Coraline Montalbo clinched podium finishes in the 4x100-meter surface relay, 200-meter bi-fins, and 50-meter events of the 2026 Chinese Taipei Age Groups Finswimming Competition. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Montalbo medals in Taipei swimming tourney, strengthens Palaro 2026 bid

MANILA — Bacolod’s rising swimming star Coraline Montalbo delivered a breakout international performance, capturing three bronze medals in the 2026 Chinese Taipei Age Groups...
University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses rookie Lianne Penuliar attempts a drop ball over Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles’ Jihan Chuatico. UAAP Photo

Tigresses roll to 3rd straight win; La Salle stays unbeaten

MANILA — University of Santo Tomas asserted its rising form with a third straight victory, overcoming a first-set stumble to defeat Ateneo de Manila...
Alexandra Eala celebrates after defeating Magda Linette to advance to the Round of 16 of the Miami Open. GETTY IMAGES

Eala powers into Miami Open’s last 16 players

MIAMI — Alexandra Eala delivered another commanding performance on the big stage, sweeping past Poland’s Magda Linette, 6-3, 7-6(2), to storm into the Round...
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Alyssa Valdez attacks against Cignal Super Spikers’ Erika Santos. PVL PHOTO

Valdez lifts Creamline in thriller; Cool Smashers clinch No. 3 seed

MANILA — Alyssa Valdez delivered a commanding all-around performance as Creamline Cool Smashers survived a gritty five-set battle against Cignal Super Spikers, 25-19, 25-20,...
Sam Cantada of National University Lady Bulldogs tries to convert against the defense of University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons. UAAP PHOTO

UAAP WOMEN’S VOLLEY: Cantada erupts for 32 as NU outlasts UP in 5-set thriller

MANILA - Rookie Sam Cantada delivered a career-best performance as National University clawed back from two set deficits to outlast University of the Philippines,...
Seeded 31st, Alexandra Eala overcame early struggles to complete a 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1 victory in a match that stretched beyond three hours. AP

Eala rallies into Miami Open 3rd round after gritty comeback

MIAMI, Florida — Alexandra Eala showcased resilience and rising form on the WTA Tour, battling back from a set down to defeat Germany’s Laura...
Choco Mucho Flying Titans’ Cherry Rondina soars for an attack against ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles’ Jovelyn Gonzaga. PVL PHOTO

PVL: Flying Titans enter PVL play-in with momentum

MANILA — Choco Mucho Flying Titans leaned on a balanced offensive attack led by Cherry Rondina to close out their preliminary round campaign with...
Angie Beard scores the opening goal for the Philippine women’s national football team against Uzbekistan. PSC PHOTO

PH beats Uzbekistan, punches ticket to Women’s World Cup

MANILA — The Philippine women’s national football team secured a historic return to the FIFA Women’s World Cup after a dominant 2-0 victory over...
“I hope I can make more 3-point shots in my future games,” says Tyler Guion after Iloilo City’s basketball match against Roxas City in the ongoing elementary boys basketball event of the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association Meet. FILE PHOTO

Guion erupts for 46 as Iloilo City crushes Roxas by 60 in WVRAA

PASSI CITY, Iloilo — Tyler Guion delivered a scoring explosion for the ages, draining 10 three-pointers en route to a 46-point performance as Iloilo...
Terrafirma Dyip's Mubashar Ali attempts from close range while being defended by Blackwater Bossing's James Una. PBA PHOTO

PBA: Terrafirma Dyip rolls to 3-0 edge while Bolts opens with statement win

MANILA — Terrafirma Dyip sustained its early-season tear and seized solo momentum in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup, dismantling Blackwater Bossing, 99-88, on...