Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer to fire Argentina into the last 32 as weather chaos temporarily halted France’s bid to join the South Americans in the knockout rounds. Messi, who had tied Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals with a brilliant hat-trick against Algeria last week, bagged the 17th and 18th …
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Brownlee unfazed by short turnaround on Ginebra, Gilas duties
Fresh from another legacy-cementing run in the PBA Finals with the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, it’s time for Justin Brownlee to don his Gilas Pilipinas jersey once more. The winningest import in PBA history will spearhead the nationals’ campaign as they face New Zealand and Australia to conclude their first-round campaign in the 2027 …
Eala shifts focus to Homburg Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala will have little time to rest after her semifinals stint at the Berlin Open as another major grass-court tournament awaits. Eala, currently ranked 35th in WTA, is scheduled to compete in the WTA 500 Bad Homburg Open slated for this week. The tournament serves as one of the …
Caldwell-Pope exercising option to stay in Memphis
After missing out on nearly half of last season, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reportedly is giving it another go in Memphis. The two-time NBA champion swingman will exercise his $21.6 million player option for next season and remain with the Grizzlies, ESPN reported. Caldwell-Pope, 33, missed 31 games last season, including the final 29 after undergoing …
Montalbo recognized on Bacolod Charter Day
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City government honored volleyball supporter and Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts team manager Jose Montalbo during the city’s 88th Charter Day Awarding Ceremony at the Bacolod City Government Center. Montalbo was recognized for his contributions to the growth and promotion of volleyball in Bacolod, joining a list of …
Cape Verde ties Uruguay to captivate FIFA World Cup
Helio Valera scored the tying goal after collecting a loose ball to allow Cape Verde to play Uruguay to a 2-2 tie in World Cup Group H play at Miami Gardens, Florida. Kevin Pina also scored for Cape Verde (0-0-2, two points), who are participating in their first World Cup. Maxi Araujo had one goal …
Eala exits Berlin Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala’s impressive campaign at the 2026 Berlin Open came to an end after she bowed to Czech standout Linda Noskova in the semifinals at the Steffi Graf Stadion yesterday (Philippine time). Noskova secured a 6-2, 6-4 victory in a match that was postponed for several hours due to heavy …
Carlos Yulo captures gold, brother Eldrew seizes bronze
Brothers Carlos and Eldrew took the floor exercise event of the 2026 Asian Gymnastics Championships by storm, winning two of the three podium finishes on Saturday, June 20, in Zunyi, China. Olympic double gold medalist Carlos dropped an impressive 14.700 points to take home the gold medal, while his younger brother Eldrew captured the bronze …
Late strike gets Germany past Ivory Coast
Substitute Deniz Undav scored his second and third goals of the World Cup and Germany rallied to clinch a spot in the knockout phase with an enthralling 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast in Group E competition in Toronto. After leveling in the 68th minute, Undav sealed all three points with a wonderful instinctive finish …
Velasco leads PH Sports Hall of Fame
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Olympic silver medalist Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco led the newest batch of inductees into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame during the 5th Enshrinement Ceremony held at the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) House on Saturday, June 20. Velasco, one of the country’s most celebrated boxers and a silver medal winner at the …