Rafael Nadal anticipates a stiffer challenge at the French Open after strolling through the first two rounds while top seed SimonaHalep faces a rematch with Amanda Anisimova, the American teenager who knocked her out of last year’s tournament.

Ten days away from the start of the PBA games at Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center in Clark Freeport, Pampanga, league officials stressed the need for players, officials, and even hotel staff to strictly observe health and safety protocols.

Karateka James De Los Santos of the Philippines scored another gold medal after ruling the online Venice Cup.

Serena Williams withdrew from the French Open on Wednesday ahead of her second round match with an Achilles injury, as the American’s bid for a 24th Grand Slam title suffered another blow.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers begin the final challenge in their bid to return to the summit of basketball today when they take on the Miami Heat team in game one of the NBA Finals.

John Riel Casimero remains the WBO bantamweight champion after knocking out Ghanian opponent Duke Micah on Sunday at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

It will be a compact tournament for the PBA Clark bubble with daily double-headers in the eliminations before shifting to the league’s regular Wednesday/Friday/Sunday schedule for the playoffs.

Rafael Nadal began his pursuit of a record-tying 20th men’s Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory at the French Open while Serena Williams made a slow but successful start in her latest bid to equal Margaret Court’s all-time mark.

It will be incumbent president Bambol Tolentino of the Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines against Clint Aranas, World Archery Philippines president, in the race for the Philippine Olympic Committee presidency.

The Asean Football Federation (AFF) announced on Friday that the AFF Suzuki Cup would be held from April 11 to May 8 next year.