Sinner, Alcaraz move on at Wimbledon

LONDON — Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence. Australian Open champion Sinner defeated Italian Davis Cup teammate Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) in a three-hour 42-minute duel. Berrettini, the 2021 runner-up, fired 65 winners, including 28...

Kai Sotto taken to hospital to have rib injury checked

Gilas holds breath as docs examine extent of big man's injury

Ricciardo defends “tough racer” Verstappen after Norris F1 Austrian GP clash

Daniel Ricciardo says he saw nothing wrong in the way Max Verstappen raced Lando Norris at F1’s Austrian GP

COLUMN: By helping Gilas beat Latvia, Kai turns in good NBA audition

Kai Sotto didn't hurt his NBA chances any after that brave performance against Latvia

From ringside, SBP chief sees seismic shift for rejigged Gilas program

The man who oversaw a difficult Gilas pivot from the Chot Reyes years admires view from ringside

Gilas Pilipinas played very good game says Latvian coach

FOR the first time in 64 years, the Philippines has won against a European team in men's basketball. This was achieved early Thursday morning when Gilas Pilipinas scored an 89-80 upset win against host Latvia in Group A of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. While Philippine team coach Tim Cone said he was "shocked" by the stunning victory, Latvia coach Luca Banchi attributed the setback to the host squad's failure to match...

PH makes semis in Olympic Qualifying Tournament

The Philippines bowed to Georgia, 94-96, on Thursday night (Manila time) but will still advance to the semifinal round in the Latvia leg of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. Needing to win against Georgia to claim the top spot in Group A and avoid losing more than 18 points to get axed, Gilas Pilipinas used a torrid third quarter rally to tie the count at 74-all entering the final period. From there, the Filipinos played...

Puerto Rico routs Gilas Boys FIBA U17

(UPDATE) THE Gilas Pilipinas Boys team suffered another beatdown at the FIBA U17 World Cup, bowing to Puerto Rico this time by 45 points, 53-98, at the Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday evening (Manila time). Gilas thus finished the group play in Pool A winless at 0-3, being on the wrong end of a 62-point, 96-34 rout against Spain and 59-point, 48-107 drubbing from Lithuania in its first two games. Finishing at the bottom of Group...

Cone: It's the first time I felt good losing

The Philippine men's basketball team's travel plans back to Manila will have to wait a little while after it advanced to the crossover semifinals at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Thursday night (Manila time) at the Arena Riga in Latvia. Gilas Pilipinas actually lost to Georgia, 92-94, at the close of the group stage but the Filipinos still made the final four, thanks to its 89-80 victory against the host team early Thursday. Head coach...

Ollie Bearman, 19, lands 'dream' F1 seat for next season as he becomes the fourth British driver on the grid... after standing in for Ferrari's Carlos Sainz in Saudi Arabia

JONATHAN McEVOY: The 19-year-old's position was announced ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone - a fillip for the sport after his excellent debut as a stand-in for Ferrari in March.

Kai Sotto calls Brownlee 'Michael Jordan of PH basketball'

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas star Kai Sotto has high praises for his teammate, Justin Brownlee, calling him the "Michael Jordan of Philippine basketball." In a 19-second video on the FIBA Facebook page during the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Sotto said Brownlee is a great teammate and the world needs to know more about him. "The world don't really know much about Justin Brownlee, but for me, he's the Michael Jordan of Philippine...

Philippines wakes up to result of Gilas’ first OQT game

SCHEDULE: Gilas Pilipinas at Fiba OQT in Riga, Latvia National coach Tim Cone has made one thing clear months before the tall order Gilas Pilipinas needs to hurdle in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. “I’m a big believer that there are always really hard things to do. But nothing’s impossible,” he had told the Inquirer. The architect behind last year’s golden romp in the Asian Games in China put that mantra to the test once...

Bronny James signs HUGE Lakers deal, despite being picked 55th as details of his rookie contract are revealed

Bronny was taken with the 55th selection of last week's NBA Draft by his father's Lakers despite an unremarkable single season coming off the bench at USC.

Yves Dignadice's daughter Sophia eyed for Gilas Women pool

Second-generation baller out to follow in dad's footsteps

Goga Bitadze regrets giving 'great team' Gilas an opening

They had their shot, but Gilas just wouldn't go away

LeBron James wants every penny available in his next Lakers contract, and here's why

Greece strong in opener; Slovenia still have chance to qualify

Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a player intent on leading Greece to its first Olympic berth since 2008. Antetokounmpo had 32 points in 19 minutes, going 11 of 11 from the field, as Greece rolled to a 109-82 win over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday in Group B of the Piraeus, Greece, Olympic qualifying tournament. Thomas Walkup added 17 points for Greece, which led by as many as 27 and can advance to the semifinal round with a victory over...

