EJ Obiena bounces back, wins gold at ISTAF Berlin – rezal404

Philippines’ EJ Obiena reacts as he competes in the men’s pole vault final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 26, 2023. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) MANILA, Philippines-EJ Obiena put up a strong performance to clinch the gold medal in the ISTAF Berlin at the Olympiastadion…

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US Open: Iga Swiatek dethroned by Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round in New York

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek was dethroned as US Open champion after suffering a shock 3-6 6-3 6-1 defeat to Jelena Ostapenko on Sunday night at Flushing Meadows in New York. Defeat for Swiatek also means her 75-week stay at No 1 in the WTA rankings will end next week, when Aryna Sabalenka will rise to the…

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Grieving Lady Tams, Golden Spikers book first semifinal berths – rezal404

Kiesha Bedonia tries to find an angle for a kill off a San Sebastian block. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Far Eastern University’s (FEU) Lady Tamaraws and the Golden Spikers of University of Santo Tomas (UST) bagged the first semifinals berths in their respective divisions of the V-League Collegiate Challenge after impressive wins on Sunday at Paco Arena.…

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Jadon Sancho hits back after Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag reveals training concerns

Jadon Sancho claimed he has been “a scapegoat for a long time” as the Manchester United winger hit back at boss Erik ten Hag for saying he was dropped for the Arsenal game because of poor training performances. The 23-year-old did not travel to north London for Sunday’s Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, where two stoppage-time goals condemned the Red…

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Dream Fiba World Cup run continues for Italians – rezal404

Italy in the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Italy came to Manila for the Fiba World Cup with a dream. And after a 73-57 dismantling of Puerto Rico where Giampaolo Ricci came to Italy’s rescue in the fourth quarter, the Italians are daring to dream some more. “We’re happy. This game was crucial for us.…

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US Open: Coco Gauff overcomes former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki to reach quarter-finals

American teenager Coco Gauff made it through to the quarter-finals of the US Open as she ended the dream run of Caroline Wozniacki in a three-set thriller on Sunday. It’s been an impressive comeback from 33-year-old Wozniacki but Gauff, at 19, is currently playing best tennis of her career and she completed an impressive 6-3…

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Senators cheer Gilas win vs ‘bully’ China – rezal404

Jordan Clarkson leads the Philippines to a win in the Fiba World Cup. (Photo by MARLO CUETO / INQUIRER.net) They may have failed in their Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup bid, but senators said Gilas Pilipinas’ 21-point drubbing of China on Saturday night was its “most important” win in the international tournament. Wearing T-shirts…

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Half of Gilas World Cup squad likely out for Asian Games gold quest – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas huddles during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas ignited revelries all over the country when it closed out what had been a turbulent Fiba World Cup campaign with a 96-75 victory over great Asian rival China on Saturday night. It was supposed to give…

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Walker Cup 2023: Team USA fight back to beat Great Britain and Ireland 14.5-11.5 at St Andrews

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from day two of The Walker Cup at St Andrews Highlights from day two of The Walker Cup at St Andrews The United States staged a superb fightback to beat Great Britain and Ireland and retain the Walker Cup at St Andrews. GB&I led…

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Steve Kerr finds silver lining in Team USA loss to Lithuania – rezal404

Team USA coach Steve Kerr during a game against Lithuania in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Coach Steve Kerr opted to put a silver lining to Team USA’s 110-104 loss to Lithuania in a shock result that wrapped up the second round action of the Fiba World Cup on Sunday at Mall of…

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