Scribes fete Philippine sports' finest at PSA Awards

MANILA, Philippines — The stars and big guns of Philippine sports who made the country proud in 2025 gather together in a special evening of nostalgia and celebration with the staging of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association Annual Awards Night at the Diamond Hotel Manila on Monday. Two of the country’s brightest athletes today in dynamic gymnast Carlos Yulo and celebrated netter Alex Eala lead the large ensemble that...

Kai Sotto posts double-double in Alphas win

MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto continued his strong play in Japan's B.League, helping lead the Koshigaya Alphas to a 93-75 win over the Sun Rockers Shibuya on Saturday. The Gilas Pilipinas center amassed 15 points and 14 rebounds on top of two assists, one steal, and one block in the contest. This is Sotto's second best game in the B.League since returning from an ACL injury that sidelined for a year. Sotto delivered his best outing yet on...

Bhatia joins Hisatsune in Pebble Beach lead

SAN FRANCISCO, California — Akshay Bhatia on Friday (Saturday in Manila) joined Ryo Hisatsune at the top of the PGA Tour Pebble Beach Pro-Am leaderboard on 15-under par, with a resurgent Rickie Fowler hot on their heels. California-born Bhatia scored 64, with back-to-back bogey-free rounds to join overnight leader Hisatsune at the pinnacle. It comes off the back of 24-year-old Bhatia’s joint-third-placed finish at last week’s Phoenix Open. “Just...

Pickleball Fest kicks off in Davao

MANILA, Philippines — Pickleball’s remarkable surge in popularity in the Philippines reaches a milestone as the Kosmas Pickle Fest 2026 makes its debut on Feb. 25 at Pickletown in Davao City, featuring both Under-19 Rising Stars and adult competition categories. Introduced in Cebu in 2016 as a little-known sport, pickleball has since surged into a nationwide movement. The Philippines now counts more than 250 clubs and thousands of active players...

Porsche’s Jeddah dip raises questions as Pascal Wehrlein insists 'nothing changed'

Wehrlein insists Porsche changed “nothing” on the car even as the team’s results dropped overnight

UAAP: Casiey Dongallo has triumphant UP debut vs ex-team UE

MANILA, Philippines — Casiey Dongallo debuted in style for University of the Philippines, haunting her former team University of the East, 25-12, 25-9, 21-25, 25-19, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. Dongallo, coming off a year of residency after taking her talents to Diliman following a sensational rookie season with UE, dropped 13 points in her UAAP comeback. However, the young outside...

James Trafford admits he was left in the dark over Man City's plans to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma

James Trafford admitted to being left in the dark over Manchester City's plans to land Gianluigi Donnarumma last summer.

Fajardo, Ando lead 40th SAC-SMB Cebu Sports Awards honorees

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The cream of the crop in Cebu sports will be recognized for their astounding achievements in their respective fields in the 40th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Brewery (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards on March 8 at Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center. A total of 43 athletes and five teams across 26 sporting disciplines are set to receive major awards in the milestone event. READ: SAC bares special awardees Some...

Ravena, Yokohama complete sweep as Kai, Dwight settle for splits

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Tapales, Vitor fall short in Russia IBF Asia title bids

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino fighters Gabriel Tapales and Virgel Vitor came up short in their respective International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia title fights in Moscow, Russia on February 14. Citing a report from Fight News, both Filipinos dropped decisions in their first bouts on Russian soil against hometown opponents. READ: Dongallo scores 13 for UP but exits early due to back pain Tapales suffered a sixth-round knockout at the hands...

EASL: Chris Newsome makes unexpected return in Meralco loss

MANILA, Philippines—Nursing a knee injury, Chris Newsome wasn’t supposed to see action in Meralco’s game against Ryukyu in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Wednesday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Newsome, however, got the green light to play for the Bolts just hours before the clash. The veteran guard also felt that the chance to reach the finals was too hard to pass up. READ: EASL: Luigi Trillo, Meralco savor home crowd backing “From how it...

