Alexandra Eala has now won four of her first five singles matches this season. She recently climbed to a new career-high world ranking of No. 49. AFP

Eala asserts Aussie Open readiness with back-to-back wins

MANILA — Filipina tennis ace Alexandra Eala sent another strong signal ahead of the season’s first Grand Slam after carving out a second straight...
Ilongga Riri Perez of the University of Santo Tomas Junior Growling Tigresses attacks the defense of De La Salle Zobel Junior Lady Spikers. UAAP PHOTO

UST routes DLSZ to open UAAP basket title defense

MANILA — Behind a near triple-double from Ilongga standout Ririn Perez, University of Santo Tomas Junior Growling Tigresses sent an early warning to their...
Carlos Yulo, Alex Eala

Alex Eala, Carlos Yulo set up high-stakes race for PSA’s Athlete of the Year

MANILA — Philippine sports’ highest individual honor is shaping up to be a two-way showdown as tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala and Olympic gymnastics icon...
Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo attempts a one-handed shot against the defense of Phoenix Suns’ Mark Williams. AP Photo. AP PHOTO

Miami rallies late to defeat Phoenix in NBA

BAM ADEBAYO delivered a strong late surge as Miami Heat recovered from a blown 20-point advantage to defeat Phoenix Suns, 127-121, in the 2025-26...
Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts 17-Under team. PHOTO COURTESY OF IAN MACARIOLA

Tay Tung Thunderbolts sweep Calvary volley tilt

BACOLOD City — Bacolod Tay Tung High School delivered a clear statement of program-wide dominance after sweeping both age-group crowns in the Calvary Baptist...
Indiana Pacers’ Paskal Siakam gestures after a made basket against Boston Celtics. PHOTO COURTESY OF FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

Siakam drills game-winner as Indiana stuns Boston

PASCAL Siakam delivered in the closing moments as Indiana Pacers edged Boston Celtics, 98-96, in the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season on Monday night (Tuesday...
Aiza Maizo-Pontillas of Passi City, Iloilo is one of the most experienced additions to the Highrisers squad undergoing a major rebuild. PVL PHOTO

Ilongga bolsters Highrisers rebuild ahead of PVL All-Filipino

MANILA — Banking on veteran leadership to steady a young core, Galeries Tower Highrisers have secured the services of Ilongga opposite hitter Aiza Maizo-Pontillas...
John Paul Erram dominates the paint as TNT Tropang 5G moves within one win of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. PBA PHOTO

Erram powers Tropang 5G to brink of PBA PH Cup finals

MANILA — TNT Tropang 5G moved within one win of a return trip to the PBA Philippine Cup Finals after imposing its will inside...
Alexandra Eala surges to a career-high No. 49 in the World Tennis Association rankings. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEX EALA’S INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT

Alex Eala breaks into WTA’s Top 50 to set the stage for grand slam...

MANILA — Alexandra “Alex” Eala has cracked the elite tier of women’s tennis, climbing into the Top 50 of the World Tennis Association (WTA)...
Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes loses handle of the ball as Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey looks on. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN HAMILTON/IMAGN IMAGES

Toronto escapes Philly in OT on Barnes’ game-winning free throw

SCOTTIE Barnes converted a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 116-115 victory over the...