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Karl Eldrew Yulo wins vault gold in Asian Championships

Karl Eldrew Yulo turned last year’s silver finish into gold at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Barely missing victory in the vault during the previous continental showpiece in Singapore, Yulo captured the ultimate prize this time in the junior category for his first gold medal in the Asian Championships. The younger sibling of two-time world champion Carlos Yulo netted an average of 14.433 points after two...

How much did Xander Schauffele win at PGA Championship? Inside the prize money, earnings for 2024

The Sporting News breaks down how much prize money Xander Schauffele won at the PGA Championship.

Tyson Fury unsure on rematch after Usyk inflicts his first loss

Tyson Fury was undecided about a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after losing his unbeaten record in one of the biggest fights in boxing history on Sunday. Britain’s Fury dominated the early rounds of their undisputed heavyweight clash but lost a split decision to the Ukrainian maestro, who nearly sent him to the canvas in the ninth round. It was the only loss in 36 professional bouts for Fury, who was contesting the first heavyweight unification...

Manila Stars rely on CBC in win over Valenzuela as Slaughter sits out

Gregzilla's MBPL debut will have to wait

Usyk in tears for late father after historic heavyweight win

An emotional Oleksandr Usyk shed tears for his late father after crowning a brilliant career by becoming boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight world champion on Sunday. The 37-year-old Ukrainian won a split decision against Britain’s Tyson Fury in Riyadh in the first heavyweight unification fight since 1999. The former European and world amateur champion, Olympic gold medalist and undisputed cruiserweight champ — still undefeated as a...

NBA: Pacers tries to even series with New York, force Game 7

The Indiana Pacers’ season is on the brink. It’s win or it’s over. So the last playoff team with a perfect home record has to dig deep and make the most of the energy it receives from its own crowd as it tries to rebound from an embarrassing loss at New York with a season-saving win Friday night in Game 6. “What’s known doesn’t need to be spoken about. Guys know the intensity we have to bring,” Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton said after...

PBBM throws full support to PH volleyball

MANILA, Philippines — MALACANANG has thrown its full support for five major international volleyball competitions the country is hosting for the second semester of the year beginning with the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women's Challenge Cup that kicks off on Wednesday, May 22 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. In Memorandum Circular 49 dated May 13 and signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...

Vanie Gandler, Dawn Catindig bring Cignal connection to PH team

MANILA, Philippines — Vanie Gandler and Dawn Macandili-Catindig are bringing their Cignal connection to Alas Pilipinas when they lead a young squad in the AVC Challenge Cup from May 22 to 29 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Gandler, who has proven herself as a reliable outside spiker for Cignal in the PVL, will be making her Philippine women’s volleyball team debut where she will team up with her fellow pro players including former Ateneo teammate...

NBA: Mavericks beat Thunder in wild finish to reach West finals

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving probably wondered if his uncanny run of closeout victories without a loss in his career was finally near an end. The streak lives, and the Dallas Mavericks are through to the NBA Western Conference semifinals for the second time in three seasons. P.J. Washington Jr. made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left as the Mavs rallied from 17 points down in the second half for a 117-116 victory over the...

ESPN Computer Predicts Winner Of Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 7

Sunday features two Game 7s in the NBA playoffs. The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks will kick things off at 3:30 p.m. ET with a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals on the line. The winner will move on to play the Boston Celtics. The nightcap will be between the Denver Nuggets and ...

ESPN criticized for biased NBA coverage

On Sunday afternoon, ABC and ESPN had coverage of the highly anticipated Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. Except, if you watched the network’s NBA Countdown pregame coverage, you would be forgiven for thinking only one of those teams was playing. ESPN (and much of the sports media and overall media in general) have been accused of having east coast bias for years and favoring large...

PBA: Ginebra Game 1 win fueled by abysmal loss to Meralco in elims

MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone isn’t one to forget easily. After winning Game 1 over Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, Cone revealed that one of the driving factors for the Gin Kings’ win over the Bolts was their last encounter. In the elimination round two months ago, Ginebra found itself losing big at the hands of Meralco, 91-73. Since then, Cone and the Gin Kings have been licking their chops for another chance to...

