San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama tries to reach the ball despite being held on by New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns. AP

Wembanyama powers Spurs, trims NBA Finals deficit to 1-2

SAN ANTONIO Spurs kept their championship hopes alive after defeating New York Knicks, 115-111, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night...
Alexandra Eala celebrates her rise to World No. 33 in the latest WTA rankings after capturing the 2026 WTA Lexus Birmingham Classic title in England. PHOTO COURTESY OF BIRMINGHAM OPEN

Eala surges to world No. 33 after historic Birmingham title run

MANILA — Fresh off a breakthrough championship campaign in England, Alexandra Eala climbed to a career-near World No. 33 in the latest Women’s Tennis...
Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili. PHOTO COURTESY OF FASTBREAK

Police: Ateneo players swept away by strong current in fatal drowning

MANILA — Ateneo de Manila University student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili were reportedly swept into deeper waters by a strong current...
Ilongga Rhiane Perez was crowned MVP after leading Gilas Pilipinas Girls to an unbeaten championship run in the Southeast Asia Basketball Association (SEABA) U18 Women’s Qualifiers and a berth in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup. SBP PHOTO

Gilas Girls romp to SEABA crown, punch Asia Cup ticket

BACOLOD City — Gilas Pilipinas Girls stamped their class as Southeast Asia’s top under-18 women’s basketball team after crushing Indonesia, 88-62, to complete a...
Alexandra Eala celebrates after winning the 2026 Birmingham Open title, a victory that she said has inspired her to work even harder toward greater success on the professional tennis tour. PHOTO COURTESY OF BIRMINGHAM OPEN

Eala eyes bigger goals after Birmingham Open win

MANILA – Fresh off one of the biggest titles of her young professional career, Alexandra Eala vowed to keep pushing for greater achievements after...
Camille Lamina, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 PVL Rookie Draft, says she aims to bring a championship mindset, discipline, and strong work ethic to the Galeries Tower Highrisers. FACEBOOK PHOTO

TopPVL pick Lamina eyes winning impact with Galeries

MANILA — Fresh from being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft, Guimarasnon setter Camille Lamina...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ Stephen Holt attacks the defense of TNT Tropang 5G’s Rey Nambatac inside. PBA PHOTO

PBA FINALS: Holt regains offense as Ginebra takes 2-1 lead

MANILA – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings leaned on a hot start by Stephen Holt to score a 116-102 victory over TNT Tropang 5G...
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs defenders Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie during Game 2 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, Texas. New York escaped with a 105-104 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the championship series. PHOTO COURTESY OF TORONTO STAR

Knicks stun Spurs again, move two wins away from NBA crown

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The New York Knicks are now halfway to ending a 53-year championship drought after Jalen Brunson delivered in the clutch...
Alexandra Eala defeated Czech veteran Nikola Bartunkova to capture the Birmingham Open crown. PHOTO COURTESY OF BIRMINGHAM OPEN

Alex Eala edges Bartunkova, bags Birmingham Open crown

MANILA – Alexandra Eala claimed the biggest grass-court title of her young career after rallying past Czech veteran Nikola Bartunkova, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, in...
TNT Tropang 5G’s Chris McCullough was clobbered by the defense of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings' Justin Brownlee. PBA PHOTO

TNT bounces back, levels PBA Finals at 1-1

MANILA – TNT Tropang 5G survived a late surge by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings for a 101-94 victory in Game 2 of the...