Unbeaten Rafa Nadal, DeMar DeRozan banner Newsmakers

MANILA, Philippines—Rafael Nadal topped the latest edition of Newsmakers after he remained invincible in 2022 and claimed the Acapulco title.

The 35-year-old Spaniard improved to 15-0 to start the season.

Another tennis star in Andrey Rublev of Russia continued his winning ways, clinching his third crown in just seven days.

Rublev also made headlines after pleading for peace following his semifinal win in the Dubai Tennis Championship.

Also in a mean streak is Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan, who is playing like an MVP.

But not every athlete on the list celebrated a victory with Jerwin Ancajas absorbing a shocking loss in his 10th title defense.

Rounding out the headliners this week are the surging NorthPort Batang Pier, who toppled the top two teams in the PBA as part of their three-game winning run.