Philippine gymnasts Carlos Edriel Yulo (center) and Karl Eldrew Yulo (right) celebrate a historic double podium finish after winning the gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's floor exercise final of the 2026 Asian Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zunyi, China. GAP PHOTO

Yulo claims Asian floor crown; brother Eldrew takes bronze

MANILA — Carlos Yulo reclaimed the Asian floor exercise crown in dominant fashion, leading a historic double podium finish for the Philippines as younger...
Alexandra Eala returns a shot during her semifinal match against Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova at the 2026 Berlin Open. Eala’s impressive run included victories over world No. 2 Elena Rybakina and former world No. 3 Elina Svitolina before bowing out in the Final Four. REUTERS

Eala’s Berlin Open dream run ends in semifinals

MANILA — Alexandra Eala's inspiring giant-killing run at the 2026 Berlin Open came to an end in the semifinals after the Filipino tennis sensation...
Brian Brobbey celebrates with teammates after scoring one of his two goals as the Netherlands overwhelmed Sweden, 5-1, to take command of Group F in the 2026FIFA World Cup at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Dutch rout Sweden to seize Group F lead; Germany advances on late Undav heroics

HOUSTON, Texas — The Netherlands delivered one of the most commanding performances of the FIFA World Cup so far, overwhelming Sweden, 5-1, on Saturday...
Alexandra Eala celebrates after scoring the biggest victory of her career, defeating world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the Berlin Open in Germany. PHOTO BY JHAY OH OTAMIAS

Eala stuns world No. 2 Rybakina, reaches Berlin Open q’finals

MANILA — Alexandra Eala produced the biggest victory of her career on Friday (Philippine time), toppling world No. 2 and former Wimbledon champion Elena...
Canada’s Jonathan David celebrates after completing a hat-trick in the Canadians’ dominant 6-0 victory over Qatar in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. PHOTO BY JARED C. TILTON/GETTY IMAGES

World Cup: David hat-trick fires Canada to 6-0 rout of Qatar

VANCOUVER, Canada — Jonathan David delivered a dazzling hat-trick as Canada overwhelmed a nine-man Qatar side, 6-0, on Thursday (Friday in the Philippines), moving...
Members of the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts beach volleyball team who were invited to compete in the ABP Legacy Youth Invitational Tournament – Beach Volleyball 2026 in Boracay on July 4-6. The tournament will bring together promising young Filipino volleyball players from various parts of the world. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSE MONTALBO

Tay Tung volleybelles earn international berth in Boracay youth beach tourney

BACOLOD City — Four Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts standouts have earned a coveted opportunity to showcase their talent on a larger stage...
Nard John Pinto celebrates after delivering two clutch fourth-quarter three-pointers that helped power Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to an 88-76 Game 7 victory over TNT Tropang 5G and the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup championship. PBA PHOTO

Pinto Ginebra’s unlikely hero in PBA Comm’s Cup triumph

MANILA — Nard John Pinto delivered the biggest shots of his career when it mattered most, drilling two momentum-shifting three-pointers in the fourth quarter...
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during his side’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup opener at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. PHOTO COURTESY OF LIBERO

Congo stuns Portugal, holds World Cup favorites to 1-1 draw

HOUSTON, Texas — Tournament debutants DR Congo produced one of the early surprises of the FIFA World Cup after holding heavily favored Portugal to...
Alexandra Eala celebrates after defeating world No. 22 Donna Vekic of Croatia, 7-5, 6-4, to advance to the Round of 16 of the Berlin Open and extend her unbeaten record against the Croatian this year. PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL FERNANDEZ

Eala stuns world No. 22 Vekic again, advances to Berlin Open last 16

MANILA — Alexandra Eala strengthened her growing reputation as one of the WTA Tour’s rising grass-court threats after overpowering world No. 22 Donna Vekic...
Earl Scottie Thompson stepped up offensively in Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings' title clinching win against TNT Tropang 5G. PBA PHOTO

Brgy. Ginebra back as PBA Comm’s Cup kings

MANILA – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings snapped a three-year championship drought by defeating TNT Tropang 5G, 88-76, in the winner-take-all Game 7 of...