FIVB optimistic of PHL hosting of 2025 men's worlds

MANILA, Philippines — THE FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup (VCC) for Women will not only provide Alas Pilipinas the opportunity to toughen up further in a "one miss and you're out" tournament but also ice the series of dry run competitions ahead of the country's first-time and solo hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship 2025. "We're down to 14 months to go and at the rate we're going, we look forward to aiming for a well-hosted...

George joining 76ers, Thompson heading to Mavs in NBA free agency

New York — Paul George is joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks, multiple US reports said Monday (Tuesday in Manila) as NBA free-agency got into full swing. Nine-time All-Star George is joining the Sixers on a four-year deal worth $212 million while Thompson, whose exit from the Golden State Warriors was confirmed on Sunday, has agreed terms on a three-year $50 million contract with Dallas, ESPN...

IShowSpeed is stunned into silence by Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty miss against Slovakia... before having to endure fans taunting his tearful idol with Lionel Messi chants

Roberto Martinez's side were pushed all the way to a penalty shootout in Frankfurt after finding their opponent's defence impossible to breach.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum signs the largest deal in NBA history as he pens five-year, $314MILLION super-maximum contract extension

Jayson Tatum has inked the NBA's largest deal ever, worth a whopping $314 million. He is finalizing a five-year, super maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season.

Son of college basketball coaching legend signs with new NBA team

The son of an all-time great coach is continuing his own basketball journey.

'We need to be at our best in OQT' – del Rosario

(UPDATE) ACHIEVING the Olympic dream requires the best effort from Gilas Pilipinas. That's the assessment of Gilas team manager Richard del Rosario shortly after the national squad closed its two-game friendly with a loss to Poland early Sunday morning. "We were good against Turkey, we were better against Poland, but we have to be at our best from here on out," del Rosario said in a statement posted at the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas'...

Portugal's victory over Slovenia on penalties broke TWO records at Euros, with teary Cristiano Ronaldo and Co sneaking through to quarter-final clash against France

Two records were broken as Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. After the game ended goalless after extra-time, Portugal won 3-0 in the shootout.

Lando Norris lashes out at Verstappen after crash at the Austrian GP

'Gutted' fans insist Andy Murray 'deserved a better ending than this' as the Scot is forced to call time on his men's singles career at Wimbledon after withdrawing from first round tie against Tomas Machac through injury

Andy Murray's decision to withdraw from the men's singles competition at Wimbledon has left fans distraught as the Scotsman admitted he had failed to recover from surgery in time.

Tim Cone ‘not satisfied’ until Gilas Pilipinas reaches optimal OQT form

Gilas Pilipinas’ schedule the past week has been nothing short of frantic, traveling across the Middle East, Europe, and then deep into the Baltics—taking narrow tuneup losses flush on the chin in between. And yet, the Nationals went straight to practice right after they arrived in Latvia on Sunday (early Monday morning in Manila), putting aside exhaustion and a 10-hour road trip as it continued to prime and plot for the Fiba Olympic Qualifying...

Rajko expects Gilas to be competitive in OQT, but fires warning

Former Gilas coach says beating Latvia and Georgia will be 'very, very tough'

MPBL: CJ Cansino erupts for 30 as Iloilo routs Bulacan

Former UP star drains seven threes in blowout win

Philly radio vet rips former employer on his way out

Longtime Philadelphia sports personality Anthony Gargano is finally settling in at All City Network’s PHLY outlet after a prolonged legal dispute with Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic station. Gargano took his solo radio show digital with his jump to PHLY and helps manage the outlet, which he says will be profitable as soon as Read more... The post Anthony Gargano on leaving 97.5: ‘I helped The Fanatic more than The Fanatic helped me’...

Might the next majority owner of the Boston Celtics have eyes on building a new arena?

This past Monday (July 1) was a very busy one for the Boston Celtics, who not only managed to ink star forward Jayson Tatum to the largest contract extension in league history, but extended Derrick White as well to a team-friendly number. And those tidbit

Emma Raducanu says she wants to add to special sporting summer of British celebrations at Wimbledon as she wears England kit to practice

KIERAN GILL AT WIMBLEDON: As one of 19 Brits in the singles draw, Raducanu appeared relaxed ahead of facing No 22 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia.

Opening the wallet: Grading Cade Cunningham’s lucrative contract extension with the Detroit Pistons

Wright joins new B.League team Kawasaki Brave Thunders

MANILA, Philippines — Sweet-shooting Matthew Wright found a new home after signing up with the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in time for the Japan B.League's 2024-25 season. The 33-year-old Filipino-Canadian sharpshooter's transfer to his new team was announced by the Brave Thunders in their Instagram account. Wright played the past two B.League seasons with the Koyoto Hannaryz. In the 2023-24 season, Wright averaged 13.1 points, made 34.4 percent...

