NEW YORK (AP) — Jannik Sinner fired his fitness trainer and physiotherapist because of his two positive steroid tests in March and said Friday, Aug. 23, at his pre-U.S. Open news conference — his first public comments on the matter — that he knew he was innocent but worried what the case’s...
Unheralded Jefrey Roda pulled the rug from under Johann Chua but was quickly given a reality check in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 US 9-Ball Open Championship at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey Saturday, Aug 25 (Manila Time). Jefrey Roda (Matchroom Pool) Playing in...
Filipino pool aces Johann Chua and Jefrey Roda humbled their respective rivals to set up an all-Filipino Final 16 clash in the 2024 US 9-Ball Open Championship at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey Friday, Aug 23 (Manila Time). Johann Chua (Matchroom Pool) Chua blanked Japanese Naoyuki...
Alex Eala continued to be a set shy of history after falling to Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6, in the third round of the US Open qualifiers on early Friday, Aug. 23, in New York. For the third straight time, the 19-year-old Eala managed to inch closer to the main draw of a pro...
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz wound up on opposite sides of the U.S. Open bracket in Thursday’s draw, meaning they could meet in another big final after Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, left, and Serbia's Novak Djokovic (AP) For...
Alex Eala moved one win away from the US Open main draw after completing a huge upset over 99th ranked Nuria Parrizas-Diaz of Spain, 7-5, 7-5, to reach the third round of the qualifiers on early Thursday, Aug. 22 (Manila time) in New York. The 19-year-old Eala is marching onto her third...
Johann Chua and Carlo Biado spearheaded the Filipinos’ onslaught after cruising past their separate rivals to advance to the Last 64 of the 2024 US 9-Ball Open Championship at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey Thursday, Aug 22 (Manila Time). Johann Chua (Matchroom Pool) Chua...
No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player Jannik Sinner will be playing in the U.S. Open — which begins in New York next week — even though word just emerged that he tested positive twice in March for a banned anabolic steroid. Italy's Jannik Sinner (AP) It’s a case that no one knew about until...
Top cue artists Johann Chua, Lee Vann Corteza and Carlo Biado won their respective preliminary assignments in the 2024 US 9-Ball Open Championship at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey Tuesday, Aug. 20 (Manila time). Johann Chua (Matchroom Pool) Still reeling from his Euro Open...
For years, people have been on a long quest to get proper mental health and physical wellness. While many already achieved their goals, others find it challenging to focus due to their busy schedules and work hustles. Another reason hindering them from attaining that is their fear of judgment. Many...
For the third time this year, Alex Eala is on track to make her debut in a seniors Grand Slam event after turning back Australian Maddison Inglis, 6-3, 2-6, 6-1, in the first round of the qualifying of the US Open tournament on early Wednesday, Aug. 21 (Manila time). Alex Eala The...
Alex Eala is gearing for a tough campaign in the US Open women’s singles qualifying rounds two years after becoming the first Filipina to capture the juniors championship of the same tournament. The 19-year-old Filipina is taking on Australian Maddison Inglis on early Wednesday, Aug. 21 at...
