MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Nothing came easy for La Salle when it ended a seven-year championship drought in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament last year. The Green Archers know things will be even harder this season. Article continues after this advertisement “We really have to find ways to win. We know that all teams are gonna be … 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
Despite being the franchise with the most PVL titles, Creamline seemed to struggle in the Reinforced Conference. In this season’s tournament, it seemed that a second title of the import-fueled event was questionable following an opening-game 16-25, 25-22, 24-26, 25-19, 15-12 defeat to PLDT, the first time in a while that the Cool Smashers lost … Read more
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Erica Staunton and Bernadeth Pons celebrate their team’s PVL Reinforced Conference championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Winning her first overseas title in her pro debut felt like being on top of the world for Erica Staunton as she relished her success with the Creamline Cool Smashers, who won their ninth PVL … Read more
Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate their ninth championship in the PVL after beating Akari Chargers for the Reinforced crown. They beat the Chargers in the PVL finals on Wednesday. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines –Creamline encountered virtually no fightback in securing a ninth overall championship after sweeping first-time finalist Akari, 25-15, 25-23, 25-17, in the PVL Reinforced … 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
Filipino box Charly Suarez (middle) talks about his chances against Andres Cortes ahead of their 10-round eliminator bout on September 20. He is flanked by his manager Arnold Vegafria and his coach, Delfin Boholst. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Filipino boxer Charly Suarez resumes his quest for a potential title shot when he takes on Andres Cortes in … Read more
Wilma Salas.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Against all odds, Petro Gazz made it to the quarterfinals of the PVL Reinforced Conference. The challenge to keep the crown it has won for the last two editions on its head, however, is far from over and things will only get tougher for the Angels who are riding a four-game winning … 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