UAAP Finals: NU a win away from title repeat, beats La Salle

LIVE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball Finals – May 11, 2025 MANILA, Philippines–National University defeated La Salle in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball Finals on Sunday night, moving to the doorstep of a second straight crown. Vange Alinsug starred with 21 points in the 25-17, 25-21, 13-25, 25-17 Game 1 win at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. UAAP women’s volleyball Finals preview: NU vs La Salle III “This is the most important—Game 1....

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No slowing down Alex Eala’s ascent despite early exits

MANILA, Philippines–The wins may have been paltry as of late but Alex Eala remains on the rise in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings. As per the WTA live rankings, Eala is expected to soar to world. No. 64 from her previous best of 70. READ: Alex Eala happy to play part in PH’s growing love for tennis The 19-year-old Eala has been dubbed one of the rising stars in the sport following her historic campaign at the Miami Open last March....

Tom Curry defers wrist operation until after the British and Irish Lions tour - with Sale and England flanker set to play through the pain in Australia

Tom Curry has deferred a wrist operation until after the Lions tour and will play through pain in the damaged joint to be available for the British and Irish mission to Australia.

How being a Psych major helps Belen approach the game

MANILA, Philippines — NU Lady Bulldogs star Bella Belen just graduated last Friday at the SMX Convention Center, earning a degree in Psychology. Of course, Belen has been using her major as a guide to her everyday life including her volleyball career. After leading NU past La Salle in Game One of the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball Finals, Belen took the time to explain how being a Psychology graduate helps her approach the game. "Finishing a...

UAAP Finals: Arah Panique seizes her moment off the bench for NU

LIVE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball Finals Game 1 – May 11, 2025 MANILA, Philippines — Arah Panique made a huge impact despite seeing limited ction, providing National University a much-needed spark in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball Finals Game 1. With Solomon being limited to nine points, Panique scored five points as a substitute in the second and third sets as NU inched a win closer to a successful title defense with a 25-17, 25-21, 13-25,...

Patrice Evra begs Man Utd to avoid huge transfer 'mistake' this summer

Will the Red Devils listen?

Suarez on losing end of controversial stoppage

Charly Suarez, a decorated amateur and Olympic boxer, came so close to a first-ever world title—until a contentious decision denied him the milestone. Challenging Mexican star Emanuel Navarrete for the World Boxing Organization super featherweight crown, Suarez settled for the bitter end of a seven-round technical decision on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. A stoppage right before the eighth round was...

Tottenham suffer major injury scare ahead of Europa League final with Man Utd

Tottenham were dealt a fresh injury scare after Dejan Kulusevski was forced off in the first half of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. Kulusevski started in Spurs’ Europa League semi-final second leg against Bodo/Glimt, but was not rested for Sunday’s game against Palace. And there were concerns when the Swede went down and was eventu...

Rory McIlroy sends ominous warning to rivals ahead of US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy believes last month’s major triumph at the Masters has freed him up as he returns to a happy hunting ground for this week’s US PGA Championship. McIlroy ended a decade-long drought in majors at Augusta National last month with a thrilling playoff victory over Justin Rose to become only the sixth golfer in history to complete the career...

Postecoglou plays down Kulusevski injury after Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou speaks to the media following his side's 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Judo Grand Slam 2025: Golden Finale in Astana

The final day of the 2025 Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam delivered thrilling heavyweight action and first-time champions. Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan all shone in a celebration of skill, strength, and sportsmanship. Next stop: the World Judo Championships in Budapest! View on euronews

Lady Bulldogs near 2nd straight title, stop Lady Spikers in Game 1

MANILA, Philippines — The NU Lady Bulldogs closed in on a second straight championship after stopping the De La Salle Lady Spikers, 25-17, 25-21, 13-25, 25-17, in Game One of the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball best-of-3 Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. Unable to sweep La Salle which dominated in the third set, the Lady Bulldogs held off the Lady Spikers in the fourth frame with Vange Alinsug delivering back-to-back spikes to...

