Beermen and Tropang Giga jostle to move on the cusp of PBA finals

THE best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series between the San Miguel Beermen and TnT Tropang Giga hits the pivotal Game Five on Wednesday where they look to go one up over the other and move on the cusp of making it to the finals.

AVC tourney a learning experience for national men’s volleyball team

THE Rebisco men’s national volleyball team remains winless in the ongoing 2021 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Club Championship in Thailand, but it has been competing while getting valuable lessons along the way.

Top seed Plíšková, defending champion Andreescu blown away at Indian Wells Masters

BIG servers Karolína Plíšková, Bianca Andreescu and Reilly Opelka saw their most potent weapon neutralized by strong desert winds on Monday as they all crashed out of Indian Wells.

Germany books World Cup spot, but still has work to do until finals

SKOPJE — Germany is on the right track ahead of next year’s World Cup in Qatar after on Monday becoming the first European nation to qualify, but the players know there is still considerable work to be done to reach world-class level.

Talks progressing to bring Ben Simmons back to Sixers

THE chances of All-Star guard Ben Simmons returning to Philadelphia have improved in recent days amid ongoing talks between the 76ers and the superstar’s agency, Klutch Sports, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Monday.

Ravens erase 19-point deficit, top Colts in OT

LAMAR Jackson tossed a five-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Brown on the first possession of overtime (OT) as the Baltimore Ravens recovered from a 19-point, third-quarter deficit to record a 31-25 victory over the visiting Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.

Walk-off win sends Red Sox to ALCS

BOSTON — Enrique Hernandez hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning as the Boston Red Sox eliminated the Tampa Bay Rays with a 6-5 victory in Game 4 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) on Monday, punching their ticket to the AL Championship Series.

Talking anew

By Anthony L. Cuaycong
If there’s a situation that underscores why the word “never” should never be used in sports, it’s that which has engulfed the Sixers and erstwhile starting point guard Ben Simmons throughout the preseason.

Magnolia seeks to close out Meralco in semifinal series

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo, Senior Reporter CURRENTLY holding a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of seven Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup semifinal series,...

Saso slides to finish joint fourth at Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey

FILIPINA golfer Yuka Saso slid to joint fourth place at the conclusion of the Cognizant Founders Cup at West Caldwell, New Jersey, early Monday morning (Manila time).

Team Lakay staying patient amid limited opportunities due to the COVID pandemic

THE coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has effectively limited opportunities for combat sports athletes to showcase what they can do, but Baguio-based Team Lakay is staying the course, being patient as it awaits the return of events on a wider scale.

Nike builds home courts for next generation of Filipinas

IN celebration of International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, Nike, in partnership with local nongovernment organization (NGO) Girls Got Game, unveiled restored and refurbished courts at Sacred Heart Academy School in Sta. Maria, Bulacan.