Rafael Nadal confirms retirement in emotional goodbye video as 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares to bid farewell to tennis

MATTHEW LAMBERT: Nadal's decision to join Federer in retirement will leave Djokovic as the last man standing from the triumvirate who have dominated tennis for two decades.

Manchester United summer signing is diagnosed with heart condition - and set for a spell on the sidelines having experienced the same problem at his previous club

CHRIS WHEELER: Club sources say there was no emergency situation and the minor corrective procedure for a relatively normal condition was a success.

Daniel Ricciardo gets a stunning career lifeline to compete in Australia's most famous race

The West Australian star's Formula One career came to a sad and controversial end in Singapore last month - but he's been given an option to stay behind the wheel in Aussie motor sport's holy grail.

Ginebra, TNT gun for 2-0 semis lead

BARANGAY Ginebra and TNT shoot for a 2-0 series lead against their respective opponents as the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup semifinal series shifts to the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Friday. The Gin Kings clash with the San Miguel Beermen at 7:30 p.m. following the 5 p.m. game between TNT and Rain or Shine. The Gin Kings rode on a solid second half showing to mow down the Beermen, 122-105, and grab a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven...

UST eyes Shakey's Super League playoffs

Games Friday (Rizal Memorial Coliseum) 2 p.m. –- EAC vs NU 4 p.m. --- La Salle vs Letran 6 p.m. --- Perpetual vs UST MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas battles University of Perpetual Help System Dalta for a playoffs seat in the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship on Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Action begins at 6 p.m. with the unbeaten Golden Tigresses seeking to extend their winning streak in...

Wello Lingolingo, Kacey dela Rosa named UAAP Player of Week

MANILA, Philippines — Don’t count out these underdogs just yet. The University of the East and Ateneo staked their claims as Final Four contenders in the UAAP Season 87 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, respectively, as an eventful preliminary first round came to a close. Leading the way in their playoff pursuits are Wello Lingolingo and reigning women’s MVP Kacey dela Rosa, who were hailed as the Collegiate Press Corps UAAP Players of...

B.League: Ray Parks shines in Osaka win over Shiga

MANILA, Philippines—Bobby Ray Parks Jr. starred as Osaka Evessa remained unbeaten in the B.League on Sunday. Parks fired 23 points to power Osaka past the Shiga Lakes, 86-79, at Shiga Daihatsu Arena. The 31-year-old guard also collected seven rebounds, two assists and a steal to lead his team to a 2-0 start. READ: B.League: Dwight Ramos’ Levanga, Kai Sotto’s Alphas absorb losses Brock Motum finished with 28 points while Kohei Tsuneta scored 14...

LIVE: 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals

2024 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals schedule October 9, Wednesday – Philsports Arena 5pm – San Miguel Beermen vs Ginebra Gin Kings 7:30pm – Rain or Shine Elastopainters vs TNT Tropang Giga PBA: No team has clear edge in both semifinals series The teams left jockeying for the PBA Governors’ Cup title have been trimmed down to the final four, and no one seems to have an advantage over anybody, which makes these two best-of-seven semifinal derbies...

Lotto Draw Results, October 9, 2024 | Grand Lotto 6/55, Mega Lotto 6/45, 4D, 3D, 2D

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UAAP: Red-hot UE Warriors with ‘back to zero’ mentality in second round

MANILA, Philippines — After emerging as the hottest team in the first round, the University of the East Red Warriors are looking at the second round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament as a blank slate. With a five-game winning streak, the Red Warriors have solid a chance to fortify their bid to end a 15-year Final Four absence but Jack Santiago and his players are not going to simply ride the wave. SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 87...

End of an era: Wimbledon ditches 147-year tradition

Ababa snaps spell, tops ICTSI Iloilo Challenge by 1

ILOILO, Philippines – Sarah Ababa's six-month journey back to the winner's circle culminated in a determined triumph at the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge as the seasoned Davaoeña showcased grit and poise to secure the title despite a challenging final-round 76 here on Thursday. Unlike her dramatic comeback victory at the Apo Classic in March, where she clinched the win in the closing round, Ababa maintained steady control throughout this week's...

PBA: TNT, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson beat Rain or Shine in semis opener

TNT banked on a near triple-double from Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, a third quarter eruption from Rey Nambatac and its collective effort on the defensive end to defeat Rain or Shine, 90-81, Wednesday in the opener of their PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Hollis-Jefferson had 26 points capped off with a four-point shot in the waning moments on top of 13 rebounds, nine assists, five steals and four blocks as the...

Wimbledon line judges break their silence after being replaced by AI at the All England Club

Immaculately dressed officials courtside at SW19 has been one of the quintessential sights of a British summer for 147 years but the tradition will now be consigned to history.

Lindor powers Mets into NL Championship Series

NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor belted a grand slam in the sixth inning to propel the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) and into Major League Baseball's National League Championship Series. The Mets polished off a 3-1 victory over the Phillies in the best-of-five division series, electrifying CitiField with the kind of come-from-behind triumph that has become their signature. The Mets had left the...

Noel Gallagher calls for Richard Masters to QUIT the Premier League: Oasis star slams CEO as 'mouthpiece for the red cartel' as Man City fan signs petition amid civil war between champions and league

Oasis star and Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher has signed a petition calling for Richard Master's immediate removal as Premier League CEO.

Hurricane winds tear the roof off Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida

Strong winds from Hurricane Milton tore pieces of the roof off Tropicana Field stadium in St. Petersburg. According to ABC news the roof is made from a polymer called ethylene tetrafluoroethylene.

The McLaren vs Red Bull Miami mystery: An update shake-up, conspiracy or FIA intervention?

Momentum in the Formula 1 world title fight between McLaren and Red Bull started to swing towards the Woking-based team at the Miami Grand Prix – but all the factors behind why remain unclear

NCAA: San Beda leans on defense to repeat over Mapua

MANILA, Philippines—Defending champion San Beda turned to its defense to continue its mastery over Mapua on Tuesday. The Red Lions made it three in a row against the Cardinals dating back to last season’s finals. “Of course, every time we play Mapua, there’s Escamis and Cuenco. They don’t give up so I have to give it to my boys for playing defense,” said San Beda coach Yuri Escueta in Filipino after his team’s 76-69 overtime win to end the first...

Ranking the top small forwards in the NBA going into the 2024/25 season

Giant Lanterns a win shy of semis

MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Pampanga battered Abra, 79-64, Tuesday in Game 1 of their North Division quarterfinal playoff in the MPBL Sixth Season at the jampacked Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga. Shrugging off a shaky start following a 23-day break, the Justine Baltazar-powered Giant Lanterns took control at halftime, 40-26, and never let up to move within a win of the semifinal round. The Lanterns will...

PBA: No team has clear edge in both semifinals series

The teams left jockeying for the PBA Governors’ Cup title have been trimmed down to the final four, and no one seems to have an advantage over anybody, which makes these two best-of-seven semifinal derbies the most interesting in a long while. San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra tangle in the curtain raiser, while Rain or Shine takes on defending champion TNT in the nightcap of a doubleheader set on Wednesday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, and...

Nadal retirement ‘tough news’ for tennis, says Jannick Sinner

Rafael Nadal’s announcement of a retirement date was “tough news for the tennis world”, world number one Jannik Sinner said Thursday. Nadal announced earlier that he will step back from tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career which saw him win 22 Grand Slam titles. “He’s an unbelievable person. He taught us young players how to behave on the court, how to handle situations on the court… Also to stay humble at the same...

Letran eyes win number 7

LETRAN seeks to claim solo second place in the team standings and close in on league leader College of St. Benilde as it clashes with Lyceum of the Philippines University in the NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena on Friday. The Knights overcame a slow start to forge a three-way logjam at No. 2 with the San Beda Lions and Mapua Cardinals on 6-3 records. The Blazers, however, remain on top with a 7-2 card. The...

