Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The third time’s the charm, and Creamline could prove just that after getting another crack at an elusive Grand Slam in the Premier Volleyball League. Completing a PVL season sweep has evaded the Cool Smashers for the past couple of years but they … Read more
UP’s Francis Lopez throws down a dunk in the fourth quarter against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After a quiet opening half, Francis Lopez capped his stellar second-half showing with a pair of thunderous dunks down the stretch that helped University of the Philippines put away Ateneo … Read more
San Beda rookie Bryan Sajonia against Lyceum in NCAA Season 100.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—San Beda opened its campaign for back-to-back titles on a high note in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament. The Red Lions handed Lyceum a methodical 79-63 beating, showing they’re still a force to reckon with even sans star guard Jacob … Read more
In an electrifying showdown of youth football at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, the German national team, led by their head coach Kathrin Peter, showcased resilience and skill, clinching a much-deserved 3-1 victory over Nigeria’s formidable Falconets. This match not only secured their place in the knockout stage but also had … Read more
Ginebra guard Stephen Holt during a game against NLEX in the PBA Governors’ Cup.-PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra guard Stephen Holt had one thing in mind in the Gin Kings’ triumph over NLEX in Group B of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday night. Aiming to bounce back after a stunning setback … 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
Blackwater rookie Sedrick Barefield during a PBA Governors’ Cup game against GInebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES Blackwater got going in the third period and kept it together in the most critical of times down the stretch on Friday night to take down Barangay Ginebra, 95-88, for a breakthrough win in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. The … Read more
TNT Tropang Giga import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson against Magnolia Hotshots’ Zavier Lucero during a PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES TNT bounced back from its heartbreaking loss to Converge by bringing down Magnolia, 88-82, Thursday to move back atop Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Threes from import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and … Read more
Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after defeating Radu Albot, of Moldova, during a first round match of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic began his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title and tied Roger Federer with his 89th match … Read more
Winner Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo bites his medal as he celebrates during the podium ceremony competes in the artistic gymnastics men’s floor exercise final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 3, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Thursday … Read more