Ponchet beats Eala in semis
ALEX Eala fell short anew from capturing her third professional title after a tough semifinal exit in the W60 Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain over the weekend.
Six-time MVP JM Fajardo leads the race for Best Player of the Conference
BACK at full strength after being sidelined by a shin injury in 2020, six-time MVP June Mar Fajardo is reasserting his dominant ways in the PBA.
Obiena’s quest for historic first World Athletic medal continues
“JOB’S not finished.”
Philippines to host Asian Volleyball Cup for women
AFTER a successful staging of two legs of the Volleyball Nations League last May, the Philippines will host another major international event in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup for Women set Aug. 21 to 29 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Los Angeles-Indiana trade talks involving Westbrook fall apart
TRADE talks between Los Angeles and Indiana, involving the Lakers’ Russell Westbrook and the Pacers’ Myles Turner and Buddy Hield, have fallen apart, according to The Athletic.
Baltimore Orioles rally for 6-3 win against New York Yankees
RAMON Urias had three hits, including a two-run homer, to help the Baltimore Orioles rally for a 6-3 win against the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday night.
France knocks out holders Netherlands with extra-time penalty
ROTHERHAM, England — France defender Eve Perisset scored a penalty in extra time to earn a 1-0 win over holders the Netherlands on Saturday and a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s European Championship for the first time where they face Germany.
Scott Piercy extends lead to 4 shots at 3M Open
SCOTT Piercy fired a 5-under-par 66 on Saturday to set the 54-hole tournament record and extend his lead to four strokes at the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn.
Farewell tour
By Anthony L. Cuaycong
The Mercury’s match against the Storm, the third of the season, wasn’t one for the ages in terms of competitiveness.
Fighting Philippine team out to improve ASEAN Para Games finish in Solo
THE 144-strong Philippine team sets out on a mission to improve on a fifth-place finish in the last staging of the ASEAN Para Games five years ago as it plunges into action in the 11th edition slated July 30 to Aug. 6 in Solo, Indonesia.
College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers eye perfect season
THE USUAL feeling of one who is on the cusp of greatness should be exhilaration, excitement with some nervousness thrown in on the side.
Apex Fuel-San Sebastian routs misfiring EcoOil-La Salle, 73-51; Adalem nips UST
RED-HOT Apex Fuel-San Sebastian torched the misfiring EcoOil-La Salle, 73-51, to post its third consecutive win and force a tie at second spot in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.