Boxer Nesthy Petecio (left), a silver medalist in the 2020+1 Tokyo Olympics, and boxer Aira Villegas (right) join fellow boxer Eumir Felix Marcial, pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena, and gymnasts Carlos Yulo and Aleah Finnegan in the Paris Olympics. Photo courtesy of AFP

Boxers Petecio, Villegas qualify for Paris Olympics

MANILA – Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas punched their way to the 2024 Paris Olympics by securing separate semifinal wins in the 1st World...
Iloilo D’Navigators’ Kyle Angelo Villamor smashes the ball towards the defense of Philippine Army Defenders in the recent PNVF Champions League. PNVF PHOTO

D’Navigators assures long-term commitment to Spikers’ Turf

MANILA – D’Navigators-Iloilo has assured their long-term commitment to the Spikers’ Turf tournament as they will be one of the nine teams competing in...
Kiefer Ravena was slapped with an unsportsmanlike foul for grabbing the hand of Fukuoka’s guard, Hiroki Taniguchi, who stole the ball from the side of the Shiga Lakes. Photo courtesy of Shiga Lakes

Kiefer Ravena commits costly foul; Shiga bows to Fukuoka

MANILA – Kiefer Ravena committed a costly unsportsmanlike foul with a second left as the Shiga Lakes faltered to the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka, 80-78,...
Negrense Arah Panique of National University Lady Bulldogs scores against the defense of University of the East Lady Warriors’ Khy Cepada. UAAP PHOTO

NU Lady Bulldogs crush UE Lady Warriors in UAAP

MANILA – National University Lady Bulldogs got valuable contributions from their reserves to score a 25-13, 25-19, 25-16 win over University of the East...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings rookie Raphael Cu made his presence felt against Phoenix Fuel Masters. PBA PHOTO

Ralph Cu shines as Ginebra clobbers Phoenix in PBA

MANILA – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings got a lift from rookie Raphael Cu as they clobbered Phoenix Fuel Masters, 102-92, in the 2024...
Petro Gazz Angels’ Brooke Van Sickle drops the ball towards the side of the Akari Power Chargers. PVL PHOTO

PVL: Brooke Van Sickle sizzles as Petro Gazz wallops Akari

MANILA – Petro Gazz Angels fashioned out a hard-fought three-set triumph against Akari Power Chargers, 25-21, 25-23, and 25-17, in the PVL 1st All-Filipino...
University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses’ Bianca Plaza looks to smash the ball towards the defense of Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles’ Lyann de Guzman. UAAP PHOTO

UST sweeps Ateneo, stays unbeaten in UAAP volley

MANILA – University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses made quick work of Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles, 25-19, 25-16, 25-19, in the UAAP...
Trisha Tubu raises her hands after leading Farm Fresh Foxies to a stunning win over Chery Tiggo Crossovers. PVL PHOTO

Farm Fresh upsets Chery Tiggo in PVL All-Filipino Conference

MANILA – Farm Fresh Foxies pulled off a shocking 25-23, 25-22, 25-16 straight set win over favored Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference...
Negrense Jeffrei Chan of NorthPort Batang Pier evades the defense of Meralco Bolts’ Raymond Almazan for a reverse layup. PBA PHOTO

Northport on a roll, takes down Meralco in PBA

MANILA – NorthPort Batang Pier gutted out another close win in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup after a 90-85 escape over Meralco Bolts on...
Negrense Jeffrei Chan of NorthPort Batang Pier connects from the three-point area. PBA PHOTO

Northport holds off Phoenix in PBA PH Cup

MANILA – NorthPort Batang Pier survived a spirited fight back by Phoenix Fuel Masters in the fourth quarter for a 124-120 triumph in the...