On September 1, 2024, Real Madrid will host Real Betis at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling La Liga encounter. As both teams look to establish their positions early in the season, this match holds importance for their respective ambitions. Real Madrid aims to build on their strong start, … Read more
Melvin Jerusalem holding the WBC minimumweight world title.–Photo from Melvin Jerusalem’s Facebook MANILA, Philippines–Melvin Jerusalem, one of just two reigning Filipino world champions, makes the first defense of the WBC minimumweight crown against mandatory challenger Luis Castillo of Mexico on September 22 at Mandaluyong City College Gym. The bout will be the first major card … Read more
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Erica Staunton in the PVL semifinals game against Cignal HD Spikers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net A day removed from having their “hearts tested,” the Creamline Cool Smashers take on a foe that no one in the PVL Reinforced Conference has been able to touch all tournament long. On the heels of the most memorable—also … Read more
Chris Newsome is back in action for the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Governoers’ Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome returned to Meralco’s lineup in winning fashion as the Bolts zoomed past Northport, 109-99, in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Sunday. After nursing a sprained left ankle and … Read more
Akari Chargers’ Ivy Lacsina in the PVL Reinforced Conference semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ivy Lacsina is bringing experience and the strength she had built from her challenging early years in the pros as she and the Akari Chargers compete in their first PVL finals. Lacsina delivered 19 points as Akari staved off PLDT … Read more
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Erica Staunton in the PVL semifinals game against Cignal HD Spikers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Erica Staunton believes she has grown a lot as a player and formed a strong bond with the Creamline Cool Smashers in her first pro stint in the PVL. From a losing PVL debut, Staunton made … Read more
On September 1, 2024, Bayern Munich will welcome SC Freiburg to the Allianz Arena for an intriguing Bundesliga clash. Both teams are coming off positive results from their opening matches, with Freiburg surprising many by sitting atop the table. However, as they prepare to face the Bavarian giants, Freiburg will look for a rare victory … Read more
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy walks down stairs for the first free practice ahead of the F1 Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) MONZA, Italy — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes, a day … Read more
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after scoring a point against Christopher O’Connell, of Australia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) NEW YORK— Jannik Sinner never gave his third-round opponent at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Chris O’Connell, even a moment to … Read more
Of the first-round draft picks currently playing in the PBA Governors’ Cup, only two rookies have yet to win a single game. One of those is the highly-touted Sedrick Barefield. That changed most spectacularly on Friday night. Struggling to hit a groove for most of the night, Barefield hit a deep four-pointer with 31.2 ticks