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Zamboanga opens bid vs Chinese team

THE Zamboanga Valientes will kick off their 2024 Asian Tournament campaign against Chinese team Ningo Bulls today, April 19, in Guangdong, China. Leading the Zamboanga-based squad are former collegiate stars Malick Diouf of the University of the Philippines, Mike Tolomia of Far Eastern University and Peter Alfaro of San Beda University. Team owner Junnie Navarro said that former NBA player Dwight Howard will also be included in the roster in...

Swiatek reaches Stuttgart quarterfinals

BERLIN: World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek progressed to the quarterfinals of the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament by beating Elise Mertens in straight sets on Thursday (Friday in Manila), her ninth win in nine career matches at the French Open warm-up event. Swiatek beat the unseeded Belgian 6-3, 6-4 to maintain her bid to capture a third successive title in the German city and be handed the keys to a third luxury car from...

PVL: Farm Fresh Foxies go all in on new system

Already out of the Premier Volleyball League semifinal contention, Farm Fresh is on the hunt for a better performance under a new system that it has been slowly getting the hang of throughout the All-Filipino Conference. “We learned more about our ability to adjust and the need to embrace the roles given to us even in a short period of time,” Caitlin Viray said in Filipino after the Foxies buried Strong Group in a deeper hole with a 25-10,...

Cignal vows free TV broadcast of Paris Olympics if it secures rights

Cignal eyes maximum exposure for Filipino Olympians

WEC Imola: Ye fastest to lead Ferrari 1-2 in practice

Ferrari factory driver Yifei Ye topped the times in the opening practice session for this weekend's Imola round of the World Endurance Championship.

PVL: Creamline, Choco Mucho grateful for overwhelming support from fans

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine volleyball continues to flourish as evidenced by the 17,396 fans who showed up on a weekday to watch the clash between sister teams Creamline and Choco Mucho in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference at Smart Araneta Coliseum. After setting a Philippine volleyball record crowd of 24,459 spectators in Finals Game 2 last December at the Big Dome, the Rebisco squads continued to receive the love from their supporters...

Red Alert na naman sa Luzon grid! | BT

Itinaas na naman sa Red Alert ang Luzon grid! Balitanghali is the daily noontime newscast of GTV anchored by Raffy Tima and Connie Sison. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 10:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Balitanghali, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/balitanghali. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Ginebra vs TNT; SMB takes on Converge: What to watch out for

SMB coach Jorge Gallent not taking Converge lightly

NBA: Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson injuries part of play-in finale stories

MIAMI — When injuries affect the Miami Heat, coach Erik Spoelstra almost always delivers the same three-word outlook. “We have enough,” he says. That theory is about to be tested — and will be a theme in the NBA’s win-or-go-home finales of the play-in tournament on Friday night. All four teams — Miami and Chicago in the Eastern Conference, New Orleans and Sacramento in the Western Conference — have serious injury concerns going into their...

PVL: Bea De Leon realizes dream to share Araneta floor with Gumabao

MANILA, Philippines — Bea De Leon fulfilled a longtime dream on Thursday, sharing the floor with idol Michele Gumabao in front of 17,396 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum. De Leon starred with nine points to help Creamline beat her former team Choco Mucho, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19, in a crucial elimination round match in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. Eleven years ago, a young De Leon, wearing a La Salle shirt, manifested on X (formerly Twitter) that...

NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers series preview

Gilas call-up an easy one to answer for Boatwright

Bennie Boatwright Jr. said that joining the Gilas Pilipinas program as a naturalized player was an easy decision to make. “It was kind of a no-brainer, you know,” he told a few reporters on Friday afternoon, along the sidelines of the San Miguel-Converge clash at PhilsPorts Arena in Pasig City. “It started with some of the players mentioning me. And then after we played Ginebra [in the last conference’s semifinals]. Boss Al (Francis Chua) asked...

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

Scottie Thompson nails game-winning three as Ginebra nips TNT

SCOTTIE Thompson drained the game-winning three with 53.1 seconds left to lift Barangay Ginebra to a thrilling 87-83 win over TNT on Friday night in the PBA 48th Season Philippine Cup at the Philsports Arena. Thompson buried the marginal three in response to a three-pointer by Calvin Oftana that tied the game at 83-83. Ginebra went on to hold on to...