Who has the best driver line-up in F1 2025? Our writers debate

Off the back of Williams' claims over Albon and Sainz, our writers debate which line-up they would rather have in Formula 1 2025

Archer Quiambao, Eagle Dela Rosa hold wide leads in MVP derbies

Kevin Quiambao, La Salle’s all-around cornerstone, and Ateneo’s double-double machine, Kacey dela Rosa, are on track to win second straight MVPs in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively, after first-round statistics for Season 87 of the UAAP basketball tournaments were released on Wednesday. The hands-down winner last season, Quiambao had a league-leading 87.571 statistical points (SPs) after averages of 16.43 points of 8.86 rebounds,...

Wayne Rooney breaks his silence on Plymouth red card - after being charged with improper conduct by the FA for furiously clashing with the referee in win over Blackburn

The former Man United man was dismissed after he reacted angrily to Blackburn's equaliser being allowed to stand in the 86th minute of Saturday's home encounter.

NBA: Raptors’ RJ Barrett to miss rest of preseason

Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett will miss the rest of the preseason with a sprained right AC joint, the NBA team announced Tuesday. Barrett, 24, injured his shoulder during the second quarter of a 125-98 victory against the Washington Wizards on Sunday in Montreal. Barrett averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 33.5 minutes in 32 games (all starts) with the Raptors last season after being acquired from the New York Knicks on...

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Ginebra, red-hot Brownlee torch San Miguel to open PBA semis

MANILA, Philippines–Justin Brownlee went on a tear from the four-point line as Barangay Ginebra rolled to a 122-105 win over San Miguel Beer to open the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals on a bright note Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Brownlee finished with 33 points after knocking down five four-pointers on top of eight rebounds and five assists which helped the Gin Kings break loose and draw first blood in their best-of-seven series...

Formula 1 drivers who have competed for two teams in one season

Oliver Bearman has become the first driver to compete for two different teams in one season since 2020 after racing for both Ferrari and Haas this year.

RHJ, Torculas, and the players who can turn their UAAP teams from good to great

The next step for these teams is for these players to get over the hump

England were a shapeless mess and outplayed during their 2-1 defeat by Greece - Lee Carsley seemed to be strolling to his coronation as Gareth Southgate's successor but this was a nasty stumble, writes OLIVER HOLT

ENGLAND 1-2 GREECE - OLIVER HOLT AT WEMBLEY: This was what everyone had been demanding. Take the handbrake off, I believe is the phrase that was used for much of the summer.

PBA: Stephen Holt relishes first semifinals game with Ginebra

MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra guard Stephen Holt was nothing but ecstatic after having played his first game in a PBA semifinals series. It certainly helped his mood that his Gin Kings won over San Miguel Beer, 122-105, to get a headstart in their best-of-seven Governors’ Cup series. “It’s big time,” said Holt at Philsports Arena on Wednesday. READ: Ginebra, red-hot Brownlee torch San Miguel to open PBA semis “Like I’ve been saying, I’m just...

UAAP to give way to FIBA AC Qualifiers

(UPDATE) THE University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men's and women's basketball tournaments are set to take a break to give way for Gilas Pilipinas' home games in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. The men's and women's last playing date would be on November 16, pushing the remaining women's second-round games to November 23, and the Final Four matches to dates yet to be determined. The men's tournament gets to finish its...

Federer lauds retiring Nadal’s ‘incredible achievements’

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer on Thursday paid tribute to 22-time Grand Slam champion and great rival Rafael Nadal who announced his retirement from the sport. “What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come,” 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer, who retired two years ago, said in a post on social media. “Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love. It’s been an absolute...

Dmitry Bivol on growing up sharing a two-bedroom flat with nine people, starting boxing in ballet shoes and fighting in the street as he prepares to take on Artur Beterbiev for undisputed

Dmitry Bivol, widely regarded as one of the most skilled light heavyweight champions in boxing today, is celebrated for his precision, power, and unshakable composure in the ring.

