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Detroit Lions exploring a trade up in 2024 NFL Draft, per report

The Detroit Lions are reportedly one of the team exploring a trade up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Alex Eala opens WTA Madrid Open with huge upset win

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala earned the biggest win so far in her pro career, jumpstarting her Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Mutua Madrid Open on a high note. Eala, a wildcard entry and World No.170, stunned WTA ranked No. 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, on Tuesday in Spain. “Third time’s the charm 🪄 A first round win here in @mutuamadridopen!! First WTA1000 main draw win hehe🫨 Vamoss! Pumped to go back for round,” Eala...

TNT Tropang Giga climb out of 23-point hole to deny Phoenix

Great comeback for Tropang Giga

Patriots double-dip at QB in 7-round mock draft

New England leans heavily on the offense in this 7-round mock draft.

First Filipina world marathoner conquers the Sahara Desert

Under the merciless sun, Julie Uychiat ran for six days across rugged, unfamiliar terrain to conquer the Sahara Desert. Even with a 22.5-pound load on her chafed back, her feet blistering from covering miles of steep rocky ascents and seemingly endless dunes, she completed the toughest footrace on Earth. This is almost a year after she placed first...

Daniel Jeremiah gives Vikings insane haul in final NFL mock draft

The Minnesota Vikings get an insane haul in Daniel Jeremiah's final 2024 NFL Mock Draft

Lady Blazers stretch unbeaten run

Six this season, 35 overall. That’s the current streak of College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball. The Lady Blazers kept that run going on Wednesday with a 25-16, 25-20, 25-14 victory over Arellano University at Filoil EcoOil Arena to stay on track for another spotless run to the crown. St. Benilde has won the last two editions of the tournament via season sweeps. But the Lady Blazers are more focused on what lies ahead...

Merril Hoge Rips 'Marginal' Top NFL Draft Quarterback Prospect

Drake Maye will likely be one of the first players off the board in Thursday night's NFL Draft. Merril Hoge doesn't think the North Carolina quarterback is worth the lofty investment. Earlier this month, Hoge called Maye "the kind of player that will get you fired." He doubled down Wednesday on ...

Who is American heptathlon star Annie Kunz?

Ateneo wraps up UAAP women’s volleyball campaign on high note

Ateneo wrapped up its UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on a high note at the expense of Adamson, 25-13, 25-17, 25-21, on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Blue Eagle Lyann de Guzman soared with 14 attack points to lift Ateneo just a spot below the Final Four teams at No. 5 with a 5-9 record–a much better finish than it accomplished in Season 85. “For me, naging sobrang successful [yung season namin] compared last year kasi ngayon...

Hornets, Kings win NBA Draft tie-break

NEW YORK: The Charlotte Hornets have the third-best odds of capturing the top pick in next month's NBA Draft Lottery after winning a random tie-breaker drawing on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), the league announced. The drawings settled some selection order issues for the NBA Draft, set for June 26-27 in New York, while setting the odds for each club in next month's NBA Draft Lottery for capturing the top pick. The May 12 draft lottery will include...

Ryan Clark disagrees with Stephen A. Smith’s Donald Trump comments: ‘He’s not being discriminated against.’

After Stephen A. Smith defended Donald Trump for comparing himself to the plight of Black Americans, Ryan Clark explained why he disagrees with his ESPN colleague. In February, Trump boasted about his criminal indictments, claiming those legal issues are attracting the support of Black voters. “Because they have been hurt so badly and discriminated against,” Trump said. “And they actually viewed me as– I’m being discriminated against. It’s been...

Tiger Woods’ son attempting to qualify for U.S. Open

Tiger and his son have played in several events together that have drawn a significant amount of media coverage.

Hamilton: Norris would have been better off conceding in Turn 1

Lewis Hamilton thinks Lando Norris would have been better off conceding position in their Turn 1 battle in Formula 1’s China sprint, as he had the pace to overtake later.

7th) Grealish, 3rd) Silva: Man City stars ranked on summer exit likelihood with Pep ‘wanting’ exodus

Amid claims Pep Guardiola 'wants' a summer exodus, we have ranked the ten Manchester City stars linked with exits from least to most likely to leave...

Denver Broncos' best-case draft scenario in round 1

The Denver Broncos currently sit at No. 12 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and need to fix one huge problem before the end of the night on Thursday.

The implications of F1's vote on a new points structure

Formula 1 is about to consider a new points system that rewards drivers down to 12th place. Here's what F1 might change and why.

2024 final first-round mock draft: KC Chiefs land impact starter in round 1

Let's take our final look at the first-round to see who we project the Kansas City Chiefs (and other teams) to take on opening night of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Tyrese Maxey is NBA Most Improved Player

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is the NBA Most Improved Player, the league announced Tuesday evening. A first-time All-Star selection this season, Maxey won the award over finalists Coby White of the Chicago Bulls and Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets. Maxey had 51 first-place votes (worth five points), 18 for second place (worth three) and 10 for third (worth one) for 319 total points. White (32 first-place votes) had 305 points, and...