UAAP: Eshana Nunag steady in her debut as La Salle starting setter

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 88 volleyball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines — Eshana Nunag passed her first test as La Salle’s starting setter after a steady debut in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament. Nunag, a product of La Salle High School, had 12 excellent sets and scored three points in their 25-19, 25-14, 27-25 win over Far Eastern University on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. “At first, of course, I was nervous since...

Lady Spikers tame Lady Tams

MANILA, Philippines — La Salle ushered in its redemption tour in style, battering Far Eastern U, 25-19, 25-14, 27-25, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball opener yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Lady Spikers erased a four-point deficit in the third set to complete a mighty straight-sets win against fellow title contender in a statement win from a runner-up finish last season. Shevana Laput led the way with 23 points on 20 hits, two...

Daniel Ochefu finally set for PBA debut as Blackwater import

One-time Washington Wizard played one game for TNT in the EASL and was cut before he could play in the PBA with Rain or Shine

Kai dominates in BLeague V-Day game, KQ shines in KBL

Here's the rundown on how our Asian imports performed in today's B.League and KBL games

Jericho Cruz turns title-less UAAP stint into a lesson after PBA success

The joy of winning multiple championships in the last three seasons is something San Miguel Beer’s “Adamson Boys” are not taking for granted. “In college, we weren’t able to get a championship or even make the [Final Four together],” Jericho Cruz wrote on social media recently. “But in the PBA, we have won 14 championships combined.” But while collegiate success eluded the longtime friends and teammates, Cruz, Rodney Brondial and Don Trollano...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson are officially stepping back into the ring for a Congo showdown

Two legendary fighters are preparing for a spectacle that blends nostalgia and global attention. An exhibition bout is officially locked in, transporting boxing back to African soil decades after its most iconic night. As anticipation builds, the sport braces for another historic headline moment. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson are officially stepping back into […]

Balti puts 'misunderstanding' behind as he joins Gilas under Cone

Baltazar thrilled to learn Cone system at Gilas

Thousands turn up for successful Doraemon run

MANILA, Philippines — Smiles were all around as 10,000 fans and running aficionados joined in the fun in the first ever Doraemon Run 2026 at SM Mall of Asia Complex on Sunday. And in the end, Vincent Arvin Avestruz and Juevelyn Ratunil had the biggest of the crowd, winning the 10K race. Avestruz was way ahead of the field in the men's side, clocking 33 minutes and 30 seconds in front of Neil Maramba (34:51) and Nelson Rodique (42:27). Ratunil...

'US-versus-World' All-Star Game divides NBA players

LOS ANGELES — The NBA's ploy to inject intensity into this weekend's All-Star Game with a new US-versus-the-world format has divided basketball's biggest superstars before a single slam dunk has been scored. Once a highlight of the calendar, the All-Star Game has suffered from a lack of competitiveness and declining audiences, forcing NBA bosses to pivot from the traditional East-versus-West format. On Sunday, a "Team World" will play two teams...

Muchova rules Qatar final, ends title drought

DOHA — Karolina Muchova captured her first WTA 1000 crown and her first title since 2019 with an impressive 6-4, 7-5 victory over Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko in the Qatar Open final on Saturday. After battling back from a set and a break down in the semifinals against Maria Sakkari the previous night, Muchova, 29, was in fierce form against Mboko to clinch the biggest title of her career. “It’s been a while since I won a tournament,...

Australia on the brink of global embarrassment after brutal T20 World Cup defeat by Sri Lanka

Australia's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2026 T20 World Cup have been left hanging by a thin thread.

Malixi finishes third as Yang runs away with Asia Pacific title

Rianne Malixi closes with a 75 under trying conditions in the final round

US figure skater proposes to former rival during 2026 Winter Olympics

American figure skater Jean-Luc Baker popped the question to his former rival, Spain's Olivia Smart, during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Smart competed in the Milano Cortina Games alongside her skating partner Tim Dieck, but failed to clinch a medal, placing ninth in ice dance on Feb. 11. Baker, on the other hand, watched from the stands. However, she...

Foxies overpower Highrisers to snatch first win in PVL

MANILA, Philippines — The Farm Fresh Foxies snapped their two-game losing skid with a dominant straight-set victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-14, 25-15, 25-12, Saturday in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Farm Fresh notched its first win in the conference under Japanese head coach Koji Tsuzurabara, the mastermind behind the now-defunct Petro Gazz Angels. Trisha Tubu led the...

