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Spikers’ Turf: Jau Umandal takes charge for unbeaten Cignal

MANILA, Philippines — Fatigue aside, Jau Umandal was again a man on a mission as he steered Cignal to its second straight five-set victory in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. It took everything and more for Cignal to outlast star-studded newcomer Criss Cross in five grueling sets through the unassailable scoring exploits of newly minted Taiwanese pro league champion Bryan Bagunas. But as Bagunas flew back to Taiwan to fulfill prior...

EJ Obiena, sasabak pa sa 7 kompetisyon para lalong mahasa bago sumabak sa Olympics | 24 Oras

Tuloy-tuloy sa paghasa ng kaniyang kakayanan si World's number 2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena... mahigit 3 buwan bago ang 2024 aris Olympics. 24 Oras is GMA Network’s flagship newscast, anchored by Mel Tiangco, Vicky Morales and Emil Sumangil. It airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 6:30 PM (PHL Time) and on weekends at 5:30 PM. For more videos from 24 Oras, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/24oras. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Why everyone is talking about Mexican referee Katia Itzel García

Herta admits he “misjudged” Newgarden IndyCar clash at Long Beach

Andretti Global’s Colton Herta has shouldered the majority of the blame for his late-race clash with Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden in the Long Beach Grand Prix.

Jayson Vayson defends WBO AsPac title in lopsided win in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jayson “Striker” Vayson proved anew that Filipinos can beat Japanese boxers in their own backyard after successfully defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific light flyweight title in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, April 21. Vayson,who made his first title defense, defeated Japanese Takeru Inoue via unanimous decision in the fight that was held at the Sumiyoshi Ward Center in Osaka, Japan. The two Japanese...

Many are called but few are chosen

As of now, it's a dozen out of more than a thousand athletes to feed and train in Rizal Memorial. I'm not sure if I should be happy with this? Government, through the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), is financing the athletes of more than seventy national sports associations accredited with the Philippine Olympic Committee, and we only have a dozen up to now qualified for the Paris Olympics this coming August. PSC finances the request of POC...

Ubas bags gold in Singapore track meet

(UPDATE) FILIPINO long jumper Janry Ubas clinched the gold medal at the 84th Singapore Open Track and Field Championships held at the Singapore Sports Hub. Ubas, a Southeast Asian Games champion last year, registered 7.58 meters to secure the top honors in the men's long jump event of the annual trackfest. He defeated silver medalist Wen Hua-Yu of Taiwan, who jumped at 7.43m and bronze winners Ivan Mun of Singapore, who submitted 7.26 m....

Tight homestretch race

MANILA, Philippines — From undefeated leader San Miguel Beer to their spirited pursuers to even exits-bound Converge, all teams have everything to play for in the last two weeks of the PBA Philippine Cup eliminations. At 7-0, the defending champion Beermen may be safely into the quarterfinal round with still four games to go. But the pacesetters still have to get their hands on the coveted Top 2 seeding and twice-to-beat advantage in the Last-8....

Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic picked as NBA MVP finalists

Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might get a couple of his own as well. The NBA revealed the finalists for most of the league’s postseason awards Sunday — and to no surprise, Jokic, the Denver Nuggets’ star, was one of the three top vote-getters for the top individual honor, the Michael Jordan trophy...

Titans target to finish elims on high note

CAPPING its elimination round, Choco Mucho seeks to reclaim the top spot and finish strong as they face the eliminated Farm Fresh Foxies today, April 23, in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference at PhilSports Arena in Pasig. The Flying Titans vow to bounce back after a loss from previous finals tormentor Creamline in order to get their much-needed boost for the next round. "We have a high confidence to make it to the...

Iloilo declares state of calamity amid drought

Iloilo City is placed under a state of calamity due to drought brought by the El Niño phenomenon. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/nation/visayas/iloilo-declares-state-calamity-drought-april-22-2024/

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" for podium fight at F1 Chinese GP

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix to fight at the front, reckons team boss Fred Vasseur.

