Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, July 16, shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam crown. World’s no. 1 Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, after …
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Magnolia prevails over Rain or Shine
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots continued its perfect run in the 2023 PBA on Tour after a 103-88 triumph over Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at the Lamberto Macias Sports & Culture Centre in Dumaguete City on Saturday night, July 15. Jiovani Jalalon spearheaded the offense with 24 points to go with …
Back injury cuts short Kai Sotto’s final NBA Summer League game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kai Sotto’s final stint with the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League yesterday (Philippine time) was cut short after suffering a lower back injury in the first half. The 7-foot-3 Filipino center exited the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas with still three minutes in the second quarter and …
Choco Mucho avoids meltdown, escapes Petro Gazz in 5 sets
The Choco Mucho Flying Titans made sure they would not suffer the same fate as their last outing against the F2 Logistics in the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference on Saturday, July 15. After squandering a 2-0 lead, the Flying Titans leaned on Caitlyn Viray and Sisi Rondina to slip past the Petro Gazz Angels in …
Kai Sotto scores 6 as Orlando bows to Portland
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kai Sotto finally made an appearance for the Orlando Magic as they suffered an 88-71 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas yesterday morning (Philippine time). The 7-foot-3 Filipino center tallied six points on 3-of-7 shooting, to …
Negros Muscovados takes down Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados got back on the winning track in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after a 102-88 victory over Bacolod City of Smiles at the Batangas State University Gymnasium on Thursday night, July 13. Jason Melano waxed hot offensively with 23 points, including five three-point conversions, to go …
Carlos Alvarez values knowledge from Geje Eustaquio
Carlos “The Limitless” Alvarez, a promising prospect from the legendary Team Lakay, finds himself in a unique position as he continues his professional career as a mixed martial artist under the ONE Championship umbrella. Not only does he have the backing of one of the most respected and decorated camps in the sport, he also …
Rain or Shine endgame run keeps TNT winless
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rain or Shine Elasto Painters leaned on a huge endgame surge to defeat TNT Tropang Giga, 106-100, in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday evening, July 12. Down 96-98 after a basket by Tropang Giga’s Gryann Mendoza, the Painters managed to tie …
Fil-Am Harper fires 12 in Toronto’s loss to Detroit
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ron Harper, Jr.’s strong offensive showing went to naught as the Toronto Raptors suffered a 94-90 defeat to the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack center in Las Vegas yesterday (Philippine time). The Filipino-American forward tallied 12 points, with 10 coming in the fourth quarter, …
LeBron James says no intention of retiring yet
NBA star LeBron James ended speculation over his future yesterday, saying that he is not yet ready to retire and maintains his love for basketball. James responded to his team, the Los Angeles Lakers, losing the Western Conference final to eventual champions Denver in May, by saying he had “a lot to think about” amid …