Author: Jody
Novak Djokovic: Five-time champion defeats Aleksandar Vukic in three sets at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells | Tennis News
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to Indian Wells after a five-year hiatus from the event but only after being given a scare by world No 69 Aleksandar Vukic on Saturday night. Djokovic recorded the milestone 400th Masters 1000 win of his career with a 6-2 5-7 6-3 victory over the dangerous Vukic. “Five years…
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EASL looking to address PBA ‘challenges’
Bay Area Dragons coach Brian Goorjian: No doubt PH teams can win in EASL. –PBA IMAGES LAPU-LAPU CITY—Brian Goorjian has always considered his time almost coaching the Bay Area Dragons to a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) championship as a memorable experience. And the decorated coach of the Australia national team is a firm believer that…
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Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek in action at the unofficial fifth major | Tennis News
Here’s everything you need to know about Indian Wells, including the draw, who’s playing and the schedule. You can watch all the drama unfold live on Sky Sports. Live coverage the BNP Paribas Open continues on Sunday from 7pm, with Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz both in early action – live on Sky Sports Tennis.…
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PBA Draft decisions paying off for teams
TNT coach Chot Reyes in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES Even after securing a much-needed win, TNT coach Chot Reyes could not help but notice the rise of teams that normally occupy the lower rungs of the PBA standings. “What we’re seeing in the league now [with those teams]—not only with Terrafirma, but Blackwater,…
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Belgian Open: Luke Humphries stars, Luke Littler advances and Peter Wright beats Michael van Gerwen | Darts News
World No 1 Luke Humphries produced a mesmerising performance to reach the third round of the Belgian Darts Open on Saturday, as Peter Wright edged out reigning champion Michael van Gerwen in Wieze. Day Two of the year’s opening European Tour event saw 16 second-round matches take place across two sessions, with Van Gerwen one…
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UST focused on getting better amid hot start
UST standouts (from left) Cassie Carballo, Bianca Plaza and Regina Jurado celebrate a point against Ateneo in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. The Tigresses are hoping to have the same mindset as the famous name behind their shoes. —UAAP MEDIA The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses don’t have to look far to remind them…
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Emma Raducanu: Brit through to third round at BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after Dayana Yastremska retires | Tennis News
Emma Raducanu made it through to the third round at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after her opponent Dayana Yastremska retired injured. The victory ensured back-to-back wins for the former US Open champion for the first time since Indian Wells last year. Raducanu stormed into a 4-0 lead before 30th seed Yastremska pulled…
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Tagaod, Bakanke lead FEU charge back to winning ways
FEU Lady Tamaraws’ Chen Tagaod.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Chenie Tagaod and Faida Bakanke came out firing for Far Eastern University to end their two-game skid and solidify their Final Four chances in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Absorbing two consecutive losses from unbeaten University of Santo Tomas and second seed National University,…
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From Raging Bulls to Cinderella Stories: The Top Boxing Movies You Need to See
Boxing has long been a beloved fixture in the world of sports, known for its raw physicality, intense rivalries, and dramatic underdog stories. It’s no wonder, then, that boxing has served as the backdrop for some of the most memorable movies in cinema history. From the gritty realism of “Raging Bull” to the heartwarming triumphs…
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