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FOR the third straight game, Filipino prospect Kai Sotto logged a DNP (did not play) for the Orlando Magic which bowed to the New York Knicks, 80-82, in overtime in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday, July 13 (Manila time). …

LONDON: Ons Jabeur says she wants to make history for Tunisia and Africa by winning a Grand Slam title after reaching her second successive Wimbledon final on Thursday. The sixth seed, a beaten finalist last year, powered back from a set and 4-2 down to beat world number two Aryna …

THE Philippine men’s team quietly but strongly pulled off a major accomplishment by leapfrogging 111 notches from No. 167 down in the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) world rankings to No. 56 following two victories at the ongoing Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Men in Taipei. “This is one …

LONDON: Novak Djokovic reached a 12th Wimbledon semifinal and record-equalling 46th at the Grand Slams on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) as Elina Svitolina stunned world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, delivering an emotional boost for her war-torn Ukraine homeland. IN HIGH GEAR Serbia’s Novak Djokovic jumps to return the ball to …

SEATTLE: Elias Díaz hit a two-run homer off Félix Bautista in the eighth inning, and the National League (NL) snapped a nine-game losing streak in the All-Star Game with a 3-2 win over the American League on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). The NL won for the first time since an …

LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic on Wednesday as Ons Jabeur avenged her painful defeat in last year’s final. Spanish world number one Alcaraz was in imperious form as he swept aside his friend Holger Rune 7-6 (7/3), 6-4, 6-4 …

What’s the plan for Kai Sotto? This was the common question of many Filipino fans as Kai Sotto again did not see action in Orlando Magic’s game against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday (Manila Time) in the NBA Summer League 2023 at the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. …

GILAS Pilipinas shifts its preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup into high gear come August as it flies to China for a five-day pocket tournament. The national squad arrived in Manila on Monday after spending more than two weeks in Europe where the team played six tune-up matches against …

MAGNOLIA’S young slotman James Laput is enjoying every bit of the PBA On Tour. And it reflects on the way he plays for the Hotshots who remain unbeaten in eight preseason games. The 6-foot-10 Laput is averaging over 13 points and 11 rebounds in 28 minutes of playing time per …

Petro Gazz staved off a gutsy fight from Farm Fresh en route to a 25-21, 31-29, 25-17 victory for its second straight win in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Tuesday, July 11. Marian Buitre (11) and KC Galdones (12) of Petro Gazz tried …