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
The winners of the ICTSI JPGT Series 6–led by John Paul Agustin Jr–at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club. –HANDOUT PHOTO John Paul Agustin Jr. finally savored victory after three near-misses as he captured the boys’ 13-15 crown in the ICTSI Junior PGT Series 6 at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club Wednesday. The field, … Read more
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been enthralled by the iconic creatures of Universal’s classic monster franchise: Frankenstein’s monster, Count Dracula, the Mummy, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Invisible Man. These legendary characters, along with their respective actors such as Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney … Read more
United States’ Diana Taurasi reacts after winning aher sixth gold medal at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PARIS — Diana Taurasi held up six fingers on the medal stand. No one else measures up: She stands alone in Olympic basketball lore with … Read more
Jennifer Valente rolled around the Vélodrome National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines one last time with the American flag held aloft Sunday, a dominant defense of her Olympic omnium title giving her a second gold medal in a span of four days. The Stars and Stripes flew often after cycling events at the Paris Games. The Americans won … Read more
Alas Pilipinas’ Alyssa Solomon during the SEA VLeague against Vietnam.–SAVA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon won the Best Opposite Spiker in the SEA VLeague Leg 2 to cap Alas Pilipinas’ second straight bronze medal finish in the tournament. After leading Alas to another bronze finish with a come-from-behind 20-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-10 win … Read more
Adrian Weinberg made 16 saves in regulation and denied Vince Vigvári in the penalty shootout, helping the United States beat Hungary 11-8 on Sunday for the bronze medal in men’s water polo at the Paris Olympics. It’s the first medal for the U.S. men since the team lost to Hungary in the final of the 2008 … Read more
Gold medalist Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting wipes tears during a medals ceremony for the women’s 57 kg final boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/John Locher) PARIS — Lin Yu-ting fought to remain poised and calm throughout the Paris Olympics boxing tournament, even when it seemed like … Read more
Facing host country France on Saturday, NBA superstar Steph Curry helped lead Team USA to its fifth straight Olympic gold in men’s basketball, while earlier in the day, the U.S. women’s national soccer team defeated a talented Brazil squad to secure the team’s first gold medal since 2012. Jamie Yuccas reports on all the action … Read more
Team USA won Olympic gold in the men’s and women’s 4X400 relay on Saturday with men hitting Olympic-record time and women coming in only .1 short of the world record. US’ Gabrielle Thomas competes as Jamaica’s Shiann Salmon (R) steps off the track as athletes compete in the women’s 4x400m relay final of the athletics event … Read more