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US Open: Garcia decries online abuse after defeat

NEW YORK, United States — Former world number four Caroline Garcia of France shared some of the disparaging messages she has received in the wake of recent defeats on Wednesday and cited “unhealthy betting” as a driver of social media abuse of players. Garcia, an 11-time WTA champion who reached the US Open semi-finals in 2022, fell to 92nd-ranked Renata Zarazua in the first round at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, in a...

'America has a problem': Tennis fans furious over U.S. Open coverage

The pioneers who redefined sports history

Legends in sports are given this title for breaking barriers, setting incredible records, and achieving “firsts” that define their careers and inspire countless others. Recently, for example, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 career goals. In this gallery, we’ll explore other world-famous athletes who had “firsts” in their respective sports and fields. From Usain Bolt to Serena Williams, these athletes redefined history. Curious about who made the list? Click through now.

Wonder Boy Martin scores TKO win in Mexico

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino boxing prospect Carl Jammes “Wonder Boy” Martin made easy work on his Mexican opponent, Anthony Jimenez Salas, during their bout on September 6 (September 7, Manila Time) in Sinaloa, Mexico. Martin dismantled Salas en route to clinching an easy second round technical knockout, marking an impressive outing in his first fight abroad. The 25-year-old Martin kept his unbeaten record intact with 24 wins and 19...

Archers rip apart

MANILA, Philippines — Falcons Reigning champion La Salle hardly broke a sweat in trashing Adamson, 82-52, to stay unblemished in the UAAP Season 87 yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Archers raced to a 20-6 start to shoot down the Falcons there and then on their way to a massive 30-point victory, a stark contrast to their 78-75 comeback win over National U in their season debut. La Salle this time around hardly needed any late-game...

PBA: Danny Ildefonso ‘farm team’ remark lights fire under NorthPort

NorthPort coach Bonnie Tan felt the comments made by Converge assistant Danny Ildefonso lit a fire under his team and keyed Thursday’s blowout victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Tan didn’t hide his disappointment over comments made by Ildefonso, who used the words “farm team” when he responded to social media posts relating the contract situation between the Batang Pier and his son Dave. READ: PBA: Arvin Tolentino drops 51 points as NorthPort...

PBA: Lassiter now no. 2 in all-time 3-point list as San Miguel wins

Marcio Lassiter surpassed Allan Caidic for second on the all-time career three-pointers list to highlight San Miguel Beer’s 119-114 win over NLEX in Group B of the PBA Governors’ Cup Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Lassiter nailed his 1,243rd triple with 6:50 left in the fourth quarter, his fourth in the contest which saw the Beermen avenging their first-round defeat at the hands of the Road Warriors in Cagayan de Oro City last Aug. 31. That...

F1 safety car in bizarre crash during high-speed Monza test

Incident leaves F1’s safety car in the tyre barriers after Monza test crash

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Verstappen tops opening practice as Leclerc, Colapinto crash

Max Verstappen fastest in a frantic first practice in Baku, which was stalled by three red flags

Kiefer's former B.League teammate Dequan Jones is new NLEX import

Myke Henry's replacement comes with a ringing endorsement from Kiefer Ravena

UAAP Best Five: KQ, QMB shine as opening week's top performers

The opening weekend came and went, and here are your top performers to kick off the UAAP Season 87

Adamson gives Sean Chambers a rude reception to UAAP Season 87

Soaring Falcons turn down the hype on Veejay Pre and Janrey Pasaol

Beau Belga signs one-year Rain or Shine contract extension at 37

One of the longest-tenured players at ROS is staying on, at least for another year

PVL explains no net touch in controversial Akari-PLDT endgame

MANILA, Philippines — The end game between Akari and PLDT’s knockout semifinal match in the PVL Reinforced Conference was marred by a controversial call in the decisive fifth set as the High Speed Hitters’ call for a net fault was ruled unsuccessful. Holding on at match point, 14-13, PLDT called for a video challenge calling for a net touch on the Akari’s Ezra Madrigal that could’ve awarded the High Speed Hitters the winning point. But the...

Perez buoyed by Red Bull that feels "more together"

Perez is encouraged by Red Bull's strong Baku practice pace, showing another glimpse that he is starting to turn the corner

LIVE UPDATES: PVL Invitationals Final–Creamline vs Cignal

2024 PVL Invitationals Final schedule (September 12) Smart Araneta Coliseum 4pm – Thailand’s Est Cola vs Japan’s Kurashiki Ablaze – bronze medal 6pm – Cignal HD Spikers vs Creamline Cool Smashers – championship Creamline sets out to complete trailblazing PVL triple crown Creamline’s date with destiny gets an answer on Thursday when the Cool Smashers try to complete what would just be the first Grand Slam in Premier Volleyball League (PVL)...

