Barty ends 44-year drought in Australian Open; ‘bad boys’ win
MELBOURNE (AFP) – An imperious Ashleigh Barty said it was a dream come true after on Saturday becoming the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years,…
Sotto scores 12 points for 2nd straight game, but 36ers fall anew
By JONAS TERRADO Kai Sotto matched his season-high 12 points but the Adelaide 36ers couldn’t sustain their lead, bowing to the Tasmania JackJumpers, 76-71, Friday in Australia’s National Basketball League.…
Morant dazzles as Grizzlies outplay Jazz; Suns stay hot
Magic 119, Pistons 103, Hornets 117, Lakers 114 Hawks 108, Celtics 92 Heat 121, Clippers 114 Pacers 113, Thunder 110 Blazers 125, Rockets 110 Nuggets 116, Pelicans 105 Grizzlies 119,…
Pinay booters seek World Cup history vs Taiwanese
By JONAS TERRADO Game Sunday (Pune, India) 10 p.m. ˗ Philippines vs Taiwan The national women’s football team aims to take its first crack at making the FIFA Women’s World…
Yuka Saso still 4 shots off frontrunners after 70
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Yuka Saso closed out with a bogey for a 70 and remained four shots behind New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and American Danielle Kang halfway through the Gainbridge…
Casimero-Butler title bout rescheduled to April
By CARLO ANOLINThe World Boxing Organization (WBO) approved to reschedule the bantamweight title bout between reigning champion John Riel Casimero and English contender Paul Butler in April.Casimero's title defense will…
76ers rout LeBron-less Lakers; Warriors triumph
Warriors 124, Timberwolves 115 76ers 105, Lakers 87 LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 26 points from Joel Embiid, cruised to a 105-87 victory Thursday over a…
Patafa says it’s moving on from EJ Obiena controversy
By JONAS TERRADO The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) said yesterday it is moving on from its long-standing row with pole vaulter EJ Obiena to focus on other…
Saso 4 shots behind leader in LPGA Boca Rio
Fil-Japanese Yuka Saso shot a five-under 67 and tied six others for a share of fourth in the opening round of the Gainbridge LPGA Boca Rio Thursday in Florida. Saso,…
Bambol upbeat on Miller’s showing in Beijing Winter Games
By CARLO ANOLINPhilippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino is expecting a significant improvement from Alpine skier Asa Miller when he competes in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics next month.…
PVL Open to push through with ‘pool’ format
To give the competing teams more time to prepare, the Premier Volleyball League has moved back the Open Conference launch to March 16 with nine teams seeing action. Originally slated…
Nadal closes in on 21st Grand Slam crown
MELBOURNE (AFP) – Rafael Nadal marched into the final of the Australian Open to be just one match away from becoming the all-time men's Grand Slam leader after overcoming Matteo…
Bringing to life inspiring Filipino stories
The internet and the popularity of social media have made it possible for anyone to tell their story to a global audience. However, the medium has become fraught with misinformation,…
