Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, during the men’s singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner took a medical timeout because of a bothersome abdominal muscle during a mid-match lull before retaking control […]

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates after defeating Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the men’s singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz was about to start a series of TV interviews to discuss the way he used his youth, athleticism

Alex Eala of the Philippines reacts against Clara Tauson of Denmark during their Women’s Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 24, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Sarah Stier/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines

The 56th season of the Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA) unwraps on Saturday at Makati Coliseum, with a festive opening ceremony prepared by host Assumption College San Lorenzo. The event starts at 10 a.m., with 16 participating schools and three basketball matches scheduled in the afternoon. Assumption College will take on sister team Assumption

Juan Gomez de Liano during the 2025 PBA Draft Combine Day 1. –PBA IMAGES If the scouting report is to be followed in the upcoming 2025 PBA Draft, Juan Gomez de Liaño should be a top-five selection. Heck, he could even be the first overall pick. Article continues after this advertisement That doesn’t concern the

Gilas Pilipinas forward Justin Brownlee gestures after hitting a 3-pointer against Saudi Arabia in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup qualification quarterfinals.–FIBA PHOTO Coach Norman Black admitted that forming the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the Thailand Southeast Asian Games remains a difficult process even after he has secured commitments from eight players. “We’re hoping to be

Keanu Jahns goes for three straight next week. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BACOLOD—Keanu Jahns didn’t give the chasing pack in the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge a chance on Friday as he closed out with a flawless five-under-par 65 that sealed his first winning streak in the circuit and opened the chance for a hat-trick starting next week.

Gilas Pilipinas Youth, coached by LA Tenorio, during the Fiba Under 16 Asia Cup. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas Youth head coach LA Tenorio came to the defense of his players after the team missed the quarterfinals of the Fiba U16 Asia Cup. Tenorio first commended the Philippines’ U16 squad despite falling short

Bella Belen in her jersey retirement ceremony during the NU pep rally ahead of the UAAP Season 88. –UAAP PHOTO The NU Lady Bulldogs have retired Bella Belen’s jersey after she spent her entire UAAP career with the school. Belen’s No. 4 was officially immortalized during NU’s pep rally on Thursday ahead of the upcoming

Sonny Estil leads Team A-2 Barangay Ginebra during the mini-tournament in the 2025 PBA Draft Combine. –PBA IMAGES Unheralded Sonny Estil scored the winning basket that enabled Team A-2 Barangay Ginebra to capture the mini-tournament of the PBA Draft Combine at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Estil sealed the 37-35 victory over Team D-1