New facilities, upgrade sought to boost Pinoy athletes’ training

PHILIPPINE Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann sees the need to upgrade and even build new facilities at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex to...

Two sibling rivalries kick off at second PVL All-Filipino Conference

A PAIR of new teams, a record number of participants, a couple of foreign coaches plus two female ones, and a perennial champion seeking to extend its reign will spice up the Premier Volleyball League’s (PVL) season-ending Second All-Filipino Conference unfurling on Sunday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Big PBA ceremonies back after extended break

AFTER an extended break in support of Gilas Pilipinas, the PBA is preparing to roll out a new season featuring the return of activities...

Obiena starts fundraising for Philippine pole vaulting

WORLD-ranked no. 2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena launches his fundraising initiative “Katapulting an Athlete’s Dream” to help Filipino pole vaulters by creating pole vault...

UK, Ireland to host Euro 2028; Italy, Turkey get Euro 2032

NYON, Switzerland — The United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland will host the 2028 European Championship, while Italy and Turkey will stage the 2032 edition...

Nadal to play at Australian Open, says tournament director Tiley

RAFAEL Nadal will play at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday, as the 37-year-old former world number one...

Pagdanganan climbs world golf rankings

REJUVENATED Bianca Pagdanganan soared to a year-high 160th in the women’s world golf rankings after turning in third and second place finishes in the last...

Wembanyama, Holmgren star in preseason debuts

VICTOR WEMBANYAMA put on an impressive display in his preseason debut Monday, but was outdone by another big man playing in his first NBA...

Raiders ride three interceptions to victory

LAS VEGAS cornerback Amik Robertson intercepted a pass from Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love in the end zone with 44 seconds to go, and...

FIA boss Ben Sulayem wants more F1 teams and fewer races

DOHA — Formula One needs more teams and fewer races and should welcome Michael Andretti’s entry bid as good for business and the spirit...

LA 2028 Olympics proposes adding flag football, cricket, other sports

LOS ANGELES — Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics want cricket, flag football, lacrosse, squash and baseball-softball added to the event, they said...

Aces live up to ‘favorite’ tag

By Anthony L. Cuaycong
Forget about the hype. If there’s anything the Aces proved the other day, it’s that they deserve to be the heavy favorites in the...