World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka fought back to keep her US Open title defense rolling on by beating American Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-4 in a pressure-packed semifinals. The Belarusian recovered from a nervy start in a rematch of the 2024 finale, drowning out the partisan fans at Arthur Ashe Stadium and overwhelming the fourth seed with 43 …
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Ha, Jahns seize lead in ICTSI
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Korean golfers Tae Won Ha and Seo Yun Kim stole the spotlight under the scorching Bacolod sun, seizing control of their respective divisions in the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge after a thrilling day of low scores and dramatic swings at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, September 3. Ha …
Bacolod manhandles Manila in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tubo Slashers snapped a rough stretch in style, riding the explosive shooting of John Lemuel Pastias to crush the Manila Batang Quiapo, 102-58, in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Wednesday, September 3. Pastias, a former STI-West Negros University Mustangs standout, erupted …
Alas Pilipinas to use experience in Europe training camp for FIVB Worlds campaign
Alas Pilipinas men are banking on the experience they gained from their training camps in Europe, as they make a historic debut in the FIVB volleyball men’s world championship this month. The team had a three-month training camp in Morocco, Romania and Portugal as part of their buildup for the international competition. Alas Pilipinas Men …
Chan, Bibat sizzle in wet test at ICTSI
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Aidric Chan and Michael Bibat, who had contrasting finishes in the previous Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) leg at Caliraya Springs, found common ground at the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge, both carding impressive six-under-par 64s to seize a share of the first-round lead over Randy Garalde. Despite the unpredictable weather, a seesaw …
Buglas squad impresses in Dumaguete tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros-based Canberra Buglas Region (CBR) Soccer Society girls’ under-17 team made an impressive showing at the 2nd Corbo Invitational Soccer Cup, reaching the semifinals before bowing out in a tense penalty shootout. The CBR squad entered the knockout stage undefeated with a perfect 5-0 record but fell to Tanjay City Football Club, …
Alex Eala beats Arianne Hartono to open Guadalajara 125 campaign
Alex Eala defeated Arianne Hartono of the Netherlands, 6-2, 6-2, early yesterday (Philippine time) to commence her campaign at the Guadalajara 125 Open in Mexico. Eala, currently ranked No. 75 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, is the second seed in the tournament. Hartono, 29 years old, is currently ranked No. 187. The Filipina …
Del Rosario back in LPGT spotlight
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Pauline del Rosario brings both prestige and promise to the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge that started yesterday at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club in Negros Occidental’s Murcia town. Currently campaigning on the Epson Tour, Del Rosario’s return to the local circuit isn’t just a reunion with familiar faces — it’s …
NORFA Champions League U17 q’finals cast complete after cluster elims
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The NORFA Champions League U17 category has finalized its quarterfinal cast following a decisive two-day cluster elimination round held at Victorias National High School in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City. Don Bosco Technical Institute of Victorias City and Colegio de Santo Tomas-Recoletos of San Carlos City secured early berths after topping their …
Gilas Youth narrowly escapes Indonesia to break through in FIBA U16 Cup
Luisito Pascual and Prince Cariño connived in the endgame to power Gilas Pilipinas Youth to a 65-60 win against Indonesia in the 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup on Monday, September 1, at the MBank Arena in Mongolia. Cariño sank a pair of free throws before Pascual knocked down a booming corner triple off a bounce …