup by capturing the 2025 Chairman’s Cup title last Thursday, June 12, in Iloilo City. The Cebu-based squad...

Crystal Palace receive boost in bid to play in Europe next season

Officials have requested that Eagles bosses further outline the ownership and decision-making structure at Selhurst Park ahead of a decision over whether to expel them from next season's Europa League.

Shane Lowry reflects on 'one of the stupidest things I've ever done' after breaking simple golf rule during difficult week at US Open

Lowry was left cursing a moment of madness at the US Open after picking up his ball without marking it - a simple but costly mistake that led to a penalty stroke during his second round at Oakmont.

Eya Laure delivers in Alas Pilipinas’ epic AVC semifinal win

SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at AVC Nations Cup FINAL MANILA, Philippines — When Alas Pilipinas was on the brink of heartbreak in Hanoi, Eya Laure came to save the day and sent the women’s national volleyball program to its first-ever Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) gold medal match in 64 years. Alas found a hero in Laure in the fifth set as she scored six of her nine points to deny Chinese Taipei’s comeback, 25-17, 25-21, 18-25, 15-25, 15-12,...

Barça sign Portuguese wonderkid – but he won’t join right away

Barca ©BarçaBarca ©BarçaThe FC Barcelona scouting machine strikes again. The Catalan giants have reached an...

The road to MVP

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't named the NBA's Most Valuable Player for nothing. With their backs against the wall and facing a 3-1 deficit in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder had to rely on their MVP to pull one out of the fire and change the dynamic of this series. With the Indiana Pacers in control for most of the game and a 87-80 lead going into the fourth quarter, Shai scored nine straight points to secure the first...

NBA Finals: Thunder find themselves in familiar territory

INDIANAPOLIS — Game 1, a loss on the opposition’s final shot. Game 2, an easy win. Game 3, another loss to fall behind in the series again. This formula is not the one that would be considered optimal by the Oklahoma City Thunder, especially in the NBA Finals. But if there is some consolation for the overall No. 1 seed in these playoffs, it’s this: the Thunder have been in this exact spot before and found a way to prevail. READ: NBA Finals:...

Fuel Masters end Philippine Cup campaign on high note

MANILA, Philippines — Despite a roller-coaster PBA Philippine Cup, the Phoenix Fuel Masters are sticking to the positives as they head to the offseason on a high note. Phoenix on Friday defeated the Blackwater Bossing, 124-109, during their respective All-Filipino curtain closers at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The Fuel Masters relied on the offensive outbursts of Jason Perkins and Kenneth Tuffin, who both scored career-highs. Perkins...

Emma Raducanu withdraws from Berlin Open due to back injury concerns

The newly minted British No1's first grass-court event came this week at Queen's, with Raducanu reaching the quarter-finals before facing off with number-one seed Zheng Qinwen.

NBA: Suns weighing Kevin Durant trade options

The Phoenix Suns are actively working with Kevin Durant’s business partner to weigh NBA trade options, ESPN reported Wednesday. The Suns and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman have met “multiple times” in the past week to discuss potential destinations for the future Hall of Famer, per the report. READ: NBA: Kevin Durant ready to move past trade deadline speculation Teams that have reportedly expressed interest in the 36-year-old forward include the...

Alas Pilipinas armed with same go-for-broke mindset in AVC final

MANILA, Philippines — Bringing out their best every game took Alas Pilipinas to greater heights and into their first-ever Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Nations Cup final. Despite a young core and limited preparation for the continental meet since last year, the players’ mindset has been to go all out every time they step on the court. READ: Eya Laure delivers in Alas Pilipinas’ epic AVC semifinal win That’s exactly what Alas...

Inter Milan star stranded in Iran after Israel attacks

Inter Milan striker Medhi Taremi has been left stranded in Iran following attacks from Israel in Tehran. Taremi, 32, is part of the Inter squad taking part in the Club World Cup in the USA over the next month with their first match taking place on Wednesday against Mexican side Monterrey. Taremi returned to his homeland to accept Iran’s Footballer ...