In one of the most surprising moves of the 2026 NBA free agency period, LeBron James is reportedly headed to the Philadelphia 76ers after agreeing to a two-year, $8 million veteran minimum contract. According to reports from ESPN and NBA insider Marc Stein, the deal includes a player option for the 2027–28 season. James is expected to earn approximately $3.88 million during the 2026–27 campaign, with the option to return the following season for around $4.07 million. The sign

After 104 matches, 48 nations, and more than a month of unforgettable football, the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes down to one final battle. Spain booked its place in the final after a composed 2-0 victory over France, showcasing one of the tournament's strongest defensive performances. Argentina, the defending champions, delivered another dramatic comeback, defeating England 2-1 with two late goals to keep their title defense alive. The championship match carries enormous histori

Alex Eala continued her dream run at Wimbledon after staging a remarkable comeback to defeat Australia's Maya Joint, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, and book a place in the third round of the prestigious Grand Slam tournament. With the victory, the 21-year-old became the first Filipino to reach the third round of a Grand Slam singles tournament, marking another historic milestone for Philippine tennis. Eala recovered from dropping the opening set and dominated the rest of the match, winning 1

Philippine tennis star Alex Eala achieved another historic milestone on Tuesday after defeating Mexico’s Renata Zarazúa, 6-1, 6-2, in the opening round of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. The 29th-seeded Eala delivered a dominant performance on the grass courts of the All England Club, needing just 78 minutes to secure the victory and advance to the second round of the prestigious Grand Slam tournament. The win marked the first Wimbledon main draw victory of her career and e

Tuluyang naputol ang semifinal streak ng Alas Pilipinas matapos itong tambakan ng undefeated Chinese Taipei sa tatlong sunod na set, 25-16, 25-14, 25-10, sa AVC Women's Volleyball Cup ngayong Huwebes. Dahil sa pagkatalo, bumagsak sa 2-3 ang kartada ng Alas Pilipinas at nalaglag ito sa classification round, dahilan para hindi makapasok sa semifinals sa unang pagkakataon sa loob ng tatlong taon. Mula pa sa unang set ay kontrolado na ng Chinese Taipei ang laro sa pamamagitan ng

CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — Alas Pilipinas slipped from the top of the Pool A standings after absorbing a straight-set defeat at the hands of South Korea, 25-16, 25-18, 25-22, in the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup on Tuesday at the Candon City Arena. The Filipinas entered the match looking to solidify their hold of the group lead but were outplayed by the unbeaten Koreans, who showcased their offensive firepower and defensive discipline throughout the contest. Despite dropping

The Philippine basketball community is mourning the loss of two promising student-athletes after members of the Ateneo de Manila University Men's Basketball Team, Rene Clert Baterbonia, 19, and Divine Adili, 21, died in a drowning incident during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora on Monday, June 8. In an official statement, Ateneo confirmed the tragic deaths of the two players and expressed its deepest condolences to their families, teammates, coaches, and loved o

Alas Pilipinas Women bounced back with authority on Monday, sweeping aside Kyrgyzstan in dominant fashion to notch a crucial Pool A victory and keep its AVC Women’s Nations Cup campaign firmly on track. Playing before a home crowd at the Candon City Arena, the Filipinas displayed superior firepower, defense, and composure from start to finish, preventing Kyrgyzstan from gaining any momentum en route to a dominant sweep. The victory came at a critical time for Alas Pilipinas a

The title adds another milestone to Eala’s rapidly growing résumé as she continues her breakthrough season on the international circuit and builds momentum heading into the remainder of the grass-court campaign.

BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has pledged ₱3 million worth of sports equipment and assistance to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) following the visit of PSC Chairman John Patrick C. Gregorio to Fort General Gregorio H. del Pilar on Saturday, June 6. Gregorio met with PMA officials and members of the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines to discuss possible areas of cooperation aimed at strengthening sports development within the country’s pre

Alas Pilipinas' Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons, also known as the "SiPons" duo, dropped Thailand's duo at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Pingtung Open crown in Dapeng Bay, Chinese Taipei. The SiPons was able to reach the semifinals after the breathtaking match against the Aussie veterans Jasmine Fleming and Elizabeth Achin with the scores of 21-18 and 33-31. They were able to take down Thailand's Kongphopsarutawadee Worapeerachayakorn and Taravadee Narap

Alas Pilipinas made a commanding start to its 2026 AVC Women’s Nations Cup campaign, dismantling Uzbekistan in straight sets, 25-16, 25-12, 25-14, before a jubilant home crowd at the Candon City Arena on Saturday. Alyssa Valdez led the Philippines with 14 points in her return to national team duty after three years, Jovelyn Gonzaga and Ces Molina added 12 and 11 points respectively, while Niña Ytang contributed 12 points in her debut. The Aces controlled the match from the op

After 27 long years, the New York Knicks are headed back to the NBA Finals. The Knicks dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 130-93, to complete a commanding four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals and secure their first Finals appearance since 1999. New York now stands just four wins away from bringing another championship banner to Madison Square Garden.

Pinoy weightlifter Albert Ian Delos Santos bagged a gold medal and set a new world record after cleanly lifting 187 kilograms at the 71 kg match in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) in Ismailia, Egypt. “I deviated from my coach's percentages in training and wanted to do every lift for my dad. It was my way of trying to get over the pain,” Delos Santos shared. Delos Santos succeeded with a 326 kg that enabled him to snatch the gold medal, followed by India's Yas

After over 70 years, the Philippines will once again become the center of a major continental event as it has officially taken over hosting duties for the 2028 Asian Beach Games during the closing ceremony of the 6th edition in Sanya, China, Thursday night. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino received the Olympic Council of Asia flag, symbolizing the formal transfer of hosting rights to the country. This development follows the official con

US-based Filipina martial artist Alexandria Enriquez brought the Philippines its first gold medal at the Asian Beach Games after a breathtaking 5-0 score against Korea's Yeonji Lee at the Sanya Bay Yuhai Club. After a 63 kg match and a back-to-back win of Enriquez against China and Thailand, she proceeded to the final match against Shamma Alkalbani and successfully won and bagged the champion title for jiu-jitsu. “I feel so much pride and joy. First of all, all glory to God.

The dynasty is far from over. The Creamline Cool Smashers reclaimed the throne in the Premier Volleyball League, completing a dominant finals sweep of the Cignal Super Spikers to capture the 2026 All-Filipino Conference title. Under the bright lights of the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Creamline leaned on composure and clutch plays to outlast Cignal in a gripping five-set Game 2 victory, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 16-25, 15-11, in front of 17,358 fans. Leading the charge was Bernadette