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NSA Año, nanawagan sa DOJ na pag-aralan ang paghahain ng mga legal na hakbang laban kay Rep. Alvarez

NSA Año, nanawagan sa DOJ na pag-aralan ang paghahain ng mga legal na hakbang laban kay Rep. Alvarez

NBA: Zion Williamson to miss play-in elimination game

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will miss Friday's play-in tournament elimination game against the Sacramento Kings due to a left hamstring strain. An MRI on Wednesday confirmed the injury and the team said Williamson will be re-examined in approximately two weeks. He departed with 3:13 remaining after scoring 40 points in a 110-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in New Orleans. The Lakers clinched the No. 7 seed in...

Suarez closer to title shot

IBF No. 5 and WBO No. 9 super-featherweight Charly Suarez endured testy moments in pounding out a unanimous eight-round decision over tough Luis Coria in Corpus Christi, Texas, last weekend but never complained, offering everything to the Lord as the King’s Warrior, his nom de guerre. Suarez, 35, absorbed a hard right uppercut on the chin in the seventh frame, was robbed of a knockdown in the eighth and took a mandatory eight-count on a fluke...

Tots Carlos, Mylene Paat, MJ Phillips to tryout in Korean league

MANILA, Philippines — Premier Volleyball League stars Tots Carlos, MJ Phillips, and Mylene Paat are set to try out in the 2024 Korean V-League Women’s Asian Quota Draft. Korean Volleyball Federation (KOVO) released the 36-player pool for the possible Asian imports next season including Creamline’s three-time PVL MVP Carlos, Chery Tiggo veteran spiker Paat, and Petro Gazz middle blocker Phillips, who was the lone Filipino drafted last season in...

LeBron, Curry to be named for Paris

LOS ANGELES, California: LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among the NBA stars set for the Paris Olympics, with US selectors settled on a 12-man roster rounded out on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) with Kawhi Leonard, ESPN reported. The sports website, citing unnamed sources, said Los Angeles Clippers forward Leonard had been tapped for the 12th and final roster spot and that USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill had met with most of the...

Hamilton needs talk with Wolff to prepare Ferrari F1 move

Lewis Hamilton says he will need to discuss some finer details of his Formula 1 move to Ferrari with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.

Zamboanga, Negros share MPBL lead

ZAMBOANGA and Negros hurdled past their respective opponents on Tuesday to share the top spot in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) elimination round at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Getting back to form, Zamboanga Masters Sardines dumped Mindoro, 86-72, while the Negros Muscovados sustained their strong showing by besting the Bicol Oragons, 75-68. The Pasay Voyagers subdued the undermanned Abra Weavers, 78-72, in the...

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

PBA: Beau Belga sets new career high as Rain or Shine beats NorthPort

Beau Belga reset his career-high by dropping 28 points as Rain or Shine continued its winning form after defeating NorthPort, 115-105, Wednesday in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Belga spearheaded the Elasto Painters’ fiery start before making sure that they would sustain their lead till the end to pick up after fifth consecutive victory after a 0-4 start in the all-Filipino tournament. The veteran big man also had 13 rebounds,...

Catantan, Jose are fencing's top bets

FILIPINO fencers Samantha Catantan and Noelito Jose present the best opportunities for the Philippines to send athletes in the sport of fencing at the 2024 Paris Olympics in July.The two, together with fellow fencers Nathaniel Perez and Hanniel Abella, will see action in the Asian Olympic Qualifying Tournament (QOT) on April 27-28 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Barcelona Olympics veteran Walter Torres believes that while the OQT is a tough...

Green Archers make UAAP semis

DE La Salle University secured a spot in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball final four for a second straight year after booting out Adamson University, 26-24, 25-17, 25-23, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 17. The Green Spikers also kept alive their twice-to-beat hopes as they raised their record to 9-3, tied with the National University (NU) Bulldogs at second place. "Happy naman. This is what we have been preparing for after...

Derek Fisher: These traits will be a Filipino players' ticket to the NBA

D-Fish advice

In 15th season, Beau Belga is having his best scoring hot streaks

Belga takes it upon himself to score more: ‘Magbabakaw na ako’

US, China expected to win most medals at Paris Olympics

The United States and China are expected to finish 1-2 in the gold and the overall medal counts at the Paris Olympics, which open in 100 days. The United States is projected to win 123 medals overall, including 39 golds. China is projected to win 35 gold and 89 medals overall. The two also finished 1-2 in both categories three years ago in the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics. This forecast is done by Nielsen’s Gracenote Sports, which supplies...

