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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (L) greets Croatia’s Dino Prizmic after beating him in their men’s singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 14, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)  MELBOURNE, Australia — An error-strewn Novak Djokovic kickstarted his bid for an 11th …

MELBOURNE: Filipino Canadian Leylah Fernandez bucked a slow start to beat Sara Bejlek of the Czech Republic 7-6 (5), 6-2 to advance to the second round of the 2024 Australian Open on Sunday. Fernandez, who represents Canada, will face American Alycia Parks who defeated qualifier Daria Snigur of Ukraine 2-6, …

PROUDLY FILIPINOS. Carlo Biado (left) beat Bernie Regalario, 13-7, to rule the 2nd Chinese Taipei 9-Ball Open at Hulk Billiards hall in Ximending, Wanhua District on Friday (Jan. 12, 2024). Biado took home USD10,000 while the teener Regalario settled for half the winner’s purse. (via Carlo Biado Facebook) MANILA – Carlo Biado defeated rising …

Two great individuals who excelled in their respective fields will be a big part of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night at the Diamond Hotel. San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo (left) and Filipinas’ Sarina Bolden (PBA Images/AFP)  Cager June Mar Fajardo and booter Sarina Bolden have …

An action-filler weekend beckons as 26 teams from across the region vow to engage in fierce competition in Dota 2 and VALORANT, vying for the prestigious Predator Shield and a share of the impressive $200,000 prize pool in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024.  Prominent teams, including Blacklist Rivalry, Team …

Angelo Que MANILA, Philippines — Angelo Que is putting emphasis on mental preparation as he gears up for a record victory against a formidable field in The Country Club Invitational reeling off January 23 at the demanding TCC course in Canlubang. Despite not winning on home soil since routing the …

Rianne Malixi (Pilipinas Golf)  MANILA, Philippines — Rianne Malixi, who faced a winless campaign abroad last year, kicked off the new season with a victory in Melbourne, repelling India’s Avani Prashanth in the stretch to secure the Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship crown by one on a closing 69 …

The Paris 2024 Olympics mascot, the Phrygian cap, symbol of revolutions, the French Republic and freedom, is placed on the railings of the Alexander III Bridge that crosses the River Seine, during the swim familiarisation event on the eve of a planned triathlon test races in Paris. AFP  Paris—The chief …

MELBOURNE (AFP) — Caroline Wozniacki admits ultimately she will “never be cool” to her two young children even as they watch her pursue more Grand Slam glory at the Australian Open. Caroline Wozniacki of the Netherlands (AFP)  The Dane made a shock return to tennis last year after retiring in …

Olsen Racela is now officially the head coach of the Perpetual Help Altas (Facebook / Perpetual Help Altas0 MANILA, Philippines — The Perpetual Help Altas have officially tapped PBA legend Olsen Racela as their new head coach in the upcoming NCAA Season 100, the team announced Thursday. Racela, a multi-titled …