COLUMN: Can the Lakers ever solve the Nuggets' riddle?

Don't count on it

NBA: Jokic trying to stay on top, Embiid trying to stay on court

NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon. It’s in the postseason where their paths are so different. Jokic cemented his place among the game’s greats by leading the Denver Nuggets to last year’s NBA title, and he appears intent on staying on top. Embiid is just trying to stay on the court. He’s...

Al Panlilio on Bennie Boatwright: 'We've found the right guy'

SBP chief left impressed after his first meeting with Gilas naturalization target

Countdown on as Ginebra close to signing David Murrell off waivers

Slam-dunk champ is one day away from becoming a King

Jokic leads Nuggets past Lakers

LOS ANGELES: The defending champion Denver Nuggets, powered by 32 points from Nikola Jokic, shook off a slow start to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in Game 1 of their NBA playoffs first-round series on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). The Nuggets, who swept the Lakers in four games in the Western Conference finals on the way to their first title last season, continued their dominance of star-studded Los Angeles, who had...

NCAA volleyball: Mapua, Perpetual gain share of fourth

MANILA, Philippines—The Final Four race in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament intensified with Mapua and Perpetual Help tallying wins to create a logjam for the last semifinal slot on Tuesday. The Lady Altas squeaked by San Beda, 20-25, 25-13, 22-25, 25-17, 15-6, at San Juan Arena. Shaila Omipon powered Perpetual Help with 26 big points while Mary Rhose Dapol and Winnie Bedana scored 17 and 16 points, respectively to give the Lady...

Stroll explains why F1 China penalty for Ricciardo contact felt like "a joke"

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has explained why he thought his penalty for tagging Daniel Ricciardo behind the safety car in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix was "a joke".

Athletes shine on Laureus Awards red carpet in Madrid

Athletes from around the world arrived in Madrid on Monday for the 24th annual Laureus Awards. Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour.

NBA: Jamal Murray buzzer beater give Nuggets 2-0 lead over Lakers

DENVER — Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference playoff series. Murray’s fadeaway, falling-down game-winner provided the Nuggets with their first lead since 5-3 in the opening minutes and gave the reigning NBA champions their 10th consecutive win over the...

3-way fight for NBA MVP award

LOS ANGELES: Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, the league said Sunday (Monday in Manila). The league unveiled three finalists for each of its individual awards for the 2023-24 regular season. Serbia's Jokic is an MVP finalist for the fourth straight season while France's Victor Wembanyama is in the...

Diouf yearns for PBA stint

Malick Diouf, a former UAAP Most Valuable Player (MVP) awardee who helped University of the Philippines to three Finals appearances and one title, isn’t closing the door on reinforcing a club in the place that has been his home for years. “Everybody who played in college here (in the Philippines) hopes to turn pro here. After graduating, most people set sights on the [Philippine Basketball Association, or PBA],” Diouf told the Inquirer recently....

La Salle hopeful for a Canino return against UST or in semis

MANILA, Philippines: Slowly but surely, UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball reigning MVP Angel Canino is recovering from her right arm injury. The outside hitter even did some spikes during the De La Salle Lady Spikers' warm-ups before their game against the Ateneo Blue Eagles at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, April 21. Despite missing her for the fifth straight game, La Salle still emerged triumphant, 25-12, 25-12, 25-18, to rise to the...

Canino’s awaited return could happen in critical clash with Tigresses

Assistant coach Noel Orcullo has said very little concerning the status of Angel Canino. But this time, what he said had a lot of meat in it. “Hopefully she can return, if not in our game against UST (University of Santo Tomas), in the semis [for sure],” Orcullo said, referring to the anticipated return of star spiker Angel Canino possibly on Saturday, when the Lady Spikers dispute a twice-to-beat Final Four bonus with UST in Season 86 of the...