Second stringer Panique embraces role, chimes in crucial points

MANILA, Philippines — As a second stringer for the NU Lady Bulldogs, Arah Panique's patience paid off as she scored crucial points to lift her squad in Game 1 of the UAAP women's volleyball tournament Finals against the DLSU Lady Spikers. Having two stalwarts like Alyssa Solomon and Bella Belen in NU's roster, head coach Sherwin Meneses made some wise shuffling in the first two sets to allow his team secure a commanding 2-0 set lead. Second-year...

Red Bull on verge of sacking Christian Horner as F1 team identify replacement

He's run the F1 ream for 20 years.

Rachael Blackmore - the first woman to win the Grand National - announces her retirement at 35 in emotional statement

Rachael Blackmore, the most successful female jump jockey in history whose exploits inspired a generation, has announced her retirement.

Election winners and losers among sports personalities

MANILA, Philippines — Several sports personalities emerged victorious in their respective bids in the latest partial and unofficial results for the 2025 Philippine midterm elections on Tuesday. PBA star James Yap is set for his second term as San Juan City first district councilor after earning 18,394 votes in second place at 12:46 p.m. with 100 percent of election returns transmitted from the unofficial results aggregated from Comelec data....

Rugby-playing dad hit by deadly MND - first sign was a common symptom missed 10 years earlier

A father-of-three and former doctor has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease a decade after experiencing his first symptom, which he initially dismissed as nerve damage.

Eala, Gauff eye QF berth in Italian Open doubles

FILIPINO tennis ace Alex Eala and world No. 3 Coco Gauff of the United States shoot for a quar-terfinals berth at the Italian Open women's doubles on Monday. Eala and Gauff take on the home bets Lisa Pigato and Tyra Caterina Grant in their round of 16 match. The Filipino-American pair got off to a strong start as they dominated the Russian-Hungarian pair of Alexandra Panova and Fanny Stollar, 6-3, 6-1, on Saturday evening. World No. 70 Eala and...

The five biggest reasons Caitlin Clark will win 2025 WNBA MVP

Frayna defeats Mongolian foe for much-needed win

MANILA, Philippines — Desperately needing a victory to storm back into contention, Filipina Janelle Mae Frayna delivered one as she smashed Mongolian Enkh-Amgalan Enkhrii Sunday in the women’s side of the Asian Individual Chess Championships in Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates. The country’s first and only Woman Grandmaster dismantled the bewildered Enkhrii’s Two Knights Defense in 26 moves. The win catapulted Frayna into a 10-player tie at No....

Carlo Ancelotti makes history as he agrees new job ahead of Real Madrid exit

An incredible moment for the legendary manager.

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F1: The Academy official trailer

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Jayson Tatum carried off floor with right leg injury

NEW YORK — Jayson Tatum was carried off the court with a lower right leg injury with 2:58 remaining in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). The Celtics had just turned the ball over and as Tatum moved for the loose ball, his leg gave out and he went down. He buried his face in a towel in obvious pain while grabbing at his leg above the ankle after the non-contact injur. Tatum scored 42 points, his high in...

Sinner makes triumphant return at Italian Open

(UPDATE) ROME — Jannik Sinner made no mistake on his return to tennis on Saturday after a three-month doping ban, sweep-ing aside Mariano Navone in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, at the Italian Open in front of thrilled fans in Rome. World number one Sinner cruised past Argentina's Navone in one hour and 39 minutes in front of over 10,000 sup-porters at the Foro Italico to set up a third-round clash with lucky loser Jesper de Jong. The Italian had not...

Awkward moment Arsenal are forced to give Liverpool a guard of honour at Anfield as Mikel Arteta's side salute runaway Premier League champions

After beating Tottenham 5-1 at the end of last month, Liverpool pipped the Gunners to the title with four games to go, making Arne Slot 's side the joint-third earliest champions in Premier League history.

