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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...

2024-04-23T20:13:35Z

Brownlee celebrates 36th birthday with win in Indonesia

MANILA, Philippines: Justin Brownlee celebrated his 36th birthday by serving as one of Pelita Jaya's spark plugs as the Indonesian club team opened round 2 of the Basketball Champions League Asia with a 94-79 spanking of NS Matrix on Tuesday at the Britama Arena in Jakarta.The sweet-shooting Gilas naturalized player had an all-around effort of 11 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a steal in a turnover-free game. The 6-foot-4 Brownlee has...

2024-04-24T02:57:15Z

Darvin Ham responds to critical comments from Anthony Davis

Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham downplayed any issues stemming from a quote from Anthony Davis that appeared critical of the team.

2024-04-24T22:32:23Z

UAAP: NU Lady Bulldogs clinch Final Four bonus after sweep of FEU

National University secured the first twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-22 victory over fellow semifinal-bound Far Eastern University on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alyssa Solomon sealed the deal for the Lady Bulldogs with 13 points built on 12 attacks and a block as NU improved to a 12-2 card–currently the No. 1 team. But that can still change depending on the outcome of...

2024-04-24T12:01:04Z

NBA Playoffs: Celtics, Thunder expect to see different Heat, Pelicans

Jaylen Brown wasn’t sure what happened when he saw Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum take a hard foul from the Heat’s Caleb Martin and crash to the TD Garden floor late in Boston’s NBA playoffs first round series-opening win over Miami on Sunday. “I see a guy go down, I’ve got my guy’s back — 10 times out of 10,” Brown said Tuesday. “You can’t tell what’s what in the heat of the moment. But it looked like something a little extra, so I said...

2024-04-24T12:31:11Z

A 20-year LeBron James NBA Playoffs streak is over

James finds himself in an unfamiliar position after Monday's devastating loss to the Nuggets in Game 2 of their playoff series.

2024-04-23T12:26:21Z

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...

2024-04-24T09:45:42Z

Michael Jordan taking notice of young NBA star

As the rest of us watched Anthony Edwards' coming out party against the Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs last Saturday, a certain GOAT was also paying attention.

2024-04-23T12:11:50Z

Three NFL Draft prospects who could fall out of first round

Here are three projected first-rounders who could wake up Friday morning without an NFL home.

2024-04-24T21:16:11Z

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.

2024-04-25T01:53:34Z

Timberwolves Naz Reid named NBA Sixth Man of Year

Naz Reid entered the NBA as an undrafted free agent with no guarantee of a long pro career. Now the fifth-year center is officially the best reserve in the NBA after being named Sixth Man of the Year on Wednesday evening. Reid narrowly edged out Malik Monk of the Sacramento Kings to win the award. Reid received 45 first-place votes and 352 total points to Monk's 43 and 342, respectively. Bobby Portis of the Milwaukee Bucks was third with 81...

2024-04-25T02:09:34Z

Analyst makes final draft plea for Bears to pass on Caleb Williams

At least one analyst is going against conventional wisdom regarding the first pick in the draft.

2024-04-24T19:01:22Z

Report: NBA looking into alleged actions of Nikola Jokic's brother

The NBA is investigating a brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who was shown on video appearing to punch someone following the Nuggets' win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, The Athletic reported. A video of Strahinja Jokic made the rounds after the Nuggets beat the Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series. It appears to show Strahinja and another Jokic brother, Nemanja, confront two men in...

2024-04-24T01:10:29Z

MLB announcers continue to troll umpires

Monday saw Yankees skipper Aaron Boone get ejected in the first inning of an opening series against the Oakland A’s after home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt thought chatter from unhappy fans was coming from New York’s dugout. The umpire critiques went coast-to-coast. After the Yankees’ announcers had their say on Tuesday, Mets broadcasters Gary Cohen and Duane Kuiper joined the chorus with playful jabs at Wendelstedt’s incident with Boone on...

2024-04-24T19:07:37Z

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...

2024-04-24T02:10:39Z

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.

2024-04-25T01:42:50Z

Alabama Football Player Transferring After Team's Spring Game

The Alabama Crimson Tide are going to be missing one more offensive lineman this coming season following their recent spring game. According to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports, Alabama offensive lineman James Brockermeyer has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Brockermeyer mostly played on special ...

2024-04-24T19:57:05Z

Heat's postseason chances suffer huge blow with latest Jimmy Butler news

Jimmy Butler is dealing with an MCL sprain and it doesn't sound like he'll be returning to the lineup anytime soon.

2024-04-23T12:26:54Z

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...

2024-04-23T20:28:36Z

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...

2024-04-24T10:30:48Z

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...