UAAP: NU battles Adamson for chance to boost Final Four bonus bid

Bella Belen and the National University Lady Bulldogs pride themselves on not looking too far ahead into the future. They like to take it one game at a time, she said. And for this time, this game, it could mean at least a playoff for the second twice-to-beat bonus in the semifinals of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament when the resilient Belen and gung-ho Bulldogs battle also-ran but pressure-free Adamson on Saturday at PhilSports...

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...

At 37, Mark Barroca can still run with the boys. His secret?

Diet of kamote and itlog keeps Barroca going ... and going

NU seeks at least a playoff for No. 2

THE National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs seek at least a playoff for the No. 2 spot when they face the already-eliminated Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City today, April 20. A win by the league-leading NU over the sixth seed Adamson in their 4 p.m. clash would give the Lady Bulldogs an 11-2 win-loss record. This would be enough for NU to secure at least a playoff for...

Expectation vs reality na tent! | BT

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The Haas F1 updates that have bucked a sprint race trend

The intense nature of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are often very reluctant to introduce any major car updates.

Saksi Express: April 19, 2024 [HD]

Saksi is GMA Network's late-night newscast hosted by Arnold Clavio and Pia Arcangel. It airs Mondays to Fridays at 10:50 PM (PHL Time) on GMA-7. For more videos from Saksi, visit http://www.gmanews.tv/saksi. #GMAIntegratedNews #KapusoStream Breaking news and stories from the Philippines and abroad: GMA Integrated News Portal: http://www.gmanews.tv Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gmanews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmanews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gmanews Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gmanews GMA Network Kapuso programs on GMA Pinoy TV: https://gmapinoytv.com/subscribe

Notable People who died in 2024

Synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics

Team GB's synchronised swimmers perform to mark 100 days until Paris Olympics. The athletes performed in front of a mesmerized public to mrk 100 days before the Olympics in Paris this summer.

IRONKIDS 2024 Lapu-Lapu fires off on Saturday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 254 young and aspiring triathletes will test their mettle in the RLC Residences IRONKIDS 2024 Lapu-Lapu on Saturday, April 20, at The Reef Island Resort in Mactan, Cebu. The IRONKIDS serves as one of the highlight events before the centerpiece, IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu, and has been a regular event in each of its editions. READ MORE: Road closures on April 21 in Lapu-Lapu, Cordova, SRP, CCLEX Lapu-Lapu City to...

PVL: Still no timeline for Kat Tolentino’s Choco Mucho return

MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho braces for the worst as Kat Tolentino’s return in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference remains uncertain due to an auditory condition. Tolentino missed her fifth straight game as Choco Mucho fell to sister team Creamline anew, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19, on Thursday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum. “We don’t know when she will be able to return. But we’re bracing ourselves that she might not come back to this...

It’s Happy hour for SMB

For the first 24 minutes of play, upset-conscious Converge had unbeaten leader San Miguel Beer to a corner. MANILA, Philippines — Then Marcio Lassiter whipped up a storm in the third quarter to reverse the tide and help clear the way to a “routine” 112-103 victory for SMB in the PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the PhilSports Arena. With Lassiter rifling in five booming triples to neutralize their foes’ zone after the restart, the Beermen...

F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1’s sprint race format changes get its first outing of 2024 at the Chinese Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying.

Bennie Boatwright says Gilas offer was a no-brainer

Boatwright excited to play for Gilas Pilipinas

San Miguel routs Converge behind 51-point third quarter to stay unbeaten

The Beermen settled the issue in the third quarter

PBA: Tim Cone ‘hates’ playing vs Chot Reyes, says ‘he knows me like a book’

MANILA, Philippines—As expected, the respect between coaches Tim Cone and Chot Reyes remained at an all-time high after their classic in the PBA Philippine Cup. On Friday, Ginebra one-upped TNT in a squeaker, 87-83, at Philsports Arena and when the buzzer sounded, Cone tipped his hat anew to Reyes. “I really hate playing against Chot. I really hate it,” said Cone. “First of all, he knows me like a book and I lose more games than I win against...

Matt Le Tissier - Footballing Genius

B.League: Thirdy Ravena stars anew to lead San-En

MANILA, Philippines — Thirdy Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix continue to roll in the 2023-24 B.League season after routing the Shiinshu Brave Warriors, 95-75, on Wednesday at Toyohashi City Gymnasium. Ravena delivered the goods with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals as the playoff-bound NeoPhoenix, who rose to a 44-10 record, celebrated their Central Conference championship in their first home game since clinching the...

