The Philippine volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, travels to Europe for training in Morocco, Romania, and Portugal to prepare for the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, led by Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni and featuring key players Marck Espejo and Bryan Bagunas.
The Philippine women’s football team begins its ASEAN Women’s Championship title defense against Timor-Leste in Vietnam. Under Coach Mark Torcaso, the team aims for a strong start at Viet Tri Stadium, featuring a squad of experienced and new talents.
Chinese Taipei’s coach Gianluca Tucci celebrates a key victory over Gilas Pilipinas in the opening match of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup. The team’s early lead and strategic play marked a significant achievement for Taipei’s basketball program.
The San Antonio Spurs and guard De’Aaron Fox have agreed to a four-year, $228 million contract extension, the team announced Monday.
Gilas Pilipinas, led by Coach Tim Cone, embarks on the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup journey, beginning with a key match against Chinese Taipei. Cone trusts the players to perform on the international stage, with the team aiming for strong performances despite facing challenging competitors.
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 in Tampa, ending an 18-inning scoreless streak. Freddie Freeman played a crucial role in the victory, scoring one run and driving in another. The Dodgers won the series 2-1.
NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, securing his position with the team through 2028. The extension includes a player option for the final season. Doncic joined the Lakers from the Mavericks in a trade for Anthony Davis.
Lando Norris closed the gap with teammate Oscar Piastri in the Formula 1 championship standings after a thrilling McLaren 1-2 finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The close rivalry continues to intensify as both drivers demonstrate strong performances and sportsmanship in their wheel-to-wheel duels.
Jerwin Ancajas, former world boxing champion, defeated Ruben Casero in Long Beach, California, securing a majority decision win. This victory in the super bantamweight division advances Ancajas closer to a potential world title shot.
Alas Pilipinas faced a defeat against Vietnam in the 5th SEA V.League at Terminal 21 Korat, Nakhon Ratchasima. The match ended with scores of 13-25, 21-25, 25-23, and 9-25. Vanie Gandler and Eya Laure led a comeback effort, securing a 22-21 lead in the third set, but Vietnam clinched the victory, marking their second win over the Philippine team in the tournament.