Amid wild Chicago rumours, F1 eyes more races in Asia

Formula 1 has no plans to add a fourth US race but is keen to expand its presence in Asia, which could have consequences for European venues.

Bryson DeChambeau Praised For 'Classy' Move After Losing PGA Championship

Bryson DeChambeau came oh-so-close to forcing a playoff at the PGA Championship on Sunday, but Xander Schauffele's put dropped into the hole to clinch the win. DeChambeau finished his final round at -20, which at the time was tied for the lead. But Schauffele was able to birdie the final hole ...

Verstappen "almost ended in the grandstands" amid Imola F1 hard tyre struggles

Max Verstappen felt like he was "driving on ice" on the hard tyres in Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, saying he "almost ended up in the grandstands".

NU queens Belen, Solomon beg off from national squad

Eya Laure is excited over the chance to represent the country and improve herself. But whatever hopes fans were nursing to watch the brightest young stars in women’s volleyball team up with the rebranded Philippine squad took a hit on Friday after it was revealed that National University (NU) stars Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon begged off from joining. University of the East’s Casiey Dongallo, meanwhile, has been ruled out due to a right wrist...

Cone calls out on other Kings to step up after Game 2 loss

Cone: We need to get contributions from everybody

NBA: Kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has Mavericks on verge of series win

DALLAS — A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has the Dallas Mavericks in the same place they were in the first round, headed home with a chance to clinch an NBA playoff series in Game 6. The difference is the smile on the face of the 25-year-old superstar, replacing the scowl that often accompanies his complaints toward officials over their calls, or non-calls. Doncic focused on other things in his third career 30-point playoff triple-double, leading...

Marcio Lassiter has dream scenario on breaking PBA 3-point record

MANILA, Philippines—It might take a few more games but Marcio Lassiter can leapfrog to the top of the list of the PBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made. And the San Miguel shooter has an ideal scenario on when he wants that to happen. “I’m not a good mathematician with numbers like that but it would be great to do it if it’s given to me in the Finals,” said Lassiter after their 101-98 win over Rain or Shine on Friday at Mall of Asia...

PBA: No complacency for San Miguel despite 2-0 semis lead

MANILA, Philippines—On Sunday, San Miguel Beer moved two wins away from another trip to the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. But while being that close to making the championship round is enough reason to feel excited, the Beermen see it differently. “As of now, two wins are nothing,” said coach Jorge Gallent after the Beermen’s 106-89 win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game 2 of their best-of-seven semifinal series on Sunday. “We have to...

ESPN Is Taking Serious Heat For Its 'Embarrassing' Game 7 Broadcast

The only thing more embarrassing than the New York Knicks' efforts in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers was ESPN's pregame show on ABC. ESPN went all-in on Stephen A. Smith and the Knicks, basically turning their Game 7 pregame show into a lovefest for New York and their top personality. If you ...

Jail time and a divorcee: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy’s surreal week at US PGA

It was a familiarly brilliant score of 65 for Scottie Scheffler at the US PGA Championship, but this was a highly unusual week for the world No 1. And despite the rousing finale, it was not a normal result for the American either. A closing round that began with a bogey but featured seven birdies thereafter, hurtled the 27-year-old to 13 under and ...

Video: Controversial Finish To HS Baseball State Championship Sparks Major Debate

A controversial finish to a high school baseball state championship game in California has sparked major debate on social media. Moorpark’s Taylor Busch hit what appeared to be a game-winning home run in the bottom of the 7th inning. However, the umpires ruled that it was a ground-rule double. The ...

Meralco a much different team under coach Nenad, says Cone

'This is a familiar team with a different system. And we struggled with it at times'

EJ Obiena captures gold in LA Grand Prix

POLE vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena resumed his Paris Olympics build-up by capturing the gold medal in the Los Angeles Grand Prix at the Drake Stadium on May 19. The first Filipino Paris Games qualifier cleared 5.80 meters to rule the competition and claim his third championship out of four tournaments he joined this year. Obiena bested Norway's Simen Guttormsen and home bet KC Lightfoot, who both cleared 5.70 m. Guttormsen defeated Lightfoot...

