PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic returned to the court just five days after his historic US Open title triumph to lead Serbia into the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday, Sept. 15, while Andy Murray helped Britain edge past Switzerland. Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during the group stage men's...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas improved two places in the latest FIBA Men’s world rankings after finishing at the 24th spot in the recently concluded 2023 Basketball World Cup. Gilas Pilipinas. (FIBA) The Nationals climbed from No. 40 to 38 in the list and behind their Asian...
After more than two weeks of nonstop basketball action, the FIBA World Cup 2023 held in Manila came to a close last Sept. 10. Germany celebrates at the podium after ruling the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Excitement ran at an all-time high for the local fans, as the Philippines enjoyed the honor...
VALENCIA (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic stepped in to defend Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday, Sept. 14, for missing this week's Davis Cup matches, saying the 20-year-old Spaniard may be young but he's not Superman. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose with their trophies after the final of...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson says jumping from the PGA Tour to Saudi-backed LIV Golf cost him a spot on this year's US Ryder Cup team. Dustin Johnson of the United States. (AFP) Johnson, who went 5-0 for the Americans in a Ryder Cup rout of Europe two years ago at...
PARIS (AFP) -- Australia got its Davis Cup finals campaign up and running at the second attempt as the Netherlands beat the tournament's record all-time winners the United States on Thursday, Sept. 14. Australia's Alex de Minaur. (AFP) Defending champions Canada swept aside Sweden to remain...
PARIS (AFP) -- Canada opened its title defense by downing Italy as Great Britain upset Australia on the second day of Davis Cup final group stage action on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Alexis Galarneau of Canada. (AFP) The Czech Republic won its tie against a Spain side sorely missing world number two...
LONDON (AFP) -- Rory McIlroy says he is at the front of the Ludvig Aberg "bandwagon" as the rising star prepares to make his Ryder Cup debut later this month. Northern Irish Rory McIlroy. (AFP) Aberg was hailed as a generational talent by Europe captain Luke Donald after he gave the 23-year-old...
PARIS (AFP) -- France swept aside Switzerland and Chile crushed Sweden as the Davis Cup group stage finals got underway on Tuesday, Sept. 12. France's Nicolas Mahut (right) and Edouard Roger-Vasselin celebrate winning against Switzerland's Marc-Andrea Huesler and Stan Wawrinka during their men's...
MADRID (AFP) -- Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales must appear in court on Friday, Sept. 15, in connection with the investigation into his forcible kiss on Jenni Hermoso's lips after the Women's World Cup final. Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales....
FRANKFURT (AFP) -- Germany captain and tournament MVP Dennis Schroder paid tribute to the team's "crazy" fans at a ceremony in Frankfurt on Tuesday, Sept. 12, celebrating his side's maiden World Cup victory. The German Basketball world champions, among them Dennis Schroeder (4thLeft) and German...
The final buzzer to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 rang with a much deeper meaning for Filipinos who witnessed the best players from all over the world and immersed in world-class hardcourt action in Manila, powered by FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). After setting...