Florian Wirtz's parents meet Man City officials in England - but HAVEN'T spoken to Pep Guardiola - as Premier League side rival Bayern Munich for the Germany midfielder's signature

JACK GAUGHAN: City have long since hoped to lure Wirtz to the club and are pressing ahead with attempting to secure a deal in light of Kevin De Bruyne's departure after 10 years.

Emma Raducanu falls to dominant World No 3 Coco Gauff in straight sets in the fourth round of the Italian Open

World No 3 Coco Gauff has put an end to Emma Raducanu 's resurgence at the Italian Open, putting on a dominant display to defeat the Briton in straight sets and move into the quarter-finals in Rome.

NBA draft lottery: 14 ping-pong balls, and No. 1 pick at stake

Sometime around 6 p.m. EDT Monday, locked inside a secure room with no way of communicating with the outside world, team executives and others will watch 14 ping-pong balls start to bounce inside a machine. The balls will be numbered, 1 through 14. One will be drawn, then a second, then a third, then a fourth. And with that, the people inside that room will find out, an hour or so before the rest of the world, which team won the No. 1 pick next...

Suarez loss may be overturned

MANILA, Philippines — WBO superfeatherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete retained his belt via a unanimous technical decision over Charly Suarez at the Pechanga Arena, San Diego, Saturday night (yesterday morning, Manila time) after the fight was stopped one second into the eighth round as referee Edward Collantes waved it off on the ringside physician Dr. Robert Ruelaz’ advice. The Mexican was ruled unfit to continue due to a forehead cut over...

UFC: Maddalena wins welter title; Jose Aldo announces retirement

MONTREAL — Jack Della Maddalena beat Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision to wrest away the welterweight championship in the main event at UFC 315 on Saturday night. Della Maddalena (18-2-0) extended his fight win streak to 18 in a row with a 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 decision. UFC 296: Leon Edwards retains belt with unanimous decision over Colby Covington The loss ended Muhammad’s 11-fight streak dating to January 2019. “He brings the pressure, you...

Ben Smith: Aussie sport mourns racing star who died aged just 42 while serving ban over drug use

The Australian racing community is mourning the death of Newcastle based trainer Ben Smith, who was just 42. It comes as Smith's 13-month ban from the sport for drug use was drawing to a close.

Knicks on the brink of first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years after comeback win over Celtics at raucous MSG

In Game 1 of the second-round NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks, the Celtics led by 20 points only to allow the Knicks to come back before losing in overtime.

UAAP: Degree earned, Bella Belen also has crown within her reach

LIVE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball Finals Game 1 – May 11, 2025 MANILA, Philippines —Two days before the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball finals, Bella Belen already secured her biggest win as a student-athlete, graduating with a degree in Psychology from National University. Belen, along with fellow Lady Bulldogs Erin Pangilinan and Sheena Toring, marched at the SMX Convention Center on Friday. She called it the greatest gift she could give...

Carl Jammes Martin to make U.S. debut in Las Vegas undercard

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Filipino junior featherweight prospect Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin is set to make his long-awaited United States debut on May 31, facing Mexican journeyman Francisco Javier Pedroza Portillo in a non-title bout. The 25-year-old Martin, who trains under Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions and is based at Sean Gibbons’ Knuckleheads Boxing Gym in Las Vegas, will fight at the Michelob Ultra Arena as part of a stacked...

Knicks leave Celtics on brink, Warriors facing exit

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson scored 39 points as the New York Knicks pushed the Boston Celtics to the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) while the Golden State Warriors were also left facing an early exit after a damaging defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In New York, Brunson spearheaded a sensational second-half rally as the Knicks overturned a 14-point third-quarter deficit before surging to a 121-113 win that...

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Pacquiao earns WBC No. 5 ranking ahead of world title clash vs. Barrios

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao‘s defeat in the Philippine midterm elections is inevitable as he’s ranked way out of the Senate’s “Magic 12” race in the latest COMELEC canvassing. However, he has found renewed momentum in the boxing ring. In a surprise move, the World Boxing Council (WBC) has reinstated Pacquiao as the No. 5 contender in its latest welterweight world rankings—just months before his highly anticipated return to...

