Louie Alas will be at the helm of the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. UAAP

Ateneo plays through pain; Blue Eagles dedicate UAAP Season 89 campaign to fallen teammates

MANILA — Ateneo de Manila University will play through grief in UAAP Season 89, turning every game into a tribute to fallen teammates Rene...
San Beda University Lady Red Spikers rookie Khim Culanay scores against the defense of University of the East Lady Warriors. V-LEAGUE

Culanay’s 13-block eruption lifts San Beda past UE

MANILA — Khim Culanay turned the net into San Beda University’s fortress, erupting for a tournament-best 13 blocks as the Lady Red Spikers survived...
Recarte Tiauson secures third place in the Daniel Yong-Chen I Memorial Merdeka Chess Challenge 2026 Event 6 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARLON BERNARDINO

Tiauson bags bronze in Malaysia chess tournament

MANILA — Talisay City chess standout Recarte Tiauson strengthened his international credentials after securing third place in the Daniel Yong-Chen I Memorial Merdeka Chess...
Thailand’s EST Cola’s Papatchaya Phontham attacks against the defense of Nxled Chameleons’ MarJana Phillips during the 2026 PVL Invitational. EST Cola swept Nxled, 25-22, 25-21, 25-19, to capture the championship. PVL

Thailand sweeps Chameleons to rule 2026 PVL Invitational

MANILA — Thailand’s EST Cola completed its dominant run in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League Invitational by dismantling the Nxled Chameleons in straight sets,...
Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines president Marcus Manalo discusses the national boxing team’s campaign for the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. PSA

PH boxing loads up for Asiad to end gold drought

MANILA — Armed with four Olympic medalists, Philippine boxing is mounting one of its strongest bids yet to reclaim the top of the Asian...
Calvin Oftana has been tapped as Gilas Pilipinas’ 12th and final player for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, replacing injured naturalized star Justin Brownlee. FIBA

Oftana completes Gilas Asiad roster, replaces Justin Brownlee

MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas has filled the final vacancy in its Asian Games roster, tapping Calvin Oftana to replace injured naturalized star Justin Brownlee...
Justin Brownlee is not expected to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2026 Asian Games as he continues to recover from hamstring and leg injuries. PBA

Gilas braces for Asian Games without Justin Brownlee

MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas is preparing to defend its Asian Games crown without veteran naturalized player Justin Brownlee, with head coach Tim Cone saying...
Adamson University Lady Falcons remain unbeaten in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge after defeating College of Saint Benilde in four sets to move within one victory of a semifinal berth. V-LEAGUE

Adamson nears V-League semis after 4th straight win

MANILA — Defending champion Adamson University moved within one victory of a semifinal berth in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge after turning back College...
Alexandra Eala is determined to carry the Philippine colors at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, even if it means skipping the WTA 1000 China Open in Beijing. REUTERS

Alex Eala puts PH duty first, eyes Asiad stint

MANILA — World No. 18 Alexandra Eala is putting national duty ahead of a major WTA tournament, choosing to pursue a stint for the...
Gilas Pilipinas’ Sedrick Barefield defends South Korea’s Lee Hyun-joong during their friendly game on Sunday. NAVER SPORTS

Cone takes blame for Gilas’ Korea debacle

MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone took responsibility for the national team’s back-to-back blowout losses to South Korea, saying the coaching staff...