Erik ten Hag 'expects to be in charge of Man United's next game against Brentford' as club chiefs remain silent on his future after six-hour summit

Ten Hag's position remains up in the air after talks between senior United figures in London but he has gone on holiday during the international break confident he will not be sacked.

Gerwin Asilo arrives in Japan for career-defining bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Gerwin “Gladiator” Asilo of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable has touched down in Japan, ready for the biggest fight of his young career. Asilo arrived on Tuesday, October 8, in preparation for his upcoming clash on a historic boxing card at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena from October 13-14. Asilo, 23, hails from Ubay, Bohol, and is regarded as one of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s brightest prospects. He is set to face former kickboxing...

TNT wears down error-prone Rain or Shine in Game One

Timely RHJ four the final nail in coffin of Elasto Painters

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....

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

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.

Where are the England stars now from the famous 2-2 draw against Greece in 2001? Plenty are in the studio or in management, one is a MailSport columnist - and one will be in the dugout tonight

When England take on Greece tonight it will inevitably evoke memories of one of the standout non-tournament moments in the Three Lions' history.

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,

FIM announces two-year MotoGP engine freeze from 2025

Engines to be homologated and sealed for the next two MotoGP seasons

Bivol-Beterbiev match made in heaven

ALL flights lead to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this Sunday (Manila time) as Russians Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol square off for the undisputed (WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF) light heavyweight (175 pounds) championship. Beterbiev (20-0, 20 knockouts), who fights out of Montreal, holds the WBC, WBO and IBF light heavyweight belts. Bivol (22-0, 11 knockouts) is coming in as the proud holder of the WBA diadem. The winner of the fight will produce the first...

New York Jets legend Abdul Salaam dies aged 71

One of the premiere pass rushers of the 1980s has passed away at age 71. As one former New York Jets teammate said, 'I feel like I lost my best friend'

Fatigue not an excuse for Gallent in SMB's Game 1 loss to Ginebra

It all boiled down to effort and discipline, something SMB lacked in this game

Brownlee sparks Ginebra scoring rampage, routs SMB in semis opener

MANILA, Philippines — Justin Brownlee sparked Barangay Ginebra's massive run in the middle quarters as the Gin Kings rolled past the San Miguel Beermen, 122-105 to kick off their PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup semifinal series on a fiery note on Wednesday at the Philsports Arena. The 36-year-old Brownlee accounted for 28 of Ginebra's 70-point output in the second and third periods, a key stretch that enabled the league's most popular squad to pull...

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...

EJ Obiena says he will never comment on Carlos Yulo's personal life, slams 'misleading stories'

EJ Obiena has set the record straight about misleading stories about him and fellow Olympian Carlos Yulo. On Facebook, Asia’s Best and World No. 3 pole vaulter said he will never comment on anyone's private life, not even his own. "That’s why it’s called 'Private life'. It’s personal. It’s nobody else’s business," he said. "Because I embrace these values, I never comment on someone else’s personal life. I HAVE NEVER MADE A SINGLE COMMENT...

UAAP: Kacey Dela Rosa frontrunner for women’s MVP anew

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo star Kacey Dela Rosa’s seven consecutive double-doubles put her on track to win back-to-back MVP awards in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament. Dela Rosa impressed in the first round with 90.143 statistical points (SPs), averaging 21.43 points, 14.71 rebounds, 2.14 blocks, 1.29 assists, and 1.0 steal in seven games. Last year’s MVP led the Blue Eagles to a 4-3 finish in fourth place after the first...

UE, UAAP's hottest team, embraces the pressure from winning

The pressure's there, but the Red Warriors doesn't mind

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,...

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,...

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...

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

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.

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.

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...

Andretti F1 plans unchanged after ownership change

Despite Michael Andretti's decision to step back from team ownership, the UK-based F1 operation has not thrown in the towel on its bid to be on the grid for 2026

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

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.

End of an era: Wimbledon ditches 147-year tradition

Topex Robinson, Reyland Torres set to face UAAP officials

The two men at the forefront of the spitting controversy will get to explain their sides in front of officials

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...

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...

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...

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...

Could Caitlin Clark follow Gabby Williams and leave the WNBA?

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.

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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...

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

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NCAA teams brace for tougher second round in men’s basketball

If the first round of action in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament was any indication, teams brace for a tougher battle in the last round of the eliminations. With their respective teams emerging as the top two seeds at the end of round 1, both coaches Charles Tiu of College of St. Benilde and Yuri Escueta of San Beda are looking for a better showing, especially with the Final Four race about to take shape. “I still think it’s very...

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,...

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...

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...

Santos in focus as hot Knights take on Pirates

MANILA, Philippines — For three games, Letran’s Kevin Santos had found a way to flip the switch transforming him from a seldom-used, second string big man to a juggernaut inside. During that scintillating span, the 6-6 Santos averaged 15 points 13 rebounds and three blocks, helping propel the Knights not just straight into Final Four contention, but also in the championship race. Santos hopes to sustain his fiery form when Letran tackles an...

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.

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...

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

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

Should Ginebra, TNT be concerned with long layoff before Final 4?

Well-rested or rusty?

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.

George Baldock dead aged 31: Former Sheffield United defender found in the pool of his home in Greece

The 31-year-old joined Panathinaikos in the summer after spending seven seasons with the Blades in the Premier League and Championship.