Clark selected first in WNBA draft

NEW YORK: Caitlin Clark, who smashed records on and off the court in a dazzling US college career, was selected first in the WNBA draft on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) amid expectations she will have a transformative effect on women's professional basketball. The Indiana Fever made it official, taking the 22-year-old Iowa Hawkeyes star with the first pick in front of a rapt crowd at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. "I got a little anxious there...

30 fascinating facts you didn't know about the Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is around the corner, but the Olympic Games have been making history for centuries. From the Games' Greek origins to their first foray into South America, the Olympics are known for bringing nations all over the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics. And even if you don't care much about sports, there's no denying the magic of the Olympics. In order to get into the Olympic spirit and the emotions that come with it, check out this gallery of fascinating facts you probably didn't about this extraordinary sporting event.

USA Basketball fills 12 available slots for Paris Olympics roster

LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics. Stephen Curry is planning on going for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eye on history. And they’re just part of a star-studded roster the Americans have assembled for the Paris Olympics. USA Basketball has gotten confirmations from 12 players — James, Curry, Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony...

Mock Draft 10.0 picks 1-16: Big Boys All Round

Five retired players who look like they can still cut it in PBA

Get this: Dondon still tips the scales at 185 lbs - his playing weight during his long PBA career

D’Angelo Russell vital for Lakers vs Nuggets, says Derek Fisher

MANILA, Philippines—NBA legend Derek Fisher made it clear: if the Los Angeles Lakers were to upset the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, D’Angelo Russell must show up. The Lakers secured their spot in the playoffs as the seventh seed after holding off the New Orleans Pelicans, 110-106, in the NBA play-in tournament on Wednesday (Manila time) to set up a showdown with the defending champion Nuggets. “Obviously, LeBron and AD...

Lakers edge Pelicans, battles Nuggets next

LOS ANGELES, California: LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 110-106, on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in the play-in game victory that secured the seventh seed in the Western...

Beijing half marathon probes 'embarrassing' win by Chinese runner

BEIJING: Beijing half marathon organizers said Monday, April 15, they were investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win. Video clips of Sunday's race showed the Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia and home runner He approaching the finish. The three African runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He...

Despite struggling with star’s absence, La Salle jacks up playoff bonus hopes

La Salle is feeling the gravity of Angel Canino’s absence. Sure, the Lady Spikers have managed well without their star scorer, winning three of their four games without Canino. But there has been an obvious disarray in their movements on the floor and it showed anew on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. La Salle defeated eliminated Adamson, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22, but it is clear the defending champions are not in...

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...

NBA: Klay Thompson scoreless in possible final game with Warriors

SACRAMENTO, California — Klay Thompson has provided so many memorable moments during his decade-plus run as Stephen Curry’s Splash Brother running mate for the Golden State Warriors NBA dynasty. The Game 6 heroics. The scores of 3-pointers. The shut-down defense against some of the game’s top scorers. Those were all distant memories as Thompson had one of his worst games ever at a big moment, missing all 10 shots he took Tuesday night in a...

Marc Skinner praises stunning Mary Earps save as Manchester United overcome Chelsea

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner lauded Mary Earps after the FA Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea, saying her superb second-half save was "up there" with David Seaman's famous effort in 2003. Earps pulled off a fantastic diving stop to keep out Lauren James' header early in the second period of United's 2-1 victory at Leigh Sports Village that set up a Wembley showdown with Tottenham on May 12.

PBA: Ginebra’s Jamie Malonzo out eight weeks with injured calf

MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra’s Jamie Malonzo will be sidelined for about six to eight weeks after suffering a calf injury during the final seconds of his team’s 95-88 win over NorthPort in the PBA Philippine Cup. Coach Tim Cone made the confirmation Wednesday, three days after Malonzo sustained the injury in a freak incident that came with the outcome already settled at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. “Initial prognosis is [that it is a] calf...

Rain or Shine makes it five straight wins by dominating NorthPort

High five for Elasto Painters

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M

LOS ANGELES— Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday with federal bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling bets and debts. Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, a constant presence beside Ohtani in baseball stadiums across the country since 2018, abused the two-way player’s trust in him and exploited the language barrier...

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...

Magnolia turns back Blackwater fightback to complete hat-trick of wins

Hotshots still hot

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...

