Ricci Rivero spearheaded Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters’ win over Terrafirma Dyip. PBA PHOTO

Rivero erupts for 40 as Phoenix routs Terrafirma

MANILA — Ricci Rivero delivered a career-defining explosion, firing 40 points to power Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters to a commanding 133-105 demolition of...
Ilongga Cam Bartolome stepped up in College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers’ win over University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas. NCAA PHOTO

Bartolome powers Benilde back to NCAA finals

MANILA — Ilongga rookie Cam Bartolome delivered a career-defining performance as College of Saint Benilde swept University of Perpetual Help, 25-18, 26-24, 25-21, to...
Members of Barotac Nuevo Central Elementary School football squad. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Barotac Nuevo powers Iloilo’s WVRAA run with multi-gold haul

BAROTAC NUEVO, Iloilo — Barotac Nuevo’s football-driven sports program once again proved its dominance as its student-athletes delivered a multi-gold medal haul in the...
Jean Asis of Galeries Tower Highrisers attempts to score against Cherry Nunag of Capital1 Solar Energy Solar Spikers. PVL PHOTO

Highrisers knocks out Solar Spikers in PVL play-in

MANILA — Rookie Jean Asis delivered a breakout performance as Galeries Tower Highrisers kept their campaign alive, sweeping Capital1 Solar Energy Solar Spikers, 25-16,...
Kathlyn Bugna and Kresthan Belacas display their trophies after delivering impressive performances in the Gov. Jubahib junior tennis tournament. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bugna, Belacas dominate Tagum tennis tilt with triple crowns

MANILA — Kathlyn Bugna and Kresthan Belacas stamped their dominance on the national junior tennis stage, sweeping three titles each to emerge as the...
Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws’ Lovely Lopez scores against the defense of Negrense Arah Panique of National University Lady Bullpups. UAAP PHOTO

FEU stuns NU, forces deadlock for UAAP No. 2 spot

MANILA — Far Eastern University surged into a tie for second place after surviving a five-set war against defending powerhouse National University, 25-23, 25-23,...
Alexandra Eala reacts after snatching a game against Karolína Muchová in the second set. PHOTO FROM ALEX EALA'S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

Karolína Muchová stops Alex Eala’s Miami Open run

MANILA -- Alexandra Eala’s 2026 Miami Open campaign came to an abrupt end after the Filipina standout was overpowered by Czech star Karolína Muchová,...
TNT Tropang 5G import Bol Bol soars for a dunk. PBA PHOTO

Bol Bol erupts for 40 points as Tropang 5G secures first win

MANILA — Bol Bol unleashed a dominant 40-point, 15-rebound performance as TNT Tropang 5G finally broke into the win column, outlasting NLEX Road Warriors,...
Iloilo Giants secondary boys football team has secured a long-awaited return to the Palarong Pambansa. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Iloilo Giants rule WVRAA secondary boys football

BAROTAC NUEVO, Iloilo — Iloilo Giants capped a flawless and dominant campaign with a 2-0 victory over Iloilo City Urban Blaze to clinch the...
Kathrina Insoy celebrates after University of Santo Tomas Junior Golden Tigresses completed their title defense in the UAAP Season 88 Girls’ Basketball tournament. UAAP PHOTO

UST retains UAAP girls’ basketball title in thriller

MANILA — University of Santo Tomas Junior Golden Tigresses survived a fierce late challenge from National University Nazareth School Lady Bullpups, 76-74, to successfully...