Shock loss costs Medvedev no. 1 rank; Brooksby beats Tsitsipas at Indian Wells
DANIIL Medvedev lost his world number one ranking after a stunning 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss to Gael Monfils in the third round of Indian Wells on Monday, while fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated by American Jenson Brooksby.
Raptors jump on Lakers early, roll to victory
PASCAL Siakam had 27 points and 11 rebounds and the visiting Toronto Raptors led all the way to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers (114-103) on Monday night.
Vaccine mandate
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
A roar erupted from the overflow crowd of 18,057 with 4:21 left in the second quarter of the Nets’ homestand against the Knicks. No, it wasn’t because Evan Fournier stood on the charity stripe for two shots.
PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinal blasts off at Big Dome tomorrow
DEFENDING champion Barangay Ginebra and its fellow lower seeds keep the faith as they set out to defy the odds against their top four opponents in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup quarterfinals.
Cignal launches new campaign for PVL Open Conference 2022
THE country’s finest women spikers will again showcase their skills in the only professional league in the country when the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference hits home at the Paco Arena in Manila starting March 16.
Carcueva of Go for Gold grabs the Ronda overall lead
LUCENA CITY — Jonel Carcueva of Go for Gold went to the 11th LBC Ronda Pilipinas with a dream of becoming champion. The 26-year-old Medenilla, Cebu native could go home realizing it.
Thai boxing chief Chunhavajira elected ASBC president
THE ASIAN Boxing Confederation (ASBC), the regional association for amateur boxing, held its quadrennial elections for president and members of its Executive Committee at the Marriott Bonvoy Hotel in Amman, Jordan on Saturday.
PBA prospect Jason Brickman leads Kaohsiung over Taichung, 98-81
TOP Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) prospect Jason Brickman continued his fine play for Kaohsiung Aquas in the T1 League of Taiwan after uncorking a season-best 15 assists over the weekend at the National Taiwan University of Sport.
Brady ends retirement, says he will play for Tampa next season
SEVEN-TIME Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady abruptly said he would end his brief retirement on Sunday, announcing his return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 23rd National Football League (NFL) season just six weeks after hanging up his cleats.
Anirban Lahiri leads as The Players halted mid-third round
INDIA’S Anirban Lahibi held a one-shot lead at The Players Championship when play was halted due to darkness in the middle of the third round at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. on Sunday.
Strong first quarter helps Suns rout Lakers
DEVIN Booker poured 12 of his team-high 30 points into a 48-point, first-quarter explosion on Sunday night that sent the host Phoenix Suns to a 140-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup of possible first-round playoff opponents.
Oconer rules 179.8-km Stage Four
DAET, Camarines Norte — Outshone and outfoxed in the early stages by Excellent Noodles, Navy Standard Insurance made sure it will not cower from a heated showdown on this one.