Ka-ching! Jayson Tatum signs the richest extension in NBA history

USA blasts Philippines U17 by 96

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas absorbed a hapless 141-45 beating at the hands of the reigning champion and world No. 1 USA to bow out of contention in the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup Wednesday at the Sinan Erdem Dome, in Istanbul, Turkey. A forgettable outing it was for the overpowered Nationals, who stared at early 13-43 hole en route to the 96-point defeat in the Round of 16. It was the fourth straight blowout loss for the undersized and...

Reigning Wimbledon champ Marketa Vondrousova out in first round

LONDON — Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending women’s champion at Wimbledon to lose in the first round the next year since 1994, eliminated 6-4, 6-2 by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro at Centre Court on Tuesday. Vondrousova was a surprise title winner at the All England Club 12 months ago, the first unseeded woman to claim the trophy at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Now she enters the books in another — and less-wanted — historic way....

Missing players, reassigned roles hit Alas Pilipinas with reality check

Coming off the high of a historic achievement, Alas Pilipinas is beginning to feel some of the problems of maintaining a high-profile national pool. Luckily, the women’s program has a few reinforcements coming its way. National University (NU) ace and UAAP two-time MVP Bella Belen and multi awarded spiker Jema Galanza will bolster Alas Pilipinas when it takes on Vietnam on Thursday in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenger Cup at...

British No 1 Katie Boulter is knocked OUT of Wimbledon by No 2 Harriet Dart, who was in tears when she thought she would lose before remarkable turnaround

TAMARA PRENN AT WIMBLEDON: Dart had thought that she was destined to head out of the competition at 6-2 down in the tiebreak, and was seen wiping away tears as she sought to collect herself.

Sonay Kartal puts in STUNNING performance to set up third round tie against Coco Gauff at Wimbledon after beating world No 45 Clara Burel - as her childhood rival Emma Raducanu also progresses

It set up a showdown with world number 45 Burel and Kartal recovered from losing a 3-0 lead in set two to edge the decider and become the first home player through to the last-32 at the All England Club.

FIVB Challenger Cup action fires off at NAS

MANILA, Philippines — EXPECT fireworks right on opening day of the 2024 FIVB Women's Volleyball Challenger Cup as Sweden and Belgium clash in a knockout match on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Champions of the European Golden League in Ostrava a few weeks ago, Sweden brings a formidable team led by league Most Valuable Player Isabelle Haak, who turns 25 next week. Belgium, which defeated Romania in straight sets to earn the bronze in the...

Tim Cone dismisses notion that Gilas not big, fast, strong enough

There will be plenty of questions and realities that Gilas Pilipinas will tackle in the few days left leading up to the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. Fortunately, the squad’s mental fortitude and size won’t be among those things. Despite an 11-man crew and a lowly No. 37 ranking, national coach Tim Cone has been steadfast in his belief that the Filipinos are not going to be outmatched in Riga, where one of the four OQTs for...

History unfolds in Latvia as Gilas stuns world No. 6 in OQT

Gilas holds off late Latvia comeback from 26-points down to pull off one of the most famous victories in Philippine basketball history

Isaiah Hartenstein cashes with Oklahoma City, is he worth it?

Why Cone stuck to 'outdated' triangle offense for youth-laden Gilas side

'We're going to live and die with this,' says Gilas coach

Messi a doubt for Argentina in Copa

HOUSTON — Lionel Messi's fitness remains in doubt ahead of Thursday's (Friday in Manila) Copa America quarterfinal with Ecuador with coach Lionel Scaloni saying he will wait before deciding on his team. Messi missed Argentina's final group stage match on Saturday, a 2-0 win over Peru, after complaining of a sore right hamstring. Argentina will hold a training session later on Wednesday and Scaloni said he would make any decision afterwards....

RoS ready to make big moves with two first rounders thanks to Nambatac trade

No. 7 and 8 selections to service Rain or Shine's resurgence

Maneiro ousts Wimbledon champ

LONDON — Marketa Vondrousova became the first defending women's Wimbledon champion to lose in the first round for 30 years on Tuesday as Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek cruised through. Off the court, two-time champion Andy Murray pulled out of the singles at his farewell All England Club appearance because he has not recovered sufficiently from recent back surgery. It was a painful day for Czech sixth seed Vondrousova, whose time in the...

