Peter O’Mahony announces exciting new career move following retirement

The Six Nations kicked off on Thursday night, and it marked the first Six Nations tournament since the retirement of Peter O’Mahony. The Munster and Ireland legend bowed out alongside Munster teammate Conor Murray and Cian Healy after Ireland’s win against Italy in Rome to round out the historic tournament last year, finishing off his […]

England handed a major injury scare on the eve of their Six Nations opener with Wales

ALEX BYWATER: England head coach Borthwick is unlikely to risk one of his most important players if there is any doubt over his fitness, but will be hoping he can be given the greenlight to play.

High on Haitian Lalanne

NLEX coach Jong Uichico is upbeat on Haitian import Cady Lalanne who makes his PBA debut in the Commissioner’s Cup starting March 11. So are the Meralco Bolts who were in the chase for Lalanne’s services. Lalanne, however, may still suit up for Meralco in EASL. Bolts coach Nenad Vucinic will decide today on whether to sign up Lalanne or another import, possibly Cameron Clark, as Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s replacement. Meralco plays Ryukyu in a...

NBA: Undermanned Wizards score upset over Pistons

DETROIT — Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 in the NBA on Thursday night. The Wizards only dressed 10 players — Cooper was one of three on two-way contracts — a day after a trade with the Dallas Mavericks, but beat a Pistons team that had won five of six. The Wizards improved to 14-36, while Pistons fell to 37-13. Justin Champagnie and...

PSG vs OM – The probable lineup with Lee as a starter

This Sunday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) faces Olympique de Marseille (3rd) at the Parc des Princes for Matchday 21 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season (kick-off at 8:45 PM, CET). This Friday, Le Parisien published a probable PSG lineup. Barcola – Dembélé – Lee Doué – Vitinha – Neves Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Zaïre-Emery Safonov This is a perfectly plausible lineup, but nothing is certain since coach Luis Enrique doesn’t give any information to...

Michael Schumacher’s net worth revealed as family issue major health update

Jahns, Concepcion card 71s, trail Thai leader by 3

MANILA, Philippines — Keanu Jahns made the most of an early start, carding a 71 to grab a share of 10th spot in the opening round of the Philippine Golf Championship, paced by Thailand’s Sarut Vongchaisit at Wack Wack’s East Course on Thursday. The flat but demanding layout lived up to its tough billing, yielding just 21 sub-par scores, including Vongchaisit’s 68. His six-birdie, two-bogey round propelled him to the lead of the $500,000...

Is this football trick impossible to do?

This video showcases impressive football moments inspired by international star Lionel Messi. Highlighting viral football skills, it offers viewers a glimpse into techniques that capture worldwide attention. Perfect for sports fans and anyone interested in the artistry of the game.

Too many tall players, a good problem for Gilas

THE return of 7-foot-3 Kai Sotto from injury and the recent addition of 6-foot-10 Quentin Millora-Brown give Gilas Pilipinas a towering front court heading to the Philippines’ home games in the second window of FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The two young giants join resident Gilas Pilipinas slotman June Mar Fajardo and Filipino Cypriot AJ Edu, both 6-foot-10, in the pool. National coach Tim Cone described the surplus of big men in the...

MCG pitch faces more scrutiny as 17 wickets fall on day one of first red-ball match since Ashes Test

Victoria's stand-in captain Peter Handscomb urged the cricket world not to 'jump at shadows' after 17 wickets fell on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland.

Will Gozum comes onboard for Phoenix's new drive with Charles Tiu

There's unfinished business for this Benilde head coach-star player pairing

Mary Fowler opens up about her Asian Cup motivation and not rushing her comeback from an ACL injury

Matildas star Mary Fowler has revealed her determination to play in the Asian Cup in Australia next month after rupturing her ACL less than a year ago.

NBA: Knicks outlast Nuggets in 2 OTs for eighth straight win

NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 42 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes in the NBA Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24 points and 12 rebounds while playing with a bandage over his right eye after he was bloodied in a head-to-head collision in the first quarter. He fouled out in the first overtime, but Brunson took over with...

NBA: 2-way player Daniss Jenkins leads Pistons rout of Knicks

DETROIT— Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 in the NBA on Friday night to end the Knicks’ winning streak at eight games. Jenkins was playing his 42nd game of the season, meaning he is no longer eligible for NBA games under his two-way contract. The Pistons must convert his deal to a full NBA contract to keep him. He’s averaging 8.2 points and 3.3 assists in 16.8...

Frayna still on top in Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship after 7th round

MANILA, Philippines —Janelle Mae Frayna escaped with a draw to remain at the helm while Ruelle Canino carved out a hard-earned victory to climb to solo second in the seventh round Thursday night of the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos City, Bulacan. Frayna found herself in trouble at the face of a vicious kingside attack by Queen Pamplona but found a way to neutralize it in snatching a 39-move standoff of a razor-sharp...

All 12 of Great Britain’s gold medal wins in Winter Olympic history

11 stars still without a club — the list is impressive

The transfer window is closed, the pens are down — and yet several big-name players...

