Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal for France during its 3-1 FIFA World Cup victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. AP

Kylian Mbappe breaks France scoring record as Les Bleus opens World Cup with victory

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Kylian Mbappe launched France’s FIFA World Cup campaign in record-breaking fashion, scoring twice to become his country’s all-time leading...
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Negrense spiker lands pro breakthrough as High Speed Hitters finalize PVL lineup

Joan Marie Monares joins the PLDT High Speed Hitters after earning a professional opportunity despite going undrafted in the 2026 PVL Rookie Draft. PHOTO...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ Japeth Aguilar attempts a shot against the defense of TNT Tropang 5G import Chris McCullough during the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals. The two teams meet tonight in a winner-take-all Game 7 for the conference championship. PBA Photo. PBA PHOTO

TNT, Ginebra set for winner-take-all title showdown

MANILA — The PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup championship will be decided tonight as defending champion TNT Tropang 5G and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel...
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes a save against Spain during their FIFA World Cup group-stage match, helping his country secure a historic first-ever World Cup point in a scoreless draw. REUTERS

Cape Verde stuns Spain, claims historic first World Cup point

CAPE VERDE announced its arrival on football’s biggest stage with a stunning defensive masterclass, holding powerhouse Spain to a scoreless draw and securing the...
Tab Baldwin has resigned as head coach of the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles as the university conducts a comprehensive review of its basketball program following the deaths of two players. UAAP PHOTO

Ateneo overhauls basketball program; Baldwin, Quimpo resign

MANILA — Ateneo de Manila University has accepted the immediate resignations of longtime head coach Tab Baldwin and team manager Epok Quimpo as the...
Joaquin Tovera scores 21 points to power Gilas Pilipinas Youth to an 85-70 victory over Thailand and a seventh consecutive SEABA qualifying title in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. FIBA PHOTO

Gilas Youth completes sweep, bags SEABA U18 qualifying title

MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas Youth completed a dominant unbeaten campaign and clinched its seventh straight SEABA qualifying crown after overpowering host Thailand, 85-70, in...
Philippine pole vault star Ernest John “EJ” Obiena begins his 2026 outdoor season with a silver-medal finish at the Eurowings Flight Circus in Dusseldorf, Germany after clearing 5.74 meters. POC FILE PHOTO

Obiena opens 2026 outdoor campaign with silver in Germany

MANILA — Philippine pole vault ace Ernest John “EJ” Obiena launched his 2026 outdoor season on a strong note, capturing the silver medal at...
Daichi Kamada heads home Koki Ogawa’s corner in the 88th minute to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup opener at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. PHOTO COURTESY OF STACY REVERE/GETTY IMAGES

Japan strikes late to deny Dutch win in World Cup opener

ARLINGTON, Texas — Japan snatched a dramatic late point against the Netherlands after Daichi Kamada headed home in the 88th minute to secure a...
TNT Tropang 5G’s Chris McCullough tries to score against the defense of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ Japeth Aguilar. PBA PHOTO

TNT forces do-or-die Game 7 in PBA finals

MANILA – Chris McCullough took over offensively in the endgame as TNT Tropang 5G turned back Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 98-90, in Game...
Jordan Clarkson celebrates after helping the New York Knicks win the NBA championship, becoming the first player of Filipino heritage to capture an NBA title as the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATEDJordan Clarkson celebrates after helping the New York Knicks win the NBA championship, becoming the first player of Filipino heritage to capture an NBA title as the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

Clarkson makes history as first Fil-Am NBA champion; New York Knicks end 53-year title...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Jordan Clarkson etched his name into basketball history as the first player of Filipino heritage to win an NBA championship...