Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic got the mea culpas he wanted from the Australian Open's local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air and so, according…

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Pontejos spearheads Scorpions against Skyrisers in WMPBL debut

Games Wednesday (Ynares Sports Arena) 4 p.m. - Galeries Tower vs CEU 6 p.m. - San Juan vs Solar Home Gilas Pilipinas Women sharpshooter Janine Pontejos aims to steer reigning…

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114 matches in World Slasher Cup opener

Top cockfighters from around the world excitedly competed in the first round of the elimination of the 2025 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby on Monday, Jan. 20, at the…

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UST’s Jonna Perdido out of UAAP Season 87 after undergoing surgery

By MARK REY MONTEJO University of Santo Tomas will be without one of its star players in its title bid in the UAAP Season 87 after Jonna Perdido suffered an…

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‘A lot more work to do’: Gauff after bowing to Badosa in Aussie Open quarters

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff's retooled forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open. The…

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Japan Tour star finds PH Open site Masters ‘very difficult’

CARMONA, Cavite -- Aguri Iwasaki returned to the country for the first time in five years, and after two days of official practice rounds for the $500,000 Smart Infinity Open,…

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Celtics hand Warriors most lopsided home defeat in four decades

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home…

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Swiatek’s drug-case ruling will not be appealed by WADA

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iga Swiatek's one-month suspension for failing a drug test will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency because her explanation “is…

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PH hosting of FIVB MWCH 2025 rides Korean wave in marketing and promotions

The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) has incorporated the Korean touch in world-class marketing and public relations to the country’s first-time and solo hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship…

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PSA to recognize NCAA

A special award to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and citations to 18 personalities and entities will be handed out in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards…

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Svitolina barges into Australian Open quarters for third time

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Elina Svitolina was 4-1 down before she went on a roll and took 11 of the next 12 games in a 6-4,…

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Powell, Clippers triumph in Lakers’ first visit to Intuit Dome

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden added 21 points and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and…

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Tigresses humble veteran-laden Discovery in historic WMPBL opener

In a game fitting to inaugurate the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, University of Santo Tomas proved the future is now, overpowering seasoned Discovery, 82-67, on Sunday, Jan. 19, at…

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Hoey fumbles with 76, finishes in joint 58th in The American Express

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Rico Hoey failed to recover from a horrible third round performance and closed out with his worst round of 4-over-par 76 to finish tied for 58th place…

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Cool Smashers stake unbeaten record vs Solar Spikers

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Games Tuesday (Philsports Arena) 1:30 p.m. - Galeries Tower vs Cignal 4 p.m. - Capital1 vs Creamline 6:30 p.m. - Petro Gazz vs Chery Tiggo Creamline stakes…

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Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic battle at Australian Open quarters

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It's time for the eighth installment of the riveting, intergenerational rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. This one, though, will be…

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