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Yulo stays on track

MANILA, Philippines — Olympic-bound Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo is back with a vengeance. Just when everybody was beginning to lose hope, Yulo made the unbelievers believers again after finishing second and barging into the finals in both the men’s vault and parallel bars of the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series in Doha, Qatar yesterday. After a disastrous 21st-place effort in the floor exercise, Yulo placed second in vault with an...

It’s Happy hour for SMB

For the first 24 minutes of play, upset-conscious Converge had unbeaten leader San Miguel Beer to a corner. MANILA, Philippines — Then Marcio Lassiter whipped up a storm in the third quarter to reverse the tide and help clear the way to a “routine” 112-103 victory for SMB in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the PhilSports Arena. With Lassiter rifling in five booming triples to neutralize their foes’ zone after the restart, the Beermen...

IRONKIDS 2024 Lapu-Lapu fires off on Saturday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 254 young and aspiring triathletes will test their mettle in the RLC Residences IRONKIDS 2024 Lapu-Lapu on Saturday, April 20, at The Reef Island Resort in Mactan, Cebu. The IRONKIDS serves as one of the highlight events before the centerpiece, IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu, and has been a regular event in each of its editions. READ MORE: Road closures on April 21 in Lapu-Lapu, Cordova, SRP, CCLEX Lapu-Lapu City to...

NBA: Klay Thompson wants do decompress before free agency

SAN FRANCISCO— Fighting his emotions from the most frustrating of nights, Klay Thompson peered high into the upper deck of Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center and caught a glimpse of one remaining fan wearing his No. 11 jersey. That moment meant a great deal to him, a lasting memory to take into the offseason that is far sweeter than his 0-for-10 shooting performance in a 118-94 loss at Sacramento in the NBA play-in tournament Tuesday night that ended...

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

PBA: Ginebra starting to click but facing injury woes

MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone didn’t seem too happy even when the Gin Kings are starting to hit their stride following a victory over NorthPort on Sunday. Ginebra moved to third on the standings with a 5-3 card after an up-and-down start in the PBA Philippine Cup. But Cone can’t afford to feel relieved after one of his key cogs in Jamie Malonzo went down with an injury with only a couple of ticks to go in the game. The injury is a...

Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in F1 China sprint

Carlos Sainz says he will have to "survive with what we have" in Formula 1's China sprint race after not feeling comfortable with his Ferrari.

NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers series preview

A gold in Paris means a home in Olympic Village

The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and Cignal sealed a partnership on Thursday for the airing of action in the 2024 Paris Olympics later in the year, during which POC President Bambol Tolentino also pledged a house and lot for a gold medal by any Filipino in the summer spectacle. A crack group of world-class bets led by pole vaulter EJ Obiena and gymnast Caloy Yulo will banner the Philippine campaign in the French capital, and triumphing in...

NBA: Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson injuries part of play-in finale stories

MIAMI — When injuries affect the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra almost always delivers the same three-word outlook. “We have enough,” he says. That theory is about to be tested — and will be a theme in the NBA’s win-or-go-home finales of the play-in tournament on Friday night. All four teams — Miami and Chicago in the Eastern Conference, New Orleans and Sacramento in the Western Conference — have serious injury concerns going into their...

Yulo advances to final in vault, parallel bars

MANILA, Philippines: Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo advanced to the vault and parallel bars final at the Doha leg of the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series in Qatar early Friday (Manila time). The Paris Olympics-bound Yulo placed second in the parallel bars qualification with a score of 14.633 points on 6.0 difficulty and 8.633 execution. Yulo, likewise, finished second in the vault qualification round with an average score of 14.966 points....

PVL: Bea De Leon realizes dream to share Araneta floor with Gumabao

MANILA, Philippines — Bea De Leon fulfilled a longtime dream on Thursday, sharing the floor with idol Michele Gumabao in front of 17,396 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum. De Leon starred with nine points to help Creamline beat her former team Choco Mucho, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19, in a crucial elimination round match in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. Eleven years ago, a young De Leon, wearing a La Salle shirt, manifested on X (formerly Twitter) that...

Ginebra vs TNT; SMB takes on Converge: What to watch out for

SMB coach Jorge Gallent not taking Converge lightly

F1 Chinese GP: Norris takes sprint pole in chaotic dry-to-wet qualifying

Lando Norris took pole for the Chinese Grand Prix's sprint race as the McLaren Formula 1 driver had a deleted 1m57.940s lap reinstated to beat Lewis Hamilton.

