Alex Eala makes Miami Open return

FOUR.That is the number of wins Alexandra “Alex” Eala needs to defend her 390 ranking points at the WTA 1000 Miami Open, which runs from March 15 to 29. The tournament follows the BNP Paribas Open, where Eala reached the round of 16, falling to Linda Noskova last Wednesday, 2-6, 0-6. Four successive wins will send the 32nd seed Eala to the semifinals, matching her finish last year as a wildcard entrant and retaining her 390 points. Falling one...

Ramos shifts focus to grueling IRONMAN 70.3 Davao test

MANILA, Philippines — Joshua Ramos eyes another podium finish as he steps up to the tougher challenge of the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao set to unwrap on March 22 in Davao City. Fresh from a triumphant campaign in 5150 Guimaras, the 24-year-old Baguio native hopes to build momentum as he transitions from the Olympic distance to the far more demanding half-IRONMAN format. The shift means a significant jump in distance – from 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km...

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg hangs on to lead from charging Sebastien Ogier

The Safari Rally Kenya victory battle is hanging in the balance after drama struck Oliver Solberg

Japan confident of taking down Filipinas at Women’s Asian Cup

Coach Nils Nielsen said Saturday Japan has the tools to take apart the Philippines in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinal as the ominous two-time champions bid to keep a fourth straight clean-sheet. The highest-ranked team in the competition and the only Asian side to win the World Cup, Japan has been clinical so far with three wins from three games in the group phase. READ: From friend to foe: Filipinas face Japanese They have blasted a...

Ireland’s player ratings make for pretty reading after their sensational win over Scotland

Ireland saw off stern competition from Scotland to run away with the score to win 43-21 and secure another Triple Crown. It was a pulsating start at the Aviva Stadium as the three tries were scored in the opening 10 minutes, with Jamie Osborne’s try getting cancelled out by Darcy Graham before Dan Sheehan crashed […]

Warriors star Curry out at least 10 more days with sore knee

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry, who has missed the team's past 15 games with a bruised right knee, will miss at least another 10 days, the NBA team announced on Wednesday. Doctors re-evaluated Curry's bone bruising and patella-femoral pain syndrome and said Curry is making good progress in recovering and will be examined again in 10 days. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and four-time NBA champion who turns...

Mubashar erupts with 50-25 statline as Dyip outlast FiberXers in overtime

MANILA, Philippines -- Ali Mubashar exploded for 50 points and 25 rebounds to tow the Terrafirma Dyip to an overtime win over the Converge FiberXers, 111-100, in their PBA Commissioner’s Cup clash Saturday at the Ynares Center in Montalban. Mubashar showed that he is a force to be reckoned with as he led Terrafirma to its second win in a row in the import-laden conference, already eclipsing the one victory the Dyip tallied in the Philippine Cup....

Jack Draper is out of Indian Wells: Briton's title defence ends in controversy

Jack Draper's Indian Wells title defence came to an end in controversial fashion after the Brit was stung by a bizarre ruling in favour of Daniil Medvedev.

Column: Tim Cone opens up on Gilas pay, how Kai 'completes us'

National coach breaks silence on the Gilas equal-pay approach and how Sotto's absence weighed down the national team in the last Fiba window

Three young PSG players reach an important milestone

While waiting to join the Paris Saint-Germain first team, three young talents from the youth academy have been promoted. Journalist Benjamin Quarez (Le Parisien) reported that Aymen Assab (17-year-old midfielder), Adam Ayari (17-year-old winger), and Pierre Mounguengue (18-year-old forward) have joined the Espoirs (U21) squad, which serves as a stepping stone between the youth academy and the first team. This week, three players from the 2008...

Galatasaray: Osimhen moved to tears by supporters’ tifo

A deeply emotional moment unfolded Tuesday evening at Rams Park. Before the first leg of...

Sarcastic Guardiola hits back after being 'massacred' over team selection in Real Madrid humbling

JACK GAUGHAN: He gave a marathon four-minute, 25-second answer addressing Wednesday night's 3-0 defeat at the Bernabeu, where he revealed to being aware of social media criticism.

