TORONTO (AFP) -- World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Toronto Masters due to fatigue, Tennis Canada said on Sunday, July 23. *Novak Djokovic. (AFP)* The announcement comes a week after the 23-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia fell to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the final at...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill seeking to grant free tuition to government employees pursuing a master's degree in state universities and colleges (SUCs). Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada (Senate PRIB Photo) In filing Senate Bill No. 2277, or the proposed...
Tyler Tio and Raoul Soyud came through with big plays down the stretch as Phoenix survived the second half explosion of Terrence Romeo and San Miguel, 106-101 to open its campaign in the PBA on Tour on Wednesday, May 24 at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City. *Tyler Tio shows nerve of steel, draining...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Jon Rahm was nearly in tears after winning an emotional triumph at the Masters on Sunday, April 9, what would have been the 66th birthday of his idol Seve Ballesteros. *Jon Rahm of Spain plays his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the 2023 Masters...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — American Brooks Koepka has his fifth major title in his sights as he heads into what will be a hectic final day showdown with Spain's Jon Rahm at the rain-affected Masters. *Brooks Koepka of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Four-time major winner and LIV Golf rebel Brooks Koepka seized command of the Masters with a sizzling five-under par 67 before a severe storm halted Friday's second round at Augusta National. *Brooks Koepka of The United States plays his tee shot on the fourth hole during the...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Norway's Viktor Hovland, Spain's Jon Rahm and American Brooks Koepka shared the first-round lead at the Masters on Thursday, April 6, after taking advantages of easier-than-usual conditions to card seven-under par 65s. *Viktor Hovland of Norway plays his tee shot on the 12th...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Scottie Scheffler will launch his bid to become just the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters on Thursday when the 87th edition of the tournament gets under way at Augusta National. *Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the fifth tee during the Par...
AUGUSTA (AFP) -- The world's greatest golfers face each other on Thursday, April 6, for the first time since the bitter LIV Golf-PGA Tour split divided the sport and appropriately it is the timeless tranquility of Augusta National that provides the arena. Given the tradition of the Masters...
AUGUSTA (AFP) -- Saudi-backed LIV Golf's feud with the PGA Tour was set aside by players at Monday's first practice for the 87th Masters, but LIV boss Greg Norman hopes for a fiery finish on Sunday. *Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his shot from the 12th tee during a practice round prior...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) — Spain's Carlos Alcaraz swept past Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday, March 19, to win the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 and secure his return to number one in the world. *Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia during the...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) — Former world number ones Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev will battle for a first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 title after straight sets semifinal victories on Saturday, March 18. *Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot to Jannik Sinner of Italy during the semifinals...