Zamboanga opens bid vs Chinese team

THE Zamboanga Valientes will kick off their 2024 Asian Tournament campaign against Chinese team Ningo Bulls today, April 19, in Guangdong, China. Leading the Zamboanga-based squad are former collegiate stars Malick Diouf of the University of the Philippines, Mike Tolomia of Far Eastern University and Peter Alfaro of San Beda University. Team owner Junnie Navarro said that former NBA player Dwight Howard will also be included in the roster in...

Expectation vs reality na tent! | BT

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F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of “painted” Shanghai track surface

Neither teams nor tyre supplier Pirelli were informed about the “painted” surface treatment at the Shanghai circuit before arriving in China for this weekend’s Formula 1 race, it has emerged.

76ers beat Heat to make playoffs

LOS ANGELES: The Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 23 points from last season's Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid, rallied to beat the Miami Heat 105-104 on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) and book a first-round playoff clash with the New York Knicks. Embiid, still struggling for peak form after missing two months following knee surgery, stepped it up in the second half for the Sixers, who trailed by as many as 13 points in the third quarter in the...

Notable People who died in 2024

The Black Power salute at Mexico’s 1968 Olympics that inspired generations

NBA: Timberwolves coaching staff is a true asset this playoffs

MINNEAPOLIS— With about three minutes left on the pregame warmup clock, the back hallway at Target Center that leads to the arena floor comes alive with the boisterous and motivational sounds of team camaraderie. The Minnesota Timberwolves convene for a brief cacophony of hollers, shoulder shoves and hand slaps like they’re still in high school before walking to the court together. The twist? This human energy drink is concocted by the coaches,...

Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

F1 Chinese GP: Stroll leads FP1 as small fire causes early red flag

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll headlined the sole Formula 1 free practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix after a peculiar hour of running.

Scottie Thompson nails game-winning three as Ginebra nips TNT

SCOTTIE Thompson drained the game-winning three with 53.1 seconds left to lift Barangay Ginebra to a thrilling 87-83 win over TNT on Friday night in the PBA 48th Season Philippine Cup at the Philsports Arena. Thompson buried the marginal three in response to a three-pointer by Calvin Oftana that tied the game at 83-83. Ginebra went on to hold on to...

PBA: Ginebra scrapes past TNT for third straight win

MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra used a balanced attack in the final two quarters on Friday night to escape TNT by the skin of its teeth, 87-83, and claim its third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup. After seeing their 21-point cushion vanish by halftime break, the Gin Kings found holes in their game and made the proper adjustments to pull out a thrilling win at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Japeth Aguilar had 20 points and 10...

FIA still chasing answers over bizarre Shanghai F1 grass fires

The FIA is still seeking a definitive answer about what is causing the bizarre grass fires which marred the opening day of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.

Jontay Porter receives NBA suspension following major betting scandal

PVL: Denden Lazaro-Revilla delivers for Creamline vs former team

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline’s new libero Denden Lazaro-Revilla was all business against her former team Choco Mucho, staying focused on their goal to boost their semifinal bid in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference. Revilla’s floor defense was on point with 17 excellent receptions out of 25 attempts as Creamline asserted its mastery of sister team Choco Mucho, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19, on Thursday evening in front of in front of 17,396 fans at...

Welcome to Wrexham Season 3 Official Trailer

In 2020, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds teamed up to purchase the 5th tier Wrexham Football Club in the hopes of creating an underdog story the whole world could root for. The world took notice and change is afoot. After 15 painful seasons in the National League, the Club finally achieved promotion back into the English Football League. Will Wrexham AFC stand up to the challenge and rise again?

Charles Barkley’s jab at the lack of Filipino NBA draftees riles Filipino basketball fans

Retired NBA player Charles Barkley became the buzz of Filipino basketball enthusiasts following his remarks on Filipino players betting to make it to the NBA during the pregame show during TNT’s telecast of the NBA Play-In Tournament. During an exchange with TNT reporter Chris Haynes on Wednesday (Tuesday U.S. time), Barkley wondered how many Filipinos were drafted in the NBA. The former Houston Rockets player poked fun at Haynes after he...

Nuggets know defending their NBA title will be tough task

DENVER— The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone’s challenge not to let up after winning the franchise’s first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP award for the third time in four years, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all stepped up their games this season and Jamal Murray had another...

Eala climbs again, achieves career best in WTA rankings

MANILA, Philippines: Tennis ace Alex Eala of the Philippines has reached a new career high in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) world rankings. From 172nd last week, Eala climbed three places to 169th in the women's singles rankings. This is Eala's best placing since March 18, when she ranked 171st. She is currently in Portugal, taking part in another International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament. She will play in the women's doubles event...

