Capiznon center Christian Manaytay of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters attempts a shot over Phoenix Fuel Masters' Jason Perkins during their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup clash Tuesday night. PBA photo

Painters hands Fuel Masters 1st loss, Bolts escapes Blackwater in PBA

MANILA – Rain or Shine finally returned to the winning track while dealing Phoenix its first defeat of the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup,...
Jose Rizal University’s Heavy Bombers celebrate after defeating San Beda University in Game 1 of the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup finals, moving within one win of the school's first-ever preseason championship. PHOTO COURTESY OF FILOIL SPORTS

JRU stuns San Beda, moves one win away from first FilOil preseason championship

MANILA — Jose Rizal University moved within one victory of its first-ever Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup championship after toppling San Beda University, 70-59, in...
Mike Phillips is set to begin his professional career in Japan after signing a two-year contract with Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League. FIBA PHOTO

Phillips takes talents to Japan, signs 2-year deal with Kyoto Hannaryz

MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas standout and former De La Salle University star Michael "Mike" Phillips is headed to the Japan B.League after signing a...
TNT Tropang 5G’s Rey Nambatac attacks the defense of the Macau Giant Pandas during their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. PBA PHOTO

TNT survives Macau scare, opens Govs’ Cup title defense with win

MANILA — Defending champion TNT Tropang 5G withstood a furious late rally by the Macau Giant Pandas to secure a 106-103 victory and kick...
Bacolod MassKaras’ Emman Galman and Desmond Price challenge Abra Solid North Weavers’ Tucker Molina during their MPBL game at the One Arena in Cainta, Rizal. Abra handed Bacolod a record 129-45 defeat, the biggest winning margin in league history. MPBL PHOTO

Bacolod MassKara suffers record 84-point rout as Abra sets new MPBL winning margin

MANILA — Bacolod Masskaras crashed to the most lopsided defeat in Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) history after defending champion Abra Solid North Weavers...
Mylene Paat-Rezanova (left) and Ilongga middle blocker Cam Bartolome complete the Strong Group Athletics-Pilipinas roster for the 2026 Formosa Women's Volleyball Invitational Tournament scheduled from July 30 to Aug. 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF SGA-PILIPINAS

Bartolome, Paat complete SGA-Pilipinas squad for Formosa tourney

MANILA — Ilongga rising star Cam Bartolome and veteran opposite hitter Mylene Paat-Rezanova have completed the Strong Group Athletics-Pilipinas roster as the Philippine club...
Spain celebrates after defeating defending champion Argentina, 1-0, in extra time to capture its second FIFA World Cup title at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. PHOTO COURTESY OF OPALEAK

Spain dethrones Argentina to bag 2nd FIFA World Cup title

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain's unlikely hero, scoring the lone goal in extra time as La Roja dethroned...
University of Santo Tomas celebrates after completing an unbeaten 8-0 campaign by defeating St. John's Institute-Bacolod to capture the 2026 Shakey's Juniors National Invitationals championship at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan. PHOTO COURTESY OF SSL

UST Junior Tigresses completes perfect season with 2026 Juniors Nat’l Invitational crown

MANILA — University of Santo Tomas capped a flawless campaign in dramatic fashion, battling back from a five-point deficit in the deciding set to...
Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts celebrate after completing a dominant championship run in the Women's Open division of the 66th Charter Anniversary Invitational Volleyball Open Tournament in San Carlos City. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSE MONTALBO

Tay Tung HS Thunderbolts sweeps UNO-R to snatch San Carlos volley crown

SAN CARLOS City – Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts capped a commanding campaign by crushing University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), 25-17, 25-14, to...
England’s Bukayo Saka celebrates after completing a hat trick in the Three Lions’ thrilling 6-4 victory over France for the bronze medal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. PHOTO COURTESY OF FABRIZIO ROMANO

Bukayo Saka’s hat trick lifts England to World Cup bronze

MIAMI, Florida — Bukayo Saka completed a hat trick as England survived France’s furious second-half fightback to clinch third place in the 2026 FIFA...