Vinícius Júnior celebrates after scoring Brazil’s equalizer against Morocco during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The goal helped the five-time world champions salvage a 1-1 draw and extend their unbeaten run in World Cup opening matches. PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES

Brazil escapes Morocco upset bid as Vini Jr. salvages draw

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Vinícius Júnior rescued five-time champion Brazil from a shock defeat after scoring the equalizer in a hard-fought 1-1 draw...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ Justin Brownlee is forced to a tough shot by the defense of TNT Tropang 5G’s Calvin Oftana. PBA PHOTO

Brownlee delivers 54 points; Ginebra nears PBA crown

MANILA – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings rode on the offensive outbursts of Justin Brownlee to score a 100-95 overtime win against TNT Tropang...
Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez celebrates after scoring Mexico’s second goal in a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City PHOTO FROM THE MEXICO MEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM PAGE

Mexico makes historic win as World Cup kicks off

MEXICO City — Co-host Mexico delivered a dream start to its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, defeating South Africa 2-0 on Thursday (Friday in...
Tab Baldwin has taken a leave of absence as head coach of the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles while the university conducts an independent investigation into the deaths of players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity in Aurora.

Ateneo sidelines Baldwin, manager as probe into players’ deaths begins

MANILA — Ateneo de Manila University has placed longtime head coach Tab Baldwin and team manager Christopher “Epok” Quimpo on leave as it launches...
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby goes for a layup as San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama looks on. PHOTO COURTESY OF EURO HOOPS WEBSITE

Knicks storms back from 29 down in Game 4, nears title

NEW YORK Knicks produced the largest comeback ever recorded in an NBA Finals game to defeat San Antonio Spurs, 107-106, in Game 4 on...
Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who died in a drowning incident during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora province. The Philippine National Police has launched an investigation into the tragedy. PHOTO COURTESY OF FASTBREAK

Ateneo mourns 2 cagers; PNP probes team-building tragedy, Deaths sends shockwaves through PH basketball...

MANILA — The Philippine basketball community was plunged into mourning after two Ateneo de Manila University men's basketball players died in a drowning incident...
Alexandra Eala’s campaign in the HSBC Championships ended in the Round of 16 after a straight-sets loss to American Iva Jovic at Queen’s Club in London. PHOTO COURTESY OF AFP

Alex Eala’s Queen’s Club run ends as Jovic strikes again

LONDON — Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala saw her impressive grass-court surge come to an abrupt end after suffering a commanding 6-2, 6-2 defeat...
TNT Tropang 5G’s Jordan Heading goes for a tough shot against the defense of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings' Justin Brownlee. PBA PHOTO

Heading stars as TNT evens PBA finals at 2-2

MANILA – TNT Tropang 5G turned things around in the second half to score a 106-98 victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in...
Jeff Tabinas celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the Philippine Men’s National Football Team’s commanding 5-1 victory over Myanmar in the Tri-Nation Friendlies at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. PFF Photo

PH thrashes Myanmar, 5-1, ahead of ASEAN Cup rematch

MANILA — The Philippine Men’s National Football Team sent a strong message ahead of next month’s ASEAN Hyundai Cup campaign after dismantling Myanmar, 5-1,...
France enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament favorites, with Kylian Mbappé leading a star-studded squad seeking to reclaim football’s biggest prize. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FRANCE MEN’S NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

France tipped as team to beat as Mbappé chases World Cup glory

FRANCE will enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying the burden of expectation and the backing of many football observers who consider Les Bleus...