Novak Djokovic made Grand Slam history at the age of 38 on Sunday, August 31, with a commanding 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jan-Lennard Struff, but the triumph came at a cost — his quarterfinal match fell on his daughter’s birthday. “Yeah, she was not very happy about it, me being absent from the birthday …
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Ordiales: Being part of Alas an achievement
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Leo Ordiales knows that nothing is guaranteed at the moment, but if he earns a spot in Alas Pilipinas’ final roster for the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship Philippines 2025, he’s ready to embrace whatever role assigned to him. Only 22 years old, Ordiales is one of the 21 hopefuls eyeing …
Singson ready, rivals hungrier at ICTSI Bacolod showdown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Mafy Singson is aiming for a strong rebound following a shaky campaign the last time out as she returns to action in the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge unfolding today at the challenging Binitin course in Negros Occidental’s Murcia town. After an uncharacteristic start in the previous LPGT leg at Caliraya Springs …
PLDT edges Kobe Shinwa in PVL Invitational finals
The PLDT High Speed Hitters overcame a Set 1 hiccup to deny guest team Kobe Shinwa University, 21-25, 31-29, 25-22, 25-18, and reign supreme in the 2025 PVL Invitational Conference on Sunday, August 31, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the win, the High Speed Hitters have claimed their second straight title following their tournament …
Gilas Youth falls to Chinese Taipei in FIBA U16 Asia Cup opener
Gilas Pilipinas Youth fell to Chinese Taipei, 106-82, to open its FIBA U16 Asia Cup campaign on Sunday, August 31, in Mongolia. After Prince Cariño’s basket which gave the Philippines a 2-0 lead, it was all Chinese Taipei from there, as the latter pulled away and led by as much as 27, 81-54, following Shu-Wei …
Bagonhon boxer leads PH medal haul in China
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rising Filipino boxer Flint Jara made his hometown Negros Occidental’s Bago City proud after striking gold at the 2025 Belt and Road International Boxing Tournament held recently in Xinjiang, China. The Bago City government, led by Mayor Mayette Javellana, celebrated Jara’s achievement, calling him an inspiration to young athletes. “Your victory …
6 Negrense players join PBA Season 50 Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Six Negrense players are among the record 128 aspirants who submitted their application for the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft slated for September 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City. Among the six, five traced their roots from Bacolod City, while another one hails from Negros …
Ginebra, San Miguel set for PBA 50th Season clash in Dubai on Oct. 26
The spotlight shifts to Dubai on October 26 as powerhouse clubs the San Miguel Beermen and the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings collide in the PBA’s 50th Season Philippine Cup. The Beermen, who reclaimed the All-Filipino crown last July by spoiling TNT Tropang 5G’s Grand Slam bid, will take on the Gin Kings at the …
La Salle men punch V-League semis ticket by outlasting FEU
De La Salle University is the first team to secure its place in the semifinals of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge. The Green Spikers got it done in thrilling fashion, stunning defending champion Far Eastern University (FEU) in five sets, 29-27, 25-14, 12-25, 21-25, 15-13, on Saturday, August 30, at the Paco Arena Sports and …
Pasay clobbers Bacolod for 7th straight win in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Pasay Voyagers continued their impressive run in the 2025 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season, cruising past the Bacolod Tubo Slashers, 95-84, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Thursday, August 28. Christian Fajarito powered Pasay with 25 points and eight rebounds, earning Player of the Game honors as …