Emma Raducanu is handed a huge boost as her first round opponent WITHDRAWS through illness at Wimbledon... meaning Brit now faces world No 98 Renata Zarazua

Emma Raducanu has been handed a boost before even taking to Centre Court at Wimbledon after her first round opponent withdrew through illness.

UP Maroons scale new heights with 6-10 Fil-Am Quentin Millora-Brown

Height is might for vengeance-seeking Fighting Maroons

Honda signs retiring Espargaro to expand MotoGP test team

Espargaro to move to Honda in test role following retirement from racing

Andy Murray will team up with Dan Evans for the men's doubles at Paris Olympics... as 37-year-old Scot eyes his FOURTH Olympic medal

Andy Murray was already down to play singles in Paris this summer but will now add doubles action to his schedule alongside British No 3 Evans in what will be his fifth Olympic Games.

MPBL: Slaughter, Navarro lead Manila Stars to seventh win in row

Slaughter, Navarro post double-doubles for surging Stars

NBA free agency 2024: LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan headline best players still available entering Day 3

Now that several higher-profile free agents are off the board, here's an updated look at the best remaining players heading into Day 3 of free agency.

The Boston Celtics Are Officially For Sale

The Boston Celtics are officially up for sale. On Monday, days after the Eastern Conference franchise won the 2024 NBA Finals, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the team's majority ownership group is putting the team up for sale. The team's ownership group, led by Wyc ...

Arch Manning Makes His Thoughts On Texas QB Quinn Ewers Very Clear

Quinn Ewers is the only thing that stands in the way of Arch Manning being Texas' QB1, but the former five-star prospect says he's happy to have a player like Quinn on the team that can show him the ropes. "It's nice having a guy like Quinn to look up to," the sophomore quarterback recently ...

Davis wins second PGA Detroit title in 4 years

WASHINGTON — Australia's Cameron Davis hung tough down the stretch as rivals faltered to capture his second US PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic in four years by a stroke on Sunday (Monday in Manila). American Akshay Bhatia missed a par putt from just outside four feet to bogey the 18th hole and hand the Aussie a one-stroke victory at Detroit Golf Club. Davis fired a two-under-par 70 in the final round to finish 72 holes on 18-under 270 with...

SJ Moore staying put at UST

MANILA, Philippines — Contrary to previous reports on Monday, SJ Moore is staying put at UST. A source highly knowledgeable about Moore's situation told The Manila Times that the athletic winger is not transferring to another school and is staying with the Growling Tigers. "It's not true. They did not confirm and then reported something wrong," said the source. In his rookie year at the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball last year, Moore registered...

How the latest Mercedes tweak played its part in Austria F1 win

Mercedes was one of the few teams to introduce a car update in Spielberg. Here's a look at some of the tech innovations from last weekend's Austria round

Gilas Girls' Panganiban, Ramos get seniors' call-up for Jones Cup

Gilas Girls' Panganiban, Ramos to play in seniors team to Jones Cup

Gilas Boys fall to 0-2 in U17 World Cup with 62-point drubbing from Spain

MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas Boys team absorbed a 62-point, 96-34 beatdown from Spain to go 0-2 at the FIBA U17 World Cup at the Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday. Gilas, which opened the world meet by getting drubbed by Lithuania by 59 points, 48-107, is now out of contention for the knockout stage. Sans main gunner Kieffer Alas, the Filipino hoopers just couldn't keep up with the Spaniards who zoomed to a 16-0 lead...

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on his dramatic penalty miss against Slovenia that reduced him to tears - as Portugal scrape through Euro 2024 last-16 tie on spot kicks

MATT BARLOW IN FRANKFURT: It was an emotional whirl for Ronaldo, who sobbed during the break in extra-time but regained his focus to score Portugal's first penalty of the shootout.

Andy Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles

LONDON — Andy Murray has withdrawn from the men's singles at Wimbledon but has committed to competing in doubles with his brother Jamie, according to a statement from his management team on Tuesday. The 37-year-old two-time former champion, who was due to face Czech player Tomas Machac on the second day of the tournament, has taken the "very difficult decision" to pull out after failing to recover from back surgery. AFP

Report: Nikola Jokic Pushing Nuggets For Big Point Guard Acquisition

Nikola Jokic is reportedly campaigning for the Denver Nuggets to acquire a former MVP this offseason. According to Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, Jokic has "pushed" the Nuggets to pursue Russell Westbrook. The star center has previously wanted to play with the point guard. Joey Linn of All Clippers ...

