Carlos Alcaraz claimed the US Open crown for a second time with his win over Jannik Sinner, a victory which showcased the Spaniard’s evolution over the last three years from the impulsiveness of youth to the measured maturity of a six-time Grand Slam winner. After losing the Wimbledon final to Sinner in July, Alcaraz bounced back with flair and …
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Stars align for showdown at ICTSI Negros Classic
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Riding a surge of confidence following a stirring come-from-behind victory in Bacolod City last week, Pauline del Rosario returns to the fairways with momentum on her side. But as she braces for another title run in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Golf Challenge unfolding Tuesday, September 9, the path to back-to-back glory …
Canoy lone Negrense player selected in PBA Season 50 Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Aldave Canoy was the lone Negrense player to be selected in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City on Sunday evening, September 7. The Bacolod City native forward heard his name being called by the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the fourth …
Trademark ‘Never Say Die’ mentality remains with LA Tenorio in Magnolia
LA Tenorio may now be on the other end of the famed “Manila Clasico” rivalry, serving as the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ newest head coach, but the “Never Say Die” spirit is still well and alive with the former long-time Barangay Ginebra star. “‘Di pa rin sanay, pero masasanay rin ‘yan paunti-unti,” said the Ateneo …
Keanu Jahns dominates ICTSI Bacolod Golf
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Keanu Jahns solidified his growing reputation as the Philippine golf tour’s new standard-bearer after ruling the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge with a composed final round capped by a flourish of late birdies. The 29-year-old Fil-German standout carded his third straight five-under 65 on Saturday, September 6, to finish at 262, completing …
Ateneo gets inside track in recruiting Bacolod Tay Tung’s Brianna Ang
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles appear to have the inside track in securing the commitment of Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts middle blocker Brianna Nikola Ang. According to Thunderbolts team manager Jose Montalbo, while several schools have expressed interest in recruiting the 5-foot-10 Ang, Ateneo is currently regarded …
Alex Eala outlasts Udvardy to rule Guadalajara 125 Open
Alex Eala overcame a sluggish start and showed great resolve in clutch moments en route to securing her first-ever WTA 125 championship. The Filipina tennis star recovered from a brutal opening set and outlasted Hungary’s Panna Udvardy, 1-6, 7-5, 6-3, to rule the 2025 Guadalajara 125 Open early yesterday morning (Philippine time). It’s another historic …
Del Rosario rallies to capture LPGT crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO A dramatic shift of fortunes defined the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge as Pauline del Rosario staged a remarkable fightback to capture the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) title. Del Rosario, a former Order of Merit champion, overturned a six-shot deficit in stunning fashion, carding a flawless four-under-par 66 at the Bacolod …
Bago City to host volleyball exhibition matches today
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Volleyball fans are in for a treat this weekend as the Bago City government, led by Mayor Mayette Javellana, in partnership with the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Bago, presents the Spike Up Bago volleyball exhibition games today. Headlining the event is a showdown between the Bacolod Tay Tung Thunderbolts and the …
Alex Eala books Guadalajara semis ticket after gritty win over Fossa Huergo
Fresh from closing out a rain-delayed third set against Varvara Lepchenko, 6-3, Alex Eala returned to court yesterday (Philippine time) to face Italy’s Nicole Fossa Huergo in the quarterfinals of the Guadalajara 125 Open. The 19-year-old Filipina kept her momentum, grinding out a 7-6, 6-2 victory to reach the semifinals. Fossa Huergo, ranked No. 280 …