MLB tragedy: Former Red Sox World Series winner dies

Can SMB sweep elims? Jericho Cruz says goal is to win every game

No PBA team has swept an elims phase in 10 years. San Miguel is four games away from such a feat

Dwight Ramos set for surgery, but assures he can play for Gilas in OQT

Although out for the B.League season, Dwight not about to miss Olympic qualifiers

COLUMN: Jorge Gallent isn't getting the credit he absolutely deserves

Take a bow, coach

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.

Laureus Sports Awards: Usain Bolt on learning from mistakes

Usain Bolt held a press conference at the Laureus World Sports Awards where he talked about 'determination and learning from your mistakes'.

Marquez: Rossi-like Acosta can't be ruled out of MotoGP title fight

Marc Marquez says Pedro Acosta reminds him of MotoGP legends like Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner, and is not ruling out the rookie from fighting for the title this year.

Bolts brace for tough road ahead

MANILA, Philippines: Luigi Trillo admitted that veteran center Raymond Almazan's one-game suspension on Sunday left a gaping hole in the middle for the Bolts. The Bolts felt Almazan's absence after getting beaten off the boards, 48-37 and worse, suffered the ignominy of being the first victim of erstwhile winless Converge FiberXers on Sunday. Playing without any pressure at all, Converge poured everything it had on the way to upstaging Meralco,...

La Salle gears up for key game vs UST in UAAP women’s volleyball

MANILA, Philippines—Back in February, University of Santo Tomas stunned La Salle in a five-set thriller that the reigning UAAP women’s volleyball champion hasn’t forgotten since. The Lady Spikers have a chance to exact revenge against the Golden Tigresses on Saturday with a twice-to-beat incentive on the line. “With us, like we said the last time, if someone is out, someone should step up. Hopefully, with whatever happens this coming Saturday,...

Yulo open for new coach but says current setup working well for him

MANILA, Philippines: Filipino Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo has been training and competing without an 'official' head coach for about nine months now after he parted ways with long-time Japanese trainer Munehiro Kugiyama. And while he's open for a new one, he said that the current setup he has with coaches Aldrin Castañeda and Hazel Calawod are working just fine, feeling that they're working well as a team. "I'm okay with my team now but I'm open...

NBA: Damian Lillard has unusual night in Bucks’ Game 1 win

MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard couldn’t be stopped in the first half — and couldn’t score a point in the second. It all added up to one of the most unusual dominant performances in recent NBA playoff history. Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime in the Bucks’ 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to open their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Lillard set a Bucks record for points in either half of a postseason...

Tolentino out for rest of season?

MANILA, Philippines — Is Choco Mucho standout Kat Tolentino returning for the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals slated next week? Flying Titans coach Dante Alinsunurin said they have set their minds that she may not. “Hindi pa namin alam kung kailan siya makakabalik,” said Alinsunurin referring to his talented opposite spiker, sidelined for weeks now due to “auditory issues” and could still be out when they take on...

Djokovic skips Madrid Open, Nadal to face teen Blanch

World number one and record 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play at the Madrid Open this week. Media reports said the 36-year-old Serbian star had pulled out of the tournament and he was not included in the draw on Monday. The 36-year-old is yet to win a title this season and has only played in four tournaments this year, having decided to lighten his schedule. READ: Djokovic splits with coach Ivanisevic with bittersweet...

UAAP: Laput, Maglinao help La Salle teams claim crucial wins

MANILA, Philippines — Shevana Laput and Vince Maglinao delivered the goods as De La Salle University posted big-time wins in the homestretch of the UAAP Season 86 women’s and men’s volleyball tournaments. The two ace spikers clicked from all cylinders to help the La Salle squads go 2-0 in the crucial period entering the final week of the wild tourney with major playoff implications on the line. Their heroics proved more than enough as Laput and...

Operasyon ni David; SB19 sa Dubai | BT

Ooperahan si David Licauco sa sakit na sleep apnea. In the zone naman sa Dubai ang SB19! Balitanghali is the daily noontime newscast of GTV anchored by Raffy Tima and Connie Sison. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 10:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Balitanghali, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/balitanghali. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

NBA: 76ers to file protest officiating in Game 2 loss to Knicks

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks, a team spokesman said early Tuesday. The 76ers lost both games in New York, with the Knicks rallying in the final 30 seconds for a 104-101 victory on Monday night. The Knicks got the go-ahead 3-pointer from Donte DiVincenzo with 13 seconds left, a possession that started when they stole the ball from...

Olympics: USADA wants investigation into China swimming, welcomes WADA lawsuit

The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency demanded on Monday an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) handling of 23 positive tests by Chinese swimmers and welcomed the global body’s threat of legal action. During a nearly two hour Zoom call with the media WADA fired back at critics and provided detailed explanation […]

Filipino fencers all set for Olympic qualifiers

WITH more than 10 years of experience playing in international competitions, probably a hundred of accumulated bouts, and thousands of hours spent training here and abroad, the biggest test comes again for Filipino fencers Nathaniel Perez, Noelito Jose, Hanniel Abella and Samantha Catantan. It's the "brave four" going for that elusive Olympic berth. The four fencers will leave for flood-ravaged Dubai today, April 23, then navigate the desert for...

Tropa, Dyip, Batang Pier shoot for fifth win

MANILA, Philippines — The time to make headway in the tight race for the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs is now, especially for those in the fringes of the Magic 8. Sixth-running TNT (4-4), No. 7 Terrafirma (4-5) and No. 8 NorthPort (4-5) shoot for a pivotal fifth win while No. 10 Phoenix (3-5) looks to keep its quarterfinals drive alive in today’s double-header at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Tropang Giga, who were stalled by Barangay Ginebra...

Boatwright learning Pinoy culture

MANILA, Philippines: As Bennie Boatwright continues to process his papers to become a naturalized Filipino citizen, the former USC Trojan gets to learn what is the culture of the country. A story on the Instagram page of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) showed him trying out halo-halo at a local Manila restaurant. "@benniebuckets enjoying halo-halo," the SBP wrote in their story. Boatwright, who played for the San Miguel Beermen for the...

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...

NBA: Clippers beat Mavericks in Game 1 without Kawhi Leonard

LOS ANGELES — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac. The future Hall of Famer in his first season in Los Angeles is schooling the longest-tenured Clipper. It paid off in their playoff series opener. Harden scored 28 points in his playoff debut for the Clippers, Zubac had an NBA playoff-career high 20 points to go with 15 rebounds, and Los Angeles defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks...

Rizal bettor wins P2 million lotto pot

MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor in Antipolo, Rizal won the jackpot in the 6D Lotto draw on Saturday night. The bettor correctly guessed the six-digit winning combination 8-7-7-6-0-2, which had a total jackpot prize of P2.16 million, according to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Melquiades Robles. The winning ticket was bought from a lotto outlet at the Robinsons Place Antipolo. Two other players won P40,000 each for...

Panlilio sees Boatwright as 'bigger version of Justin Brownlee'

MANILA, Philippines: Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio sees Philippine naturalized player prospect Bennie Boatwright as a "bigger version of Justin Brownlee." Coming off a lunch meeting with the 6-foot-10 sharp-shooting American on Saturday, the SBP top honcho took the time to get to know Boatwright better while being accompanied by Gilas coach Tim Cone, team manager Richard del Rosario and SBP executive director Erika Dy. "I...

Lassiter says key to unbeaten run is Beermen staying healthy

Marcio Lassiter has been in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for a long time to know that winning streaks, while pleasant, could also be dangerously intoxicating. That is why on the heels of yet another cutthroat victory, the San Miguel sniper warned about getting too caught up about the unbeaten run his squad is currently on in the Philippine Cup eliminations. “It’s always great to win games, you know,” the 13-year veteran told the...