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

Haney-Garcia breakdown

THE junior welterweight or super lightweight division (140 pounds) takes centerstage this Sunday (Manila time) when American champion Devin Haney defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) title opposite fellow American Ryan Garcia at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight marks the first time Haney and Garcia are squaring off in the pro ranks. For the record, however, the upcoming fight will mark the seventh fight between the two....

La Salle turns back Adamson in women's volleyball

The defending champs De La Salle Lady Spikers recovered from a loss by turning back the Adamson Lady Falcons, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 17. Shevana Laput racked up 24 points to lead La Salle which played without reigning Most Valuable Player Angel Canino for the fourth straight game. Julia Coronel dished out 19 excellent sets as Thea Gagate...

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Cignal vows free TV broadcast of Paris Olympics if it secures rights

Cignal eyes maximum exposure for Filipino Olympians

FEU wins fourth straight game, rips UE in UAAP women’s volleyball

MANILA, Philippines–Chenie Tagaod and Tin Ubaldo sparkled anew in Far Eastern University’s pivotal season-ending push as the Lady Tamaraws flattened the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 25-16, on Wednesday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Firing at will from all angles, Tagaod delivered 21 points, 19 of them crucial attacks, that helped propel the Lady Tamaraws to another win that will...

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 17-32: A different perspective

Ubas boosts bid for Paris

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Janry Ubas boosted his Paris Olympics bid after he topped the men’s long jump of the Singapore Open Track and Field Championships. The Misamis Oriental native registered 7.58 meters to claim the victory over a field that included eventual silver winner Chinese Taipei’s Wen Hua-Yu, who had 7.43m. That should earn Ubas, 30, precious ranking points in pursuit of a berth to the Paris...

Ginebra, TNT clash in crucial tiff

STREAKING Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel Beer take on separate opponents today, April 19, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig as both teams continue their chase for the top 2 spots of the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup. The chase for the top 2 rankings that dangles a twice-to-beat incentive for the playoffs remains a wide-open race. The Gin Kings (5-3) face the TNT Tropang Giga (4-3) at the 7:30 p.m. main attraction while the Beermen (5-0) are...

Red Alert na naman sa Luzon grid! | BT

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Derek Fisher tips hat to retiring NBA rival Rajon Rondo

MANILA, Philippines—Before fans anticipated flashy crossovers and deep-range triples from the NBA’s current point guards, spectators awaited the chess-match-like battles of floor generals in the late 2010s. During the rivalry of Boston and Los Angeles in the later part of the 2010’s, Rajon Rondo and Derek Fisher called the shots for the Celtics and Lakers, respectively. The countless matchups between Rondo and Fisher sharpened each other to push...

UAAP: Laput, Coronel leading La Salle charge amid tough times

MANILA, Philippines — With Shevana Laput and Julia Coronel at the forefront, La Salle continued to lean on its battle-tested system regain its winning ways and keep the Final Four twice-to-beat bonus on track in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Failing to execute the game plan against NU three days ago and even in the opening set loss to Adamson, the Lady Spikers were reminded to stick to the system that has always worked for...

San Miguel routs Converge behind 51-point third quarter to stay unbeaten

The Beermen settled the issue in the third quarter

Lady Spikers overcome flat start

MANILA, Philippines — La Salle battled back from a set down to take care of also-ran Adamson, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22, and get back on track in a tightrope Top-Two race in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Undermanned and all, the Lady Spikers owned the last three sets after starting flat for a quick rebound to stay in the running in the hot contest for the twice-to-beat incentives in the Final...

Who has the most to lose during the 2024 NBA playoffs?

Bennie Boatwright says Gilas offer was a no-brainer

Boatwright excited to play for Gilas Pilipinas

PVL: Farm Fresh Foxies go all in on new system

Already out of the Premier Volleyball League semifinal contention, Farm Fresh is on the hunt for a better performance under a new system that it has been slowly getting the hang of throughout the All-Filipino Conference. “We learned more about our ability to adjust and the need to embrace the roles given to us even in a short period of time,” Caitlin Viray said in Filipino after the Foxies buried Strong Group in a deeper hole with a 25-10,...

LeBron, Curry, Durant head US Olympic ‘Dream team’

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will spearhead a star-studded United States Olympic basketball squad chasing a fifth straight gold medal at this summer’s Paris Games, officials announced Wednesday. USA Basketball confirmed a formidable 12-man roster bristling with NBA talent that also includes reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid along with Boston Celtics standouts Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday. Lebron Dream Team: 4th Olympics...