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Lakers trio achieves feat not seen in 53 years in win over Bucks

The Lakers pulled off an impressive comeback win Tuesday night, and three of their players achieved a rare feat in the process.


Ferrari urged to hand ‘blank cheque’ to Max Verstappen for his ‘three-tenth’ advantage

A blank cheque for Max Verstappen will still be cheaper than trying to find "three-tenths" in a car...


Nationals infielder suffers injury while warming up on Opening Day

The Nationals couldn’t even get to the first pitch of Opening Day without suffering some awful luck.


Royals' Cole Ragans sets franchise record in impressive Opening Day start

Kansas City Royals starter Cole Ragans etched his name into team history on Opening Day.


NBA: Draymond Green ejected less than 4 minutes into game

Golden State’s Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, the forward’s fourth ejection of the season. It was Green’s first ejection since his 16-game suspension by the NBA for his history of misconduct and after he struck Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face during a Dec. 12 game. “It’s unfortunate. He deserved it,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after Golden State...


Jordan Montgomery’s reason for not signing with Red Sox is depressing but valid

Jordan Montgomery would rather win than play for the Boston Red Sox. Can you blame him?


Steelers owner calls out players

Every year, the NFL Players Association puts together a report card for each NFL team and owner based on anonymous survey responses they receive from players on each team. Some owners take it seriously, others try to dismiss all of the concerns. Pittsburgh Steelers team owner Art Rooney II seems to fit in the second category. During an interview at the NFL’s annual league meetings this week, Art Rooney II dismissed the report card as merely “a...


Incredible moment Senator John Kennedy destroys Olympic skier Gus Schumacher after Democrats invited him to testify as 'expert witness' on climate change - and reads out his damning old tweets

Budget Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse invited Olympic skier Gus Schumacher to give his perspective as the committee considered the impact of climate change on the recreation industry.


Shohei Ohtani reaches 3 times in home debut as the Dodgers rout the Cardinals 7-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani cracked a line drive to right field and sprinted past second base, confident he could leg out a triple that would thrill his new fans in his first home plate appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The $700 million slugger didn't realize Mookie Betts had been stopped in front of him at third until it was too late to avoid getting caught out on the basepaths. “He can run very fast, but he’s got to understand that...


Sebastian Vettel’s warning to Max Verstappen amidst Red Bull’s ‘unrest’ and Mercedes rumours

F1's rumour mill continues to link Max Verstappen to Mercedes for the 2025 season.


NBA: Warriors overcome Draymond Green’s early ejection to edge Magic

ORLANDO, Florida — Andrew Wiggins scored 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, Stephen Curry made the final two baskets of the game on an off shooting night and Golden State Warriors overcame Draymond Green’s early ejection to beat the Orlando Magic 101-93 in the NBA on Wednesday. Curry made a driving hook shot with 1:09 to go and added a 3-pointer with 34 seconds left for the final points. He had 17 points — going 6 of 18 from the field —...


Beau Hossler confirms he and Scottie Scheffler nearly came to blows in college over wrong-ball incident

Off the course, Scottie Scheffler seems like he's about as chill and humble as they come. On the course, however, it's no secret that the World No. 1 can run a little hot, which isn't all that surprising given how badly the man wants to win every tournament he plays in. RELATED: The man behind Tiger's first deals breaks his silence in new autobiogr...


Analyst apologizes for 'unnecessary distraction' to NFL team

Colleen Wolfe had already seen her reporting of an alleged dust-up between New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and owner Woody Johnson be refuted by SNY’s Connor Hughes and Johnson himself. The story took on a life of its own, with Johnson personally attacking a network that he partially owns for an “irresponsible report.” And that led to Wolfe addressing the situation not 24 hours later and issuing a statement of her own. “Regarding my...


Sweet 16: Ranking remaining teams left in the NCAA tournament


Giants meeting with possible new quarterback

New York Giants owner John Mara recently stated that he would support the team using their first-round pick to select a quarterback of the future. But would he potentially support the team trading up in the draft to select a quarterback? That may be what the team needs to do to potentially be in on UNC product Drake Maye, who is largely expected to go at No. 2 or No. 3 in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. The Giants currently hold the No. 6 pick in...


Arik Armstead says he felt 'extremely disrespected' by 49ers during free agency

Armstead signed a three-year deal with the Jaguars this offseason


Shaquille O’Neal takes brutal shot at Nets’ Ben Simmons

It’s been a brutal few years for Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Ben Simmons, and now an all-time great is taking shots at the embattled Simmons.


