Sport

Juventus Were Seconds From Defeat—Then Federico Gatti Changed Everything Against AC Milan

TURIN, Italy — Juventus rescued a dramatic point against AC Milan after Federico Gatti came off the bench to score a late equaliser in a tense 1-1 Serie A clash at the Allianz Stadium. Just when AC Milan appeared to be heading for a statement victory in Turin, substitute Gatti delivered the decisive moment for Juventus, rising above the defence to power home a header deep into the closing stages. The dramatic finish cancelled out another impressive performance from Milan teenager Alphadjo Ciss

Sport

NC Dinos Make Another Late Push for KBO Postseason as Doosan Showdown Looms

SEOUL, South Korea — The NC Dinos are trying to pull off another late-season escape. With the 2026 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) regular season entering its final stretch, NC is once again chasing a postseason berth after putting together a dramatic surge that has pulled the club back into contention. The Dinos currently sit sixth at 55-59-2, just 4½ games behind the fifth-place Doosan Bears, who occupy the final postseason position. The deficit is significant—but not necessarily decisive

Sport

Tiafoe Finally Solves Medvedev Puzzle at US Open — But an Even Bigger Test Now Awaits

NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe finally found the answer to one of the toughest questions of his tennis career — and he did it on the court he calls the “people's court.” The American star produced one of his finest performances at the 2026 US Open, defeating former champion Daniil Medvedev 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6) to storm into the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows. For Tiafoe, the victory carried far more weight than simply reaching the last eight. Medvedev had repeatedly frustrated the American over

Sport

Football Without Messi and Ronaldo? The Game’s Biggest Question May Finally Be Here

For nearly two decades, world football has revolved around one unforgettable question: Messi or Ronaldo? Now, the sport is being forced to confront an even bigger one: What happens when neither of them is there anymore? The era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is rapidly approaching its final chapter. Messi has officially stepped away from international football, while Ronaldo has openly suggested that the current season could be his last as a professional player. For a generation of fa

Philippines

PLDT Stuns Creamline in 5-Set Thriller, Sends Nxled to First-Ever PVL Finals

MANILA, Philippines — The PLDT High Speed Hitters may have already been eliminated from the championship race, but they still found a way to shake up the entire Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference. Playing for pride, PLDT stunned the Creamline Cool Smashers, 25-17, 23-25, 21-25, 25-23, 15-12, on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum—ending Creamline's bid for another trip to the Finals and, in the process, sending the Nxled Chameleons into the championship round for the first

Sport

Carlos Alcaraz Is Back—and the US Open Title May Already Be in His Sights

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz is no longer simply happy to be back on the tennis court. After another commanding performance at the 2026 US Open, the defending champion is beginning to believe he can leave New York with the trophy again. Alcaraz delivered one of his most convincing performances since returning from a lengthy wrist injury layoff, defeating American Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open. The victory extended the Spaniard's winning streak in Grand Slam ma

Japan

Japan Dominates Asia Triathlon Para Championship in Subic Bay — Six Golds Reported as Philippines Hosts Asian Para Stars

SUBIC BAY, Philippines — Japan once again made a powerful statement in Asian para-triathlon, reportedly collecting six gold medals at the 2026 NTT Asia Triathlon Para Championships in Subic Bay, according to the Philippine News Agency. The championship was held Sunday, September 6, at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, bringing together elite para-triathletes from across Asia for one of the region's major continental competitions. The event was organized by Triathlon Philippines in cooperation with

Entertainment

Katie Taylor Retires On Top After Croke Park Masterclass — But Her Final Win Was Bigger Than Another Undisputed Title

DUBLIN, Ireland — Katie Taylor did not stumble toward retirement. She walked away with practically everything a boxer could want: an undisputed championship, a near-perfect record, a roaring hometown crowd and one final performance in which there was virtually no argument over who had won. The 40-year-old Irish icon dismantled previously unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili across 10 rounds Saturday at Croke Park, winning by unanimous decision before one of the largest crowds ever assembled f

Philippines

Filipino Athletes Could Soon Keep 100% of Their Rewards — But a Major Hurdle Remains

Filipino athletes who bring home medals and international honors could soon get to keep more of the rewards they earn. A proposal in the House of Representatives seeks to exempt qualified incentives, rewards, bonuses and other financial benefits received by national athletes and their coaches from national and local taxes. But while the proposal could mean bigger take-home rewards for Filipino sports heroes, the measure still has to overcome the legislative process before it becomes law. A P

Philippines

Noblefranca Turns Back National Champion Villegas in Explosive Cebu Fighting Championship Comeback

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Renan “Flash” Noblefranca reminded Cebu’s combat-sports scene why he remains one of its most respected strikers, defeating 2024 National Muay Thai gold medalist Jhan Villegas in the main event of the Cebu Fighting Championship’s “Kumbati Na! Return of the Warriors.” The highly anticipated clash took place Saturday, September 5, at the Barangay Day-as Multipurpose Complex in Cebu City, marking the long-awaited return of the Cebu Fighting Championship after an eight-year