Michele Gumabao and the Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate a point during a PVL Invitational game against Cignal. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Michele Gumabao received just one instruction from her coach. “Coach Sherwin said, ‘just hit it,’” the veteran blocker said. Article continues after this advertisement Gumabao heeded the call, unleashing a barrage of attacks in the decisive […]

Rafa Anciano dominates at John Hay with 26-stroke win. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Jakob Taruc closed out with a five-over-par 74, a not-so-spectacular card by any means but one highlighted by a remarkable bounce-back stretch to rule the ICTSI Junior PGT John Hay Championship that meant bagging the final slot for the North’s boys 15-18 team for

PBA Rookie draftees with PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial posted on-stage in group photo. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PBA has sought the permission of the UAAP to allow its players to join the Rookie Draft without losing their eligibility in the collegiate league’s basketball season. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial on Thursday said the request was made given

FILE–NLEX Road Warriors. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net NLEX and Blackwater posted contrasting victories over fellow PBA teams to begin their respective campaigns in the Kadayawan Invitational Basketball Tournament on Thursday in Davao City. The Road Warriors weathered the comeback of the Converge FiberXers, 95-88, while the Bossing earlier defeated the Phoenix Fuel Masters and their new coach

Carlo Biado in action during the US Open Pool Championship 2025. –MATCHROOM POOL PHOTO Carlo Biado and nine other Filipinos made their way into the knockout stage of the US Open Pool Championship in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Biado defeated Vietnam’s Luong Duc Thien, 9-6, to reach the last 64, where he will face Estonia’s

Alleiah Malaluan and the PLDT High Speed Hitters during a PVL Invitational game against Chery Tiggo Crossovers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alleiah Malaluan made a rousing pro debut for PLDT, which rested its championship core, to beat Chery Tiggo, 25-16, 25-14, 25-20, in the PVL Invitational on Thursday at Philsports Arena. Malaluan, selected by

Alas Pilipinas during the SEA V-League.–SAVA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines —PVL president Ricky Palou confirmed that Alas Pilipinas players can finally suit up in the Invitational after getting clearance from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF). Alleiah Malaluan, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft, made her pro debut for PLDT, while

Michele Gumabao and the Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate a point during a PVL Invitational game against Cignal. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Creamline asserted its mastery of Cignal with a come-from-behind 22-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-11, 15-8 win to open the PVL Invitational on Thursday at Philsports Arena. Four days sweeping the bronze medal game of

Alex Eala is in New York ahead of her campaign in the 2025 US Open. –ALEX EALA INSTAGRAM MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala has arrived in New York ahead of her 2025 US Open women’s main draw debut. The 20-year-old Eala shared photos from the Big Apple before she competes in her third Grand Slam

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever reacts against the Dallas Wings during the fourth quarter of a WNBA at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on August 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Justin Casterline/Getty Images/AFP Two-time WNBA All-Star guard Caitlin Clark missed another practice with her injured right groin Wednesday, and coach Stephanie White still does not have