The Black Power salute at Mexico’s 1968 Olympics that inspired generations

Jontay Porter receives NBA suspension following major betting scandal

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

Predicting All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams

'Iron' women gear up for IM 70.3 showdown

MANILA, Philippines: Alongside their male pro counterparts, 13 intrepid women of diverse backgrounds and abilities set their sights on the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu in Mactan, Cebu Sunday, prepared to test their limits in pursuit of triathlon excellence. Among them are seasoned campaigners and debutantes in the Asian circuit, promising a rousing battle of strength, speed and stamina across the demanding 1.9 km swim, 90km bike and 21k run on a...

NFL Mock Draft 11.0 picks 17-32: A different perspective

PVL: MJ Phillips not ruling out Petro Gazz return in All-Filipino

MANILA, Philippines–After a rather disappointing stint with Gwangju AI Peppers in the Korean V-League, Petro Gazz’s versatile hitter MJ Phillips made her much-awaited homecoming just in time for her local club’s crucial victory in the Premier Volleyball League. Phillips suiting up for the Angels, who gave themselves a stronger position in the standings leading to the looming semifinals after improving to a 7-2 (win-loss) card with a 25-13,...

Nuggets know defending their NBA title will be tough task

DENVER— The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone’s challenge not to let up after winning the franchise’s first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP award for the third time in four years, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope all stepped up their games this season and Jamal Murray had another...

NBA: Jimmy Butler could miss 'weeks,' set for MRI

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, who has been ruled out for Friday's play-in finale against the Chicago Bulls, reportedly could miss weeks with a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee. ESPN and The Athletic reported Thursday that Butler was awaiting tests to confirm the severity of the injury suffered in Wednesday's 105-104 loss to the 76ers. He confirmed postgame that he was headed for an MRI exam. He was hurt when Philadelphia's Kelly...

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...

F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of “painted” Shanghai track surface

Neither teams nor tyre supplier Pirelli were informed about the “painted” surface treatment at the Shanghai circuit before arriving in China for this weekend’s Formula 1 race, it has emerged.

It's all about business for Bea, Denden

THE hits and blocks are different this time for Bea de Leon and Denden Lazaro-Revilla as the former team captain and libero of Choco Mucho faced their previous club for the first time in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference on Thursday, April 18. De Leon and Lazaro-Revilla are now playing for Creamline which was expected to engage Choco Mucho in a see-saw battle in a much-anticipated elimination round duel on...

Hamilton expects to lose positions if F1 China sprint is dry

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he expects to slip down the order if Saturday's Formula 1 sprint race in China is dry, after qualifying second in the rain.

Critical triple-header up as Final Four race hits fever pitch

Petro Gazz will have the easiest assignment among three teams trying to wriggle out of a logjam for third spot as the race for semifinal berths in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference heats up even more. Colliding with Galleries Tower in the 2 p.m. game at Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna, the Angels can claim a piece of the lead with a win heading into the homestretch of the eliminations, which actually started Thursday...

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

Spikers’ Turf: Criss Cross recover from slow start to upend Navy

MANILA, Philippines — Criss Cross needed to overcome a slow start before regaining its winning ways with a 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-19 victory over PGJC-Navy in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference on Friday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Licking the wounds from their five-set collapse to defending champion Cignal last Sunday, the King Crunchers continued to struggle after dropping the opening set to the Sealions. Substitute setter...

PBA: Ginebra scrapes past TNT for third straight win

MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra used a balanced attack in the final two quarters on Friday night to escape TNT by the skin of its teeth, 87-83, and claim its third straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup. After seeing their 21-point cushion vanish by halftime break, the Gin Kings found holes in their game and made the proper adjustments to pull out a thrilling win at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Japeth Aguilar had 20 points and 10...

Ubas boosts bid for Paris

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Janry Ubas boosted his Paris Olympics bid after he topped the men’s long jump of the Singapore Open Track and Field Championships. The Misamis Oriental native registered 7.58 meters to claim the victory over a field that included eventual silver winner Chinese Taipei’s Wen Hua-Yu, who had 7.43m. That should earn Ubas, 30, precious ranking points in pursuit of a berth to the Paris...