Chilling theory emerges as NRL legend fights for life after 'targeted' drive-by shooting

A former NRL premiership winner has been rushed to hospital after being shot multiple times in a targeted early-morning attack in Sydney's southwest.

Eala eyes strong Middle East swing finish in Dubai

FILIPINO tennis hotshot Alexandra "Alex" Eala will look to finish her Middle East Swing campaign on a high note at the Dubai Tennis Championships which will run from Feb. 15 to 21. Eala had been granted a main draw slot in the tournament which was in its final qualifying round Saturday. The main draw will begin on Monday. Initially, Eala was only given a slot in the qualifying stages but was upgraded to a main draw one after late withdrawals...

'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice in Winter Olympics disaster

MILAN — Ilia Malinin wound his way through the tunnels beneath the Milano Ice Skating Arena on Friday night, trying in vain to explain — or even just understand — exactly what went wrong in an Olympic free skate that could only be described as a disaster. Out in the arena, Mikhail Shaidorov was taking a victory lap wearing the gold medal everyone expected the American to win. READ: SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Winter Olympics 2026 And playing...

Different ending with RHJ?

MANILA, Philippines — Meralco is out of the playoff picture in EASL, failing to survive a do-or-die duel with Ryukyu at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Wednesday. If Rondae Hollis-Jefferson played, would he have made a difference against the Golden Kings? RHJ went down with an Achilles tear in Meralco’s previous game, a 93-91 squeaker over Macau in Ilagan, Isabela, last December. It was the Bolts’ third straight win and brought the team to the...

Tallulah Proulx embraces historic Winter Olympics debut for PH

SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Winter Olympics 2026 Tallulah Proulx is soaking in the moment as she represents the Philippines in Alpine skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, but the 17-year-old remains grounded about her goals. “It’s super exciting, of course, being here. It’s just overwhelming. It’s my first Games. It’s so cool,” Proulx said in a phone interview from Cortina, the venue of the women’s Alpine events. READ: Tallulah...

Giuseppe FC wins Aboitiz Football Cup’s boys-14 title via penalty

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Giuseppe FC ruled the boys-14 division of the Aboitiz Football Cup, surviving a tense penalty shootout against Don Bosco FC-A on Sunday, February 15, at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex. After a scoreless draw through regulation and extra time, Giuseppe held its nerve in the shootout to pull off a 9-8 victory and secure the title. READ: Cebu FC hosts Valenzuela PB-Mendiola FC on Sunday in PFL Match referee Dave...

Gilas begins training camp for FIBA WCQ

GILAS Pilipinas is expected to go down to business right away, beginning with its first practice this Monday as the national team prepares for two huge opponents in New Zealand and Australia in window 2 of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The Philippine team under coach Tim Cone will have at least 10 days of preparation before taking on the heavyweight basketball squads, starting with New Zealand, ranked 25th in the world on February...

Fit-again Barkley Ebona eyes PBA return after Valientes run

Now an unrestricted free agent as he healed from a foot injury, Ebona's goal is clear - make a PBA return

EASL finals still have a PH bet even after Meralco’s exit

MANILA, Philippines—Filipinos will still have someone to cheer on in the East Asia Super League (EASL) despite Meralco’s exit. Former PBA star Arvin Tolentino will still compete for the tournament’s biggest prize as a member of the Seoul SK Knights, who clinched a Finals berth with a 4-2 record in Group A. READ: EASL: Luigi Trillo, Meralco savor home crowd backing Seoul takes on the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots in the quarterfinals for a chance to take...

All PBA players for now in Gilas' first practice for FIBA window

Overseas-based players to come in later

UAAP: Alas Pilipinas men standouts star in NU sweep of UST

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 88 volleyball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas stars shone in National University’s 25-22, 29-27, 25-19 sweep of University of Santo Tomas to jumpstart its ‘6-peat’ bid in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Buoyed by the Bulldogs’ core’s experience at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship and a bronze medal at the Southeast Asian Games last...

