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Alexandra Eala became the Philippines’ first Grand Slam junior champion at the US Open on Saturday, using her “idol” Rafael Nadal for inspiration. The 17-year-old Filipina defeated French Open girls champion Lucie Havlickova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-4 in the final. “My idol is obviously Rafa. He’s a very good role model, something a lot of people should idolise and try to be,” said Eala who is based at the 22-time Grand […]
New York, United States (AFP) by Dave JAMES Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open on Sunday and became the youngest man to ascend to the world number one ranking. The 19-year-old dragged his weary body to a 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud in the final. Alcaraz, the first teenager to claim the top ranking, is the youngest Grand Slam men’s champion […]
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Chris Boswell kicked a 53-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to lift Pittsburgh to a 23-20 win over Cincinnati on Sunday as Houston and Indianapolis played to a rare NFL overtime tie. Boswell’s winning kick saw the Steelers’ dominant defensive performance pay off, despite a late injury to T.J. Watt — who had one of Pittsburgh’s four interceptions of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Despite near-constant pressure, Burrow shook […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) – Stephanie Gilmore said it was “freaking cool” after the Australian won an eighth world title to become the most successful woman surfer in history. The 34-year-old had been tied with Layne Beachley on seven but against the odds beat Hawaiian world number one Carissa Moore in California to eclipse her fellow Australian’s haul. “There really are not many words that can describe this feeling right now,” said Gilmore after […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Lin Xiyu of China fired an eight-under-par 64 to seize a one-stroke lead over Japan’s Nasa Hataoka after Thursday’s first round of the LPGA Queen City Championship. The 26-year-old from Guangzhou made nine birdies against a lone bogey to finish one off her lowest LPGA round and pace the field after 18 holes at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. “I’m happy with how I’m playing right now,” Lin said. […]
by Rob Woollard Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Frances Tiafoe says he hopes to inspire a new generation of Black tennis players after moving to within two wins of becoming the first African-American in 54 years to win the US Open. The 24-year-old has lit up this year’s championships after a giant-killing run that saw him eliminate Rafael Nadal before Wednesday’s quarter-final demolition of Russian ninth seed Andrey Rublev. Tiafoe’s assured 7-6 […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Manny Pacquiao, who retired from boxing last year for a tilt at the Philippines presidency, told AFP on Tuesday that he is considering an exhibition fight in Saudi Arabia in January. The 43-year-old legendary former world champion is to hold talks over a fight against French former sparring partner Jaber Zayani in Riyadh. “We will just start discussions,” Pacquiao, who previously ruled out a return to professional boxing, said by […]
by Dave JAMES Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Rafael Nadal admitted Monday that he wasn’t sure when he will return to action after Frances Tiafoe condemned him to his earliest US Open exit since 2016. Four-time US champion Nadal, bidding for a 23rd Grand Slam title, lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the last-16 to 26th-ranked Tiafoe. The American’s free-swinging performance conjured up 18 aces and 49 winners which flew past a […]
New York, United States (AFP) Rafael Nadal demolished Richard Gasquet in ruthless fashion to march into the last 16 of the US Open on Saturday with his 18th straight victory over the French veteran. Second seed Nadal improved his record against Gasquet to a perfect 18-0 with a clinical beatdown of his close friend on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Nadal’s 6-0, 6-1, 7-5 victory in 2hr 17min sees him advance to a meeting […]
by Luke PHILLIPS Agence France Presse BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis vowed that any danger of becoming complacent would be shelved after he suffered a rare defeat at Friday’s Diamond League meet in Brussels. Duplantis failed three times at 5.91 metres, falling to the mat on the third botched effort with a gaping mouth in stunned disbelief. Ernest John Obiena of the Philippines passed at the same height on the third time […]
(Eagle News) – Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena again made history as he beat the world no. 1 and Olympic gold medalist Armando Duplantis of Sweden in a stunning victory that again brought pride and honor to the Philippines. At Friday’s Diamond League meet in Brussels, Obiena cleared 5.91 meters on the third and final attempt, but Duplantis did not and settled for silver. Obiena thus broke the legendary Duplantis’ winning streak as the […]
Victory comes following House resolution commending Obiena for bringing honor to PHL (Eagle News) – Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena has won his third gold medal in competitions in Germany, bringing honor anew to the country. Obiena, 26, finished first in the St. Wendel City Jump last August 31 after clearing 5.86 meters, beating Menno Vloon of the Netherlands, a fellow Tokyo Olympian, who placed second after clearing 5.81 meters, and Anthony Ammirati of […]
