Calvin Oftana erupted for 31 points in his first game of the conference to power TNT Tropang 5G to a commanding 116-92 victory over Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. PBA

Calvin Oftana erupts for 31 as TNT crushes Terrafirma

MANILA — Calvin Oftana marked his return to Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) action with a 31-point explosion as defending champion TNT Tropang 5G demolished...
Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers’ Chris Hubilla battles through the defense of the Arellano University Chiefs during their NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball encounter. NCAA

NCAA SEASON 102 | JRU erases 14-point deficit, stuns Arellano

MANILA — Jose Rizal University wiped out a 14-point deficit behind Laurence Mangubat’s clutch shooting to stun Arellano University, 64-62, in the NCAA Season...
Lionel Messi capped his final appearance for Argentina with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin in Buenos Aires. PHOTO COURTESY OF FABRIZIO ROMANO

Messi signs off Argentina career with goal, 2 assists

BUENOS AIRES — Lionel Messi delivered one final masterclass in Argentina colors, scoring once and setting up two goals as the world champions blanked...
Alas Pilipinas standouts are set to return to their respective club teams as the Premier Volleyball League opens its milestone 10th season on Oct. 10 in Cebu. POC MEDIA POOL

Alas stars rejoin clubs as PVL opens 10th season

MANILA — The Premier Volleyball League gets a major injection of star power when Alas Pilipinas standouts return to their mother clubs as the...
San Beda University Red Lions’ Aldous Torculas is forced into a tough shot by Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights defender Denzil Walker during their NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball showdown. NCAA

Torculas lifts San Beda past Letran in OT thriller

MANILA — Aldous Torculas buried the game-tying triple in the dying seconds of regulation before powering San Beda University’s overtime assault as the Red...
Members of the St. John’s Institute Bacolod secondary girls’ volleyball team celebrate their NOPSSCEA championship after defeating Bacolod Tay Tung High School in four sets. PHOTO COURTESY OF STEPHEN TAN

SJI ends Tay Tung reign, captures NOPSSCEA volleyball crown

BACOLOD City — St. John’s Institute Bacolod ended Bacolod Tay Tung High School’s long reign in NOPSSCEA girls’ volleyball, toppling the Thunderbolts in four...
Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala competes during the Philippine Women’s Open held in the country earlier this year. PHILTA

Philippines set to host two WTA tournaments in 2027

MANILA — The Philippines is set for its biggest year yet on the Women’s Tennis Association calendar in 2027 after securing hosting rights for...
Far Eastern University Tamaraws guard Janrey Pasaol pulls up for a shot against University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons defender Rey Remogat during their UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball game. UAAP

FEU ends 7-year drought vs UP, grabs share of UAAP lead

MANILA — Far Eastern University snapped a seven-year, 10-game losing streak against University of the Philippines with a convincing 90-79 victory to seize a...
Rookie libero Niña Robles and the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses advance to the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals after sweeping Arellano University in the semifinals. V-LEAGUE

UST, Adamson forge V-League title showdown

MANILA — University of Santo Tomas and Adamson University booked a championship collision in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge after completing straight-set sweeps of...
South Korean coach Jang Min Seok has assumed the chairmanship of Aguilas UMAK FC while retaining his role as head coach, giving him broader authority over the club’s long-term football program. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Jang takes bigger Aguilas UMAK role, eyes Asian stage

MANILA — South Korean coach Jang Min Seok has taken greater control of Aguilas UMAK FC’s football direction after being named club chairman while...