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F2 Logistics took no chances and moved inexorably toward the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference semifinals, smothering Foton with its vaunted power and sleek passing to fashion out an emphatic 25-18, 25-18, 25-14 victory at the Philsports Arena in Pasig on Tuesday. The F2 Cargo Movers celebrate their win After …

Philippine men’s basketball coach Chot Reyes welcomes the idea of the PBA teams sending additional players to support the Gilas Pilipinas training pool, which in recent weeks, has been ravaged by injuries. Reyes, however, admits the coaching staff is looking at that proposition with “conditions.” Chot Reyes SBP PHOTO “Remember …

Hannah Belarmino delivered a solid performance to surprise national team member Maricar Matienzo, 15-10, in the finals of the seniors foil in day two of the Women’s Indoor and Para Games Festival on Sunday, July 16, at the Fencing Hall of the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City. Belarmino, of Calle …

Veteran gunner Juami Tiongson considered Terrafirma’s 85-72 triumph over San Miguel Beer on Sunday, July 16, as a big confidence booster. Sure, the Beermen didn’t play full strength in the absence of Gilas pool members June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez, as well as veterans Marcio Lassiter and Chris Ross …

London: Novak Djokovic believes Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz possesses the “best of all three worlds”, cloning the talents of himself, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. World number one Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final on Sunday (Monday in Manila) after four hours and …

London: Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday (Monday in Manila), shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz raises the winner’s trophy after beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during their men’s singles final tennis match on …

WIMBLEDON, England: Marketa Vondrousova came to the All England Club a year ago unable to play tennis at all. She had a cast on her surgically repaired left wrist, so her visit was limited to sightseeing around London with her sister and cheering for a friend who was competing at …

Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA’s mid-season showcase event. She scored her team’s first six points, put down two dunks and finished with 18 points in the league’s all-star game on Saturday night. Mercury star helps lead Team Stewart over Team Wilson in Las Vegas. …

London: Novak Djokovic says the “world of sport” will be watching on Sunday (early Monday in Manila) when he faces Carlos Alcaraz in a Wimbledon final where history and potentially a generational shift are on the line. Djokovic is attempting to equal Roger Federer’s record of eight titles at the …

Filipino prospect Kai Sotto was held scoreless in the final NBA Summer League game of the Orlando Magic which fell to the Boston Celtics, 77-94, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday morning, July 16 (Manila time). Sotto, 21, played a little more than eight …