NBA: LeBron complains about flying to Milwaukee for preseason

LeBron James expressed displeasure on Wednesday with a preseason schedule that has his Los Angeles Lakers flying to the Midwest to face the Milwaukee Bucks for an exhibition NBA game this week. After opening the preseason with two games in Palm Desert, California while their home arena undergoes a major renovation, the Lakers play at Milwaukee on Thursday before closing out the exhibition slate with games in Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco....

Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after Davis Cup finals

MADRID — Rafael Nadal announced Thursday he will retire from tennis at age 38 following next month’s Davis Cup finals. Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. “Really, everything I have experienced has been a dream come true,” Nadal said in an announcement on social media. “I leave with the absolute peace of mind of having given my...

Sinner, Medvedev advance in Shanghai

SHANGHAI — World number one Jannik Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev in the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals after both had straight-set victories on Wednesday. Sinner put some old demons to rest in overcoming American Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6 (7/1), while Medvedev took out Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/3), 6-3. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic also progressed to the next round after comfortable wins. But world number three Alexander Zverev is...

PBA: Brownlee takes full advantage of four-point shot

Justin Brownlee’s fiery shooting from the four-point line that propelled Barangay Ginebra to a lopsided win over San Miguel Beer in the opener of their best-of-seven PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series certainly excites coach Tim Cone. “When he practices the two-point shot, he’s like, ‘ehhh.’ When he practices threes, he gets a little bit excited,” a euphoric Cone said. “But when he practices fours, grabe! This guy likes bang, bang, bang, bang,...

PBA: Ginebra coach Tim Cone still not a fan of four-point line

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra may have been benefitting from Justin Brownlee’s stellar four-point touch, but coach Tim Cone is still not a fan of the recently introduced 27-foot line in the PBA. Brownlee had a near-perfect 5-of-6 four-point shooting to pour in 33 points in Ginebra’s dominant 122-105 win over San Miguel in Game 1 of the semifinals on Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. “Just because it favors our team with Justin, that...

Could Caitlin Clark follow Gabby Williams and leave the WNBA?

Francis Lopez after UP-La Salle game: ‘one action made it personal’

MANILA, Philippines —After the heated UP-La Salle game that capped off the first round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, things have gotten “personal” as far as Francis Lopez is concerned. After UP saw its six-game unbeaten run snapped by La Salle, 68-56, in a match marred with an alleged spitting controversy after a heated exchange between benches last Sunday, Lopez took to Instagram to preach about humility. While he did not...

Criss Cross banners 10-team Spikers’ Turf Invitationals

MANILA, Philippines — Open Conference champion Cignal and runner-up Criss Cross headline the 10 squads vying for the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference starting on October 16 at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The country’s top-tier men’s volleyball league will kick off Wednesday next week with Cignal and Criss Cross facing the league mainstays D’Navigators Iloilo, PGJC Navy Sealions, Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors, VNS Griffins,...

Three-time NBA champion Danny Green retires from basketball

He is one of only four players in NBA history to tin titles with three different teams.

Max Verstappen exclusive: "Red Bull can't force people to stay"

Speaking to Autosport, Max Verstappen reacts to the departures of several key figures at Red Bull's Formula 1 team

Blackwater brings back George King

BLACKWATER finally closed a deal that would bring back high-scoring import George King for the PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup. Team owner Dioceldo Sy said the 30-year-old American, who reinforced the team in Governors' Cup, has agreed to a new term that would ensure the former Colorado standout can have a stab at trying to complete his "unfinished business" with Blackwater. "I'm happy George has decided to come back. What I like most is (when...

Buccaneers' Raymond James Stadium left flooded by Hurricane Milton after NFL team fled Tampa Bay

Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has been flooded after being hit by Hurricane Milton as seen in footage from inside the venue making the rounds on social media.

Wojciech Szczesny refuses to quit smoking and insists 'it's nobody else's business' after reversing his retirement to sign for Barcelona

The Polish keeper has recently made a shock return to football having signed for Barcelona as a free agent following an injury to long-term No 1, Marc-Andre ter Stegen,