MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net By his reckoning, there will be a lot more to fight for among teams that normally occupy the bottom half of the standings. It’s not a grand goal. But for Nash Racela, it will do—for now. Article continues after this advertisement “Everybody talks about La Salle and UP (University of the Philippines) and … Read more
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, kisses the championship trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz, of the United States, in the men’s singles final of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner started slowly at the US Open, dropping the first set he played after … Read more
UST rookie Karylle Sierba in UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas started its title defense in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament with a dominant 86-44 victory over University of the East Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. In her collegiate debut, Karylle Sierba, a product of … 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
Novak Djokovic of Serbia practices ahead of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 24, 2024 in New York City. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic still feels the pull of tennis history as he aims to become the first man in 16 years to successfully defend his … Read more
Novak Djokovic of Serbia acknowledges the crowd before playing with former professional tennis player John McEnroe against Andre Agassi and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Stars of the Open exhibition match ahead of the US Open. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP Novak Djokovic, fired up by his emotional Olympic Games triumph, targets new Grand Slam records … Read more
FILE–Alex Eala of the Philippines reacts during her women’s singles qualifying match against Emiliana Arango of Colombia during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 18, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala moved closer to making her first appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament. … Read more
Photo from Alex Eala’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala kicks off her first US Open stint as a pro on Wednesday (Manila time) in the qualifying round. Eala took to Instagram to express her excitement to play in the US Open, posting a photo of her at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York. … Read more
FILE – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in the NBA. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense of the NBA Cup title will begin on Nov. 15 in San Antonio against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, and Klay Thompson will be back at Golden State — as a visitor … Read more