PARIS (AFP) -- Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will play this week's Hopman Cup tournament in France. *Carlos Alcaraz. (AFP)* "I can't wait to be there, playing for Spain is always a source of pride," the 20-year-old told Spanish sports daily Marca. On Sunday, world...
BACOLOD CITY – A vendor was arrested in a buy-bust operation in San Juan Baybay, Barangay 6, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, July 15. Sixteen grams of suspected shabu worth P108,000 were seized by the police from the suspect, Abdul Wahed Dirindigon, 25, of Barangay 6. Police Lt....
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz is determined to quash any suggestions that his epic Wimbledon final win over Novak Djokovic represents the dawn of a new era despite all indications that tennis has witnessed a generational shift. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz smiles as he holds the winner's trophy after...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, July 16, shattering the Serb's dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) holds the winner's trophy as he poses with Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic says the sporting world will be watching his "ultimate showdown" against Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon final where history and a generational shift are at stake. *Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Novak Djokovic. (AFP)* Djokovic is attempting to equal Roger Federer's...
SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – A member of the Northern Police District-Special Weapons and Tactics (NPD-SWAT) team was arrested on Thursday, July 13, in Barangay Talang here for allegedly robbing his future mother-in-law of P156,000 to pay for his wedding with the businesswoman’s daughter. The...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic set up a potentially era-defining Wimbledon title showdown after cruising through their semifinals on Friday, July 14, with the Serb superstar promising a "feast" of tennis in the championship match. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bureau of Internal Revenue seized 252 cases of smuggled cigarettes worth P4 million in Barangay 5, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, July 13....
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev on Friday, July 13, for a place in the Wimbledon final, where history-chasing Novak Djokovic will likely be lying in wait. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts as he plays against Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles quarterfinals...
Alyssa Valdez tallied her first double-digit outing since returning from a knee injury as defending champion Creamline secured a semifinals berth after a 25-21, 25-20, 25-21 sweep of PLDT in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Thursday, July 13, at the Philsports...
Count on heavy hitters Ernest John Obiena and Carlos Edriel Yulo to give Philippine sports a smashing end to the first half of 2023. *Carlos Yulo (left) and EJ Obiena. (* *Arnold Quizol/File photo)* Fresh from ripping his own Southeast Asian Games record, Obiena soared to even greater heights as he...
LONDON (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday, July 12, as Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year's final. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Denmark's Holger Rune during their men's singles...
