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Leonard Grospe delivered the worthiest performance to date in the Philippine National Games after eclipsing the 17-year-old national record in high jump on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Philsports Track Oval in Pasig City. Leonard Grospe poses with his new national mark in the high jump competition of the Philippine …

Alex Eala is hoping to get more Filipino fans to support her tennis journey when she plunges into more professional tournaments next year. Filipina tennis star Alex Eala (left) with PVL President Ricky Palou. (PVL) The Filipina star seemed to have reintroduced tennis to the Philippine sports scene following her …

San Beda’s resolve and confidence that it can win its 23rd NCAA title never wavered even when the Red Lions were down in the best-of-three Finals. San Beda’s Jomel Puno and Yukien Andrada provide their defensive prowess in the paint. (Mark Balmores) That was what Yukien Andrada revealed, noting that …

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has turned over the FIBA courts used in the country’s hosting of the World Cup to the Philippine Sports Commission in a simple ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 21. SBP President Al Panlilio, center, turns over the FIBA courts used in the World Cup hosting to …

JEDDAH (AFP) — Manchester City will have to cope without Erling Haaland as they aim to lift the Club World Cup for the first time in Friday’s final against Fluminense. Manchester City’s players celebrate after scoring the team’s second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup football semifinal match between …

BERLIN (AFP) — Borussia Dortmund were held to a 1-1 home draw with lowly Mainz in the Bundesliga on Tuesday, Dec. 19, continuing their struggles and deepening coach Edin Terzic’s woes. Dortmund’s German midfielder Julian Brandt and Mainz’ Austrian defender Phillipp Mwene vie for the ball during the German first …

Jallen Herzchelle Agra of Claveria, Cagayan and Precious Eve Ferrer of Lingayen, Pangasinan toppled their respective rivals for a share of the lead after five rounds in the Queen of the North Chess Championship at the Ilocos Norte National High School gymnasium in Laoag, Ilocos Norte on Tuesday, Dec. 19. …

Johnathan Williams flirted with a triple-double as Phoenix torched NorthPort in the final frame to come away with a 113-104 victory in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Williams put up a monster effort of 39 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists …

San Beda head coach Yuri Escueta acknowledged the efforts of his assistants after they completed a roller-coaster journey in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament. San Beda head coach Yuri Escueta and his wards celebrate after winning against Mapua in Game Three of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball …

The Phillips brothers continued to live and relish the dream as they accomplished winning a championship together with De La Salle in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament earlier this month. Ben, Isasiah, and Mike Phillips of the DLSU Green Archers. (UAAP Media) The brotherhood, which was one of …