NEW YORK (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz launched the defense of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday, Aug. 29, as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a poin against Dominik...
BACOLOD CITY – A man sitting on a pedicab was shot dead in Barangay 5, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, August 26. The victim was identified as Johnryl Calunsag, 34, of Barangay 3, San Carlos City. Police Lt. Col. Jesus Mesahon, San Carlos police chief, said the victim had...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz admits he occasionally hankers for anonymity after a breakout year that saw him emerge as the hottest young talent in men's tennis. Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. (AFP) The 20-year-old Spaniard won his maiden Grand Slam singles title at...
BACOLOD CITY – Police arrested four persons, including three relatives, in Barangay Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, August 24, for allegedly robbing a woman the day before in Barangay 5, San Carlos City. Charges for robbery with force and intimidation were filed...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic makes a long-awaited return to the US Open next week looking to reclaim the title and world number one ranking from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia pose with their trophies after the final of the Western...
BACOLOD CITY – Two men were arrested for transporting smuggled cigarettes worth P200,000 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Police identified the suspects as Omair Dirindigun, 25, and Sacaroding Sarip, 21, residents of Barangay 5, San Carlos City. Police Major Ryan Villasario, deputy...
BACOLOD CITY – Police seized suspected shabu worth more than P160,000 from a 42-year-old drug pusher in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Palampas, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, August 22. The suspect was identified as Jofel Bacalla of Barangay 2. Bacalla was arrested after...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic needed five match points and nearly four hours to pull off a gritty victory over Carlos Alcaraz and claim a third ATP Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, Aug. 20. Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy after defeating Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point then turned around a tiebreaker to beat Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 and reach the finals of the ATP Cincinnati Open on Saturday, Aug. 19. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates his win over Hubert Hurkacz of Poland during the semifinals of...
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic extended his career-long domination of Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday, Aug. 17, to reach the quarterfinals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open. Novak Djokovic of Serbia serves to Gael Monfils of France during the Western & Southern Open...
BACOLOD CITY – A fire hit the Colegio de Santa Rita in Barangay V, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Monday, August 14. A FIRE gutted the old building and a portion of the new building of Colegio de Santa Rita in Barangay V, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Monday, August 14....
CINCINNATI (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz has put his quarterfinal loss at the Toronto Masters behind him as he prepares to renew his rivalry with Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati next week. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (right) holds the winner's trophy as he is congratulated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic after their...