SGA expects high-octane offense from imports McCullough, Agee in Jones Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Strong Group Athletic coach Charles Tiu expects no less than a high-octane offense from imports Chris McCullough and Tajuan Agee as the team prepares to go for no less than the championship in the 43rd William Jones Cup in Taipei, Taiwan. The 6-foot-10 McCullough is coming off a solid stint with the Formosa Taishin Dreamers in the P.League+ where he averaged 20.5 points, 12.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists. "Expect him to get us...

COLUMN: Tab assured 'no discussion with La Salle' before Amos move

We lost a talent but not our edge

Gary Neville likens England to a Premier League team who won the Champions League 'against all the odds' as he claims Gareth Southgate's under-par side CAN win Euro 2024

The Three Lions were just seconds from elimination against Slovakia in the round of 16 before Jude Bellingham equalised with a stunning bicycle kick from his team's first shot on target.

Christian Horner at centre of new Red Bull internal row as F1 champion Max Verstappen's dad Jos tells him 'say it to my face' over how he 'tried to force him out of their Legends Parade'

Jos Verstappen has reportedly renewed his bitter feud with Christian Horner just days after his son Max committed his future to the Red Bull team for 2025.

Simone Biles secures third trip to the Olympics after breezing to victory at US trials

MINNEAPOLIS — Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics. So are some of her friends. The gymnastics superstar earned a third trip to her sport's biggest stage by cruising to victory at the US Olympic trials on Sunday night, posting a two-day all-around total of 117.225 to clinch the lone automatic spot on the five-woman team. Three years removed from the Tokyo Olympics — where she pulled out of multiple finals to prioritize her safety and...

Who are some potential Boston Celtics big man free agency targets?

If the Boston Celtics decide to go the free agency route to add a little big man depth to the roster after hearing that star Boston bog man Kristaps Porzingis will be out until the start of the new year, give or take a month, who are some options

Klay Thompson is leaving the Warriors and will join the Mavericks – sources

DALLAS — Klay Thompson has taken off his Golden State jersey for the last time. And the Warriors say they're going to retire it to commemorate his time with them. Thompson is moving on from the Warriors, with the four-time league champion agreeing to join the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks and change franchises for the first time in his 13-year NBA career, two people with knowledge of the decision said Monday. ESPN and The Athletic...

McCullough admits PBA schedule makes SMB return unlikely

Commissioner's Cup timing isn't perfect for former SMB import

Aussie Wimbledon recap: Aleksandar Vukic sets up dream clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz after epic first round triumph

Aussie Aleksandar Vukic has set up a showdown with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz after Wimbledon's opening day of play. Jordan Thompson and Daria Saville were also victorious.

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NHL free agency grades 2024: Live analysis of every signing and trade this offseason

Let the frenzy begin. Free agency is open in the NHL, and The Sporting News

NBA: Paul George set to join 76ers on $212 million deal

PHILADELPHIA — Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a four-year, $212 million free-agent contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said early Monday morning. A nine-time All-Star, George intends to sign the contract shortly after the league’s moratorium on signings is lifted July 6, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be announced by NBA rule until that time....

Yves Dignadice's daughter Sophia eyed for Gilas Women pool

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

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 "

Petro Gazz welcomes "Ms. Everything” Cha Cruz-Behag as assistant coach

MANILA, Philippines — Former team captain and pioneer member of the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers Cha Cruz-Behag suits up in a new uniform as an assistant coach of the Petro Gazz Angels, ahead of the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 Reinforced Conference. Petro Gazz revealed on its socials that Cruz-Behag will assist them on the sidelines on Tuesday afternoon, July 2. "A new Angel on the sideline that will help the team reach new...

Revised trade gets green light from PBA as Nambatac moves to TNT

MANILA, Philippines — After several revisions, sweet-shooting guard Rey Nambatac's transfer to TNT is finally approved. The left-handed former Letran gunner has been dealt to the Tropang Giga in exchange for guard Kib Montalbo, veteran big man Jewel Ponferada and a future second round draft pick (Season 53). The latest revised trade was formally given a green light by the PBA trade committee on Tuesday. Originally, the 30-year-old Nambatac was...

Ben Hunt: Why this time F1 nice guy Norris cannot afford to say sorry

He might have ended the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix with zero points, but unapologetic Lando Norris’s battle with Max Verstappen was exactly what he needs