Escueta bracing for bigger challenge, but optimistic of San Beda’s title defense
By MARK REY MONTEJO Yuri Escueta is expecting a much tougher challenge ahead as the reigning champion San Beda University begins its title defense in the NCAA Season 100 men’s…
Lexi Thompson shoots 68 to take 1st-round lead at the Women’s PGA Championship
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SAMMAMISH (AP) — Lexi Thompson knew some form of the question was coming after shooting a 4-under 68 and taking the first-round lead Thursday, June 20,…
Akari-PH outlasts India, nails first win in Asian Women’s U18
By REYNALD MAGALLON Akari-Philippines U18 team overcame a tough stand from India with a 26-24, 15-25, 25-19, 25-22 victory to open the classification round of the 15th Asian Women’s U18…
Alcaraz yields in Queen’s second round
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz’s buildup took a hit when he lost in the second round of Queen’s Club on Thursday, June 20.…
Kim shoots 62 to lead Travelers as world No. 1 Scheffler 3 shots behind
By ASSOCIATED PRESS CROMWELL (AP) — Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim gorged themselves on pizza to get their shared birthday celebration out of the way before turning their…
Coco Gauff banners US tennis team at Paris Olympics after missing Tokyo
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Coco Gauff will lead the U.S. tennis team at the Paris Olympics three years after missing the Tokyo Games because she tested positive for COVID-19. The…
Abdilla, Cordero eye another glory in BVR Sipalay
SIPALAY CITY – National team mainstay Ranran Abdilla and young star Honey Grace Cordero seek to rule the Beach Volleyball Republic on Tour Sipalay City leg for a second straight…
Eala overpowers Italian, faces 5-time GS doubles winner Errani in quarters
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala crushed her fellow unseeded rival to arrange what could be a thrilling quarterfinal showdown with former world No. 1 in doubles in Sara…
Arca delivers lone gold for Team PH in Asian Youth chess meet
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Christian Gian Karlo Arca delivered Team Philippines’ lone gold medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championships after topping the Under-16 blitz category in Almaty, Kazakhstan…
USA fends off Brazil for first win in VNL PH leg
Games Friday (Mall of Asia Arena) 11 a.m. – Iran vs France 3 p.m. – Canada vs Brazil 7 p.m. – Netherlands vs Japan Crowd darling USA wasted no…
Lakers acquire JJ Redick for head coach position
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision…
PGA Tour commissioner says sides are making progress on deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf
By ASSOCIATED PRESS CROMWELL (AP) — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said Wednesday, June 19, the difficulty in finalizing a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf isn’t…
Cortez puts premium on defense as he prepares against bigger guys in UAAP
By NIKOLE JAVIER Fitting into a new system is not entirely a problem for new La Salle recruit Jacob Cortez – thanks to all the valuable lessons he…
After beating crowd-favorite Japan, Canada beats Germany in 3 sets
Combining power and tenacity, Canada booked its second straight triumph after dismantling Germany, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21, on Thursday, June 20, in Week 3 of the Men’s 2024 Volleyball Nations League…
Kim Chiu finds a perfect partner
Kim Chiu is among today’s busiest stars. This is made obvious with her being seen daily on TV. Apart from hosting “It’s Showtime,” Kim has her hands full doing dramas,…
John Rey Oro drubs twin brother; Sinfuego also triumphs in JPGT
ILOILO – John Rey Oro brushed off an early threat from twin brother John Paul with a scorching backside start, turning a narrow lead into a commanding six-stroke victory with…