The Butler won't do it (anymore)

IT serves the Miami Heat right to drop down to the play-in when your cornerstone is a part-time player. I know who Playoff Jimmy is but how can you morph into the next coming of Michael Jordan (his rumored dad) come playoff time when you can barely help your team make it to the postseason. In all, Jimmy Butler missed 22 games in the 2023-2024 season of the NBA. That's 60 games folks which is just about Buckets' average in a Miami uniform. The...

Spikers’ Turf: Bagunas shows mettle to spearhead Cignal comeback

MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Cignal and newcomer Criss Cross ignited a new rivalry in men’s club volleyball following a thrilling encounter in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference before a record crowd Sunday evening at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Two of the country’s top spikers went face-to-face in a showdown like no other with Bryan Bagunas spearheading the HD Spikers’ charge against the Marck Espejo-led King Crunchers....

Nadal scores easy win in comeback bid

BARCELONA, Spain: Rafael Nadal made light work of Flavio Cobolli on a triumphant return from injury at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion had not played an ATP Tour match since January but dispatched the Italian, 6-2, 6-3, in one hour and 25 minutes to reach the second round. Nadal, 37, was able to play on clay for the first time since winning the French Open in 2022 and showed flashes of his usual brilliance in a...

Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career

Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year NBA career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Griffin said in a social media post that he’s “thankful for every single moment” of his career. He was the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers out of Oklahoma in 2009. He missed his first season with a knee injury, but rebounded to earn the Rookie of the Year award in...

At a time when career is on the rise, JM Calma suffers an ACL injury

Sad development for Batang Pier

PVL: Petro Gazz hopes to clinch semis spot as schedule eases up

Petro Gazz can somehow breathe a little better after surviving most of the biggest contenders in the Premier Volleyball League. “Our road leading to the semifinals is becoming clearer,” Angels captain Remy Palma said in Filipino after Petro Gazz surprisingly coasted past Cignal, 25-13, 25-18, 25-17 in the All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday.After extending its winning streak to three, Petro Gazz kept itself strongly within a favorable semifinal...

Can Belo deliver again for ROS? Can Blackwater end skid?

All eyes on Rain or Shine's Mac Belo

NBA: Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in the play-in game victory that secured the seventh seed in the Western Conference. READ MORE: NBA: LeBron, Lakers take on...

China athletics admits ‘problems’ after half-marathon fiasco

The booming popularity of road running in China has “exposed problems”, the country’s top athletics body says, after a half marathon went viral because of its bizarre finish. Organizers launched an investigation after two runners from Kenya and one from Ethiopia appeared to deliberately allow China’s He Jie to win Sunday’s Beijing half marathon. He, the 2023 Asian Games marathon gold medalist, won by one second after his supposed rivals appeared...

FEU stays in contention for twice-to-beat incentive

Far Eastern University stayed in contention for a semifinals bonus in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament. The Lady Tamaraws dispatched the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 25-16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 17, to raise their win-loss record to 8-4. FEU, however, remained in fourth place behind National University, La Salle and University of Santo Tomas who all have a 10-2 mark. To...

Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China

Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix is returning to the calendar after a five-year absence, presenting teams with more questions than they will have answers for.

Boxing world shocked: former British champion Willie Limond dies at the age of 45

Bennie Boatwright arriving to start naturalization process for Gilas

In coordination with the SBP, Gilas naturalization target will start to comply with the basic documentation requirements such as a physical check-up, specimen signatures and actual photos, say sources

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...

Crucial clash for box-office draws Creamline, Choco Mucho

Choco Mucho and Creamline collide on Thursday in another expected hit at the box-office—like all of their past matches—and with stakes as high as a championship itself. The last time these two teams met was in the title series of the last All-Filipino Conference of the Premier Volleyball League, but with the standings muddled up after the Tuesday night playdate, the league-leading Flying Titans would want nothing less than a win in their 6 p.m....

Albert Pagara comeback fight won’t happen in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-anticipated comeback fight of “Prince” Albert Pagara on June 15 won’t be happening at the posh NUSTAR Resort and Casino. This was after organizers decided to hold the fight instead at the Passi Arena in Iloilo apparently to save on costs. Lorenzo Sy the head of the Chao Sy Promotions earlier announced that Pagara will fight for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Asia lightweight title at the NUSTAR Resort...

UAAP: La Salle could lose another key player with Jyne Soreño injured

MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers are holding their breath after Jyne Soreño suffered a left shoulder injury in the first set of their four-set win over the Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Soreño hurt her left shoulder after a collision with libero Lyka De Leon in a wild ball chase with Adamson leading the first set, 19-17, as the Lady Falcons drew...

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