ONE Championship atomweight queens Stamp Fairtex and Denice Zamboanga. –HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—There’s no disputing it now — Denice Zamboanga is the undisputed ONE atomweight champion. ONE Championship on Friday announced that Stamp Fairtex, the reigning atomweight queen, has withdrawn from her planned unification bout with Zamboanga, the interim champion. Article continues after this advertisement […]

NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick during a PBA Philippine Cup against Blackwater Bossing. –PBA IMAGES MONTALBAN, Rizal—Robert Bolick scored half of his 20 points in the fourth quarter as NLEX overcame shorthanded Blackwater, 80-72, to extend its winning run to three straight games in the PBA Philippine Cup at newly-built Ynares Center II here. Bolick

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) leaves the court after Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Golden State superstar Stephen Curry says the Warriors will have to show their resiliency after failing to close out the Houston

The Alas Pilipinas men’s team, upon its arrival in Japan ahead of the AVC Champions League. –ALAS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Alas Pilipinas is off to begin its campaign in the inaugural Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men’s Volleyball Champions League in Japan. On Friday, the Nationals arrived in Japan for the training camp and the continental tilt.

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Alas Pilipinas’ Eya Laure celebrates after a point against Australia in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure is relishing the opportunity to see volleyball from a different perspective as an ambassador for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship amid her PVL hiatus. Laure may not be playing since her

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James lays on the floor after injuring his knee during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said Thursday the franchise is

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, left, celebrates as center Ivica Zubac looks on during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) INGLEWOOD, California— James Harden had 28 points and eight assists in an

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with forward OG Anunoby, center, and guard Josh Hart (3) after scoring the winning basket in a win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) DETROIT — Jalen Brunson’s crossover dribble

University of Santo Tomas (UST) entered last year’s UAAP women’s volleyball semifinals with a twice-to-beat advantage. This Saturday, when the Golden Tigresses return to that same stage, that valuable cushion is gone. They face the same opponents with their backs against the wall—no thanks to a loss to La Salle, the very team that flipped