Kevin Quiambao, La Salle too hot to handle for Adamson

And it wasn't just KQ!

Philippines gambles on board assignment

BUDAPEST, Hungary – Call it a Philippine gambit. Deviating from their usual roster for a better chance at winning, the Filipinas will gamble on fielding their top two players Janellle Mae Frayna and Jan Jodilyn Fronda on second and third boards instead in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad that unfurled last night at the BOK Sports Hall here. Instead of Frayna and Fronda, Shania Mae Mendoza, who usually played in the lower board in the past, has been...

The Premier League is back in full swing: Which manager will be first to go?

Romero Duno bids farewell to boxing after career-ending loss in the U.S.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino lightweight boxer Romero “Ruthless” Duno has officially stepped away from the sport that defined his life for over a decade. The 28-year-old Duno’s career ended on a somber note, as he suffered his second consecutive knockout loss on American soil. His latest defeat came at the hands of Latin-American prospect Cain Sandoval (14-0, 12 KOs), who stopped him in the sixth round of their 10-round bout on August 31 in...

Gilas Boys overwhelm Indonesia in Fiba U18 Asia Cup

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Boys couldn’t have asked for a better start to their campaign at the Fiba U18 Asia Cup in Jordan on Monday night. Gilas got off to a rousing start, cruising past Indonesia, 75-48, even without its star guard Andy Gemao. Gemao, who has been ruled out of the continental meet due to a fractured hand, was barely missed with coach Josh Reyes’ wards firing from all cylinders. READ: Gilas Pilipinas Boys’ Andy Gemao...

Creamline sets out to complete trailblazing triple crown

Creamline’s date with destiny gets an answer on Thursday when the Cool Smashers try to complete what would just be the first Grand Slam in Premier Volleyball League (PVL) history. Or, it can also be that the Cool Smashers will fail to achieve that for the third time in their glorious history. No team has even come close to completing a season sweep, but Creamline has been able to do it in each of the last two seasons, only to falter in the last...

NorthPort coach explains why Jois, Navarro sat out game vs Magnolia

Freak accident during heavy rains keeps Navarro out of NorthPort lineup

Going for gold: The all-time U.S. Olympic men's basketball roster

COLUMN: Trading Mocon for Ular, draft pick a tactical move for Phoenix

Deal may not make much sense now, but it will benefit the Fuel Masters in the long run

Could Red Bull’s Formula 1 decline be down to its front wing?

Front wing has always been a key area of in-season development. Is that where Red Bull's rivals have made the biggest gains?

Marlon Tapales dismantles Indian challenger in Cambodia

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former two-division world champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales delivered a dominant performance over India’s Saurabh Kumar on Saturday, September 7, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tapales secured a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Kumar to successfully defend his World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian Continental super bantamweight title. The 32-year-old Tapales showcased his superior skill and experience, earning the favor...

Piastri "hurts a lot" after Ferrari strategy denies Italian GP victory

The Australian had been leading before opting to pit for a second time as Leclerc stayed out to take the win

Russell suffers Mercedes engine problems in Baku F1 practice

The Silver Arrows team-mates had very different experiences during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

PLDT files protest after controversial call in knockout semis clash vs Akari

MANILA, Philippines — The PLDT High Speed Hitters formally filed a complaint with the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) board after a controversial call in the knockout semifinal clash against Akari Chargers last Saturday, Aug. 31. PLDT released a statement on Sunday, Sept 1., that the team pursued a protest after the crucial call made by the referees and game officials. "In this regard, we have official filed a complaint with the PVL Board. Our...

While waiting for Mocon, NLEX shoots for sweep of SMB in PBA Govs' Cup

Road Warriors seek to end their skid, but it won't come easy against the just-as-motivated Beermen

‘Bounce back!’: Support pours in for EJ Obiena after ending 2024 campaign

Messages of support flooded Asia’s top pole vaulter EJ Obiena‘s post after he announced that he will be cutting short his 2024 season due to a fractured spine that has been bothering him this year. The athlete on Wednesday said that he was ending his 2024 campaign early as he needed to rest and recover […]

Bagnaia furious with Alex Marquez: "He didn't stop accelerating until he threw me off"

Bagnaia didn't hide his frustration after his collision with the younger Marquez in Aragon as he took a big hit to his championship challenge

Philippines Sets New World Record and Secures 7 Medals at OCR World Championships in Costa Rica

Team Philippines made history at the 2024 Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championships in Costa Rica, securing a new world record and an impressive haul of 7 medals. The national team ended its campaign on a high note with 1 gold, 4 silvers, and 2 bronzes during the competitions held from August 22 to 25 […] The post Philippines Sets New World Record and Secures 7 Medals at OCR World Championships in Costa Rica appeared first on...

