Chris Paul rises as Phoenix Suns go up 2-0 versus Denver Nuggets
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Chris Paul scored 17 points and handed out 15 assists Wednesday to propel the Phoenix Suns to a crushing 123-98 victory over Denver and a 2-0…
Jazz center Gobert wins third NBA Defensive Player of Year award
NEW YORK (AFP) – Utah center Rudy Gobert was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday, the third time the Jazz's French big man has earned the award.…
Nikola Jokic: The low-key Serb star who stormed NBA
BELGRADE, Serbia – Nikola Jokic is not your usual NBA Most Valuable Player – slightly doughy, not the quickest, media-shy and he rarely dunks. His playing style is typical of…
Djokovic, Nadal to meet for 58th time in French Open semis
PARIS (AFP) – Novak Djokovic set up a 58th meeting with Rafael Nadal on Wednesday when he reached his 40th Grand Slam semifinal at the French Open despite being held…
Host Vietnam may postpone SEAG this year due to Covid
HANOI (AFP) – Vietnam plans to postpone this year's Southeast Asian Games, state media said Wednesday, as the country grapples with a new virus outbreak. The regional Olympics are due…
Jazz rock Clippers in Game 1; Sixers down Hawks
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points and Rudy Gobert made a clutch block at the buzzer as the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers,…
‘Superman’ Gomez advances to Last 16 at World Pool tourney
By JONAS TERRADO Roberto Gomez won a pair of knockout matches to reach the last 16 of the World Pool Championship in Milton Keynes, England. Gomez rolled past South African…
Yuka Saso keen to meet idol Rory McIlroy
By WAYLON GALVEZ Yuka Saso is now eager to meet the man who helped her win the US Women’s Open crown on Sunday at the Lake Course of The Olympic…
Tsitsipas downs Medvedev, reaches French Open semis
PARIS (AFP) ‒ Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets Tuesday to stay on track for a first Grand Slam final at the French Open, while first-time semifinalists Anastasia…
Eala, Russian partner reach French Open quarters
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala and Russian Oksana Selekhmeteva dumped Belgium’s Sofia Costoulas and Finland’s Laura Hietaranta, 6-3, 6-1, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Roland Garros Girls Doubles…
Darren Espanto all set for ‘Home Run’
By NEIL RAMOS How time flies. We could still remember him as a kid, wowing all with his excellent singing voice on "The Voice Kids Philippines." Now, Darren Espanto is…
Winning an Olympic gold medal won’t be easy – Yuka Saso
By Waylon Galvez Newly-crowned US Women’s Open champion Yuka Saso said that winning the prestigious title doesn’t mean things will be easier in her next tournaments – especially winning the…
Kiefer Ravena joins NLEX practice in Pampanga
By JONAS TERRADO Kiefer Ravena took part in NLEX’s transfer to another practice venue in Pampanga even after his bid to suit up in Japan was rejected by the PBA…
Djokovic, Nadal advance; Gauff makes Slam breakthrough
PARIS, France (AFP) – Novak Djokovic survived a five-set scare while Rafael Nadal shone in the Paris sun as the two Grand Slam heavyweights reached the French Open quarterfinals for…
No Harden, no problem as Nets roll over Bucks for 2-0 lead
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Kevin Durant had 32 points and six assists as the Brooklyn Nets rolled to their largest win in playoff franchise history on Monday with a 125-86…
