Count on heavy hitters Ernest John Obiena and Carlos Edriel Yulo to give Philippine sports a smashing end to the first half of 2023. *Carlos Yulo (left) and EJ Obiena. (* *Arnold Quizol/File photo)* Fresh from ripping his own Southeast Asian Games record, Obiena soared to even greater heights as he...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, July 12, as Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's final. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles...
LONDON (AFP) -- Â Holger Rune on Monday, July 10, became the first Danish man in 65 years to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals and insisted he is "not afraid" to face anybody, even world number one and close friend Carlos Alcaraz. *Denmark's Holger Rune celebrates winning a point against...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a dream final at Wimbledon on Monday, July 10, as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina reached the last eight after barely breaking sweat. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during their...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz reached the last 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday, July 8, after a tough battle against Nicolas Jarry as defending women's champion Elena Rybakina snuffed out the hopes of Britain's final hope Katie Boulter. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Chile's Nicolas Jarry...
Clarita Carlos (Facebook) Professor Clarita Carlos took to Facebook to complain about an "abominable" experience at an airport in Coron, Palawan that gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "warm welcome". Apparently, this particular airport, which Carlos didn't name, is "like an oven" in terms of...
LONDON (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz has warned Novak Djokovic he won't crack under pressure if the title rivals meet in the Wimbledon final. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he plays against France's Jeremy Chardy during their men's singles tennis match on the second day of the 2023...
LONDON (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz and defending women's champion Elena Rybakina got their Wimbledon bids off to winning starts on Tuesday, July 4, as torrential rain brought havoc to the All England Club schedule. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning against France's Jeremy...
AUSTRIA (AFP) -- Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton were among eight drivers demoted after race stewards ruled late on Sunday, July 2, that they had committed track limits violations in the Austrian Grand Prix. *Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (C) signs autographs as he arrives for the first...
Clarita Carlos (left) and Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco (Facebook) Professor Clarita Carlos has taken up the cudgels for Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco on Sunday night, July 2, describing her as one of the most innovative and hardworking members of...
BACOLOD CITY - A 66-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified assailant outside his house in Barangay Rizal, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, July 1. Police identified the victim as Romulo Villarico. San Carlos police chief Police Lt. Col. Jesus Mesahon Jr. said that someone...
Ramon S. Ang Professor Clarita Carlos has described Filipino businessman Ramon S. Ang as a "great visionary" whose people over at San Miguel Corporation (SMC) know how to cherish friendships. Carlos, House Speaker Martin Romualdez's chief adviser, proved this during the recent celebration of her...
