Eala-Tjen secures quarters slot

SOUTHEAST Asian (SEA) tennis made its mark in the Middle East as Filipina pride Alexandra “Alex” Eala and Indonesian partner stunned the higher-ranked tandem of Filipina-Canadian Leylah Fernandez and France’s Kristina Mladenovic, 7-5, 3-6, 10-6, in the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Wednesday.

Full strength Creamline Cool Smashers battle tough PLDT High Speed Hitters in All-Filipino tourney

CREAMLINE sets out to reclaim the PVL All-Filipino Conference title it last won two years ago while PLDT aims to claim its very first one this same stage as they face off on Thursday at the FilOil Arena.

Frayna, Fronda settle for quick draw; Frayna keeps PNWCC lead

JANELLE MAE FRAYNA and Jan Jodilyn Fronda, two of the country’s top players, came into their fourth round duel expecting fireworks. Nothing popped though as...

Tabuena debuts for 4Aces in LIV Golf League

PHILIPPINE ace Miguel Tabuena takes the big stage as he debuts for the 4Aces Golf Club (GC) team in the LIV Golf League. Tapped as...

NCAA 101: UPHSD Lady Altas blast Lady Cardinals to remain unbeaten

UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD) kept showing strong form as it repulsed Mapúa University, 25-20, 25-21, 25-11, on Wednesday to remain untouchable at the helm in NCAA Season 101 women’s volleyball at the San Andres Gym.

Hartenstein nabs first triple-double as OKC Thunder blast Magic, 128-92

ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN had his first career triple-double and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points as the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder blew out the Orlando Magic,...

Eala advances to Round of 16

ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA rode on her new career-best ranking and another strong crowd support to drub good pal Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey, 6-4, 6-3, for a rousing opener in the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre.

Frayna, Galas share early lead in PHL National Women’s Chess Championship

WOMAN Grandmaster (WGM) Janelle Mae Frayna played true to form as she hurdled her first two assignments to zoom to the early share of...

With right import, SMB will keep the fire burning in Commissioner’s Cup

REDEMPTION, more than a chance to grab a second jewel in the PBA’s 50th season, will keep the fire burning for Philippine Cup kingpin...

Mike Vrabel, NE Patriots’ coach and ex-LB, on verge of Super Bowl history

SAN JOSE, California — Mike Vrabel will be in an exclusive club if he can steer the New England (NE) Patriots to a victory...

Lady Blazers blast Lady Bombers in straight sets

FIVE-PEAT seeking College of St. Benilde (CSB) downed Jose Rizal University, 25-15, 25-18, 25-18, on Tuesday to stay in the hunt in NCAA Season 101 women’s volleyball at the San Andres Gym in Manila.

NBA All-Star

By Anthony L. Cuaycong
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) unveiling of its All-Star reserves is typically greeted with equal parts affirmation and irritation, but this year’s announcement seems...