2024-04-24T13:01:13Z

Krack: Stroll penalty "very harsh" after F1 China "chain reaction"

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack felt it was "very harsh" for Lance Stroll to be penalised for contact with Daniel Ricciardo in Formula 1s Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-21T15:19:42Z

‘How can you justify this?’ – more questions asked about ‘strange’ Lance Stroll penalty in China

"What do you mean it is Ricciardo's fault?"

2024-04-24T16:27:52Z

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...

2024-04-25T03:16:10Z

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...

2024-04-24T01:10:29Z

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.

2024-04-25T02:17:37Z

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.

2024-04-24T17:56:33Z

Jamike Jarin left to rue yet another Phoenix meltdown

Jarin laments Phoenix's inability to finish games after leading by 20 at halftime and ending up losing by 7 to TNT

2024-04-25T06:05:31Z

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,...

2024-04-25T03:16:04Z

Rory McIlroy makes LIV Golf promise after rejoining PGA Tour policy board

Rory McIlroy left the PGA Tour's policy board last year but has returned to the fold - with a merger deal still be finalised Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF)

2024-04-24T20:50:58Z

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.

2024-04-20T04:53:26Z

Time for other Yulos to shine

IT'S now time for Carlos Yulo's siblings to shine. After the two-time Olympian's gold-silver medal haul in the recently concluded FIG Artistics Gymnastics World Cup Doha leg, Yulo's siblings Karl Eldrew and Elaiza Andriel take center stage and try to medal as well. Karl and Elaiza are part of the Philippine national team that is set to compete at the Pacific Rim Championships in Cali, Colombia, slated from April 26-28. "Our Artistic Gymnastics...

2024-04-25T06:01:23Z

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.

2024-04-24T21:16:10Z

Longtime Hockey Announcer Passed Away Monday At 96

The hockey world lost a longtime announcer on Monday. Al Shaver, who called Minnesota North Stars and Minnesota Gophers games, passed away at the age of 96. He was battling a brief illness, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. "Al Shaver, the voice of the North Stars for 26 years and the ...

2024-04-24T23:42:40Z

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...

2024-04-23T09:26:57Z

What has gone wrong at Liverpool?

On the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown has been considering why Liverpool's form has tailed off in recent weeks. "At the start of this season, I felt their transition came quicker than expected," said Brown. "I did not think they would be fighting near the top of the Premie...

2024-04-25T07:35:53Z

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...

2024-04-24T21:17:26Z

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...

2024-04-24T21:47:31Z

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

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

2024-04-24T22:12:15Z

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.

2024-04-19T09:31:06Z

NBA: Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers

Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 on Monday and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series. The drama in Denver followed a scintillating comeback by the New York Knicks, who scored eight points in the final half-minute to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference set....

2024-04-23T08:58:33Z

‘No way is this real’ – Red Bull garage image emerges with new use for Chinese GP trophies

A great show of creativity, or sign that the winning feeling has become all too common for Red Bull?

2024-04-24T15:21:33Z

Bill Simmons slams NBA star

Luka Dončić might be the NBA’s best player, and for that, he gets compared to the Pillsbury Doughboy and urged to try a salad. Bill Simmons is the latest sports media personality to chide Dončić for his figure. Coming off the Dallas Mavericks’ Game 1 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Simmons noted Dončić is “really doughy in person.” It was the second time this season that a prominent media member referred to Dončić’s doughy figure, with...

2024-04-24T16:36:56Z

Wolves cool down Suns for 2-0 lead

LOS ANGELES, California: Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Phoenix Suns, 105-93, to take a 2-0 series lead in the NBA playoffs on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), while Indiana roared back to beat Milwaukee, 125-108, and square their best-of-seven duel at 1-1. McDaniels led a balanced Minnesota offensive effort that saw all five starters finish in double digits as the Western Conference third seeds moved...

2024-04-25T03:16:04Z

Tiger Woods gets $100m equity payment for staying loyal to PGA Tour

Tiger Woods has received an email from Sawgrass HQ informing him that he will receive up to $100 million in equity for staying loyal to the PGA Tour, with Rory McIlroy benefitting possibly to the tune of $50m for not joining LIV. Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour commissioner, pressed the button on the ultra-personal messages that have been eagerly awaited...

2024-04-24T08:34:25Z

Ginebra signs David Murrell; Magnolia activates Rome Dela Rosa

Hotshots lose Jio Jalalon to injury

2024-04-25T06:05:32Z

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...

2024-04-24T15:01:30Z

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

2024-04-25T03:13:03Z

Nxled retaliates with sweep of Capital 1

MANILA, Philippines: The Nxled Chameleons handed the Capital 1 Solar Spikers their seventh consecutive loss through a 25-13, 25-23 25-22 sweep in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Tuesday, April 23. Player of the game Camille Victoria put up 17 points for the Chameleons built on 14 attacks, and three blocks. Ivy Lacsina added 12 markers, while Jho Maraguinot added eight points....

2024-04-23T23:56:47Z

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...

2024-04-24T04:59:52Z