La Salle blanks FEU to start UAAP women's volley campaign on a high

MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers blanked the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 25-19, 25-14, 27-25, at the Mall of Asia Arena Saturday to start their UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball campaign on a high note. La Salle saved two set points in a 5-1 run finished by back-to-back hits by Shevana Laput who fired 23 points to lead all scorers. Laput added five excellent digs to her name, while Angel Canino aided her with 15 points, four receptions,...

Carlos Yulo delighted to share Athlete of the Year honors with Alex Eala

MANILA, Philippines —While honored to receive the highest honor of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards, Carlos Yulo expressed his joy in sharing the achievement with Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala. The Paris Olympics double gold medalist arrived solo at the ceremony, wearing an all-beige suit—and shared that he was glad to witness more Filipino athletes being recognized. “I am just really grateful and happy that there are a lot...

The strategy behind Ukraine’s record-setting sniper shot explained

Winter Olympics: PH’s Francis Ceccarelli places 54th in giant slalom

SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Winter Olympics 2026 MANILA, Philippines—Francis Ceccarelli of the Philippines fell short in the men’s giant slalom event of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics at the Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio, Italy on Saturday night (Manila time). Cecarelli finished 54th with a total time of 2:48.23 minutes across two runs. Despite the outcome, though, the Filipino bet found positives in his debut in the Winter Games. “I’m...

NRL makes the most dramatic changes to State of Origin in history - and not all fans are happy

The NRL has made massive changes which will impact the future of State of Origin - with some footy stars set to benefit

Eala opens WTA1000 Dubai tilt campaign vs Baptiste

MANILA, Philippines -- Alex Eala faces a familiar opponent in qualifier Hailey Baptiste of the United States to begin her second WTA1000 campaign in the Dubai Tennis Championships at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Seeded in the main draw, the 20-year-old Filipina drew the 24-year-old American after her qualifying supremacy for Round 1 starting Monday with hopes of keeping mastery of her rival after a big win last year. Back in the...

Lady Spikers slay Lady Tamaraws for rousing UAAP Season 88 opener

MANILA, Philippines -- The redemption tour of the La Salle Lady Spikers is off to a strong start as they shot down the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws, 25-19, 25-14, 27-25, in their UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball matchup Saturday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Lady Spikers, last season’s runners-up, flexed their muscles against FEU to grab the win. Shevana Laput top-scored for La Salle with 23 points on 20 attacks,...

Baby Tams strengthen stranglehold on solo first

Ateneo, meantime, gets back on track

AFL legend makes bombshell prediction about Lachie Neale's future after marriage breakdown

An AFL great has made a bold prediction about Lachie Neale's future, declaring this season could be the superstar midfielder's last in Brisbane

Lindsey Vonn says her latest surgery after Olympic crash 'went well' and she can return to US

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — Lindsey Vonn's latest surgery on her left leg that she broke in the Olympic downhill “went well” and now she “will be able to finally go back to the US,” the American skiing standout said Saturday. The 41-year-old Vonn is being treated at a hospital in Treviso. She crashed 13 seconds into her run during last Sunday’s race and was airlifted off the course by helicopter. She said Monday she had suffered a “complex tibia...

Why Mercedes’ praise of Red Bull’s F1 engine may not tell the full story

The Mercedes-powered teams collectively singled Red Bull out during the first week of F1 testing in Bahrain, but is that justified? And to what extent is it related to political discussions in the background?

Mikhail Shaidorov wins historic figure skating Olympic gold for Kazakhstan at Milano Cortina games

Mikhail Shaidorov became Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold medallist in men’s figure skating after triumphing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. View on euronews

Cone confirms QMB out for Gilas: 'He just chose not to come'

'Q has chosen not to join us, and Kai is I guess reluctant because of the injury,' says Gilas coach

Lillard matches NBA 3-point contest mark in injury return

(UPDATE) LOS ANGELES — Damian Lillard, out all season while recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon, matched a record by winning his third career NBA Three-Point Contest on Saturday. Having received special approval from the league to participate, the 35-year-old Portland Trail Blazers guard beat Phoenix's Devin Booker 29-27 in the final. "In a season where I'm not participating, the league allowing me to come in and do something like this...