Nadal dominates Federer on clay

ROME (AP) – After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer. In the 30th meeting between the two tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from start to finish to win 6-1, 6-3 Sunday for his seventh Italian Open title. “Rafa was just too good today,” Federer said. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

ITALIAN OPEN FINAL: Federer vs Nadal

ROME (AP) – Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their rivalry in the Italian Open final Sunday – exactly a week before the French Open starts. In Saturday’s semifinals at the Foro Italico, Federer held off a stiff challenge afrom rising Frenchman Benoit Paire 7-6 (5), 6-4, and six-time Rome champion Nadal defeated sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4 – a day after Berdych... 

Ladies champs in ICTSI

Four former Philippine Ladies Open winners, led by three-time champion Mary Grace Estuesta, banner the elite cast chasing history in the first-ever ICTSI Ladies Philippine Golf Tour, which unwraps Wednesday (May 15) at the tough The Country Club layout in Laguna.  Read More »

Mayweather risks title vs Guerrero

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) – Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather returns to the ring after a year’s absence that included a jail stint on Saturday, risking his World Boxing Council welterweight title against southpaw Robert Guerrero. Mayweather, 43-0 with 26 knockouts, went to jail last June for domestic violence and since his release eight months ago has been working to regain the fitness... 

Floyd’s defiance

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) – Unbeaten American boxing star Floyd Mayweather says neither jail time nor ring rust from a one-year layoff will diminish him next week when he returns against compatriot Robert Guerrero. “Of course I feel unbeatable. I’m in the sport where I’m the best,” Mayweather said in a Wednesday teleconference call. “I’m not going into... 

PBA D-LEAGUE: Cafe France eyes solo 4th

Games Today (The Arena, San Juan) 12 noon ­ Big Chill vs CaféFrance 2 p.m. ­ EA Regen vs Boracay Rum 4 p.m. ­ Cagayan Valley vs Jumbo Plastic Manila, Philippines – One streak will continue but the other will end when Big Chill and CaféFrance clash today in the resumption of the PBA DLeague Foundation Cup at The Arena in San Juan. Locked in a tie for fourth spot at 2-1, the... 

Nadal reaches Mexican Open ‘Q’

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AFP) – Rafael Nadal eased into the quarter-finals of the Mexican Open on Wednesday, continuing his comeback from the knee injury that sidelined the 11-time Grand Slam champion for seven months. Nadal, playing in his third tournament in four weeks after his lengthy layoff, needed one hour and 16 minutes to get past Argentine qualifier Martin Alund 6-0, 6-4.  Read More »

Peterson defense

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Lamont Peterson, finally set to defend the title he took from Britain’s Amir Khan in controversial fashion 14 months ago, says his long layoff will not be a problem against Kendall Holt next week. Peterson won a controversial split decision in Washington over Khan after the Englishman was twice penalized a point for pushing. A planned rematch last May was called... 

PBA D-League semis

Manila, Philippines – NLEX returns from a two-month layoff as it battles Jose Rizal University at the start of their best-of-three semifinal series today in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Road Warriors, owners of the league’s best record after the elimination round, battle what they believe is a dangerous Heavy Bombers squad in the... 

Beermen take on Heat tonight

Game Today (Tan Binh Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City) 8:30 p.m. – Saigon vs. San Miguel The San Miguel Beermen return to action following a long layoff when they battle the Saigon Heat tonight in the ASEAN Basketball League at Tan Binh Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In their first game since downing the defending champion Indonesia Warriors two weeks ago, the Beermen seek the early...