EJ Obiena leads PH bets in World Indoor Championships

MANILA, Philippines—EJ Obiena has qualified for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland and is eager to make the most of the opportunity after missing the cut last year. Obiena shared his excitement on Instagram, saying he hopes to bounce back after falling short of qualifying for the meet in the previous edition. READ: EJ Obiena wins gold in Asian Indoor Athletics Championships “Last year I missed, didn’t make the cut, grade or...

Official: Formula One cancels races in the Middle East amidst ongoing conflict

Formula One has officially cancelled two major races in the Middle East as the ongoing conflict in the region continues to escalate

Arellano tops NCAA cheerleading for 7th straight year

MANILA, Philippines — The Arellano University Chiefsquad reigned supreme anew. Arellano University extended its dominance in the NCAA cheerleading competition as it clinched its seventh consecutive title on Thursday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Wearing a bedazzled blue and white costume, the Chiefsquad made an impression right from the start and performed a near-perfect dance routine to retain the crown. The team opened the...

Perpetual Help seeks short route to semis

The men’s and women’s teams of University of Perpetual Help System Dalta have the twice-to-beat edge over their respective opponents in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Season 101 volleyball tournament. The Altas Spikers (10-3) and the Lady Altas (11-2), who both claimed the top spot in the group stage, aim to take advantage of their incentive by finishing their quarterfinal assignments right on the first game on Sunday at the San Andres Sport...

PBA: Robert Bolick rallies NLEX past Blackwater

SCHEDULE: 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup MANILA, Philippines–Robert Bolick scored 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter as NLEX rallied and beat Blackwater, 84-81, on Friday to open its campaign in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Bolick ignited a crucial run during the payoff period with shots from the outside and dishes to import Cady Lalanne before unloading a crucial triple off David Murrell to help the Road Warriors take...

Iga Swiatek dumped out of Indian Wells by Elina Svitolina

Two-time champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Indian Wells ATP and WTA Masters 1000 on Thursday, beaten 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 by ninth-ranked Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. Poland’s Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion ranked second in the world, coughed up eight double faults in a rocky performance. The experienced Svitolina made the most of the early chances she was given and held her nerve in a tense third set to reach the Indian Wells semi-finals...

Mum of Cheltenham-winning jockey pleads for him to get a girlfriend live on TV after 40/1 win

Bane scores 35 to help the Magic beat Cavs

ORLANDO, Florida — Desmond Bane had a 3-pointer and two free throws in the final 17.4 seconds to cap a 35-point night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers, 128-122, on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) for their fifth straight victory. Paolo Banchero added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Magic. Tristan da Silva scored nine of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. James Harden had 30 points and eights...

PSG vs Chelsea – Lizarazu remains calm and sees reasons for concern

In L’Equipe, Bixente Lizarazu, 56, former left-back for Bayern Munich and the French national team, tempered the enthusiasm surrounding Paris Saint-Germain after their 5-2 victory against Chelsea. Beyond PSG’s attacking efficiency, the pundit focused primarily on defensive lapses and the still-visible lack of collective control. Lizarazu: “It wasn’t a party for the defenders, on either side!” “Is this resounding victory (5-2) truly reassuring...

At last! Lewis Hamilton is back in the hunt after year of pain as he eyes Shanghai podium

Lewis Hamilton is 'hunting and chasing', which is what he has done all his life. And a few shards of light lead him towards his target going into Sundays Chinese Grand Prix.

Biado beats Garcia in all-Filipino US Open final

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino hall of fame cue artist Carlo Biado on Saturday (Philippine time) was crowned the champion of the 2026 US Open 1-Pocket Championship in Las Vegas. In an all-Filipino final, Biado defeated Roland Garcia 5-1 to clinch the championship after what the champion described as a 10-hour competition. It was a rematch between Biado and Garcia, as both faced off in the semifinals, where, after five hours, Biado lost to Garcia...

Motor racing - F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

LONDON - Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Saturday. The announcement had been widely expected and the statement by the Liberty media-owned sport and governing FIA, as well as local promoters, said the races will not be replaced on the calendar next month. Sources have said they are also unlikely to be rescheduled for later in the year...

Impressive debut – even with Mikey’s limited minutes – has FiberXers turning heads

Under the weight of heavy expectations, Converge got its PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign off to a winning start on Wednesday with two of the FiberXers’ key acquisitions seeing action with mixed results. Mikey Williams finally returned to the league after three years in the cooler, though he had to wait for his Fiba clearance to be given the OK before playing all 12 minutes of the fourth quarter of a 102-94 win over guest team Macau Black...