Eya Laure urges fans to support Alas

EYA Laure sees volleyball in a different lens through her ambassador duties for the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship, an event the Philippines will host in the latter part of the year. Laure, who has been enjoying volleyball from a spectator's view as she's not currently playing for a Premier Volleyball League team, shared that she will be channeling all her energy into promoting men's volleyball and highlighting the significance of the...

US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley insists 'no one cares' about LIV rebels despite ongoing feud with PGA

Keegan Bradley says golf's ongoing political dramas will have no influence over his selection for this year's Ryder Cup. The US captain arranged a dinner for team hopefuls last week.

Austria expects SMB to stay sharp

WITH two losses in six games, San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria knows his team will have to be sharp heading to the final half of the PBA Philippine Cup elimination round as the Beermen eye for a spot in the top 4 heading to the playoffs. The Beermen on Sunday played true to their form, dismantling the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 111-94, in a strong display of firepower and strength to secure their fourth win in six starts, en route to solo third spot...

Alas Pilipinas men winless to end AVC Champions League stint

MANILA, Philippines — Cignal-Alas Pilipinas ended up winless in Pool B after two games as it bombed out of contention in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men’s Champions League. Alas got swept by China’s Shanghai Bright Men’s Volleyball Club, 12-25, 21-25, 18-25, on Tuesday at Panasonic Arena in Hirakata, Japan. READ: Alas Pilipinas men falter in AVC Champions League opener Just like their straight-set loss to the Osaka Bluteon of the...

Andy Robertson launches passionate defence of Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold after departing full-back was booed against Arsenal

LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Andy Robertson admitted it hurt him to see team-mate and friend Trent Alexander-Arnold get booed by the Anfield crowd on Sunday as he praised the departing full-back.

Mighty rebound for Beermen

MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer imposed its will and clobbered Phoenix, 111-92, for a quick pull-around in the PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Beermen unleashed a fiery 34-21 salvo to create separation in the second canto and set the tone for the romp that put them back on track after their 84-89 defeat to TNT a week ago. Serving as a main spark was Don Trollano, who fired 10 spiked by a thunderous...

Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid: Catalans all but seal LaLiga title despite Kylian Mbappe hat-trick in thrilling El Clasico

AADAM PATEL AT THE ESTADI OLIMPIC LLUIS COMPANYS: At the start of this season, the Barcelona hierarchy had marked this fixture for a grand homecoming to the Nou Camp.

Tamaraws down Bulldogs, move on cusp of first title in 13 years

MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Tamaraws overcame 0-1 and 1-2 set deficits to turn back the five-peat seeking NU Bulldogs in five sets, 22-25, 25-22, 13-25, 25-22, 15-13, in Game One of the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday. Amet Bituin nailed the off the block kill to finish with 16 points and the match as FEU moved on the cusp of dethroning NU and its first title in 13 years and 26th overall. Zhydryx...

KBL Finals: Carl Tamayo struggles anew in Changwon Game 5 loss

MANILA, Philippines — The Seoul SK Knights lived to fight another day, spoiling Carl Tamayo and the Changwon LG Sakers’ championship plans anew, 86-56, in Game 5 of the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Finals on Tuesday at Jamsil Student Gymnasium. For the second straight game, Seoul limited Tamayo’s scoring production as the Filipino forward was held to just eight points on another abysmal offensive outing. Tamayo, though, had six rebounds, three...

Eala needs a psychologist

Believe it or not. This is why our lifter Hidilyn Diaz won the first Olympic gold medal for this country in the Tokyo Olympics. Unsung hero too behind the scene was PSC psychologist Karen Trinidad, who travelled with us for years before the historic lift took place. More than half of my life has been focused on the development of RP sports, including more than six years as PSC commissioner and three years in my first term in congress as Chairman...

Jamie Carragher makes Trent Alexander-Arnold prediction after Anfield boos

'Liverpool don’t need a circus.'