Erika Santos and the Cignal HD Spikers in the PVL on Tour quarterfinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Erika Santos remained explosive and fired 24 points as Cignal knocked Akari out with a  25-20, 25-11, 28-26 win and moved on to the PVL on Tour semifinals on Thursday at Philsports Arena. Santos caught fire in […]

Gilas Pilipinas looks to bounce back after an opening day loss in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup when it takes on New Zealand in the group phase. August 7, Thursday 11 pm – Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo, Justin Brownlee and Dwight Ramos look on during a loss to Chinese

Ja Morant during the Philippine stop of his “Make Them Watch” tour on Friday. –HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Jack Animam and CJ Cansino relished Ja Morant’s first-ever visit to the Philippines, believing the NBA All-Star will inspire more young Filipino ballers. Animam and Cansino were among the lucky players to play in front of

Jericho Cruz in action for Guam against Iran in Group B of the Fiba Asia Cup. –FIBA PHOTO Jericho Cruz and Guam’s first-ever game in the Fiba Asia Cup ended on a rough note after absorbing a 77-52 loss to Iran on Wednesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Cruz finished with 11 points, four rebounds, two

Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo, Justin Brownlee and Dwight Ramos look on during a loss to Chinese Taipei in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup.–FIBA PHOTO Chris Ross came to the defense of San Miguel Beer teammate June Mar Fajardo following the star center’s struggles in Gilas Pilipinas’ 95-87 loss to Chinese-Taipei in the Fiba Asia

FILE–Angel Canino and Alas Pilipinas bag SEA V.League Leg 1 bronze.–SAVA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Fresh from another podium finish, Alas Pilipinas wraps up its 5th SEA V-League campaign in the second leg in Vietnam from Friday to Sunday. After capturing its fifth bronze medal in the regional meet, the Philippines aims to surpass its

Naomi Osaka of Japan waves to the crowd following her win over Clara Tauson of Denmark during semifinal tennis action at the National Bank Open in Montreal, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP) Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko booked a championship showdown with gritty

Son Heung-min, of South Korea, is introduced as a new member of Los Angeles FC during a press conference for the MLS soccer team Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) LOS ANGELES— Son Heung-min made his first visit to Los Angeles seven years ago during Tottenham’s summer tour. He met with

ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles’ Jovelyn Gonzaga rises for a hit during a PVL on Tour game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jovelyn Gonzaga did her cool-down stretches as she looked at the PVL on Tour quarterfinals picture on the TV screen at the press room of the Philsports Arena, shortly after sending the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles to their second

Kevin Quiambao says Gilas Pilipinas needs to regroup: “It’s us vs us.” —FIBA.BASKETBALL It’s tough to make out silver linings in a loss but Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone saw one in the form of Kevin Quiambao. The Philippines dropped its first assignment in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup at the hands of Chinese Taipei,