Alexandra Eala wrapped up an encouraging singles campaign in Auckland, highlighted by a commanding quarterfinal win in straight sets — her strongest showing yet in the early 2026 WTA season. WTA PHOTO

Eala’s ASB Classic run ends in brave 3-set semis defeat

MANILA — Alexandra Eala came within a set of reaching her first WTA final but ultimately bowed out in the semifinals of the ASB...
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Sam Merrill looks to foil the shot attempt of Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards. ESPN PHOTO

Cleveland Cavaliers turns back Minnesota in NBA

CLEVELAND Cavaliers pulled away in the second half to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 146-134, in the 2025-26 NBA Regular Season on Saturday night (Sunday...
“Thankful ako kay Lord at nabigyan pa uli ng chance (na makalaro sa Premier Volleyball League),” Erika Deloria tells Panay News. FACEBOOK PHOTO

PVL shake-up sees Galeriesr, Akari reload for All-Filipino conference

MANILA — A wave of roster rebuilding swept through the Premier Volleyball League ahead of the 2025–26 All-Filipino Conference, with Galeries Tower Highrisers and...
Alexandra Eala advances to the semifinals of the ASB Classic in New Zealand. WTA PHOTO

Eala enters ASB Classic semis with clinical rout of Linette

MANILA — Playing with the poise of a seasoned contender, Alexandra Eala dismantled Polish veteran Magda Linette in straight sets to barge into the...
Indiana Pacers forward Paskal Siakam drives against the defense of Charlotte Hornets' Moussa Diabete. AP

Indiana edges Charlotte to end 13-game losing skid

PASCAL Siakam delivered a double-double performance and scored the go-ahead basket late as Indiana Pacers edged Charlotte Hornets, 114-112, in the 2025-26 NBA Regular...
Brooke Van Sickle will remain with Petro Gazz after the PVL rejected the Angels’ potential merger with Nxled Chameleons. PVL PHOTO

PVL blocks team mergers, warns disbandment triggers player free agency

MANILA — The Premier Volleyball League has drawn a firm line against team consolidation, shutting down speculation of a possible merger between the Petro...
Alexandra Eala powers her way into the ASB Classic quarterfinals. WTATENNIS PHOTO

Ruthless Alex Eala storms into ASB Classic q’finals

MANILA — Alexandra Eala delivered one of her most commanding performances of the week, blasting past Croatia’s Petra Marčinko, 6–0, 6–2, to secure a...
Trae Young ended his seven-years stint with Atlanta Hawks with his recent trade to Washington Wizards. AP

Atlanta Hawks ships Trae Young to Washington Wizards in 2-team swap

ATLANTA Hawks have agreed to trade four-time All-Star guard Trae Young to Washington Wizards in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, according to...
Jordan Heading anchored TNT Tropang 5G's Game 2 win over Meralco Bolts. PHOTO COURTESY OF ENCHONG NICOLAS/FASTBREAK

Heading Shines as Tropang Giga seizes 2-0 edge in PBA semis

MANILA – TNT Tropang 5G unleashed a dominant all-around performance to overpower Meralco, 109-92, in Game 2 of the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup...
Alexandra Eala advanced to the round of 16 in the ongoing ASB Classic. POC FILE PHOTO

Eala outlasts grand slam veteran, pushes ASB Classic run deeper

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Alexandra Eala delivered one of the biggest singles wins of her young career on Tuesday, grinding out a three-set comeback...