Calendar Grand Slam possible this year, says Djokovic
PARIS — For the second time in six years, Novak Djokovic is halfway to a calendar year sweep of all four Grand Slam titles after winning the French Open for a second time on Sunday.
Suns close out Nuggets with sweep as Nikola Jokić ejected
CHRIS Paul scored 37 points, Devin Booker had 34 points and 11 rebounds, and the visiting Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets (125-118) on Sunday night to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.
Bucks even series with Nets as Kyrie Irving injured
GIANNIS Antetokounmpo collected 34 points and 12 rebounds as the host Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 107-96 victory Sunday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals over the Brooklyn Nets, who lost All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to a sprained right ankle.
French Open organizers defend Osaka handling, say ‘can do better’ on mental health
PARIS — French Open organizers defended their handling of the Naomi Osaka situation on Sunday but accepted that the governing bodies need to do better on mental health issues following the Japanese player’s exit from the Grand Slam over her media boycott.
Netherlands edges out Ukraine in five-goal thriller
AMSTERDAM — The Netherlands made an emphatic return to major tournament football by snatching a 3-2 win over Ukraine on Sunday in a thrilling Euro 2020 match after they looked to have thrown away a two-goal lead.
Second Grand Slam tournament junior doubles title for Alex Eala
FILIPINO tennis ace Alex Eala is now a two-time Grand Slam junior doubles champion after claiming the 2021 French Open girls’ title on Saturday evening (Manila time).
French Open champion Barbora Krejčíková
FACTBOX on Barbora Krejčíková, who defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (6-1, 2-6, 6-4) to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open on Saturday.
‘Extraordinary’ NCAA season officially kicks off
SEASON 96 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) conducted in extraordinary circumstances because of the pandemic officially kicked off on Sunday with a virtual opening ceremony.
Despite challenges, Gilas Pilipinas looks to do well at FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in...
THE Philippine national men’s basketball team looks to do well in the third window of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup Qualifiers (ACQ) beginning this week despite the challenges it has to deal with in the lead-up.
Biden supports Tokyo Olympics
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden reaffirmed his support for the Tokyo Olympics at a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Saturday, highlighting the necessity of imposing public health measures ensuring the safety of those involved.
Filipino beach spikers to compete at Continental Cup in Thailand
THE Philippine beach volleyball team left for Thailand on Sunday to compete at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Continental Cup.
Brewers stay hot, rally for 7-4 victory over Pirates
CHRISTIAN Yelich had a three-run double during a five-run fourth inning on Saturday as the host Milwaukee Brewers erased an early four-run deficit to earn a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.