Ohtani scandal looms over baseball ahead of opening day

LOS ANGELES, California: Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage on Thursday (Friday in Manila) as Major League Baseball's new season gets underway on US soil against the backdrop of a gambling scandal that has engulfed its brightest star. When the Dodgers won the race to sign Japanese superstar Ohtani last December on a lavish $700-million deal — the richest contract in the history of North American sport — the move was...


Gilas Youth gets tough draw for 2024 Fiba U17 World Cup

MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team was drawn to the group of death in the 2024 Fiba Under-17 World Cup from Jun 29 to July 7 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Philippines was slated in Group A with World No.2 Spain, Lithuania, and Puerto Rico. Kieffer Alas and the young nationals will be facing a daunting task in their first game against Spain, which lost to Team USA in the 2022 U17 World Cup on its home turf. READ: Gilas Boys cruise to...


Michael Penix Jr. had awesome comment after showing off his athleticism at his pro day

Penix wants NFL teams to know he is plenty athletic and that he simply did not have to run much with the Huskies.


Ginebra braces for tough stretch without Scottie

WITH the hoopla of the 2024 PBA All-Star Weekend now behind them, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone said the Gin Kings are bracing for a tough stretch as the team plays three games in seven days starting this Easter Sunday versus longtime rival Magnolia Hotshots. The most difficult part, he said, is going to battle in the Philippine Cup without ace playmaker Scottie Thompson, who is still out due to a back problem. Cone admitted there is no...


3 roles Louis Rees-Zammit could play on the Chiefs

The Chiefs signed Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit for his speed, but how will he fit in Andy Reid's offense?


A week after missing a playoff by a shot, Gabi Ruffels posts LPGA-low round at inaugural Ford Championship

GILBERT, Ariz. — She missed out on a playoff five days ago by a stroke. She posted her career-low round on the LPGA on Thursday. Gabi Ruffels' game is rounding into form in her 26th start in the big leagues. Ruffels shot an 8-under 64 at Seville Golf and…


Jets owner addresses report of confrontation with HC Robert Saleh

Saleh has yet to comment publicly about the rumored confrontation.


Eala gets first win in ITF France tilt

FILIPINA tennis ace Alex Eala clinched her first win of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Open 3C Seine-et-Marne in the French town of Croissy-Beaubourg on Tuesday. During the Round of 32, she defeated hometown bet Emeline Dartron in two sets, 6-3, 6-4, immediately advancing to the Round of 16. For Eala, this was her first ITF tournament after her rise in the Women's Tennis Association rankings, where she still ranks at 171st as of...


Jim Harbaugh is reportedly pumping up J.J. McCarthy’s stock to boost the Chargers' NFL draft pick

Jim Harbaugh would never be one to rip one of his former esteemed players in public, let alone someone he won a college football national championship with. With Harbaugh now coaching the Los Angeles Chargers while ex-Michigan quarter


Kai Sotto limited as Yokohama loses to Nagoya in B.League

MANILA, Philippines — After scoring in double figures for eight straight games, Kai Sotto was limited to just seven points in Yokohama B-Corsairs’ 80-64 loss to Fighting Eagles Nagoya in the 2023-24 B.League season on Wednesday at Nagoya Biwajima Sports Center. The 7-foot-3 Filipino center committed four fouls in 16 minutes of action, shooting 3-of-7 from the field and tallying three blocks and two rebounds. Sotto was dominant in the past eight...


Blackwater owner: We should have been 5-0

AS far as Blackwater Bossing owner Dioceldo Sy is concerned, his team should have easily been 5-0 in the PBA Philippine Cup. Unfortunately, Sy said, the team could not finish strong, especially in their last two games, as they tend to play not to lose instead of of just push until the final buzzer sounds. "We should have been 5-0, not 3-2," said Sy in an interview with The Manila Times' "Prime Times with Lia Badillo-Crisostomo," recalling their...


Why the Los Angeles Clippers are cursed


Mina Kimes Knows What Steelers Should Do With Quarterback Competition

The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter the 2024 NFL season with a completely different quarterback room after moving on from Kenny Pickett, Mason Rudolph and Mitchell Trubisky. Pittsburgh turned the page, instead choosing to roll with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and former first-round pick ...


Bills sign veteran defensive tackle

In Carolina last year, Williams started 10-of-16 games and logged a healthy 44 percent snap share while playing alongside Derrick Brown. The Clemson product recorded 33 tackles and one sack


Mercedes W15 ‘clue’ discovered with Adrian Newey warning issued – F1 news round-up

We have a fresh batch of key Formula 1 headlines to bring you!


One player from every MLB team who will take a leap in 2024

Let's take a look at one player from each team who could take a leap in 2024.