Charles Tiu savors first taste of victory as PBA head coach

'Hopefully, this won’t be the last time I get to sit here (in the post-win interview).'

Ariella Arida shines at Kosmas Pickle Fest, bags 2 golds

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Miss Universe 2013 third runner-up Ariella Arida blended poise and precision on the pickleball court, showing that beauty and sporting excellence can go hand in hand as she captured two gold medals in the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 Adult Categories at the Net and Paddle courts here Thursday. Arida teamed up with Sherry Cu to defeat Chatty May and June Andrea Gonzales, 11-7, and capture the women’s doubles 35+ crown....

Painters tame Black Knights for first win

MANILA, Philippines -- Rain or Shine kept the Macau Black Knights winless in the PBA, pulling away in the final minute en route to a 116-109 in their Commissioner’s Cup tussle Saturday at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal. The Elasto Painters thus ushered in the import-laden conference with a victory while dropping Macau to a 0-2 start. Jaylen Johnson erupted for Rain or Shine with 29 points, 24 rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block...

Max Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was “practicing with Mario Kart” because it was more realistic than his simulator. The Red Bull driver crashed in qualifying in the season-opener in Australia last weekend before having to carve his way from 20th on the grid to finish a creditable sixth. The new cars require battery management and energy harvesting...

PVL: Brooke Van Sickle proud of Nxled’s resilience after slump

MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle chose to focus on the positives and their “no give up mentality” after Nxled snapped a four-game skid in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference. After opening the tournament with three straight wins, the Chameleons stumbled into a four-game slump that put their Top Four hopes in jeopardy. Van Sickle delivered an all-around effort with 20 points as Nxled halted its slide with a 20-25, 25-15, 25-23, 25-19 win...

LA Tenorio unperturbed after Jerom Lastimosa defies final play

Hero ball?

Jennylyn Mercado, Dennis Trillo, Carlene Aguilar celebrate son Calix's gold win in UAAP fencing tournament

Jennylyn Mercado was present as husband Dennis Trillo's son with Carlene Aguilar, Calix Ho, took home a gold medal for the University of the Philippines at the UAAP Season 88 Fencing Tournament. On Instagram Stories, Jennylyn posted a snap from Calix’s tournament at Makati Museum, and tagged the athlete. The Kapuso actress also shared the joint Instagram post between the UP Maroon Club and Calix's mom Carlene, heralding the young athlete's win...

Brilliant Alcaraz still perfect heading into Indian Wells quarter-finals

INDIAN WELLS — Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals for a fifth straight year with a sparkling 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Casper Ruud on Wednesday, extending his perfect start to 2026. World number one Alcaraz, who lifted the trophy in the prestigious ATP Masters 1000 in the California desert in 2023 and 2024, was untouchable in the first set, conjuring winners of every angle to every corner of the court. A pair of unlikely...

Giannis Antetokounmpo out with left ankle sprain vs. Atlanta Hawks

ATLANTA — Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn't available for the Milwaukee Bucks' matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, marking the 31st game the two-time MVP has missed this season. Although Milwaukee's injury report initially had listed Antetokounmpo as questionable due to injury management of his right calf, the team later ruled him out because of a left ankle sprain. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said at his pregame availability that the issue...

Ontal shines in adult division of Kosmas pickleball tourney

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Clint Ontal and Jeanette Eduave showcased steady baseline control and precise soft-game execution to defeat Patrick Laput and Abe Tomomi, 15-9, and lead the High Intermediate division winners in the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 Adult Categories at the Net and Paddle courts here Friday. Ontal and Eduave established control early behind consistent third-shot drops and patient dinking exchanges, repeatedly winning the battle at...

Spoelstra: I apologize to absolutely no one

MIAMI — Erik Spoelstra had a very clear message to those who didn’t like how the final minutes of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game played out. Put simply, the Miami Heat coach doesn’t care. “I apologize to absolutely no one,” Spoelstra said Thursday. “Period.” Adebayo’s 83-point game — now the No. 2 single-game total in NBA history, 17 behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 and two ahead of Kobe Bryant’s 81 — was one unlike any other. The Heat center took 43...