French President Macron scores penalty in charity football match

French President Emmanuel Macron scores penalty in charity football match. Didier Deschamps and other high profile figures played in the match.

David Murrell free to sign with Ginebra as deadline passes

Rival teams waive right to sign Magnolia free agent

Adam Schefter sounds off on if Justin Herbert gets traded during draft

Every team picking in the Nos. 2-7 range in the 2024 NFL Draft has been rumored at some point to potentially trade out of their selection. The Chargers, who have the fifth overall pick, are no different.

Holt game-winner rescues Terrafirma in face of NorthPort comeback

Dyip give playoff hopes a major boost

Doromal to go pro as De Guzman still undecided

MANILA, Philippines: Roma Mae Doromal said she will be turning professional after playing her last UAAP game in Ateneo's 25-13, 25-17, 25-21 win over Adamson in Season 86 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 24. Roma Mae Doromal UAAP PHOTO Doromal finished her 4-season UAAP career with nine excellent digs and six receptions as the Blue Eagles closed the Season 86 with a fifth best record 5-9. "I will go pro but you know let's see...

Maple Leafs HC blasts Bruins' Brad Marchand following Game 3 loss

After Brad Marchand's third-period heroics helped the Boston Bruins secure a 4-2 Game 3 win and a 2-1 series advantage over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, head coach Sheldon Keefe was in no mood to praise the rival.

F1 announces 24/7 streaming channel in the US

Formula 1 has announced a new free streaming channel in the United States that will carry race replays and highlights of F1 and its feeder series.

‘Why would you change that?’ – Blunt Max Verstappen question as Mercedes rumours rumble

Toto Wolff continues to publicly court Max Verstappen, claiming "factors" other than having the quickest car are in play.

World champ in vault, Carlos Yulo goes after Paris Olympics glory

(Second of a series) Aside from the floor exercise, Carlos Yulo will also seek glory in the vault. The Filipino star gymnast, however, isn’t singling this discipline out on a whim. After winning the floor exercise in the 2019 world championships in Stuttgart, Germany, Yulo secured his second world title in the men’s vault during the 2021 worlds in Kitakyushu, Japan. And while everyone was referring to the floor exercise as Yulo’s pet event, it...

Who is J.J. McCarthy's fiancée, Katya Kuropas? Meet the Michigan star's significant other

If this has been on your mind: Yes, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is dating someone, and they've decided to do life together. Per Rebecca Aizin of People, J.J. has been dating Katya Kuropas since 2018 and the pair have b

Michigan Football Player Transferring After Team's Spring Game

Michigan may lose a defensive player who was vying for a bigger role in Ann Arbor this year. According to On3's Pete Nakos, DJ Waller Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The defensive back played 11 games for the national champions during his freshman year. Waller joined Michigan last year as a ...

Raiders 2024 NFL Draft rumors tracker: Latest buzz surrounding Las Vegas

The latest rumors surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, which begins on Thursday, April 25.

NBA: Zion Williamson says return vs. Thunder 'realistic'

Sounding more than just optimistic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Tuesday that it is "realistic" he can return from a left hamstring injury and join his team in the playoffs. It is a bold statement, especially when considering the Pelicans are already in a 1-0 first-round hole to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have home-court advantage. The Thunder, top seed in the Western Conference, earned a 94-92 victory in the series...

Why J.J. McCarthy, Brock Bowers, other top prospects aren't at 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit

The NFL Draft is the main event for the biggest college prospects. While many big names will be attending the event, not everyone will. Take a look at who will and won't be at the 2024 Draft in Detroit.

Why Norris' China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

McLaren's Lando Norris pole lap for Formula 1's sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix was deleted and then reinstated, as race control manually overruled its scoring system.

McLaughlin issues statement following St. Pete disqualification

Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin released a statement on Wednesday evening following IndyCar’s decision to disqualify him from the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg last month.

Streaking NU gets first crack at UAAP playoff protection

A straight sets loser in its opening day match, bamboozled by the defending champions late in the first round. And yet, it is National University (NU) which has the chance to grab the first twice-to-beat slot in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, with the two squads that dealt the Lady Bulldogs sound beatings before left in a virtual elimination match later in the week. The Lady Bulldogs have not tasted defeat...

