EJ Obiena leads Newsmakers after gold haul

Sports Newsmakers (June 27-July 3): Ronaldo, Obiena, Sainz, Tan, Blackwater

MANILA, Philippines—Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena banners the latest edition of Newsmakers after a pair of golden feats.

Obiena won two golds the past week despite having just recovered from COVID-19.

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo also made headlines after he reportedly wants out of Manchester United.

Harmony Tan, who sent Serena Williams packing, is far from done after making the fourth round of Wimbledon.

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, meanwhile, won his first Formula One race at the British Grand Prix.

The Blackwater Bossing, who are currently in their best start in the Philippine Cup, round out the list.

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