Justin Thompson makes Scottie proud

(UPDATE) BARANGAY Ginebra's Scottie Thompson cheered on the sidelines and was proud of his brother Justin Thompson's clutch delivery for Top Flight-Canada in the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) National Finals performance at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, March 24. In an overtime, the younger Thompson made a crucial basket after outsmarting the Eco Green-Makati's defense and bravely penetrated the paint to score a bucket, 95-93....


‘Dastardly tricks’ v ‘racing’ – Damon Hill’s verdict on controversial Fernando Alonso penalty

"I just think this has to be part of the sport..."


Russell, Alonso under investigation over "bizarre" incident in F1 Australian GP

George Russell and Fernando Alonso will face the FIA stewards after the Mercedes driver crashed on the penultimate lap of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and called the incident "bizarre".


Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

Mercedes technical director James Allison says Formula 1 2024's first three races have unveiled initial trends on why it has struggled so much.


Baseball-Ohtani delivers for Dodgers in home opener

By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shohei Ohtani said he was grateful for the warm welcome he received in his first home game in a Dodgers' uniform and rewarded the sold-out Los Angeles crowd by reaching base three times in a 7-1 win over St. Louis on Thursday. The Japanese was greeted with thunderous applause when he was introduced on a sunny day at Chavez Ravine and repaid the fans with a


Eala advances in doubles event in France

(UPDATE) AFTER an early exit in women's singles, Alex Eala of the Philippines bounced back with a win in women's doubles on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Open 3C Seine-et-Marne in the French town of Croissy-Beaubour. In the doubles round-of-16, Eala and French partner Estelle Cascino defeated the pair of India's Prarthana Thombare and Switzerland's Céline Naef in a 3-set thriller, 5-7, 6-2, 10-6, to...


Damning indictment of ‘laughing’ Daniel Ricciardo who ‘just doesn’t have it anymore’

"I don't understand what the fear is about this choice. I just don't understand it."


NBA: LeBron James’ triple-double helps Lakers beat Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — LeBron James had a triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, Rui Hachimura scored 32 points as the Los Angeles Lakers built a big lead in the third quarter and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-124 in the NBA on Wednesday night. Coming off a 128-124 double-overtime victory in Milwaukee without James on Tuesday night, the Lakers won their fifth straight to pull within 2 1/2 games of idle Dallas for the sixth spot...


Claims Christian Horner’s Red Bull saga not over with ‘piranha world’ and ‘few sharks swimming’

"It's just a piranha world and we have a few sharks swimming in between."


The two times RSJ won over Veterans in the PBA All-Star Game

Marlou Aquino gave RSJ one of its memorable moments


Creamline is probably the most scouted team in the PVL

With still a lot of Premier Volleyball League (PVL) action left to play, Creamline will remain a target for its opponents. “We have been playing for a long time now so definitely we are one of the teams who have been heavily scouted in the league,” Alyssa Valdez told the Inquirer after its first loss this tournament, a shocking sweep by Chery Tiggo. “Maybe it’s true that we can already be read by our foes. “That’s one of our learnings, as well...


US midfielder Albert apologizes for 'immature' social media posts

US and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Korbin Albert apologized Thursday for "immature" social media posts that sparked the ire of fans and US women's football legend Megan Rapinoe. "I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media," Albert said in an Instagram post.


Report: Michigan Wolverines Quarterback Is Transferring

The Michigan Wolverines are set to enter a new era with head coach Sherrone Moore after winning the national championship last season, but one player won't be joining the team in 2024. According to On3, quarterback Jack Grusser has decided to enter the transfer portal. Grusser joined the Wolverines ...


Photo: Yankees' New Road Uniform Will Take Some Getting Used To

For the first time in 51 years, the New York Yankees have made a change to their road jerseys. It's not a drastic one; we can't imagine the Yankees ever really doing anything wild with their traditional unis. But the franchise is going back to the style it wore during the days of Mantle, Berra and ...


Josh Harris Makes Promise To Washington Commanders Players

Josh Harris must make considerable improvements to ace his ownership of the Washington Commanders. An NFLPA report card rated the Commanders last among all 32 teams. They failed multiple categories, with their locker room and training room each receiving an F-minus. Discussing those poor grades ...


Jayden Daniels again addresses possibly following Tom Brady with Patriots

The Patriots signed veteran QB Jacoby Brissett in free agency presumably so Brissett could both mentor a rookie and start ahead of that prospect this coming fall.


Jason Kelce Says He Physically Can't Throw Out The First Pitch

Future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce will be part of the first-pitch ceremony for this Saturday's game between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies. Kelce will be at Citizens Bank Park with one of his longtime teammates, Fletcher Cox. They both retired from the NFL this ...