Winter Olympics: First medals up for grabs

Men’s downhill skiing tops the bill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, with the first medals to be handed out hours after the Games officially opened. The opening ceremony culminated in the lighting of two cauldrons, one at Milan’s Arch of Peace and one in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the chic resort 400 kilometres (250 miles) from Milan that is hosting the women’s alpine skiing. READ: Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know...

PSG, Barça: A crazy Lionel Messi comeback planned for 2027

Newell’s has gone on the offensive for Messi. The Rosario club is quietly preparing an...

Japan taps Meta to help search for abuse of Olympic athletes

TOKYO, Japan — Japan's Olympic committee said on Friday it was working with tech giant Meta to monitor social media around the clock to protect athletes from online abuse at the Milan-Cortina Games. The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) has designated six staff members in Milan and a further 16 in Tokyo to scour social media 24 hours a day, using artificial intelligence tools to help detect malicious material. The JOC said it was partnering with...

EDF: Deschamps: "11 km per match, Mbappé won’t do them!"

Closely watched for his work rate and attitude, Kylian Mbappé can rely on strong support:...

Peter O’Mahony breaks down Ireland’s loss and the lingering impact of Lions tour

Thursday night was a body blow of a result for Andy Farrell’s Ireland team as they were comfortably dismantled by France 36-14 at the Stade de France. Ireland were far and away second best in almost every aspect of the game, with ironically the three things people were most worried about, lineouts, scrums and penalty […]

Eala, Biado, Obiena top Philippine sports achievers for January

MANILA, Philippines -- The big guns hit the ground running for Philippine sports in 2026. Tennis darling Alex Eala, carrying a her highest WTA ranking of 49th, made a major impact at the Australian Open, while world 10-ball titlist Carlo Biado played true to form in the Asian tilt and pole vault star EJ Obiena struck gold in Germany for a fiery start to the new year. Eala, fresh from her semifinal run at the ASB Classic in New Zealand, packed...

PBA: Kris Rosales thrives by embracing his role at San Miguel

MANILA, Philippines—Entering a franchise as storied as San Miguel Beer, Kris Rosales had some struggles fitting in. But once he fully established his role for the Beermen, he left his ego at the door and did anything and everything his squad needed to reach greatness. Just look at San Miguel’s latest Philippine Cup title. Known as a dynamic scorer and spark plug whenever called upon, Rosales saw his minutes wind down more than usual this...

Snooker legend John Virgo's heartbroken widow says she 'can't imagine life without him'

Salford-born snooker star John Virgo married his third wife Rosie Ries in 2009 and the couple had been living in Mijas Costa in Malaga after moving from Surrey to Spain in 2020.

Galeries survive ZUS in 5-set thriller to end 17-game losing streak in PVL by Nicole Anne DG Bugauisan

MANILA, Philippines — Often demolished, the Galeries Tower Highrisers ended their 17-game dry spell after a hard-fought five-set win over the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-20, 25-22, 23-25, 22-25, 15-10, to pick up their first win in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Montalban. Despite ZUS's attempt to steal the set in the first two frames, Galeries relied on Aiza Maizo-Pontillas...

Monaco drops Paul Pogba!

A cold blow has hit the Paul Pogba case in Monaco. Already slowed by a...

Guardiola demands rule change so Guehi can play Carabao Cup final against Arsenal

Celtic advance in talks to sign former Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

SIMON JONES: Oxlade-Chamberlain has been training with former club Arsenal since mutually terminating his contract with Turkish side Besiktas in August.

Priced out: Why are so many Winter Olympic athletes asking for financial support?

European and international athletes have been forced to resort to GoFundMe to finance eye-watering equipment, travel and ticket costs. View on euronews

Antonelli: Younger drivers should benefit from F1 regulation change

F1 will introduce widespread regulation changes this year and the style required to race the new cars is vastly different to anything the drivers have experienced before

The Milan Cortina Olympics officially open with a multi-site ceremony for a spread-out Winter Games

MILAN, Italy — Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture — plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” aka “Volare” — an unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron opening ceremony got the Milan Cortina Olympics officially started Friday. Allowing athletes to participate in the Parade of Nations at the mountain locales for...

Xavier, St. Stephen's, St. Jude start strong in Fil-Chi cagefest opener

MANILA, Philippines — As expected, St. Stephen’s Cellboy and Xavier-McDavid x Windsor drubbed their respective rivals to jumpstart their title bids in the 30-39 years-old division of the Smart Sports Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. presented by Tanduay Athletics on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Tanduay gym in Quiapo, Manila. Drawing big games from Kish Co and Lawrence Wu, St. Stephen’s downed Uno High- Golden Peters, 82-59, while Xavier leaned...

Super Spikers chalk up second straight win

MANILA, Philippines — Cignal tamed the Choco Mucho duo of Sisi Rondina and Eya Laure and hammered out a 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18 victory yesterday to seize solo lead in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil Arena. PVL on Tour MVP Erika Santos spearheaded the onslaught with a team-best 18 points that she laced with 14 spikes, two blocks and two service aces as the Super Spikers zoomed to the top with a perfect 2-0 slate. “We just stick...

