Jerwin Ancajas MANILA, Philippines – Jerwin Ancajas wasted no time in making his presence felt as he edged closer to another world title shot, securing the vacant Philippine super bantamweight crown with a second-round stoppage of Richie Mepranum recently at the Iligan City Public Plaza in Lanao del Norte. The former world super flyweight champion,…
MIKHA Fortuna is among the Filipino golf pros seeing action in the PH Ladies Masters. The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) continues to break new ground as it co-hosts the final leg of the Korean LPGA Dream Tour’s first-ever overseas competitions, set to take place in two weeks. The ICTSI Worldwide Link Philippine Ladies Masters…
BERNADETH Pons makes things happen for Creamline. WHEN Creamline’s immaculate record was on the line, a hard-smashing, high-flying spiker came through as its patron – with a saintly name to boot. Bernadeth Pons led Creamline to another victory, keeping the Cool Smashers undefeated through seven matches in the 2024-2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference….
CHRIS Newsome will have to step up for Meralco. EXPECT filled galleries when the league’s top crowd drawers put another chapter in their rivalry this week. Mega franchises Meralco and Barangay Ginebra reignite their competition in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs, with a best-of-three series. “We wanted this,” said Meralco coach Luigi Trillo following their…
MANILA, Philippines – For basketball legend Freddie Webb, Gilas Pilipinas was the closest the country could get to repeating what they did 53 years ago in the Munich Olympics. Former senator and member of the national team, Webb said the performance of the current national basketball teams heightened the Filipinos’ awareness of the sport. He…
FRENCH swimmers Clement Secchi and Yohann Ndoye-Brouard post pictures of deteriorated medals they won during last year’s Paris Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that the “defective medals” from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be replaced with identical models. “The Paris 2024 Olympic Games Organizing Committee is working closely with the…
NEYMAR confirms shift to his old club, Santos. SAO PAULO — Neymar has announced his return to Santos, his boyhood club, where he is set to sign a short-term contract as he looks to rejuvenate his career ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 32-year-old Brazil forward made the official statement on Thursday, revealing his…
VICTOR Wembanyama is unstoppable. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker shrugged off the All-Star snub and proceeded to drop a 31-point double-double against the Golden State Warriors, 130-105, highlighting the busy schedule in the NBA Saturday. Booker shot 12 of 23 from the field goal and 2 of 3 from the free throw line, aside from…
MANILA, Philippines — Canlubang and Luisita, the two clubs at the heart of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub’s most celebrated rivalry, will be inducted into the tournament’s Hall of Fame during its 76th edition. Canlubang, the most successful team in the Men’s division, has won 17 PAL Interclub titles, including the distinction of being the…
ADAMSON proves it can compete on the sands. Adamson University secured the final girls’ semifinals spot in the UAAP Season 87 high school beach volleyball tournament with a 21-8, 21-15 victory over UP Integrated School on Friday at Sands SM By The Bay. Ella Gonzalvo and Maegan Pineda led the charge, preventing an upset by…