SCENARIOS: Magnolia, NLEX stand in way of SMB bid for twice-to-beat, sweep

San Miguel's quest for perfection faces test in back-to-back games against Magnolia and NLEX this weekend

PBA: Terrafirma boosts quarterfinals after edging NorthPort

Terrafirma eked out a 110-108 victory over skidding NorthPort to close in on ending its long quarterfinal drought in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Stephen Holt scored a go-ahead layup with 3.1 seconds left before fellow rookie Kemark Carino blocked Arvin Tolentino’s attempt at a game-tying basket as the Dyip improved to 5-5 after two straight defeats. The Dyip will likely get themselves into the playoffs for the first...

Terrafirma nips NorthPort to keep playoff hopes alive

MANILA, Philippines: Top rookie Stephen Holt hit the game-sealing basket with just 3.1 seconds to go to rescue Terrafirma from an impending defeat, en route to a narrow 110-108 win against NorthPort in their PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup match on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The 6-foot-4 Holt evaded several NorthPort defenders on the way to making the layup to avert a Dyip fourth-quarter collapse and instead, tow Terrafirma to a fifth...

PBA: TNT rallies from 20 down to beat Phoenix in crucial win

TNT stormed back from a 20-point halftime deficit to bring down Phoenix, 108-101, Wednesday for a vital win in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. RR Pogoy, Kelly Williams, Calvin Oftana and Kim Aurin came through with big plays to propel the Tropang Giga past the Fuel Masters and climb up to fifth in the standings at 5-4. Pogoy scored 23 points with eight rebounds, Oftana had 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists while Williams...

Hamilton blames wind for Q1 error as Mercedes "experiment"

Lewis Hamilton blamed a tailwind for the Turn 14 moment that pitched him out of Q1 for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix in his “knife-edge” Mercedes.

Eala braces for tough 2nd-round match

FILIPINA tennis ace Alex Eala is set to face another big challenge in the Madrid Open in Spain, as she gears up to face off against world No. 30 Sorana Cîrstea of Romania on Thursday in the tournament's second round. Cîrstea was a former world No. 21 in 2013 and is now ranked 30th in the standings of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), although she was ranked 22nd between February and March. Meanwhile, Eala, currently ranked 170th by the WTA,...

PBA: NorthPort slump leaves Arvin Tolentino stumped

NorthPort ace Arvin Tolentino had little to say about the Batang Pier’s four-game slump that had the club looking different from the mighty team it was at the start of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup. “I really don’t know, too,” he told reporters in Filipino on Sunday night, shortly after his team figured on the nasty end of a 120-100 blowout at the hands of San Miguel at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. “I think our...

Potential landing spots for Bengals Pro Bowl DE Trey Hendrickson

Standout defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade from the Bengals. Who might be first in line for his services?

Fil-Am gymnast bags Olympic berth with silver at Doha World Cup

“Doha Qatar… it was lovely,” Filipino American gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar expressed after her triumphant performance at the Doha World Cup secured her ticket to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Despite challenges, including a previous injury, the incoming freshman at Stanford University has shown unwavering dedication as she participated in all legs of the 2024 World Cup series, clinching the silver medal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

After tabbing twice-to-beat, NU plans to leave it unused

On Saturday, defending champion La Salle and dark horse University of Santo Tomas (UST) will battle for the second Final Four incentive in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The result of that match will greatly impact National University (NU). That’s why the Lady Bulldogs, despite being the first team to lock in on the semifinal protection, hope they don’t have to pull the twice-to-beat bonus out of their pockets. “We players...

Ricciardo: Stroll "making my blood boil" after China F1 contact

Daniel Ricciardo says Lance Stroll's refusal to take blame for their collision in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix is "making my blood boil".

Choco squeaks past farm fresh

MANILA, Philippines — It wasn’t the ending Choco Mucho wanted. But the Flying Titans were just grateful enough to get through victory, albeit a close one, that should give them some confidence entering the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals. It came via a nerve-wracking 25-15, 24-26, 21-25, 25-21, 15-12 squeaker over gritty Farm Fresh last night that closed Choco Mucho’s elimination-round campaign on a high note after...

Angels announcers rip umpires over ‘ridiculous’ call to end game

The Angels fell behind 6-0 but rallied back to make it 6-5 in the ninth. Jo Adell drew a two-out walk and then tried to steal second but was called out stealing.

LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 86 volleyball April 24

UAAP volleyball schedule of games (April 24) Smart Araneta Coliseum 10 am–Ateneo Blue Eagles vs Adamson Falcons (men’s) 12 nn–NU Bulldogs vs FEU Tamarws (men’s) 2 pm–Ateneo Blue Eagles vs Adamson Lady Falcons (women’s) 4 pm –NU Lady Bulldogs vs FEU Lady Tamaraws (women’s) VIDEO: Ateneo coach Timmy Sto. Tomas, Jian Salarzon, and Lance De Castro after ending their season on a high note UAAP men’s volleyball: Ateneo (7-7) ends its Season 86...