Great achievement requires great perseverance.

Overcoming another sloppy finish amid Terrafirma’s serious upset bid, the Hotshots extracted a much-needed 89-84 victory at the resumption of their PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign last night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

There’s a lot on PSC chairman Dicky Bachmann’s plate for the new year but the challenge to get things done is a rallying cry for the government agency whose mandate is to provide direction for a national sports development program with emphasis on grassroots development.

Filipino bowling ace Grace Gella’s magical run in the IBF World Cup in Hong Kong ended yesterday after falling to a big-swinging Singaporean Daphne Tan, 2-0 (202-182, 245-207), in the quarterfinals.

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev insisted Friday he has the mindset to win a first Grand Slam – but admitted Jannik Sinner was red-hot favorite to defend his Australian Open title.

The NBA has postponed Thursday’s scheduled game between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.