MANILA, Philippines — Belgium reached the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship final eight for the first time after 55 years, sweeping Finland, 25-21, 25-17, 25-21, on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Belgians, who didn’t qualify in the previous World Championship in 2022, continued their dream run and stayed unbeaten in four games, following
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UAAP: Nash Racela lauds Adamson’s defense in loss to La Salle
MANILA, Philippines–Adamson coach Nash Racela praised his team’s defensive stand despite falling short to title favorite La Salle in their UAAP Season 88 opener. The Soaring Falcons went on to lose, 60-58, despite leading by three late in the fourth as the Green Archers got big plays from the debuting Jacob Cortez on Saturday at
PM Modi to visit Arunachal, Tripura; launch hydropower, temple projects
Prime Minister Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura on September 22. He will lay foundation stones of multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore at Itanagar and also address a public function, a statement said
UAAP: Janrey Pasaol downplays performance in FEU opening loss
MANILA, Philippines–Janrey Pasaol couldn’t look at any silver lining after his near triple-double performance went for naught with Far Eastern University’s 86-83 overtime loss to Ateneo in the opener of UAAP Season 88. Pasaol had 24 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists but the Tamaraws squandered a six-point lead halfway into the extension that paved
Jayson Vayson ‘shocked’ after controversial stoppage vs Oscar Collazo
MANILA, Philippines–In a bizarre end to a competitive world title fight, Filipino challenger Jayson Vayson suffered a seventh-round loss to Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo on Sunday (Manila time) at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. Vayson was still in the thick of things when his corner inexplicably stopped the fight a minute and 41 seconds
Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Super 4: Stats
In the first Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
UAAP: Jacob Cortez embraces big expectations in La Salle debut
Jacob Cortez gave a glimpse of what he can contribute to La Salle’s quest to regain the UAAP championship by coming through with the big plays in the Season 88 opener win over Adamson on Saturday. Cortez finally saw action in the premier collegiate league donning the No. 11 jersey worn by his father in
Australia become 1st team with 400-plus score against India (WODIs)
Australia Women have recorded a score of 412/10 in the 3rd and final ODI versus India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman to retain their combustion engines
Porsche has announced a major shift in its electric strategy, confirming that the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman will have combustion engine options for their “top” versions.
UAAP: Jacob Cortez, La Salle escape Adamson to open title defense
La Salle weathered a determined challenge by Adamson and came away with a 60-58 victory to open its title redemption bid in UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion. Jacob Cortez delivered in his debut, scoring a go-ahead layup and making a crucial pass that led to