The Philippines’ Charly Suarez, right, unloads a punch against Mexico’s Emanuel Navarrete during their WBO super bantamweight world title fight at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, USA.–Photo from Top Rank/Mikey Williams Just days removed from a contentious end to his bid to take the World Boxing Organization junior lightweight crown, Charly Suarez was surprisingly […]

Alyssa Valdez –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Alyssa Valdez was enjoying a round of golf at Manila Southwoods on Saturday afternoon when—in a break between hitting long drives and the occasional course staff and players asking for autographs and selfies—a question was asked that got her thinking. “Wow, that’s a hard one,” the 31-year-old volleyball superstar first answered

San Miguel Beer big man Rodney Brondial during a game against Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES Rodney Brondial admits that the PBA Philippine Cup is an opportunity for him not just to get longer playing time he rarely sees in import-laden conferences but to make the most of those minutes. “If there are

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini (r) and Sara Errani (l) celebrate at the end of their women’s doubles final match against Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova and Belgiumís Elise Mertens for the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) Jasmine Paolini became the first woman since

Rain or Shine’s Santi Santillan makes a move against Magnolia’s Ian Sangalang during their game in the PBA Philippine Cup in Montalban, Rizal.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—With its slew of versatile bigs back, Rain or Shine flaunted its depth led by Santi Santillan in a big win over league-leading Magnolia in the PBA Philippine Cup Sunday

Rain or Shine’s Santi Santillan and Jhonard Clarito, right, fight for the ball against Magnolia’s Zav Lucero during a PBA Philippine Cup game in Montalban, Rizal.–PBA IMAGES MONTALBAN, Rizal—Rain or Shine dealt Magnolia its first defeat in the PBA Philippine Cup with a convincing showing that led to a 119-105 victory on Sunday at Ynares

Italy’s Jasmine Paolini celebrates after victory during her women’s singles final match against USA’s Coco Gauff during the WTA Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) Jasmine Paolini made Italian tennis history on Saturday by winning the Italian Open, convincingly beating Coco Gauff

Choco Mucho’s Deanna Wong in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho setter Deanna Wong remains one of the country’s most popular volleyball players. Overwhelming fan support through an online poll earned the Flying Titans playmaker the distinction of being the runaway Fan Favorite winner in the first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press

NU Bulldogs complete a rare UAAP men’s volleyball five-peat.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Dealing with a right ankle injury, Buds Buddin could’ve sat out the UAAP Finals and let National University defend its title against top seed Far Eastern University. But as the leader of the team, Buddin played through pain and still made a

San Miguel Beer’s Rodney Brondial plays big in a rout of Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Rodney Brondial made the most of his starting nod for San Miguel Beer in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday. Playing extended minutes, Brondial came up big as the Beermen eased past the Terrafirma Dyip, 128-99,