NBA: Budenholzer reminisces, but quickly turns to future leading Suns

PHOENIX — Mike Budenholzer got a little teary-eyed talking about his past in Arizona, describing an idyllic childhood in the small town of Holbrook, about three hours northeast of Phoenix. Those tears dried up in a hurry when talking about his future. “It’s mind-boggling to me, like mind-blowing, to think that I’m going to be the head coach of the Phoenix Suns,” Budenholzer said on Friday during an introductory press conference in downtown...

Yankees catcher Jose Trevino picked off a runner after alertedly noticing he was distracted by the umpire

Though the White Sox have been playing better baseball as of late, they're still MLB's worst team for a reason. They find ways to make mistakes that good teams simply do not make. On Sunday, we saw what happens when White Sox players lose focus on the base path. With…

PBA: Ginebra banks on team effort to make up for Jamie Malonzo’s absence

MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra is determined to make a deep run in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs even without one of its key cogs Jamie Malonzo. Scottie Thompson, who’s one of the most vocal leaders of the Gin Kings, said that the squad’s focus to win the championship is at an all-time high without everyone trying to pitch in to fill the gap left by their high-flying swingman. “Everyone is stepping up, they’re all stepping up as a team,” said...

British boxer Sherif Lawal dies after being knocked down in pro debut

LONDON — A British boxer has died after he lost on his professional debut in London. Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head from Malam Varela in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight on Sunday at Harrow Leisure Centre. READ: Mexican teen boxer dies of injuries suffered in ring The referee waved it off to allow paramedics to attend to Lawal. He was taken to hospital but died. He was 29. “The British Boxing...

B.League: Kiefer Ravena, Shiga Lakes claim B2 crown

MANILA, Philippines—A week after Kiefer Ravena and Shiga earned their promotion back to the B1 division of the B.League, the Lakes gave themselves a fitting sendoff by claiming the B2 championship. Shiga completed a sweep of the Koshigaya Alphas following an 89-87 win at Shiga Daihatsu Arena on Sunday. Ravena proved to be one of Shiga’s most crucial pieces in the finale with 10 points, three rebounds and eight assists. READ: Ray Parks, Nagoya...

Is Europe better at developing NBA players than the United States?

NBA: Jamal Murray hurts elbow in Game 6 flop by Nuggets

MINNEAPOLIS — Jamal Murray failed to make a fadeaway on Denver’s first possession, then tried a floater that spun around the rim and spit out in portending fashion. Neither of those misses hurt the normally smooth-shooting Nuggets point guard like what came next for him on defense in Minnesota in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. As he tried to move around a high screen by Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert early in the first quarter...

Noynay takes on Japanese knockout artist in Tokyo

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Joe “Jaw Breaker” Noynay and Japanese Jin Sasaki passed the official weigh-in for their double regional title showdown at the Korakuen Hall scheduled in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, May 16. Noynay, a native of Bogo City in northern Cebu, will battle Sasaki for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific welterweight title. Also up for grabs in this 12-rounder bout is the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF)...

Man City win Premier League: Jurgen Klopp lands on deeper Pep Guardiola truth amid 115 charges

Manchester City's latest slice of history will be accompanied by ever-more frenzied talk around 115 charges and the club ownership. Pep Guardiola's great rival Jurgen Klopp cut through the noise.

Jaja Santiago felt sense of fulfillment seeing NU win UAAP title

MANILA, Philippines — Despite not winning a UAAP title in her playing years for National University, Jaja Santiago felt as if she had finally won one after witnessing the Lady Bulldogs reclaim the glory in the Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals. Santiago was part of the proud NU faithful among the ecstatic 22,515 crowd at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday when the Lady Bulldogs completed a series sweep of the UST Tigresses in Game 2, 25-23,...

UAAP: After breakthrough year, Aringo tipped to play bigger role for NU

MANILA, Philippines — Leo Aringo rose to the occasion on the biggest stage to help National University earn a historic “four-peat” in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball Finals against University of Santo Tomas. Buds Buddin did most of the damage to UST but Aringo provided the steady presence, averaging 18.5 points in the championship series to complete a sweep and keep NU on top of the collegiate men’s volleyball scene. “Kuya Owa [Retamar] gave...

