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Orioles pull the plug on Jackson Holliday project after poor major league start

The Orioles already pulled the plug on the Jackson Holliday project after his rocky start.

Broncos HC Sean Payton attempts to troll Vikings during NFL Draft

During the NFL Draft, Denver Broncos head coach attempted to troll the Minnesota Vikings by attempting to trade up.

Bill Belichick wows in television debut

The Patriots’ pick is in… and Bill Belichick doesn’t like it! In a surreal moment for anybody who watched the dour head coach snort into microphones for 24 years, Belichick sat behind the analyst’s desk Thursday for the NFL Draft. Dressed in a midnight blue sports coat and sharp pink tie (with a pink pocket square to match), the 8-time Super Bowl champ looked comically out of place next to Pat McAfee’s crew. Something we may get used to with...

Ateneo finishes UAAP season ‘better than last year’

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. Lyann de Guzman soared with 14 attack points to lift Ateneo to No. 5 with a 5-9 (win-loss) record, a much better finish compared to what it accomplished in Season 85. “For me, [this season] was a huge success compared to last year because now, we saw our progress every game,”...

LIVE UPDATES: PVL All-Filipino Conference April 25

PVL All-Filipino schedule of games (April 25) Philsport Arena 4 p.m. – Chery Tiggo Crossovers vs Galeries Tower High Risers 6 p.m. – PLDT High Speed Hitters vs Creamline Cool Smashers FULL SCHEDULE HERE. Already out of it all, Nxled continues PVL fight with passion The one thing that Nxled hasn’t lost in a Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference where it didn’t win much is its passion to be better in the game. And the Chameleons...

IndyCar Barber: Under-fire Newgarden leads opening practice

Josef Newgarden blocked out the outside noise around his recent St. Petersburg disqualification to lead opening practice session at Barber Motorsports Park on Friday afternoon.

Hulkenberg set for Audi switch after Haas departure revealed

Nico Hulkenberg is set to join Audi in Formula 1 after his current Haas team revealed he is leaving the American-owned squad at the end of this season for Sauber.

PVL: Aby Maraño determined to give back to ‘very committed’ Chery Tiggo

MANILA, Philippines — In her first stint with Chery Tiggo, Aby Maraño is beyond grateful to return to the PVL semifinals with “very talented and passionate” teammates. Although Crossovers were pushed to their limits by the gritty Galeries Tower, they pulled off a 26-24, 23-25, 19-25, 25-12, 15-9 win in the 2024 All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at Philsports Arena to book their second straight trip to the semifinals. Making this semifinals...

PVL: Savi Davison, PLDT eager to build on win over Creamline

MANILA, Philippines — PLDT may have bombed out of semifinal contention even before its final game, but Savi Davison and the High Speed Hitters made sure to finish the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on a high note. If PLDT hadn’t lost its crucial game to Cignal last Saturday, the High Speed Hitters could have reached the Final Four after earning their first-ever win over defending champion Creamline, 22-25, 25-14, 25-22, 27-25, on Thursday...

Mel Kiper Jr Names His 5 Best Available Prospects For Round 2 Of 2024 NFL Draft

We didn't have a Will Levis or even Aaron Rodgers-style wait in the NFL Draft's green room last night, but there was still plenty of top 30 and arguably top 20 talent still on the board and those players will be waiting to hear their names called later today. Ahead of the second round of the 2024 ...

Sean Payton explains why Broncos didn't trade back, Raiders factored in

The Denver Broncos did not trade back in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, as many had speculated they should. Head coach Sean Payton explains that decision.

Take a look inside the Patriots war room as they drafted QB Drake Maye

Everyone got a chance to speak to the new QB from the head coach to the de facto GM to the owner.

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder actually win the 2024 NBA title?

DLSU, UST dispute Final Four bonus

MANILA, Philippines — Titleholder La Salle and dark horse Santo Tomas dispute the last twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four when they collide in a highly-anticipated duel to cap off the wild elimination round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Action sizzles at 4 p.m. with the winner securing the other win-once bonus after the red-hot National U rose all the way from No. 3 with a...

