Petro Gazz’s Brooke Van Sickle breaks through the block of Akari’s Chen Tagaod during their grueling five-set semifinal clash. PVL PHOTO

Van Sickle powers Petro Gazz into PVL Reinforced Finals

MANILA — Petro Gazz leaned on an all-around masterclass from Brooke Van Sickle to survive a marathon five-setter and book a return trip to...
Kian Labar. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Labar sprints to silver for PH in ASEAN School Games; Ilonggo teen clocks 48.50...

ILOILO City – Ilonggo sprinter Kian Labar cemented his status as one of the Philippines’ rising track stars after claiming the silver medal in...
De La Salle University’s Jacob Cortez rises for a shot against Ateneo’s Jared Bahay during their rivalry duel at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. UAAP PHOTO

Cortez takes over as La Salle storms into UAAP Final 4

MANILA – De La Salle University booked the last Final Four ticket in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament after Jacob Cortez delivered...
Mapua’s Cyril Gonzales led the Cardinals’ charge in their must-win game against the College of Saint Benilde Blazers. NCAA PHOTO

Mapua, Letran force knockout games in NCAA quarterfinals

MANILA — Defending champion Mapua University and three-time titleholder Colegio de San Juan de Letran kept their championship hopes alive after pulling off crucial...
Aielle Aguilar topped the Kids 2, Girls Gi, 22-kg A Class (grey belt division) of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Aguilar clinches 4th world jiu-jitsu crown in Abu Dhabi

MANILA — Filipino jiu-jitsu sensation Aleia Aielle Aguilar reaffirmed her dominance on the global stage as she captured her fourth world title at the...
Lindsey Vander Weide of Petro Gazz Angels smashes the ball against the defense of Creamline’s Diana Carlos and Jeanette Panaga. PVL PHOTO

Angels ousts Cool Smashers, marches into PVL semis

MANILA — Petro Gazz delivered the biggest knockout blow of the conference, ending Creamline’s eight-year podium streak with a decisive 25-23, 25-19, 16-25, 25-14...
John Barba spearheaded Lyceum’s crucial victory over San Sebastian to reach the NCAA quarterfinals. NCAA PHOTO

Lyceum enters NCAA quarterfinals berth, eliminates San Sebastian

MANILA — Lyceum of the Philippines University punched its ticket to the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball quarterfinals after outlasting San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 70–63,...
Karl Eldrew Yulo soars high in the vault finals of the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Junior Championships. GAP PHOTO

Eldrew ends World Juniors with 2 bronzes despite injury

MANILA — Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo delivered one of the most resilient performances of the 3rd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships, clinching two...
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives over Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. AP

Detroit Pistons holds off Indiana, ties franchise record with 13th straight win

DETROIT Pistons extended their winning streak to 13 games — tying a franchise record — after pulling off a close 122-117 victory over Indiana...
Kent Jane Pastrana fires away for UST. UAAP PHOTO

UST blasts NU, a win away from UAAP finals berth

MANILA — University of Santo Tomas inched to within a win of an outright finals berth after unleashing its most dominant performance of the...