The golden triumph of Flint Jara of Bago City, Negros Occidental stood out as the highlight of the national contingent’s campaign in the 2025 Belt and Road International Boxing Tournament in Xinjiang, China. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Jara saves PH from gold shutout in China boxing tilt

MANILA — Negrense boxer Flint Jara spared the Philippines from a gold medal shutout, delivering the country’s lone top-podium finish at the 2025 Belt...
Ilonggo Omar Larupay of Basilan Starhorse Viva Portmasters split against two defenders for an inside hit. MPBL PHOTO

Larupay’s double-double lifts Basilan to fourth straight win in 2025 MPBL

MANILA — Ilonggo forward Omar Larupay put on a dominant double-double performance as the Basilan Starhorse Viva Portmasters extended their winning streak to four...
Former University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers forward Aldave Canoy is among the nine Western Visayas-based players in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft. UAAP FILE PHOTO

9 WV standouts eye PBA breakthrough in record rookie draft

MANILA — Western Visayas is making its presence felt in big-time basketball as nine homegrown cagers are set to test their luck in the...
Santa Barbara Iloilo Football Club. PHOTO COURTESY OF ILOILO GUIMARAS REGIONAL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION FACEBOOK PAGE

Santa Barbara shocks Barotac, snatches IGRFA U16 crown

ILOILO City – In a stunning twist to Iloilo’s storied football rivalry, Santa Barbara Iloilo Football Club silenced hometown favorite Barotac Nuevo Footballers United,...
Sheena Jillianne Chua Ty credited her coaches and loved ones for the victory that cemented her as one of the brightest young hopes in Philippine gymnastics. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Negrense prodigy tops all-around in international gymnastics tilt

MANILA – Negrense sensation Sheena Jillianne Chua Ty stunned a tough international field to capture the Individual All-Around crown at the Dream Cup 2025...
PLDT High Speed Hitters’ Savannah Davison attempts to score against the defense of Bacolodnon Caroline Santos of ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles. PVL PHOTO

High Speed Hitters sweeps prelims, books PVL finals berth

MANILA — The PLDT High Speed Hitters barged into the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference finals in commanding fashion, sweeping the preliminary round with...
Santa Clarita International School Primes emerged as champions in the girls division of the Gametime 17-Under Volleyball Tournament. PHOTO COURTESY OF GAMETIME SPORTS

Santa Clarita, Living Stones rule Gametime 17-U tourney

ILOILO City – Santa Clarita International School Primes and Living Stones International School-Bacolod emerged as champions of the recently concluded Gametime 17-Under Volleyball Tournament...
Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala saw her US Open campaign come to an end with a loss to Spain’s Cristina Bucșa. REUTERS

End of the road for Alex Eala in US Open tourney

MANILA – Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala’s historic campaign at the 2025 US Open came to an end after a 6-4, 6-3 defeat to...
Gregory Slaughter will start to suit up for Basilan Starhorse Viva Portmasters beginning next month. MPBL FILE PHOTO

Slaughter to play for MPBL team Basilan this September, says team owner

MANILA – Filipino-American center Greg Slaughter will not be returning to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in the PBA but will instead suit up...
Ilongga Jennifer Nierva of Chery Tiggo Crossovers tosses the ball to a teammate. PVL PHOTO

Ilongga anchors Crossovers’ win over Thunderbelles in PVL

MANILA - Jennifer Nierva delivered a steady defensive performance to help Chery Tiggo Crossovers secure a 25-17, 25-17, 25-23 victory over ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles...