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SGA to represent PH in Jones Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Strong Group Athletics will represent the Philippines anew when the 43rd William Jones Cup fires off this July 13 in Taiwan. Charles Tiu will be back at the helm and will handle SGA, alongside former Smart Gilas head coach Rajko Toroman as the Philippine club team will try to bring the Jones Cup championship back to the country since it last won in 2019. "Yes we are leading the team," Tiu confirmed to the Manila Times. The...

Bills schedule 2024: Dates & times for all 17 games, strength of schedule, final record prediction

All you need to know about the Bills' 2024 schedule, including dates, times and strength of schedule.

British boxer Sherif Lawal dies after being knocked down in pro debut

LONDON — A British boxer has died after he lost on his professional debut in London. Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head from Malam Varela in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight on Sunday at Harrow Leisure Centre. READ: Mexican teen boxer dies of injuries suffered in ring The referee waved it off to allow paramedics to attend to Lawal. He was taken to hospital but died. He was 29. “The British Boxing...

Keith Hernandez maddened by ’embarrassing’ umpires for losing pitch count

Umpires had a rough night during the New York Mets extra innings loss to the Philadelphia Phillies and Keith Hernandez seemed fed up. Aren’t there enough calls for Major League Baseball umpires to get wrong? They don’t need to start messing up the things that should be easy to control like pitch counts. But Monday Read more... The post Keith Hernandez maddened by ’embarrassing’ umpires for losing pitch count appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Report: Transgender Golfer Had Tough Time At U.S. Open Qualifier

Transgender golfer Hailey Davidson, who was previously banned from a women's golf tour, is attempting to qualify for the 2024 U.S. Women's Open. Davidson reportedly had a tough time during the qualifying rounds, though. According to reports, Davidson, who transitioned from male to female, posted ...

NBA: Celtics hold off depleted Cavs to take 3-1 series lead

The Boston Celtics fought off a spirited challenge from short-handed Cleveland Monday, beating the Cavaliers 109-102 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Jaylen Brown added 27 points for the Celtics, who will try to finish off the best-of-seven series at home on Wednesday. The Cavaliers were dealt a heavy blow when Donovan Mitchell, who had...

IDF announces name of fallen soldier

The IDF announced the death of Staff-Sergeant Ariel Tsym, 20-years-old, from Modi'in on Saturday. Tsym was a combat soldier in the 931st Battalion in the Nahal Brigade and was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. His family was notified. Tsym was posthumously promoted from the rank of Staff-Sergeant to the rank of Sergeant. Fallen IDF soldi...

Lakers expected to be a leading candidate to acquire five-time All-Star

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka has never shied away from chasing star talent.

F1 drivers call for review into "joke" penalty points system

Logan Sargeant and Sergio Perez have led calls for a review into Formula 1's "joke" penalty points system.

Minnesota Vikings release veteran cornerback

Just hours after the news broke that the Minnesota Vikings were hosting a cornerback on a visit, they parted ways with a veteran at the position.

Creamline Claims Eighth PVL Title with Thrilling Come-From-Behind Win

Creamline has made history again by clinching their 8th Premier Volleyball League (PVL) title with a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Choco Mucho. The intense match held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City saw the Cool Smashers triumph 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, in front of a record crowd of 23,162 fans on May […] The post Creamline Claims Eighth PVL Title with Thrilling Come-From-Behind Win appeared first on...

Arron Oberholser fired up over Jon Rahm’s PGA Tour comments: ‘I want to wring his neck’

Star golfer Jon Rahm caused a significant stir on Tuesday, culminating in some very incensed comments about the two-time major champion on The Golf Channel. Rahm announced his plan to join LIV Golf last December, and the PGA Tour suspended him. At the time, the move was considered a “formality” to allow other players to Read more... The post Arron Oberholser fired up over Jon Rahm’s PGA Tour comments: ‘I want to wring his neck’ appeared first on...

Why David Fifita backflipped on Sydney Roosters contract: Back-rower re-signs with Gold Coast Titans

David Fifita has completed a stunning backflip on a multi-million dollar deal to join Sydney Roosters and remain with the Gold Coast Titans.

Dyip look to complete QF upset vs SMB

UPSET-CONSCIOUS Terrafirma tries to get the job done by knocking out top seed San Miguel Beer in their PBA Philippine Cup rubber match on May 15 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The eighth-seeded Dyip and the Beermen square off at 4:30 p.m., followed by another do-or-die game featuring Rain or Shine and TNT at 7:30 p.m. Playing with their backs against the wall, Terrafirma leaned on the solid quartet of Stephen Holt, Juami Tiongson, Isaac Go and...

Sisi Rondina gets ‘surprise’ PH team call-up for AVC Challenge Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina is set to make her indoor debut for the Philippine women’s volleyball team in the country’s hosting of the AVC Challenge Cup from May 22 to 29 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. No rest for Rondina as she shifts her focus to leading the national team, which will be among the 10 countries competing in the continental tournament, after Choco Mucho ended up with another runner-up finish in the grueling 2024 PVL...

Angel Canino, Bella Belen commit to play for PH team, sources say

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine volleyball will finally get a chance to see Angel Canino and Bella Belen play in one team as the last two UAAP MVPs have committed to represent the country in its hosting of the AVC Challenge Cup from May 22 to 29 at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Multiple sources confirmed to Inquirer Sports that the stars of La Salle and National University have committed to suit up for the Philippine women’s volleyball team in coach...

Hawks win NBA lottery in draft with no clear No. 1 pick

CHICAGO — The Atlanta Hawks came in facing slim odds. They walked away with their biggest victory in years. The Hawks won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, landing the No. 1 pick and a potential cornerstone player in a year where there’s no clear-cut choice. “At least I can go home and tell my wife on Mother’s Day, ‘Hey, at least we won the lottery,’” general manager Landry Fields said. “That’s her present. Yeah, there we go.” The Hawks hit the...

Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife Erica as marriage ‘irretrievably broken’

Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, after claiming their marriage is “irretrievably broken”. The shock news was revealed here at the US PGA Championship, where starting on Thursday the world No 2 will attempt to win his first major in 10 years. The 36-year-old McIlroy was seen on the range without his weddi...

NBA: LeBron James attends Celtics-Cavaliers Game 4 in Cleveland

CLEVELAND — LeBron James attended Cleveland’s playoff game against the Boston Celtics on Monday night, an appearance certain to drive conversation about the superstar’s future. James, who can opt out of his contact with the Los Angeles Lakers and become a free agent this summer, played two stints in Cleveland. He led the Cavs to their only NBA championship in 2016 before leaving two years later. The league’s career scoring leader, James has...

Nuggets outgun Wolves to level playoff series

(UPDATE) LOS ANGELES – The defending champion Denver Nuggets outgunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-107 to level their NBA playoff series on Sunday (Monday in Manila) as the Indiana Pacers pulled even with the New York Knicks. The Nuggets, fueled by 35 points from NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon's 27 points on ruthlessly efficient 11-of-12 shooting and 19 points from Jamal Murray, claimed a second straight win in...

Chris Finch throws shade at Nuggets star over Rudy Gobert’s fine

On Tuesday, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was hit with a $75,000 fine by the NBA for making a “money” gesture that the league believed “questions the integrity” of its officials.

Japeth to take spot of injured Jamie Malonzo for Gilas

MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone is looking at tapping Barangay Ginebra's veteran big man Japeth Aguilar to fill in the spot of injured wingman Jamie Malonzo as Gilas Pilipinas is set to prepare for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament by June. Cone shared his thoughts during his interview with veteran sports caster Carlo Pamintuan at the Youtube sports channel Gilas Nation on Monday. "We are looking for Japeth again to try to come and be a part...

Charles Barkley Blasts NBA Head Coach For Calling Out The Media

Michael Malone said he used media members doubting the Denver Nuggets as fuel to spark a comeback in their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Charles Barkley didn't take kindly to the motivational device. After falling down 2-0 at home, Denver responded with two wins at ...

Agony of defeat drives Flying Titans to keep dreaming

A Premier Volleyball League crown remains elusive to Choco Mucho. But despite the latest bridesmaid finish, the search for glory continues for the Flying Titans. “I always tell my teammates every time we play, [we have] to believe, trust [each other] and win,” Sisi Rondina, one of the conference’s best outside spikers, said in Filipino after Choco Mucho fell to a traditional conqueror in Creamline for the second consecutive Finals on Sunday. “As...

