MALAGA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday, Nov. 22, he is aiming to carry his superb form into the Davis Cup and winning the competition with Serbia this week is one of his "greatest goals." Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AFP) The 36-year-old great has won three Grand Slams this year, with an...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) -- Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 21, in an ill-tempered 2026 World Cup qualifying clash marred by pre-match crowd trouble that forced kick-off to be delayed. Argentina's forward Lionel Messi (center) and defender Cristian Romero (center-left) celebrat their...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace and set up the other as South Korea made it two victories from two in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win in China on Tuesday, Nov. 21. South Korea's Park Yong-woo (left), Son Heung-min (second from left), Hwang In-beom (center), Lee...
MALAGA (AFP) -- Finland eliminated reigning champion Canada with a 2-1 Davis Cup last eight triumph, buoyed by fervent support as the finals began in Malaga on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Finland's duo Harri Heliovaara (left) and Otto Virtanen celebrates after winning against Canada's Alexis Galarneau and...
Rising pop rock group Cup Of Joe is now the No. 1 OPM band on Spotify today. The Baguio-based band dethroned Ben&Ben’s streak as the most listened-to OPM band on the popular music streaming platform as per Chart Data Ph’s tracking of Spotify PH Daily Top OPM Groups as of November 19. Cup Of...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby's announced on Monday, Nov. 20, estimating their value at more than $10 million. This undated photo courtesy of Sotheby's shows Lionel Messi's set of...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- South Korea travel to China on Tuesday, Nov. 21, for 2026 World Cup qualifying, with Son Heung-min warning his side they must keep their cool in front of a sell-out crowd. South Korea's Son Heung-min (AFP) The clash in Shenzhen, just over the border from Hong Kong, is the pick of...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Asia's footballing heavyweights made fast starts to World Cup qualifying on Thursday, Nov. 16, with Australia, Japan and South Korea plundering 17 goals between them in big wins on home soil. South Korea's forward Cho Gue-sung celebrates his goal with teammate Son Heung-min (top)...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Japan suffered a blow on the eve of World Cup qualifying as Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma ruled out with injury, the football association said on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Brighton's Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma (AFP) The 26-year-old has scored seven goals in 18 appearances for his country...
Kris Rosales and Thomas Robinson rallied NLEX back from a 19-point deficit before Kevin Alas put on the finishing touches in overtime to spoil San Miguel Beer’s debut with a 117-114 win in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Thomas...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- "Matilda" was picked as Australia's word of the year on Wednesday, Nov. 15, after the national football team's historic run to the semifinals of their home Women's World Cup. Australia's Matildas (AFP) Nicknamed the "Matildas", the team were front- and back-page news in Australia in...
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) -- Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will be among the stars in action this week when 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa kicks off with two matchdays. Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah (AFP) His two Premier League goals against...