PBA: Standhardinger’s career game not enough for Ginebra in Game 2

MANILA, Philippines—Christian Standhardinger was in no mood to celebrate his latest career feat on Sunday. After all, his herculean effort went down the drain after Barangay Ginebra lost to Meralco in Game 2 of their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series. Standhardinger set a career-high 41 points that went with 11 rebounds and four assists but still not enough as the Bolts leveled the series at 1-1. “I didn’t even think about that,” said...

The F1 driver market dominoes about to fall

Formula 1’s driver market dominoes are on the verge of falling down, with decisions set to be taken imminently that could finalise some key seats.

An Astros-Tigers trade that sends Justin Verlander back to his first home

The Astros could look to move Justin Verlander before the trade deadline, potentially to his old stomping grounds.

Usyk edges Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Oleksandr Usyk has been shorter, lighter and older than all of his opponents since he moved up to the heavyweight division. Usyk’s heart and skill are enormous, and he overcame a major size disadvantage against Tyson Fury to become the world’s first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years. Usyk defeated Fury by split decision on Sunday, knocking down his hulking opponent in the ninth round and eventually earning...

Rain or Shine's botched final play charged to inexperience

A play designed to set up a Clarito trey ended with a hurried Caracut try from way out

Far from done: Alyssa Valdez aims to return to 100% health before thinking on-court farewell

Philippine volleyball star Alyssa Valdez says she is far from done with the volleyball courts. In a Rappler Talk Sports interview, she shares she is well-aware that she has not been in her best form for quite some time. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/alyssa-valdez-aims-return-health-before-thinking-on-court-farewell/

Why Albon wasn't penalised for driving with "10mm" loose wheel in Imola GP

Alex Albon believes his loose wheel in Formula 1’s 2024 Imola event “was quite safe”, with the stewards not penalising his driving back to the pits following a post-race investigation.

Dwight Ramos motivated by Cone call as he recovers from eye surgery

Dwight back in Manila to begin preparation for Gilas' campaign in OQT

PBA: June Mar Fajardo too much for Rain or Shine in Game 2

MANILA, Philippines—It was another day at the office for June Mar Fajardo on Sunday in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Like clockwork, Fajardo had a field day in the third quarter where he made his first five attempts in the period and scored 18 of his game-high 22 points to propel San Miguel Beer past Rain or Shine for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven series. Fajardo, who went 9-of-13 from the field and also had 10 rebounds and...

Klitschko and Shevchenko laud 'historical' win for Ukrainian Usyk

Usyk, who hails from Ukraine, was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a gruelling battle in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Two judges scored the bout 115-113 and 114-113 in Usyk's favour.

Video: Crowd Boos Transgender Winner At Girls Track Event

The crowd at a girls track meet in Oregon booed the winner of an event, as the winner happened to be transgender. Aayden Gallagher, a sophomore at McDaniel High School, is a transgender runner in the girls division. She won the 200 meter dash in the Oregon School Activities Association ...

Belen, Solomon, Dongallo out of PH team in Challenge Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Listed initially for the Philippine team that will compete in the AVC Challenge Cup slated May 22 to 29 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, NU's Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon as well as UE's Casiey Dongallo are no longer part of the Alas Pilipinas. National team head coach Jorge Souza de Brito said that Belen and Solomon begged off from joining the nationals due to some minor injuries and academic responsibilities. Belen and...

UST dynamo Xyza Gula is prime example of heart over height

There were not a lot of expectations for University of Santo Tomas (UST) prior to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The Golden Tigresses were composed of mostly rookies and sophomores with only a third-year libero skipper guiding them. And they were once dubbed “Mini Miss UST” due to their relatively shorter player composition. But UST had something that most failed to recognize as a big factor—one that would eventually carry the...

Constantino eyes 3rd LPGT win in row at home

MANILA, Philippines — As the weather sizzles, Harmie Constantino aims to stay red-hot, shooting for a third straight victory on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour in the ICTSI Villamor Ladies Philippine Masters unfolding on Tuesday, May 21 at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City. Having triumphed in the Palos Verdes and Caliraya Springs legs, Constantino also distinguished herself as the top Filipino finisher at joint second in the ICTSI Luisita...