MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favorite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
BACOLOD CITY – A man wanted for frustrated homicide was killed in a shootout with the police in Barangay Punao, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, December 21. Police identified the suspect as Geraldo Lopez Jr. of Barangay Punao. Police Lt. Col. Jesus Mesahon Jr., San Carlos police...
BACOLOD CITY – An alleged drug personality was gunned down in Ylagan Extension, Barangay 6, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Monday, December 18. Police identified the victim as Peter Paul Orbita, 39, of Barangay 6. POLICE probe the murder of an alleged drug personality in Barangay 6,...
BACOLOD CITY – Police arrested the Top 9 drug personality in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental in a buy-bust operation in Barrio Central, Purok Lawaan, Barangay 1 on Sunday, December 17. POLICE seized 19.3 grams of suspected shabu worth P131,240 in a buy-bust operation in Barangay 1, San Carlos...
For their 10th head-to-head match, Creamline came out the better side in their finals sister act. The defending champions Cool Smashers captured their third straight All-Filipino title in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) with a thrilling 22-25, 25-20, 29-27, 24-26, 15-12 win over the...
BACOLOD CITY – Police arrested a barangay official wanted for murder in Barangay Nataban, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, December 13. Police identified the suspect as Barangay Nataban Kagawad (councilor) Joel Ramas, 53. Ramas is the city’s most wanted person, according to...
Rafael Nadal will face Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on March 3, the fixture's broadcaster and organizers Netflix said on Monday, Dec. 11. Spain's tennis superstars Rafael Nadal (left) and Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) Twenty-two time Grand Slam winner Nadal will meet Spanish compatriot...
BACOLOD CITY – A woman from San Carlos City, Negros Occidental topped the December 2023 Physical Therapists Licensure Examination. DELA VICTORIA Maria Angelica Faye dela Victoria, a magna cum laude graduate of Riverside College in this city, garnered 89.70 percent rating in the exam. READ:...
ABU DHABI (AFP) -- Charles Leclerc topped the times, but teammate Carlos Sainz crashed heavily as Ferrari out-performed rivals Mercedes in an incident-filled second practice session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, Nov. 24. Charles Leclerc (AFP) On a day of mixed fortunes for the...
TURIN (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic claimed yet another record on Sunday, Nov. 19, with his seventh ATP Finals title, sweeping aside local hero Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-3 in Turin and leaving tennis fans wondering when he will relinquish his tennis dominance. Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after...
TURIN (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz is dreaming of victory at the ATP Finals after setting up a semifinal showdown with Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev on Friday, Nov. 17. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their first...
TURIN (AFP) -- Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday, Nov. 15, after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6 (9/7), 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running. Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning his...
