The Manila Times

The Philippine women’s softball team bowed to defending champion and top seed Japan, 0-4, for its second loss in the group stage of the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup in Lima, Peru on Thursday (Manila time).Despite the loss, the Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls remained determined to bounce back as they prepare for a crucial matchup against

TOKYO — A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has already affected Kentucky Fried Chicken and a large sushi chain.Ezaki Glico, known for popular snacks like Pocky, said some of its ice cream products rely on refrigerated warehouses owned by Nichire

NEVERS, France — Norwegian rider Søren Wærenskjold sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar protected his overall lead on Wednesday.Wærenskjold finished just ahead of Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen and a host of other riders in a sprint finish that seemed inevitable on the relatively short and flat 161.3-kilo

NEVERS, France — Norwegian Søren Wærenskjold launched a long-range sprint to claim victory at the Tour de France on Wednesday in the fastest stage in the race's history.Dutchman Olav Kooij, who won the fifth stage, took second at the end of the 161km 11th stage from Vichy to Nevers with Belgian Jasper Philipsen third.At an average speed of 50.

ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye could miss the start of the 2026-27 season after having surgery for a fractured left foot suffered in a workout.The Hawks announced on Wednesday that Gueye had the surgery on Tuesday after suffering the injury on July 8.The 6-foot-11 Gueye averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds for Atlanta last seas

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has the authority to investigate the Philippines' hosting of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games but he questioned the timing of the announcement of the probe.Cayetano said he has no objection to any investigation but argued that the

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.Neill's family had earlier announced the actor known for “Jurassic Park,” “The Piano” and other films died Monday in Sydney.His agent Philip Grenz said he

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) on its consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2025, marking the agency's first clean audit opinion in more than three decades.In a statement, the DOTr said the opinion was issued following COA's review of t