Alex Eala stunned former world No. 5 Sara Errani of Italy, 6-3, 6-1, to advance to the final qualifying round of the Miami Open 2024 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Monday, March 18 (Manila time). Alex Eala moves one win away from booking a main draw berth in the Miami Open. (File Photo) The...
Alex Eala faces her toughest rival to date as she clashes with former world No. 5 Sara Errani of Italy in the first qualifying round of the Miami Open 2024 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on Monday, March 18 (Manila time). Alex Eala will have her hands full in the first qualifying round of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Luis Suarez grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer after Lionel Messi had reduced the deficit as Inter Miami fought back from two goals down to draw, 2-2, in the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 tie on Thursday, March 7. Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Lionel Messi scored a last-gasp stoppage time equalizer as Inter Miami escaped with a 1-1 draw at the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer on Sunday, Feb. 25. Inter Miami FC's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the MLS football match between LA Galaxy...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Miami Heat scoring leader Jimmy Butler was among five players suspended by the NBA on Sunday, Feb. 25, for their roles in an on-court brawl between the Heat and New Orleans Pelicans. Naji Marshall of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat are involved in an...
FORT LAUDERDALE (AFP) -- Lionel Messi created both goals as Inter Miami made a winning start to the new Major League Soccer season with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi reacts during the MLS football match between Inter Miami and...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get the new Major League Soccer season under way on Wednesday, Feb. 21, with pressure on the Argentine star to deliver trophies for his club and more eyeballs on the league. Members of the security stand alert as Inter Miami's Argentine forward...
BEIJING (AFP) -- Lionel Messi denied his absence from a match in Hong Kong two weeks ago that angered China was a political snub, but was caused by an injury. Inter Miami Argentine star Lionel Messi (AFP/File photo) The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is idolized by fans in China but stayed on...
LAS VEGAS (AFP) -- An under-strength Miami Heat thrashed the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 123-97 on Tuesday, Feb. 13, while Jayson Tatum scored a 41-point double-double as the Boston Celtics cruised past the Brooklyn Nets. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Bam Adebayo of the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics, fueled by a near triple-double from Jayson Tatum, held off the short-handed but determined Miami Heat 110-106 in an NBA clash that turned testy in a tense fourth quarter on Sunday, Feb. 11. Kristaps Porzingis of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket...
BEIJING (AFP) -- Lionel Messi's no-show at a match in Hong Kong has triggered a surge of online outrage in the city and in mainland China, with the football superstar accused of seeking to embarrass Beijing -- or even engaging in a sinister foreign plot. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi...
TOKYO (AFP) -- Inter Miami's Lionel Messi played 30 minutes of a friendly match in Japan on Wednesday, Feb. 7, days after his no-show in a similar match sparked fury in Hong Kong. Inter Miami's Argentine forward Lionel Messi (center kicks the ball during the second half of the friendly football...