Ronnie Alonte helps Binan stretch MBPL streak to seven straight

RIZAL Xentromall leaned on Alwyn Alday to subdue also-ran Imus, 103-92, on Wednesday and boost its playoff bid in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna. Home team Binan Tatak Gel then crushed Iloilo, 97-67, in the main event of the round-robin eliminations of the two-division, 29-t...

Novak Djokovic suffers shock loss in US Open third round

NEW YORK— Novak Djokovic did not go easy on himself when assessing the listless way he performed from the start of the U.S. Open, pointing to his sloppy serving as the main reason the defense of his 2023 title surprisingly ended in the third round. “I have played some of the worst tennis I have ever played, honestly,” Djokovic said, just after midnight as Friday turned to Saturday. “Serving — by far — the worst ever.” With 14 double-faults,...

Super Marcio zeroes in on all-time three-point record after health setback

Lassiter reveals early-season bout with food poisoning left him drained and lighter by 12 lbs

Verstappen "never experienced something like" Monza qualifying balance swing

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez explain the extreme mid-corner balance shifts that have Red Bull scratching its head in Formula 1

Cristiano Ronaldo slams Erik ten Hag after abysmal Premier League start

'She’s pretty incredible': Caitlin Clark ends MVP debate

Why McLaren's team orders solution has invited more confusion

McLaren’s Baku weekend began almost exactly how Monza ended last time out in Formula 1 2024: focused intensely on its team orders tactics. But where clarity seemed to finally arrive, ambiguity followed on media day in Baku. Here’s how this could yet be costly for the orange team…

The “astonishing” speed data that explains Antonelli’s FP1 crash

Despite a hefty crash in Friday practice at Monza, Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli's performance has excited his bosses

Jannik Sinner wins US Open title weeks after doping exoneration

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner started slowly at the US Open, dropping the first set he played after being exonerated in a doping case no one knew about until shortly before play began at Flushing Meadows. If that episode initially hung over him during the tournament, Sinner was able to put it aside while on court. Was he ever. The No. 1-ranked Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 with his typical relentless baseline game to win the men’s...

Honda and Alpine in procedural breach of F1 cost cap

The FIA reveals that Honda and Alpine made procedural breaches with F1’s power unit manufacturer cost cap

Magnolia crisis averted as Shabazz Muhammad gets Fiba clearance

Sigh of relief as Magnolia import finally gets Letter of Clearance from Fiba

Norris says McLaren "quite a long way off" the pace in Baku

Norris believes Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull have all made a head start on McLaren after Friday practice in Baku

Tiongson could've been perfect match-up for Adams, says Guiao

Guiao rues rookie bruiser's absence from game vs SMB

NBA: Nuggets’ Jamal Murray agrees to 4-year, $208M max extension

DENVER — Denver Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray has agreed to a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity as the deal, which keeps Murray out of free agency next summer, awaited the requisite signatures. Murray made a remarkable return from a torn ACL that sidelined him for all of the 2021-22 season to...

EJ Obiena on getting called pogi: 'I don't know how to feel'

EJ Obiena may not have won a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the Filipino pole vaulter has been winning many hearts since then thanks to his eloquence and charm. On Wednesday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," EJ admitted that he is still not used to getting called "pogi" by his supporters. Tito Boy asked him how many times he was called handsome on the same day. "Medyo marami. Hindi ako [sanay]," EJ said. "I don't know how to feel. I don't...

PBA: ‘Blackwater is for real,’ says Ginebra coach Tim Cone

MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra’s win over Blackwater on Tuesday night didn’t take away the fact that there’s a fast-rising team to watch out for this PBA Governors’ Cup. Ginebra coach Tim Cone made sure the rest of the league would take notice. “Blackwater is for real,” said Cone with a sigh of relief after a 112-98 win over the Bossing at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. “They’re a ‘for real’ team, especially now with George King. They have a lot of...