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Kirk Cousins not happy with Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins has only been an official member of the Atlanta Falcons for a few weeks, but it sounds like he’s already pretty frustrated and unhappy with the team. After signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract just last month, the Atlanta Falcons decided to select rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night. And it sounds like Cousins was not happy with the move. Cousins’ agent, Mike...

Marcio Lassiter jumps into race for PBA all-time ‘threes’ leader

Marcio Lassiter and Paul Lee are two of four active players with at least 1,000 three-pointers in their Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) careers. And being two of the youngest from that batch and seemingly with plenty of gas left in the tank, there’s good enough reason to say that the two may end up jockeying to eventually become the league’s all-time leader. “I’m not a big numbers guy,” Lassiter told the Inquirer, ahead of San Miguel...

Raiders notified Andre James before taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in NFL Draft

Before taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders made sure to notify their starting center, Andre James, of the pick.

Emma Hayes: Chelsea not overthinking semi-final against 'world-class' Barcelona

Emma Hayes insists Chelsea have not overanalysed "world-class" Barcelona ahead of their Champions League clash on Saturday. Chelsea have travelled to Catalonia for the first leg of their semi-final 12 months on from the two clubs meeting at the same stage of the competition. Barcelona prevailed 2-1 on aggregate on that occasion before overcoming Wolfsburg in Eindhoven to lift the trophy for the second time in three years.

Report: Matthew Stafford wants contract adjustment from Rams

The 36-year-old quarterback is coming off a bounce-back season where he led the Rams back to the playoffs.

Bill Belichick wows in television debut

The Patriots’ pick is in… and Bill Belichick doesn’t like it! In a surreal moment for anybody who watched the dour head coach snort into microphones for 24 years, Belichick sat behind the analyst’s desk Thursday for the NFL Draft. Dressed in a midnight blue sports coat and sharp pink tie (with a pink pocket square to match), the 8-time Super Bowl champ looked comically out of place next to Pat McAfee’s crew. Something we may get used to with...

Eala misses rare chance to face Swiatek

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala missed out on a potential dream duel against world No. 1 Iga Swiatek after falling short against Sorana Cirstea of Romania, 3-6, 7-6(6), 4-6, in the second round of the Madrid Open late Thursday night in Spain. Riding on the crest of her biggest win in a budding career thus far, Eala stood her ground against another fancied bet but could not sustain the momentum en route to a tough three-set defeat in the Round of...

Chris Russo has no sympathy for Kirk Cousins

A lot of people felt bad for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins on Thursday when the team used its first-round draft pick to select his presumed successor, Michael Penix, Jr. Don’t count Chris “Mad Dog” Russo among them. Despite having just signed Cousins to a massive contract, the Falcons used their top pick on a 24-year-old quarterback with a history of injuries to back him up, presumably for the next 3-4 years. The move was very...

Chot says influx of young blood pushes veterans to work harder

TNT coach Chot Reyes believes the influx of young talent has forced veteran players to up the ante of their off court workout in an effort to stay relevant and dominant in the pro league. Beau Belga of Rain or Shine, Jayson Castro and Kelly Williams of TNT, Christian Standhardinger and Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra, and Mark Barroca of Magnolia have all been shining in the PBA Philippine Cup despite their long mileage playing pro...

Patriots Mourn The Death Of Former Offensive Lineman At 28

The New England Patriots are mourning after the death of a former offensive lineman on Thursday. Korey Cunningham, who played in New England for two seasons, was found dead in his home on Thursday in New Jersey. The former lineman, who last appeared with the New York Giants, was only 28 years ...

Heat's 3-point barrage stuns top seed Celtics

LOS ANGELES: The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).Eighth seeds Miami, playing without the injured Jimmy Butler, produced a battling performance to knot the best-of-seven-series at 1-1 as the teams head back to Florida for Game 3 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Tyler Herro led...

Ranking the top five players left after the first round of the NFL Draft

While Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft is over, first-round talent is still available for teams on Day 2.

Ginebra taps David Murrell from free agency

Barangay Ginebra began its move to shore up its wing position by signing up free agent David Murrell on Thursday. The pro league's official website made the official announcement of the Gin Kings' move through its transaction page. Ginebra's wing position weakened after high-leaping forward Jamie Malonzo hurt his calf a week ago. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) results reveal a calf tear, which means he'll be out for at least six to eight...

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.

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

Alex Eala bows out of WTA Madrid Open

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala ended her Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Mutua Madrid Open campaign with a tough loss to World No. 30 Sorana Cirstea of Romania in three sets, 3-6, 7-6(6), 4-6, on Friday (Manila time) in Spain. The 18-year-old Filipino fought back from a tough first-set loss and a 5-3 deficit in the second set. She tied the frame at 5-all and getting the better of the Romanian in the extension after the latter committed a...

Rams got fleeced in deal with Panthers for Braden Fiske

New trade chart shows the Rams got fleeced by the Carolina Panthers in their trade up for Braden Fiske

Bill Belichick's Randy Moss trade story: Former Patriots coach details how Hall of Fame WR landed in New England

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick delivered a perfect story on how Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss landed in New England.

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation “is finished”

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

Ohio State players drafted 2024: Full list of NFL Draft picks, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Cade Stover

The Buckeyes are likely going to have a quieter draft class than recent years.

