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Ryan Clark disagrees with Stephen A. Smith’s Donald Trump comments: ‘He’s not being discriminated against.’

After Stephen A. Smith defended Donald Trump for comparing himself to the plight of Black Americans, Ryan Clark explained why he disagrees with his ESPN colleague. In February, Trump boasted about his criminal indictments, claiming those legal issues are attracting the support of Black voters. “Because they have been hurt so badly and discriminated against,” Trump said. “And they actually viewed me as– I’m being discriminated against. It’s been...

Best, worst-case first-round picks for Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers currently own the No. 20 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

La Salle's Laput, Maglinao named UAAP Players of the Week

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 Taft-based 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...

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 ...

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...

Vikings rumored to stay at picks 11 and 23 in NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings are rumored to stay at picks 11 and 23 in the 2024 NFL Draft. Is that the right move?

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...

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.

COLUMN: Jorge Gallent isn't getting the credit he absolutely deserves

Take a bow, coach

Why everyone is talking about Mexican referee Katia Itzel García

TNT Tropang Giga climb out of 23-point hole to deny Phoenix

Great comeback for Tropang Giga

Devin Booker issues defiant reminder after Suns loss

The Suns trail the Timberwolves by two games in their first-round playoff series.

Dan Campbell preparing Detroit Lions fans for possible trade back in NFL Draft

Echoing the comments of GM Brad Holmes, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is telling fans they need to be ready for a possible trade back in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings and Eagles trade up, Patrick Mahomes gets wide receiver

The 2024 NFL Draft is upon us and the first round sees the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles trade up while Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs get an upgrade at wide receiver.

Manila in come-from-behind win

MANILA, Philippines — Fil-Am DJ Mitchell drilled in a deep corner triple while Carl Bryan Cruz canned two charities in the last 39 seconds to lift Manila past debuting Caloocan, 69-66, last Tuesday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the San Andres Sports Complex. In other thrillers, Davao Occidental nipped Bacolod, 72-71, while Quezon Province tripped Pangasinan, 72-68. Manila SV Batang Sampaloc trailed most of...

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

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

In NBA history, only Luka Doncic and Michael Jordan have done this

Luka Doncic is one of only two players in NBA history to average 30 points, five rebounds and five assists per game in the playoffs. The other is Michael Jordan.

Detroit Lions, Jared Goff not close to contract extension, per report

The Detroit Lions and quarterback Jared Goff are reportedly not close to a contract extension at this time.

Jurgen Klopp makes title race admission as Liverpool players told to ‘look in the mirror’

Liverpool players have been told to 'look in the mirror' after their defeat to Everton as Jurgen Klopp makes a title race admission.

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...

Cardinals early-season embarrassment could hit a new low on Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals early-season slump could get even worse on Wednesday.

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.

Report: Cowboys Make Official Decision On Micah Parsons Contract

The Dallas Cowboys made sure Micah Parsons will be on the roster when the 2025 NFL season kicks off. On Wednesday afternoon the team picked up Parsons' fifth-year option, which will cost just over $21 million for the 2025 season. Given Parsons' play over his first three years in the league that ...

Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” with defence in F1 Chinese GP sprint race

Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defence during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix as the pair glanced blows.

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...

Bucs Cut Defensive Player Day Before The 2024 NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cleared a roster spot ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft. On Wednesday, the Buccaneers waived Richard LeCounte. The cornerback played two games for Tampa Bay last season. LeCounte collected eight interceptions and six fumble recoveries for the Georgia Bulldogs. Graduating a year ...

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

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

Broncos targeting possible new quarterback

The Denver Broncos are in need of a new starting quarterback after the team decided to part ways with former starter Russell Wilson. And while the team did at former New York Jets first-round pick Zach Wilson, it sounds like the Broncos are targeting another quarterback in the draft. According to a report from NFL insider Albert Breer of SI.com, the Broncos “quietly did a lot of work” scouting Oregon Ducks star quarterback Bo Nix, making it a...

Mookie Betts had an extremely classy response after noticing that Lane Thomas got hurt on a stolen base

While Shohei Ohtani's blistering 450-foot home run was the obvious highlight from the Dodgers' 4-1 win over the Nationals, Mookie Betts showed what sportsmanship was all about on Tuesday. During the fifth inning, the Nationals' Lane Thomas stole second safely on an…

Giants linked with polarizing QB prospect as fallback option

Could the Giants make a surprising player the sixth overall pick?

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...

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.

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.

Two drivers named in brutal ‘half of the field does not belong in F1’ verdict

"It is simply a fact that half of the field does not belong in the field at all."

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...

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...

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...

NBA awards 2024: Complete list of winners for MVP, Most Improved, Sixth Man, Rookie of the Year and more

Who won this year's end-of-season honors? Below, find a running list of each award winner as they are revealed.

LIV Golf Adelaide: Greg Norman addresses Rory McIlroy rumors with cryptic comments

Norman shed some light on the McIlroy to LIV Golf rumors ahead of Adelaide tournament in Australia.

Cardinals demote former top prospect following brutal start

It's been a disappointing start for the Cardinals in 2024, and now one touted player finds himself headed to Triple-A as his struggles have mirrored the team's.

Ferrari announce ‘historic’ new deal as Fernando Alonso lifts lid on Aston Martin dynamic – F1 news round-up

As part of Wednesday's F1 news, we welcome F1's newest official team name to the grid. Sorry, it's not Andretti...

High Speed Hitters hoping for miracle

MANILA, Philippines — There is an ocean of difference between the pathways needed by Chery Tiggo and PLDT to claim the fourth and last spot to the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals. The easier one was laid out for the Crossovers, only needing to beat the already-ran Galeries Tower Highrisers at the PhilSports Arena at 4 p.m. today or lose in five sets to book that final ticket to the single-round robin format semis....

How long is William Nylander out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Leafs star's mysterious ailment

How long will the Maple Leafs be without the services of William Nylander? Here's the latest on his mysterious injury.

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...

Jayden Daniels calls out Mike Vick and Lamar Jackson

Mike Vick and Lamar Jackson are the two most prolific running quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, but it sounds like reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels wants to pass both of them as he gets set to begin his NFL career. During a recent interview ahead of Thursday night’s NFL Draft, Jayden Daniels called out Mike Vick and Lamar Jackson a little bit as he made it clear that he wants to establish himself as the best running...

NBA: Jamal Murray buzzer beater give Nuggets 2-0 lead over Lakers

DENVER — Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference playoff series. Murray’s fadeaway, falling-down game-winner provided the Nuggets with their first lead since 5-3 in the opening minutes and gave the reigning NBA champions their 10th consecutive win over the...

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.

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.

Amon-Ra St. Brown extension assures Justin Jefferson will break the bank

With the Detroit Lions extending wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on Wednesday, it assures that Justin Jefferson will get a massive extension.

Vikings reportedly have QB contingency plan if trade-up falls through

The Minnesota Vikings to move up to draft a quarterback, but what will they do if the price is just too steep?