Brandon Aiyuk sent four-word text to 49ers GM, HC following first-round draft pick

Few NFL stars have been involved in as many trade rumors in recent weeks as Brandon Aiyuk has.

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.

The plot twist that gave Arrow McLaren’s Ward his first win as team principal

Although it didn’t happen how Gavin Ward envisioned, he officially took his first IndyCar victory as Arrow McLaren’s team principal following Team Penske’s disqualifications from the St. Petersburg race.

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

Meralco stars at odds on NBA prediction: Lakers comeback vs Nuggets in 5

MANILA, Philippines—The NBA Playoffs, particularly the first-round series between Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, are bringing basketball fans around the world into a frenzy, including PBA players Chris Newsome and Aaron Black. But just because both swingmen share a bond inside the Meralco Bolts’ locker room, doesn’t mean in the same boat. For one, Black jokingly seemed ticked off after Meralco’s crucial 82-76 win over Phoenix in the PBA...

Teams expect Sainz's F1 China qualifying incident to be cleared up

Ferrari and Aston Martin are expecting the FIA to tidy up its Formula 1 sporting regulations for 2025 following a protest in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying.

NFL Draft 2024 rumors: After Michael Penix Jr. pick, Falcons tried to trade back into Round 1 for this player

Atlanta ultimately only took a quarterback on Day 1

Patriots reportedly tried to trade for 49ers WR before the draft

New England reached out to San Francisco about their star wideout.

Scientific expert: 'Trans women are not biological men'

Over the past couple of years, a fierce debate has erupted regarding whether or not transgender women should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Critics of transgender athletes often label transgender women “biological men” as part of their arguments, but one expert has concluded that there is a clear difference between a trans woman and a biological man. According to a report from the New York Times, a new study financed by the...

NBA: Nuggets on the brink of sweeping Lakers with Game 3 win

LOS ANGELES— With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA. They’re clearly a particular nightmare for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are one game away from an early summer after Denver stretched its winning streak in this rivalry to a whopping 11 games. Aaron Gordon had a playoff career-high 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15...

ESPN analyst slams controversial draft pick

Prior to becoming one of ESPN’s top NFL voices, Mina Kimes was a business reporter. Yet despite excelling in both fields, she may have truly missed her calling as a lawyer. That much was evident on Friday, as the NFL Live analyst appeared on First Take to discuss the Atlanta Falcons’ shocking selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night. After Dan Orlovsky repeated his surprising (but...

Terrafirma on the brink of first playoffs appearance in 8 years

Dyip's only playoff appearance in franchise history came in the 2016 Governors' Cup, when they were still known as Mahindra

Patriots Mourn The Death Of Former Offensive Lineman At 28

The New England Patriots are mourning after the death of a former offensive lineman on Thursday. Korey Cunningham, who played in New England for two seasons, was found dead in his home on Thursday in New Jersey. The former lineman, who last appeared with the New York Giants, was only 28 years ...

Heat's 3-point barrage stuns top seed Celtics

LOS ANGELES: The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).Eighth seeds Miami, playing without the injured Jimmy Butler, produced a battling performance to knot the best-of-seven-series at 1-1 as the teams head back to Florida for Game 3 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Tyler Herro led...

Doromal says farewell; De Guzman still undecided

Everything’s still up in the air for Lyann De Guzman, but Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso would love to have her back next season. “I still haven’t decided yet. Let’s see,’’ said De Guzman after the Blue Eagles punctuated their UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball campaign with a 25-13, 25-17, 25-21 victory over Adamson on Wednesday. De Guzman, the team’s leading scorer and a prized acquisition for any team in the professional ranks, is set to graduate...

Kirk Cousins not happy with Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins has only been an official member of the Atlanta Falcons for a few weeks, but it sounds like he’s already pretty frustrated and unhappy with the team. After signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract just last month, the Atlanta Falcons decided to select rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night. And it sounds like Cousins was not happy with the move. Cousins’ agent, Mike...

