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By the Associated Press Her Grand Slam losing streak up to four matches, Maria Sharapova surely was aware questions about her future would be coming. She wasn’t able to provide answers. Might this have been her last trip to the Australian Open, a tournament she won in 2008 as part of a career Grand Slam?Continue reading “Sharapova can’t say what’s next after Australian Open loss”

By the Associated Press Rafael Nadal says he’s thinking about his next opponent … and his next practice session … and trying to recreate the superb tennis he played in his straight-set victory in the Australian Open’s first round. What he insists is not on his mind is the number 20 — as in RogerContinue reading “Nadal: A lot on his mind at Australia Open, but not No. 20”

Jhona Rosal of University of Perpetual Help System DALTA smashes the ball against Lyceum of the Philippines University during their match in NCAA Season 95 volleyball Tuesday at The Arena in San Juan. (Waylon Galvez) Games Thursday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – JRU vs Arellano (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – JRU vs Arellano (Men’s) 12 noonContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Perpetual Help survives Lyceum in 5-set thriller”

By NICK GIONGCO Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines secretary general Ed Picson. (MB Photo / Kevin Tristan Espiritu, File) The corona virus that is slowly spreading in the Chinese city of Wuhan and across Asia is giving the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines sleepless nights. Wuhan is the site of theContinue reading “Mysterious virus spreading through Wuhan. Will PH boxers risk getting ill by going there?”

By Jonas Terrado Kai Sotto will no longer join Mighty Sports-Creative Pacific in the Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament which starts Thursday in the United Arab Emirates. Kai Sotto during his stint with Gilas Pilipinas Youth in the FIBA U-19 World Cup. (FIBA.com photo) The team said Sotto won’t make the trip to Dubai due to “unresolvedContinue reading “No less Mighty with Kai Sotto out of lineup for Dubai tilt”

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   From left, rowing coach Ed Mayrina, SEAG gold medalist Cris Nievarez, Philippine Rowing Association chief Patrick Gregorio, deputy secretary general and treasurer Magnum Membrere, SEAG gold medalists Joanie Delgaco and Melcah Caballero, and director and coach Con Fornea at the PSA Forum at Amelie Hotel. (Rio Deluvio) The Philippine Rowing AssociationContinue reading “PSA Forum: Onetime PBA governor seeks Olympic berths for rowing”

By Nick Giongco When Pedro Taduran makes the first defense of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) mini-flyweight crown on Feb. 1 in Mexico, there is going to be just one way he’ll handle business. Pedro Taduran celebrates after defeating Samuel Salva to bag the IBF minimumweight title at Juardo Hall, Bonifacio Naval Station in Taguig,Continue reading “Boxing: Pedro Taduran out to carve his own niche as he defends IBF crown”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, once again, gave its fans a night to remember during a victory party celebrating the Kings’ 4-1 triumph over the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Monday at the Metrotent in Ortigas. San Miguel Corporation (SMC) sports director Alfrancis Chua leads a toast during Ginebra’s victory party at theContinue reading “PBA: Die-hard fans one with Brgy. Ginebra in victory party”

By JONAS TERRADO Game Tuesday (Bangkok, Thailand) 8 p.m. — Port FC vs Ceres   Ceres-Negros in file photo. (Rio Deluvio) Ceres-Negros anticipates an even-tougher challenge when it seeks a spot in the final phase of qualifiers in the AFC Champions League against Port FC at the PAT Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The Philippines FootballContinue reading “Football: Ceres-Negros faces Port FC in AFC Champions League in Bangkok”

By Jonas Terrado Mark Caguioa announced Monday that he will return for one more season with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Mark Caguioa announces his return for one more season during Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s victory celebration at the Metrotent in Ortigas. (PBA Images) The 40-year-old guard made the announcement during Ginebra’s victory celebration at theContinue reading “PBA: Mark Caguioa brushes off retirement talks, will play one more season”