Ray Parks, Nagoya reach B.League semis, Kiefer’s Shiga back in B1

MANILA, Philippines—Ray Parks and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins are heading to the 2024 Japanese B.League semifinals after outlasting the Mikawa Seahorses, 84-75, on Sunday at Dolphins Arena. The Dolphins moved on to face Kai Sotto’s former squad, the Hiroshima Dragonflies. Parks played only nine limited minutes for Nagoya but still contributed five points and an assist in the process. READ: B.League: Thirdy Ravena shines in San-En blowout win It...

Tyson says comeback at 57 was 'no-brainer'

NEW YORK – Former heavyweight king Mike Tyson said Monday (Tuesday in Manila) his decision to step back into the ring at the age of 57 was a "no-brainer," brushing off recent criticism that he was too old to make a comeback. At a press conference in New York to promote his upcoming bout against YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul, Tyson admitted training for his return had taken a toll. "I'm doing great but my body is shit right now, I'm sore, I'm...

Max Verstappen delivers Mercedes blow with ‘desire’ admission over F1 future

Max Verstappen has appeared to give the clearest sign yet he is not interested in a move across to Mercedes.

Vikings announce re-signing of defensive lineman

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed defensive lineman James Lynch hours after reports of cornerback Joejuan Williams' release.

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Kai Sotto back home as reps map out 'mini-camp, workout dates'

Kai gets much-deserved break after impressive Japab B.League season

Meet the only eight players who have a shot to win PGA Championship

The PGA Championship returns Thursday-Sunday to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville for the second major championship of the season. Here are the eight players who can win this week's PGA Championship.

Cone expects Sotto to hold his own in OQT

(UPDATE) GILAS coach Tim Cone is confident that young big man Kai Sotto has the skills and the experience already to hold his own as the national side plays in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia from July 2-7. Even at a tender age of 21 years old, the American mentor said he's impressed with the fact that Sotto already gained the experience after playing against bigger and stronger Australian players in the NBL, along...

Madayag looks forward to healthy Flying Titans next conference

MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho's quest to take the crown in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference was not successful, but Maddie Madayag looks ahead and believes that the future is bright for the Flying Titans. With hopes to extend the series, tears fall for the team captain after a five-set loss against sister team Creamline, 25-20, 20-25, 25-22, 22-25, 11-15, last Sunday, May 12. "I cried because it was really...

Fit-again AJ Edu set for Gilas comeback

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is assured of a solid defensive stopper at front court as Filipino-Cypriot AJ Edu is slated to make his comeback with Gilas Pilipinas when the national team begins its training on June 21 at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. Gilas coach Tim Cone said he just had a recent chat with Edu, who is at the tail end of his recovery since tearing his meniscus while playing for the Toyama Grouses in the...

UAAP: Tiny but mighty Detdet Pepito captures hearts of UST community

MANILA, Philippines—Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament wasn’t Detdet Pepito’s breakout game, by any means. It was her coronation. Not really as a UAAP champion. No, that situation is quite far from her grasp as the Golden Tigresses succumbed to National University in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. It was her coronation of being the Thomasian’s champion. UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 86 volleyball...

Tolentino notes possible 25-strong PH Olympic team

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino scribbled in his notebook the list of Filipino athletes who could possibly join the country’s delegation to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The local Olympic chief found out that several hopefuls could still make it, more than his projected expectation. “I wrote down 25 athletes from various sports. But it seems, that number is bound to increase going into the final stretch of [Olympic]...

NU spikers want double celebration

MANILA, Philippines — A historic double crown is here for National U’s taking. And without an inch of hesitation, the Bulldogs and the Lady Bulldogs go for the kill against their Santo Tomas counterparts in a pair of Game 2s in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball finals today at the Mall of Asia Arena. The NU spikers raided the Tigers’ lair with convincing victories at the start of the best-of-three showdowns last Saturday and want no let-up in a bid...

Kansas City Chiefs Cut Veteran Defensive Player From Roster

The Kansas City Chiefs made some minor roster moves on Monday. According to the league's transaction report, via KSHB's Nick Jacobs, the Chiefs released defensive lineman Matt Dickerson. They also signed linebacker Cole Christensen. Dickerson played 18 games for the Tennessee Titans from 2018 to ...