Scientific expert: 'Trans women are not biological men'

Over the past couple of years, a fierce debate has erupted regarding whether or not transgender women should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Critics of transgender athletes often label transgender women “biological men” as part of their arguments, but one expert has concluded that there is a clear difference between a trans woman and a biological man. According to a report from the New York Times, a new study financed by the...

DOJ believes Pastor Quiboloy still hiding in PH

DOJ believes Pastor Quiboloy still hiding in PH; MMDA assures to adhere to PBBM’s directive on illegal parking fines in NCR; DOTr leads MOU signing for PH’s first check-in facility; Int’l visitors to PH reached 2-M

Brandon Aiyuk sent four-word text to 49ers GM, HC following first-round draft pick

Few NFL stars have been involved in as many trade rumors in recent weeks as Brandon Aiyuk has.

ESPN analyst slams controversial draft pick

Prior to becoming one of ESPN’s top NFL voices, Mina Kimes was a business reporter. Yet despite excelling in both fields, she may have truly missed her calling as a lawyer. That much was evident on Friday, as the NFL Live analyst appeared on First Take to discuss the Atlanta Falcons’ shocking selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night. After Dan Orlovsky repeated his surprising (but...

Notable People who died in 2024

NBA: Nuggets on the brink of sweeping Lakers with Game 3 win

LOS ANGELES— With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA. They’re clearly a particular nightmare for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are one game away from an early summer after Denver stretched its winning streak in this rivalry to a whopping 11 games. Aaron Gordon had a playoff career-high 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15...

Charles Barkley Called Out 'Fools' At ESPN After Lakers' Loss

Last night the Los Angeles Lakers blew yet another double-digit lead to the Denver Nuggets and stand on the precipice of playoff elimination - likely via a sweep. For Charles Barkley, it's now high-time to start rubbing it in the faces of ESPN's talking heads. After last night's game, Barkley ...

Former Iowa offensive coordinator lands new college job

Much-maligned former Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has landed a new job in college football.

Packers pick Georgia DB Javon Bullard in second round of 2024 NFL draft

Bullard spent three seasons with the Bulldogs, capturing two national titles. Here’s everything you need to know about Bullard.

Angels once more set to be without veteran infielder for extended stretch

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is dealing with a hamstring injury which could require a lengthier absence.

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

2024 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons take front seven help after trading up

The Atlanta Falcons get Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro with the 35th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after trading up with the Arizona Cardinals

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder actually win the 2024 NBA title?

Broncos HC Sean Payton attempts to troll Vikings during NFL Draft

During the NFL Draft, Denver Broncos head coach attempted to troll the Minnesota Vikings by attempting to trade up.

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...

Why did Adonai Mitchell plummet in the NFL Draft?

Is Mitchell the steal of the draft, or is there a real problem?

Jim Harbaugh had a spot-on response to the Chargers drafting Joe Alt

While we saw quite a few surprises during the first round of the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night, the first five picks largely played out as we expected. The Los Angeles Chargers rounded out those selections by taking Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt fifth…

Orioles pull the plug on Jackson Holliday project after poor major league start

The Orioles already pulled the plug on the Jackson Holliday project after his rocky start.

NFL Draft analysts rave about Vikings selection of J.J. McCarthy

NFL and NFL Draft analysts break down and grade the selection of Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy at 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Falcons nonsensical explanation for drafting Michael Penix Jr. isn't helping

The Atlanta Falcons are a hot mess after drafting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall despite having Kirk Cousins on the roster. Their explanation for drafting Penix doesn't make much sense

Arsenal top of league as Mikel Arteta preps for key Tottenham clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League match against Tottenham. The Gunners go into the game top of the league having played a game more than title favourites Manchester City.

Instant analysis of the Patriots drafting WR Ja'Lynn Polk

What to make of New England taking Ja'Lynn Polk in the second round.

Mock Draft 14.0 picks 1-16: The Final Mock!

View Of Tornado From Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Stadium Is Wild

It appears the tornado in Nebraska has made its way over to Memorial Stadium. On Friday afternoon, Anthony Galvan of Hudl shared a video of the tornado touching down just north of Memorial Stadium. In just one hour, Galvan's video received over 140,000 views. "Seeing a tornado this ...

New England Patriots announce quarterback plans

The New England Patriots brought in veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett this offseason and then selected former North Carolina star Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, setting up an offseason quarterback battle between the veteran and the rookie. And it sounds like the team is open to allowing the two players to compete for the starting role. After the draft on Thursday evening, New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo...

DLSU, UST dispute Final Four bonus

MANILA, Philippines — Titleholder La Salle and dark horse Santo Tomas dispute the last twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four when they collide in a highly-anticipated duel to cap off the wild elimination round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Action sizzles at 4 p.m. with the winner securing the other win-once bonus after the red-hot National U rose all the way from No. 3 with a...

Bill Belichick Doesn't Hold Back Thoughts About Quarterback J.J. McCarthy

Bill Belichick isn't a head coach - for now, at least - but he still knows how to evaluate talent. The longtime Patriots coach took in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, and he gave his thoughts on new Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy, the former ...

2024 NFL Draft: Rounds 2 & 3 instant grades

Instant reactions to every Day 2 pick as they roll in.

Caleb Williams broke record that Caitlin Clark held for 12 days

Chicago Bears fans are showing their love for new QB Caleb Williams via their wallets.

Man Utd transfer budget ‘limit’ revealed as £450k-a-week duo ‘will leave’ in the summer

Man Utd will be allowed a net spend of around £100m in the summer transfer window, according to ESPN journalist Mark Ogden.