Jordan Atlao, rising boxing star, dies after 10-day coma

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jordan Atlao, the Claveria, Bukidnon-born boxer who fell into a critical coma following a sparring accident, died on March 13 in Butuan City. The news was confirmed by his relatives and fellow boxers through social media, where an outpouring of condolences for Atlao and his family quickly followed. Earlier this month, Atlao was rushed to a hospital in Butuan after collapsing during a sparring session. The 23-year-old was...

Talk about Arsenal's style of play is 'over the top,' claims David Moyes - as he backs Mikel Arteta

LEWIS STEELE: The Scot takes his Everton team to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday hoping to get one over Arteta, who played under him for six at Everton years at Goodison Park.

We've been to hell and back... now we want to make history, says Scotland skipper Sione Tuipulotu

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has urged his team-mates to seize the moment and make history as they go chasing Six Nations glory against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday afternoon.

Rybakina sets up title clash with Sabalenka

INDIAN WELLS, California — Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina beat Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-4 on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to book an Indian Wells title showdown with Aryna Sabalenka, the woman she beat to lift the trophy in Melbourne. World No. 1 Sabalenka, who also fell to Kazakhstan’s Rybakina in the 2023 Indian Wells final, advanced with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Czech Linda Noskova. The Belarusian star, chasing her first Indian Wells title...

Dembélé to Manchester City? Major clarification on PSG star

Will Paris Saint-Germain have to deal with a new transfer saga involving Ousmane Dembélé? While...

NBA: Luka Doncic turns trash talk into first 50-point game with Lakers

LOS ANGELES— Luka Doncic doesn’t need an excuse to pile on points, so when Chicago guard Matas Buzelis started jawing with him Thursday night, it became the fuel for his first 50-point game with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Doncic turned what he called unprovoked trash talk from Buzelis into 51 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in the Lakers’ 142-130 victory. READ: NBA star Luka Doncic says he’s separated from fiancée “It always feels...

20 amazing facts about Indonesia’s badminton star Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

Facts about Anthony Sinisuka Ginting that Badminton fans would love to know.

The history boys: France leans on history ahead of crucial Six Nations crunch against England

In commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Le Crunch, The French rugby team have turned to ballet, and a retro vintage jersey to add a cultural element to the Six Nations climax against England. View on euronews

PBA: Rain or Shine braces for showdown vs TNT, Bol Bol

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Coach Yeng Guiao has said a lot of things since TNT made shockwaves by tapping Bol Bol as its import for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. And now that Rain or Shine was able to hurdle its first assignment on Saturday with a hard-fought win over guest team Macau here, Guiao now puts his attention on creating a master plan to make sure his team would spoil Bol’s highly-anticipated debut. READ: Bol Bol, ‘human cheat code,’ makes TNT a...

Gilas women fall big to France in FIBA World Cup qualifiers opener

SCHEDULE: Gilas Pilipinas at Fiba Women’s World Cup qualifiers MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas women got a rude welcome from powerhouse France, 115-66, in the Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament on Thursday (Philippines time) at Astroballe in Lyon. Dominique Malonga, a WNBA star with the Seattle Storm, powered France’s domination with 21 points, including a ferocious slam, and nine rebounds to tally the all-time points...

UAAP: Ateneo breaks through after sweep of UE in women’s volleyball

MANILA, Philippines—It took the last game of the first round, but Ateneo finally notched its first win of the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday. The Blue Eagles snapped a six-game skid with a 25-19, 25-23, 25-16 sweep of the University of the East Lady Warriors. READ: UAAP: NU keeps Ateneo winless in women’s volleyball “[This] first round was hard. When I look at the matches, we played very well but at the end of each set,...

NBA: Bam Adebayo, Heat top Bucks for 7th consecutive win

MIAMI — Bam Adebayo scored 21 points in the game following his 83-point performance, Pelle Larsson had a career-high 28 points, and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 in the NBA on Thursday night for their season-best seventh consecutive victory. Adebayo scored 12 of his points in the fourth quarter for the Heat, who remained No. 6 in the Eastern Conference — just percentage points behind No. 5 Orlando, which has won six straight....

Unstoppable Ali Mubashar powers Terrafirma upset versus Converge

Big night for the big man leads the Dyip to a BIG BIG win

Gilas women falter late versus Afrobasket champions Nigeria

Gilas Women led by as many as 10 points but ran out of gas late