Celtics push Cavs to brink of elimination

LOS ANGELES – The Boston Celtics fought off short-handed Cleveland to take a 3-1 stranglehold in their NBA playoff series Monday (Tuesday in Manila) as Oklahoma City leveled their series with Dallas. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Jaylen Brown added 27 points for the Celtics, who beat the Cavaliers 109-102 for a 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal. The Celtics will try to finish off the series...

Marcial: PBA’s real problem is translating large TV viewers into live audience

The PBA Philippine Cup playoffs has not been short of competitiveness with two quarterfinal pairings even going its three-game distance. Unfortunately, the league could only hope that it could say the same thing about live attendance. “It’s a reality for us,” commissioner Willie Marcial told the Inquirer, referring to the increasing number of empty seats in PBA games of late.“Our games are dependent on many things after all—like venues and...

Donovan Mitchell misses Game 4 vs Celtics with strained left calf

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell missed Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics on Monday with a left calf injury, a devastating loss that will make it even tougher for Cleveland to get back in the series. Mitchell, who has been dealing with a left knee injury for months, got hurt in the closing minutes of Cleveland’s loss on Saturday in Game 3. The five-time All-Star is averaging 29.6 points...

Court Makes Ruling On The Jon Gruden vs. NFL Lawsuit

Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden suffered an unfortunate defeat in court this week. According to a report from ESPN, a Nevada Supreme Court sided with the NFL in Gruden's lawsuit against the league. The court ruled the Super Bowl-winning coach is "ineligible to sue the league over his ...

COLUMN: Terrafirma win over SMB can do the PBA a world of good

A Dyip upset will raise hope that parity is not a pipe dream for this struggling league

With a no-tomorrow approach to Game 2, NU men’s and women’s teams want crowns headed their way

There was no sign of hesitation on coach Dante Alinsunurin’s part when he spoke of his team’s intentions in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournament. “We are focused on our goal to dominate volleyball here in the UAAP,” Alinsunurin said. He was speaking about the National University (NU) Bulldogs, who are looking to annex a fourth straight men’s crown on Wednesday. But he might have been referring to the Lady Bulldogs as well. National U watched...

WNBA feeling ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ as season tips off

A new era for women’s basketball gets under way on Tuesday when Caitlin Clark makes her full professional debut for the Indiana Fever as the new WNBA season tips off. After a college career which rewrote the record books and shattered attendance and television viewing records, No.1 draft pick Clark will line up for Indiana’s season-opening road game against the Connecticut Sun. Anticipation for Clark’s regular season debut has already started to...

UP Fighting Maroons add Fil-Am Jacob Bayla, former Kai Sotto teammate Jordan Wilmore to roster

The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons are making significant strides to enhance their basketball team with recent commitments from two promising players. Filipino American hooper Jacob Bayla, a 6-foot-5 wing from Valley Christian High School in California, has officially committed to the Fighting Maroons. His decision marks a pivotal addition to the team’s roster as they prepare for the upcoming University Athletic Association...

NU seeks UAAP volleyball crowns

NATIONAL University (NU) look to rule the UAAP Season 86 men's and women's volleyball tournaments at the expense of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in their respective Game 2 Finals matches at the Mall of Asia Arena today. The Bulldogs are out for dominance as they seek their fourth straight crown against the Golden Spikers at 2 p.m., with their match succeeding the awarding ceremony for this season's individual awardees at 1 p.m. On the...

Cone has high expectations on Boatwright at Gilas

MANILA, Philippines — Tim Cone has high expectations for Bennie Boatwright once he secures his Philippine citizenship so the former USC Trojan can play for Gilas Pilipinas. Though the 27-year-old Boatwright is still in the initial stage of the naturalization process, Cone is convinced that the sweet-shooting American forward can make an immediate impact at Gilas. "Bennie's a great player. I wish he was in our (Ginebra) team so we could teach him...

NBA: Nuggets even series with Timberwolves at 2-2

MINNEAPOLIS — Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, and Aaron Gordon had 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting to propel the Denver Nuggets to a series-tying 115-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. Jamal Murray had 12 of his 19 points in the third quarter for the Nuggets in a momentum carryover from his buzzer-beating swish from behind half court, and...

Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in NBA

NBA teams were told Monday that Bronny James, the son of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, has been medically cleared to play in the league and is expected to participate in the draft combine this week, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press. Teams were told of the clearance in a memo sent Monday morning, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league did not publicly release...