Tim Cone says Gilas win over Latvia ‘means a lot to fans back home’

MANILA, Philippines — Even Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone was shocked with how his team pulled off a massive upset against world No.6 Latvia in the opener of their Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) campaign. Gilas Pilipinas, led by Justin Brownlee and big men June Mar Fajardo and Kai Sotto, never wavered against one of the world’s best teams as it stunned Latvia with a wire-to-wire 89-80 win in front of the massive home crowd on Thursday...

Carlos Alcaraz turns on the style to beat Aleksandar Vukic in straight sets to set up third-round clash with Grand Slam friend and foe Frances Tiafoe

JOE BERNSTEIN ON COURT NO 1: Alcaraz's only previous meeting with Aleksandar Vukic of Australia had ended in defeat at French Open qualifying in 2020 when the Spaniard was 17.

COLUMN: Can't-miss prospects in PBA Rookie Draft pool

There's more than just Balti in this draft pool

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Daniel Ricciardo offered Formula One lifeline as unlikely option emerges for under-fire Australian amid fears he will be SACKED by RB

Ricciardo, 34, had hoped to make a strong pitch to return to Red Bull as Max Verstappen 's teammate in 2025, after being brought in from the cold following his McLaren sacking.

Policarpio bids farewell to La Salle

MANILA, Philippines — De La Salle Green Archers forward Jonnel Policarpio said goodbye to his university on Wednesday, amid reports that he is declaring for the upcoming 2024 PBA Rookie Draft. In a social media post, the incoming sophomore called it one of the toughest decisions he has made. "Extending all my gratitude to my managers, teammates, and to everyone na naniniwala sa capabilities ko and talent as an athlete. Of course, I also owe...

Cone glad Gilas did its homework on defense scouting Latvia

Cone says Gilas prepared to chase and stay with Bertans and his fellow Latvia stars

Converge has franchise find as Baltazar enters Draft

Justine Baltazar, the big man many see as Converge’s the top overall pick, officially threw his name in the PBA Draft on the eve of the deadline set by the league on Wednesday. Baltazar formally submitted his application on Wednesday, joining notables who had put their names ahead of the Draft that will be held at Glorietta in Makati City on July 14. Converge owns the right to select first after placing dead last in both the import-laden...

RJ Abarrientos adds even more star power to PBA Draft

Make way for 'Flying RJ' in the PBA

Novak Djokovic breaks Wimbledon 'Golden Rule' but clarifies he was given the 'thumbs up' to stray away from strict policy

Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to tennis this week at Wimbledon. However the seven-time champion broke Wimbledon's golden rule in his opening round game.

23 teams for PSL National Finals completed

MANILA, Philippines -- The cast for the PSL National Finals is now complete as five teams from the Visayas Regional Finals were able to secure berths in the qualifying tournament for the first ever Global Championship Challenge. . Four teams from Cebu and one from Ormoc advanced to the National Finals slated July 7 to 11 at the Victoria Sports in Quezon City. Emerging as champions in their respective divisions were Cebu-Khalifa (Born 2004),...

Gilas Pilipinas guns for semis berth vs. Georgia amidst heightened expectations

That was just one game, one win, after all

Local stars bolster Strong Group in upcoming William Jones Cup

Kiefer, Abando banner loaded SGA line-up

María de Villota and the tragic death of the racing star at 33

PVL to use different format in return of Reinforced Conference

MANILA, Philippines — The return of the PVL Reinforced Conference features a Pool Play format, dividing 12 teams into two groups as pro volleyball action unfurls on July 16 at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. With the import-laden tournament returning to action for the first time in two years, the PVL will be using a different format, using the serpentine method to separate the teams into two groups — based on their standings in the previous...

Wolff says Austrian GP radio message to Russell "dumbest" thing he's done in F1

Mercedes team principal admits what he did in Austria was "embarrassing "

Podcast P arrives in Philadelphia: Grading Paul George’s deal with the 76ers

Reports: Lakers sign LeBron James ($104M), Bronny James ($7.9M)

LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN and The Athletic reported Wednesday. The move represents only a slight salary increase over his scheduled 2024-25 season salary of $51.4 million in the form of a player option. But James opted out of his contract last week, one day […]

What needs to happen for Gilas Pilipinas to advance

Following the stunning win by the 37th ranked Philippines over world No. 6 Latvia, the Olympic hopes are very much alive for the Filipinos as Gilas Pilipinas heads to its final game in Group A against Georgia on Thursday, 8:30 p.m. (Manila time) in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Filipinos relied on their resolute defense and solid shooting to bring down the Latvians, 89-80, early Thursday morning in Riga, Latvia. The historic...