The Philippine men’s baseball team routed Malaysia, 21-0, in five innings at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Pathum Thani, Thailand, after officials applied the mercy rule, giving the Philippines a 3-0 start in the SEA Games 2025 baseball tournament and keeping the squad at the top of the men’s baseball standings.
LeBron James hit a late go-ahead three-pointer and finished with 29 points, while Luka Doncic posted a triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 112-108, on Sunday night in Philadelphia. Joel Embiid, who struggled from the field for most of the game, tied the score with an 18-foot jumper before James answered on the next possession. The Lakers secured key stops and rebounds in the final minutes to preserve the win and strengthen their Western Conference standing against the Eastern Conference contender.
Michael Jordan testified in a federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, in an antitrust case that his NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, is pursuing against NASCAR alongside Front Row. The lawsuit challenges aspects of NASCAR’s business structure and commercial arrangements with race teams. This straight news report details who appeared in court, what the case involves, where and when the testimony occurred, and how the proceedings unfolded, following standard journalism rules and an objective tone.
National University standout Jake Figueroa confirmed after his final UAAP game that he wants to pursue a professional basketball career overseas, although he has yet to receive formal offers. Speaking at the Mall of Asia Arena following NU’s Final Four loss to La Salle, Figueroa said he will consult his family and representatives while training for potential international opportunities. The former Bulldogs forward remains open to joining local professional leagues if overseas options do not materialize and plans to weigh playing time, role, and development in choosing his first pro team.
Calvin Abueva powered Titan Ultra to a 111-108 comeback win over Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center in Antipolo City, erasing a double-digit deficit with a late go-ahead basket and a crucial block on Jerrick Ahanmisi that preserved the victory and kept Titan Ultra in contention for a quarterfinal berth. The tightly fought game featured multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter, key defensive adjustments, and pressured final possessions as Terrafirma missed potential tying shots in the closing seconds, tightening the race for remaining playoff spots.
Hundreds of soccer fans in Houston gathered at a public viewing event to watch the FIFA World Cup draw and learn which national teams could play in the city next summer. Organizers confirmed that Houston will host seven matches and provided details about potential team assignments, stadium operations, and local preparations.
Kevin Durant scored 28 points in Houston to become the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points, but the Phoenix Suns fell to the Houston Rockets, 117-98, on Friday night. The game marked Durant’s first matchup against his former team since a recent seven-team trade involving Jalen Green and multiple assets reshaped both rosters. Houston used balanced scoring, strong rebounding, and tight perimeter defense to control the contest, while Phoenix relied on Durant’s efficient shooting in the loss.
LeBron James and Luka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden, where Boston posted a 126-105 win. Austin Reaves scored 36 points with eight assists for the Lakers, while Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 30 points. Former Celtics guard Marcus Smart also did not play. The loss halted the Lakers’ strong recent run of eight wins in nine games, as both teams adjusted lineups to cover key absences in this regular-season NBA matchup.
Nicole Scherzinger will join Robbie Williams and Andrea Bocelli in headlining the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw show at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday. FIFA will reveal the group-stage matchups for the expanded 48-team tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart will co-host the broadcast, with Danny Ramirez engaging players and guests. Village People will close the event with “Y.M.C.A.” The draw will stream on FIFA’s digital platforms and air via global broadcast partners.
Gilas Pilipinas Women added Sophia Dignadice, daughter of PBA legend Yves Dignadice, to its pool for the women’s 5-on-5 basketball competition at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand in 2025. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas confirmed her inclusion as part of preparations to regain the SEA Games gold medal. Coaches will finalize the lineup after training camps, tune-up games, and evaluations of Dignadice and returning veterans before submitting the official roster to SEA Games organizers.