EJ Obiena bags gold in Asian Indoor Championships

MANILA, Philippines — Two-time Olympian Ernest John “EJ” Obiena bagged the gold medal in the men’s pole vault event at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Tianjin, China on Saturday. Obiena cleared the 5.70m to claim the top honors in the Asian meet. He defeated Chinese jumpers Li Chenyang (5.60m) and Chen Yang (5.40m), while Thailand’s Patsapong Amsam-ang, who was his rival in the most recent Southeast Asian Games, could only...

Aussie NFL star Michael Dickson's epic journey to Super Bowl stardom after brutal AFL rejection

Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson is one game away from being a Super Bowl champion - and it comes after his AFL dreams were crushed as a youngster.

How the MotoGP 2026 season launch event unfolded

Kuala Lumpur played host to MotoGP's season launch event, with nearly the entire grid - including reigning world champion Marc Marquez - in attendance

NBA: Cavaliers rout Clippers after Garland-Harden trade

INGLEWOOD, California— Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and had nine assists, Jaylon Tyson added 17 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Los Angeles Clippers 124-89 on Wednesday night, hours after the teams completed a trade of NBA All-Stars. The Cavaliers sent guard Darius Garland to the Clippers in exchange for James Harden. Neither took the court for their new teams. Jarrett Allen scored 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Dennis...

Unbeaten Lady Altas win 5 in a row

Cavite native Shaila Omipon led University of Perpetual Help System Dalta to its fifth win in as many games in the NCAA Season 101 women's volleyball tournament at the San Andres Gym in Malate, Manila on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. The latest victim of the league leader is Emilio Aguinaldo College, which the Las Piñas-based school defeated in straight sets, 28-26, 25-15, 26-24 in one hour and 34 minutes of play time. Omipon finished with 17 solid...

Red Bull and Lethal Shooter bring basketball magic to Tenement, Taguig

The Red Bull Lethal Shooter event, featuring world-renowned shooting coach Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews, energized the Tenement in Taguig on January 29, 2026, bringing together residents, streetball players, and basketball enthusiasts for a day of skill, inspiration, and community celebration. The court, freshly painted with vibrant designs, became a hub of excitement as Matthews engaged

The reason why the Six Nations opener is on a Thursday - and why it's a good omen for Ireland

History has already been made at the 2026 Six Nations, with France and Ireland opening the championship on a Thursday night for the very first time.

Eala tests mettle in Qatar Open

MANILA, Philippines -- Following a stint in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, Alex Eala is turning her attention to the Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2026, with the main draw set to kick off Sunday (Manila time). The Filipina, ranked World No. 45 in the Women’s Tennis Association, will face a qualifier in the round of 64 of the WTA 1000 event. The winner of the first round between Eala and the qualifier will take on either World No. 35 Jaqueline Cristian...

Paul Pogba is axed from Monaco's Champions League squad as his declining career hits new low

Paul Pogba has reportedly been omitted from Monaco's Champions League squad for the second half of the season as the former Man United star continues to struggle.

Cignal picks up win No. 2 vs Choco Mucho

MANILA, Philippines — The Cignal Super Spikers stunned the Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina-led Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-20, 16-25, 25-19, 25-18, for its second win in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Despite not having a star-studded roster, Cignal managed to keep its composure against Choco Mucho, one of the country’s most popular volleyball teams. PVL On...

Zaïre-Emery reveals the reasons behind his incredible comeback

Warren Zaïre-Emery has detailed the reasons behind his return to top form this season. Acting...

Macau Black Bears enter PBA Commissioner's Cup as guest team

MANILA, Philippines -- A new team has entered the arena. The Macau Black Bears will be participating in the upcoming PBA Commissioner’s Cup, the league announced on Friday. The squad will be a guest team in the mid-season conference, which will kick off on March 11. In its website, the PBA said the Black Bears already signed a memorandum of agreement with PBA board vice chairman Alfrancis Chua and commissioner Willie Marcial during a meeting in...

Eala bows out of Abu Dhabi Open singles tourney

MANILA, Philippines — It’s the end of the road for Alex Eala in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open’s singles action. Eala suffered a drubbing at the hands of World No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova, 3-6, 3-6, in the quarterfinal round of the WTA 500 event Thursday evening. Eala had a sluggish start and could not recover, going down 0-2 in the first set as she played catchup. But she could not do so, as the 31-year-old just had answer after answer. The...

Desert golf, scenic hotels and 30°C sunshine: A golfer's guide to Scottsdale

Where is somewhere you can go to play golf that is guaranteed to have nice weather, nay, glorious sunshine, virtually all year round?

Brondial proves worth as scrappy big man for SMB

The recent six-game PBA Philippine Cup Finals series between San Miguel Beer and TNT served as a canvas for Rodney Brondial. And he painted quite a picture. Consider this: In the four games that the Beermen won to retain their crown and their status as kings of the all-Filipino tournament, Brondial averaged 10.5 points and 11 rebounds per game—including two strong double-double performances in the last two games of the series. In the two games...

Kylian Mbappé’s mother earns more at Real Madrid than 8 players!

A surprising revelation has emerged from Spain: Fayza Lamari, Kylian Mbappé’s mother, is reportedly receiving...