Stupid WBC ruling

THE World Boxing Council (WBC) wants boxing fans to believe that American Devin Haney is still its super lightweight or junior welterweight (140 pounds) champion despite absorbing a 12-round beating from Ryan Garcia. Haney kissed his unbeaten record goodbye after Garcia was awarded a majority decision in their recent showdown. Garcia knocked down Haney three times in the fight and was the clear winner. Garcia, though, was not awarded Haney's WBC...

Mock Draft 14.0 picks 1-16: The Final Mock!

Denver Broncos: Top 10 Day 2 NFL Draft prospects to consider

The Denver Broncos have already drafted Bo Nix. Here are the best names they can consider to add to their rebuilding project.

Caleb Williams broke record that Caitlin Clark held for 12 days

Chicago Bears fans are showing their love for new QB Caleb Williams via their wallets.

The Falcons nonsensical explanation for drafting Michael Penix Jr. isn't helping

The Atlanta Falcons are a hot mess after drafting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall despite having Kirk Cousins on the roster. Their explanation for drafting Penix doesn't make much sense

Jim Harbaugh comments on J.J. McCarthy being drafted by Vikings

After the Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the 2024 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh discussed his former quarterback going to the NFC North.

Bill Belichick Doesn't Hold Back Thoughts About Quarterback J.J. McCarthy

Bill Belichick isn't a head coach - for now, at least - but he still knows how to evaluate talent. The longtime Patriots coach took in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, and he gave his thoughts on new Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy, the former ...

Bill Belichick's Randy Moss trade story: Former Patriots coach details how Hall of Fame WR landed in New England

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick delivered a perfect story on how Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss landed in New England.

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.

Charles Barkley Called Out 'Fools' At ESPN After Lakers' Loss

Last night the Los Angeles Lakers blew yet another double-digit lead to the Denver Nuggets and stand on the precipice of playoff elimination - likely via a sweep. For Charles Barkley, it's now high-time to start rubbing it in the faces of ESPN's talking heads. After last night's game, Barkley ...

Former Iowa Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz Lands New Big Ten Job

Brian Ferentz, the son of Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz, has landed a new job for the 2024 season. According to InsideMDSports, Maryland is hiring Ferentz as an offensive analyst. He'll serve as an additional voice for head coach Mike Locksley and offensive coordinator Josh Gattis during ...

Report: Matthew Stafford wants contract adjustment from Rams

The 36-year-old quarterback is coming off a bounce-back season where he led the Rams back to the playoffs.

New England Patriots announce quarterback plans

The New England Patriots brought in veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett this offseason and then selected former North Carolina star Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, setting up an offseason quarterback battle between the veteran and the rookie. And it sounds like the team is open to allowing the two players to compete for the starting role. After the draft on Thursday evening, New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo...

San Miguel wary of Magnolia threat, says Gallent

Commissioner's Cup finalists meet again

McLaughlin knew rules but has ‘no recollection’ of pressing overtake button

Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin says he “genuinely, genuinely” doesn’t remember pressing the overtake button that got him disqualified from the IndyCar season opener at St. Petersburg.

Newey set to leave Red Bull F1 team

Legendary designer Adrian Newey is set to leave the Red Bull Formula 1 team, Autosport has learned.

12 years late: How Hulkenberg is finally getting his shot at a ‘big’ F1 team

OPINION: Formula 1’s 2025 driver market has twisted again with the news that Nico Hulkenberg will swap Haas for Audi next year. That has implications for both established drivers and a pair looking to break through from Formula 2, but also rights a wrong for Hulkenberg. Here’s how

Hontiveros, Gatchalian urge DILG to suspend Bamban mayor

Senators urge the suspension of Bambam Mayor Alice Guo due to alleged links to raided POGO Zun Yuan Technology Inc. Its premises at the Baofu Compound in Bamban, Tarlac were raided last month. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/nation/luzon/hontiveros-gatchalian-urge-dilg-suspend-bamban-tarlac-mayor-guo/

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