NEW YORK -- Coco Gauff’s US Open came to an abrupt end under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday but the 15-year-old said she would leave New York a better player after falling to world number one Naomi Osaka.

NEW YORK -- Rafael Nadal cruised into the US Open fourth round with a business-like 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Chung Hyeon on Saturday.

THE future heroes of Philippine sports will be honored during the 2^nd Siklab Sports Youth Awards today at the Market! Market! Activity Area in BGC, Taguig City.

NEW YORK -- Canadian Bianca Andreescu brushed aside Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday to reach the last 16 in her US Open main draw debut and now faces her toughest test yet in the form of net-rushing qualifier Taylor Townsend.

In terms of star power, the third-round match between Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff yesterday did not disappoint. The capacity crowd of 23,771 that filled Arthur Ashe Stadium included a fair share of celebrities in sports and entertainment eager to see a humdinger that, based on hype alone, looked to rival any other for the United States Open fortnight. Unfortunately, the actual battle failed to approximate its potential. Not even close; it took all of 65 minutes to be decided, with the dismay of the vast majority of spectators borne as much of its duration as of its outcome.

THE BASKETBALL world turns its attention to China beginning this weekend as the 2019 FIBA World Cup unfurls.

ON AUG. 31 undefeated Filipino boxer Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo makes his ring return, taking on Thai veteran Panya Uthok; a bout that is a step in the right direction, one local boxing analyst said, in his push to jump-start his temporarily halted career.

THE travelling beach volleyball tournament Beach Volleyball Republic on Tour hits Surigao del Sur this weekend for the Gran Ola, Lianga leg.

DEFENDING University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball champions Ateneo Blue Eagles begin their Season 82 campaign armed with its newly forge partnership with LED brand Firefly.

NEW YORK -- Serena Williams survived a second-round scare at the US Open on Wednesday with a 5-7 6-3 6-1 win over American wildcard Catherine McNally to keep alive her hopes of securing a record-tying 24^th Grand Slam title.

HAVING LOST their last six games in Season 95 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals look to end the first round of the competition with a victory when they collide with the San Sebastian Stags in league action today.

THE RP Blu Girls hopes to finish on top of the WBSC Softball Asia/Oceania 2019 Qualifying Event in Shanghai, China, to clinch a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan.