Sports
Djokovic undergoes knee surgery after withdrawing from French Open
June 7, 2024, 2:44 pm
ANKARA – Novak Djokovic, the Serbian top seed in men's tennis, on Thursday said he underwent knee surgery after withdrawing from the 2024 French Open (Roland Garros). "In the past day, I had to make some tough decisions after sustaining a meniscus tear during my last match. I'm still processing… Read More
Swiatek beats Gauff in straight sets; reaches French Open final
June 7, 2024, 11:57 am
ISTANBUL – Iga Swiatek, the world no. 1, defeated Coco Gauff in a straight-sets victory on Thursday, advancing to the French Open final. "It was intense, in the second set, it was kind of tight because we were breaking each other, but I'm glad I was consistent in my tactics and just went for it… Read More
Excitement grows as 50 days to go for Paris 2024 Olympics
June 6, 2024, 9:42 pm
ISTANBUL – With only 50 days left to the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the excitement is building as the Olympic Torch Relay makes its way through western France, the Pays de la Loire region. The country is hosting the multi-sport event for the sixth time. Despite interruptions during… Read More
'Langoy Pilipinas' age-group championships set in Marikina June 16
June 6, 2024, 7:45 pm
MANILA – A total of 450 swimmers from 34 clubs are joining the “Langoy Pilipinas" Age-Group Championships to be held at the Marikina Sports Complex on June 16. The tournament features boys and girls 17 years and below, and an Open category in 50m freestyle for the elite. Tournament organizer… Read More
17-yr-old unseeded Russian shocks world No. 2 at French Open
June 6, 2024, 2:28 pm
ANKARA –Mirra Andreeva, a 17-year-old unseeded Russian, defeated world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles quarterfinals of the French Open on Wednesday. The young starlet has completed her comeback with sets of 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4 to become the youngest Roland-Garros semi-finalist in 27… Read More
Malaysian Jeeva wins men's singles title in SEA Cup squash tourney
June 6, 2024, 10:31 am
MANILA – Malaysian Sanjay Deeva bagged the men's singles title in the 8th Southeast Asia Cup Squash Championships at the National Squash Center inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Wednesday. Deeva needed 39 minutes to prevail over compatriot Sai Hung Ong, 11-4, 5-11, 11-6, 11-6. In the… Read More
FIBA 3x3 extends commitment to sustainable events
June 5, 2024, 8:23 pm
MIES, Switzerland – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Wednesday its continued commitment to hosting sustainable events, as it maintained its International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 20121 certification for the second year. The FIBA 3x3 World Tour and FIBA… Read More
NUNS, Kings' Montessori gain semis slots in Shakey's girls volleyball
June 5, 2024, 5:44 pm
MANILA – National University-Nazareth School (NUNS) and Kings' Montessori School have downed separate rivals to reach the semifinal round of the 2024 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League. Diza Berayo finished with 13 attacks, three blocks and two aces for NUNS, which pulled off a… Read More
Cutiyog wins girls U16 title in Dumaguete City chess tourney
June 5, 2024, 4:49 pm
MANILA – Jirah Floravie Cutiyog topped the girls Under-16 standard division in the standard event of the National Age Group Chess Championships Eliminations at the Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City on Tuesday night. The 15-year-old defeated Kristel Love Nietes in 58 moves of… Read More
Injured tennis top seed Djokovic withdraws from French Open
June 5, 2024, 11:50 am
ANKARA – Defending champion Novak Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 French Open (Roland Garros) due to an injured right knee on Tuesday. "Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland Garros due to a right knee injury. Wishing Novak a speedy recovery," the tournament said on X. The 24-time Serbian Grand Slam… Read More
Russian 5th seed Daniil Medvedev eliminated from French Open
June 4, 2024, 10:04 pm
ANKARA – Russian 5th seed Daniil Medvedev was eliminated from the 2024 French Open (Roland Garros) on Monday. Australia's Alex De Minaur, the world No. 11, won against Medvedev with sets of 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 at Court Suzanne-Lenglen in Paris to reach the quarterfinals. De Minaur will face… Read More
PH athletes going to Paris Olympics assured of cash incentives
June 4, 2024, 9:15 pm
MANILA – Filipino athletes who qualified for the Paris Olympics will receive cash incentives from senators. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Richard Bachmann made the announcement on Tuesday during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) in… Read More
BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games set Dec. 1-5 in Puerto Princesa
June 4, 2024, 8:48 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will do its best to ensure the successful staging of the 11th Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Friendship Games from Dec. 1 to 5 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The assurance was made by… Read More
Arellano girls earn quarterfinal slot in Shakey's volleyball
June 4, 2024, 7:11 pm
MANILA – Arellano University rallied past De La Salle-Zobel, 25-21, 17-25, 25-20, at the Paco Arena in Manila on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinal round of the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL). Samantha Maranan scored 19 points while Catherine Chu added 14 points for the… Read More
IM Concio wins rapid chess tourney in Negros Occidental
June 3, 2024, 7:50 pm
MANILA – International Master (IM) Michael Concio Jr. ruled the 64th San Carlos Charter Day Open rapid chess tournament at Marina Park in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental over the weekend. The 18-year-old Concio pocketed PHP54,000 in cash and a trophy after scoring 8.5 points in the… Read More
Altiche pockets men's singles title in Isabela tennis tourney
June 3, 2024, 7:10 pm
MANILA – Top seed John Mari Altiche lived up to his billing, beating John Jeric Accion, 6-3, 6-3, to win the men's singles Open title in the Mayor Doc Totep Calderon National Tennis Championships at the Lado Del Rio Resort court in Roxas, Isabela last Sunday. On his way to the final, Altiche… Read More
PH’s young dragon boat team paddling towards dreams in China
June 3, 2024, 2:15 pm Updated on June 3, 2024, 2:30 pm
NANNING – When Ronen Estoque, an 18-year-old paddler from the Philippines, finished the preliminary race at the 2024 China-ASEAN Dragon Boat Open, he was deeply impressed by the level of the Chinese dragon boat teams. "They are very strong and fast. I know that China is the birthplace of dragon… Read More
Turkish amputee football team blanks Israel, protests war on Gaza
June 3, 2024, 1:49 pm
ANKARA – The Turkish National Amputee Football Team on Sunday protested Israel’s war on Gaza after a 6-0 win over the Israelis in a 2024 European championship match in France. After leading 2-0 in the first half of the Group C tie, Türkiye picked up the dominating 6-0 victory at the final… Read More
China's Wang triumphs in Asia Triathlon Para Championships
June 3, 2024, 8:14 am
OLONGAPO CITY – China's Jiachao Wang displayed his awesome form to claim victory in the men's PTS4 category of the 2024 NTT Asia Triathlon Para Championships in Subic Bay Freeport on Sunday. Wang clocked one hour, 06 minutes, and 39 seconds to beat Japanese Keiya Kaneko (1:12:30) and Filipino… Read More
Coo clinches silver in Asian BMX championships
June 2, 2024, 7:19 pm
MANILA – Patric Bren Coo clinched the silver medal in the 2024 Asian Cycling Confederation BMX Championships in Bangkok, Thailand over the weekend. Coo finished behind Thailand’s BMX ace Komet Sukprasert, who won his third straight Asian championships in preparation for the Paris Olympics.… Read More
