Category: Sports
Cool Smashers shoot for No. 5 in clash with Crossovers
Tots Carlos celebrate a point for Creamline in a PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Creamline stakes its unbeaten slate against a Chery Tiggo side reeling from a shock straight-set defeat the last time out as the Premier Volleyball League holds its weekend triple-bill in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, on Saturday. This marks the league’s first venture…
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Iga Swiatek: World No 1 through to BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with demolition job | Tennis News
World No 1 and tournament favourite Iga Swiatek cruised into the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with a demolition job against Marta Kostyuk on Saturday. Swiatek was in frightening form from the start as she dominated her 21-year-old opponent from Ukraine to win 6-2 6-1 and reach her second WTA 1000…
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Ababa gets Asian Tour dream going with playoff win at Apo
Jonel Ababa celebrates after knocking down a 16-foot birdie putt. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Jonel Ababa knows that he is playing the best golf of his life, and at 39 years old, believes that he is nearing his last shot at international fame and fortune. That’s why he worked doggedly hard to salvage a playoff victory over…
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Manchester United’s board in agreement they should target Michael Olise this summer – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY EXPRESS Manchester United’s board are reportedly all in agreement that they should target Michael Olise this summer. Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has praised Ange Postecoglou for being ‘very attentive’ during his recovery from recent injuries. Arsenal are reportedly lining up two more big deals ahead…
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La Salle-National U square off, but Santo Tomas has limelight
Angge Poyos: We can’t relax. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Young and undersized University of Santo Tomas has taken the limelight away from the heavyweights of the previous two seasons of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, and even if La Salle and National U reprise their Finals matches at the end of the first round on Saturday,…
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Carlos Alcaraz: Spaniard says Jannik Sinner is best tennis player in world right now | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet for a spot in the BNP Paribas Open final at Indian Wells on Saturday with the Spaniard calling the newest Grand Slam champion the best in the business right now. Alcaraz may have struggled to find any consistently since winning first title since Wimbledon last July but he looked…
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San Miguel’s quest to sweep PBA season gets off the ground
June Mar Fajardo (with ball) still posts a double-double in limited minutes. —PBA IMAGES June Mar Fajardo is aware of the unusual trend in the PBA Philippine Cup, where the traditional lower-tier teams are sitting atop the standings at this point of the eliminations. And that should keep Fajardo and the Beermen, who opened their…
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Rory's incredible escape | 'That's silly! One of the best shots you'll ever see!'
Rory McIlroy hit an incredible escape after finding the pine straw on the seventh hole during the second round of The Players Championship with Dame Laura Davies claiming it’s one of the best shots you could ever see.
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Scottie Thompson left frustrated as Ginebra takes beating
FILE–Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup in January. He sits out another game in the ongoing Philippine Cup due to injury. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson could only watch as Meralco decimated the Gin Kings in the PBA Philippine Cup, 91-73, at Araneta Coliseum on Friday. With a back problem…
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Harry Wilson exclusive: Fulham midfielder targets strong end to season and European place for club and country | Football News
Given Harry Wilson began the season with jet blond hair sporting the release of Fulham’s bright pink kit, it is somewhat surprising that the winger and his colleagues have gone somewhat under the radar this campaign. Nestled on the banks of the River Thames and in 12th position in the Premier League – 14 points…
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