A video message by Bella Belen plays during the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft after the three-time UAAP MVP was selected first overall by Capital1 Solar Spikers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Capital1 secured its future after signing a “game changer and franchise maker” in Bella Belen as the top pick in a stacked 2025 PVL Rookie […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) questions a call during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) NBA Finals guide: Schedule, how to watch, what the odds are OKLAHOMA CITY — This has been Oklahoma

Galeries’ Jean Asis during the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Jean Asis vows to repay the Galeries Tower’s trust as the second overall pick of the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft on Sunday evening at Novotel. After Capital1 drafted the top prospect and three-time UAAP MVP Bella Belen, the HighRisers stuck to their

Alohi Robins-Hardy after being selected by Farm Fresh in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alohi Robins-Hardy could finally breathe a sigh of relief after getting selected by Farm Fresh, the team that brought her back to Manila last year, as its third overall pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft on

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the men’s singles final match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner on day 15 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP) Carlos Alcaraz said “real champions” are made in tough situations after the

Defending champion College of St. Benilde regrouped after first-set meltdown, flipping the switch of Sunday for a 26-28, 26-24, 25-16, 25-19 victory over Letran in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball Finals, as the Lady Blazers moved on the cusp of a fourth straight title. Zamantha Nolasco was most concerned when Benilde

Louie Sangalang of Terrafirma (right) and Clifford Jopia dispute possession. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ San Miguel Beer and Meralco came off contrasting fortunes in games far from the metropolis on Saturday as the Beermen boosted their twice-to-beat drive in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs while the Bolts grappled for cohesion in the Basketball Champions League Asia

Bella Belen PVL Rookie Draft A ray of sunshine has just come to the Capital1 Solar Spikers, who picked Bella Belen first overall in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, giving the team a real all-around player who also has the charisma and star power to make them crowd favorites. Belen wasn’t there for the usual

An emotional Jack Animam (center) speaks at the opening of her camp. —DENISON REY A. DALUPANG MALOLOS, BULACAN—Jack Danielle Animam came back to an old stomping ground on Saturday bearing the gift of wisdom, only to find herself on the receiving end of something just as meaningful. A multitime national team anchor and hands-down the

Ginebra coach Tim Cone during a game against TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—A lot can be said about Ginebra’s most recent win over TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. For one, it could imply that the Gin Kings have finally solved the puzzle that