Croatia fears World Cup chance may never come again

MOSCOW — The rain hid Croatia’s tears. After Luka Modric collected his Golden Ball award in a downpour, he shared an emotional embrace with Croatian President...

No doubt: Djokovic wins 4th Wimbledon, 1st Slam in 2 years

LONDON — Novak Djokovic acknowledged that he was worried. His coach was, too. Could Djokovic ever return to the top of tennis? To the heights he’d already reached? Could he...

Ateneo opens Jones Cup with rout of Chinese Taipei B

MANILA — The only college team in this year’s Jones Cup showed that it can compete with a national team pool. Ateneo opened its campaign in the...

Martes, Lamparas rule Milo Marathon season opener

MANILA — Christabel Martes will make a return to the national finals of the Milo Marathon after ruling the first race of the new season in Urdaneta,...

AFP joins nation in celebrating Pacman’s victory

MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joins the rest of the nation in celebrating the victory of Filipino boxing icon and Senator Manny “Pacman”...

Pacquiao downs Matthysse via 7th-round TKO

MANILA — He’s back. Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao now has a WBA belt in his hands. The eight-division world champion is back at the...

Tepora downs Mexican foe to claim WBA belt

MANILA — Before Philippine boxing icon and senator Manny Pacquiao even steps in for his title bout against Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur, a Filipino world boxing...

Boracay-based Swede Kadestam downs Malaysian foe in KL

Davao battles Negros in return to Tagum

MANILA — After spending some time playing home games at the Rizal Memorial Stadium here, the Davao Aguilas will finally make a return to their “nest”. Davao...

Veteran Barbaso leaves Global Cebu

MANILA — Global Cebu is set to lose another key player as veteran defender Jerry Barbaso announced his departure from the club. “I am sad to leave...