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Every Touch of the Ball Shows Professional Juggling Technique – Soccer

This video highlights a professional-level juggling performance where every touch of the ball reflects control, precision, and mastery. It’s a clear demonstration of how dedication and technique come together in soccer. Whether you're a player or a fan of freestyle skills, this content is a perfect showcase of top-level ball control.

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...

Garnacho’s Price Tag Too High, Man United Asks For Too Much Money

Manchester United Unveil Sleek 2025-26 Home KitManchester United Unveil Sleek 2025-26 Home KitAlejandro Garnacho won’t...

Steven Pressley says he's returned to Scotland with a smaller ego

'I am very much a different person to the one who left Scotland with a big ego going down to conquer England,' claimed new Dundee boss Steven Pressley.

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)...

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

Chicco Briones shows way to bounce back win for Fighting Maroons

Why Warwick has been suspended as FIA steward for F1 Canadian GP

Derek Warwick has been suspended from FIA driver steward duties for the Canadian Grand Prix following an interview and comments after the Spanish GP

Arca tops Quang Ninh IM1 chess tilt in Vietnam

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino FIDE Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca drew with top seed International Master Farid Firman Syah in the ninth and final round to rule the 2nd Quang Ninh IM1 chess tournament in Halong, Vietnam Thursday. The 16-year-old Panabo, Davao del Norte native had to overcome a stinging opening-round defeat to Vietnamese Tran Ngoc Minh Duy by scoring six points on four victories and the same number of draws to win the event....

Alas Pilipinas defies odds vs Kazakhstan on Independence Day

On Independence Day, Alas Pilipinas stood fearless against the much-taller and last year’s runner-up Kazakhstan, booking its second straight semifinal appearance in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup. Team captain Jia De Guzman praised her teammates for staying locked in and showing no fear in a must-win match, as the Filipino spikers pulled off a stunning 25-21, 25-15, 25-19 sweep to top Pool B with a 4-1...

Alas Pilipinas soars 10 spots in world women's volleyball rankings

MANILA, Philippines — Up, up and away. In a matter of a week, Alas Pilipinas has soared to the AVC Nations Cup finals in Hanoi, Vietnam and the FIVB world rankings after leapfrogging by 10 rungs from No. 56 to No. 46. It came to the fore after the Filipinas outlasted a higher-ranked Chinese Taipei side, 25-17, 25-21, 18-25, 15-25, 15-12, Friday at the packed Dong Anh Arena that set the former up against their bitter rivals — the Vietnamese — in...

Ange Postecoglou gets first job offer since Spurs sack

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Fil-Am Spaun emerges amid chaos in US Open Day 1

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American J.J. Spaun delivered a sizzling start and an unshakable finish to seize the early lead in the US Open with a four-under-par 66 at the unforgiving Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania on Thursday (Friday Manila time). Teeing off early, Spaun birdied four holes on the back nine — Nos. 10, 12, 16, and 17 — for a tournament-best 31 before settling into grind mode, parring his last 10 holes to navigate...

Man Utd begin talks to sign £84m Chelsea target

Manchester United have opened talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool, according to reports in Germany. Chelsea and Liverpool have already made an approach for Ekitike this summer, however, Frankfurt are demanding a €100 million (£84.3m) transfer fee for the 22-year-old. United, meanwhile, are looking t...

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...

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...

Man United contact new striker target after Gyokeres snub

The player is valued at £80m and Chelsea and Liverpool are among his admirers, although his price tag is prohibitive. He scored 22 goals last year.

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.

Premier League star tipped for £45m Liverpool transfer

Looks like it's only a matter of time...

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

The MSC is brewing a lot of excitement!

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...

N Ecija's 'equal opportunity' system leads to one-sided dominance of MPBL

Rice Vanguards are 15-0 and fun to watch with their selfless, team-oriented play. Here's the secret behind it

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...

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...

IRONMAN 70.3 Subic debutant stuns field with victory

SUBIC, Philippines – John Patrick Ciron turned his first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 appearance into an unforgettable triumph, stunning a field of elite triathletes with a gritty and gutsy performance in the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay here on Sunday. More than just a win, Ciron’s victory marked a powerful statement – of unshakable focus, sheer determination and raw athletic will. A renowned duathlon specialist, the Iriga City native entered the...

CJ Egan-Riley joins Marseille — it’s official!

OM - MarseilleOM - MarseilleOlympique de Marseille have landed their first signing of the summer....

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 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 –...

Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres deal at risk over fee hike

Arsenal’s deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres could be at risk as Sporting CP have threatened to increase the striker’s asking price. Earlier this week, Sporting’s president, Frederico Varandas, hit out at Gyokeres’ agent over suggestions that a transfer fee had already been agreed ahead of the summer transfer window. Gyokeres has a €100 million (£85.1m) ...

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...

Mathys Tel to Tottenham, A long-term bet for Spurs

Mathys TelMathys TelDone deal: Mathys Tel has completed a permanent move from Bayern Munich to...

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:...

Thomas Frank is confirmed as Tottenham's new head coach

The Danish manager moves across London from Brentford, where he spent nine years, to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked by Daniel Levy last Friday.

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Abe claims fifth world title, Takeoka stuns at -66 kg, Gyertyas lights up Budapest crowd

Uta Abe Smiles for Her Fifth World Title

Alas Pilipinas takes home silver as Vietnam rules AVC Nations Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas got dominated by world-class and three-peat champion Vietnam, but its first silver medal in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) showed the progress the women’s volleyball program has made. Alas is taking home a silver medal that shines like gold after being swept by Vietnam, 15-25, 17-25, 14-25, in the AVC Women’s Nations Cup Final at Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi. HIGHLIGHTS: Alas Pilipinas vs Vietnam AVC...

Canino, De Guzman, Palomata shine as Alas women make history in Nations Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas handed the Philippines its first silver medal finish in an AVC-sanctioned tournament after placing second at the AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Filipino volleybelles suffered a 15-25, 17-25, 14-25 beatdown at the hands of the hosts and three-peat champs Vietnamese at the Dong Anh Arena on Saturday night, ending the tournament with a 5-2 win-loss slate. Still, there's nothing to 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...

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

Wirtz labelled a 'once-in-a-century talent'

Serious praise from a World Cup winner.

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,...

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...