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UAAP: Sheena Toring a picture of consistency for NU in homestretch

MANILA, Philippines — National University coach Norman Miguel lauded Sheena Toring for picking the perfect time to find her groove late in the Lady Bulldogs’ UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball campaign. Toring sustained her fine form and scattered six attacks, three blocks, and an ace to finish with 10 points as NU drew the first blood of the best-of-three Finals series on Saturday in front of 20,955 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum. “I’m so happy...

PVL: Fighting for life, Choco Mucho looks to schedule a Game 3

Choco Mucho has its back against the wall after losing the all-important Game 1 of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Finals to its achilles heel: sister team Creamline. While the Cool Smashers are gunning to add glory to their dynastic reign when Game 2 comes at 6 p.m. at Smart Araneta Coliseum, the Flying Titans are fighting to extend the series to an all-or-nothing Game 3—which coach Dante Alinsunurin has not yet...

Creamline’s depth leads to another PVL crown at Choco Mucho’s expense

MANILA, Philippines–The Creamline Cool Smashers remain the queens of the PVL All-Filipino Conference. The now eight-time champions retained their supremacy against sister team Choco Mucho for the second championship series in a row with a 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11 victory Sunday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Finals MVP Jema Galanza was on a mission and delivered 20 attacks for the Cool Smashers, who claimed their fourth straight...

NBA mock draft 2024: Instant projection after Hawks’ stunning lottery win

Here’s our instant projection of the 2024 NBA Draft with the order now finalized after the lottery drawing.

For Ahanmisi and Barroca, what happens on the court stays on the court

Maverick quick to play down on-court scraps with Barroca

PVL: Bea De Leon says title point vs Choco Mucho ‘just a bonus’

MANILA, Philippines—Bea De Leon put the exclamation point in Creamline’s latest title win at the expense of Choco Mucho in Game 2 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals on Sunday. De Leon delivered the championship-clinching point against her former team as the Cool Smashers claimed the fourth consecutive All-Filipino crown. The 27-year-old De Leon, however, refused to put some weight on the final play that capped her first campaign for...

Identical Twins Sign With Same NFL Team Following 2024 Draft

Two identical twins have signed with the same NFL franchise after going unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Jadon and Jaxon Janke, who played collegiately at South Dakota State University, went unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, they're both getting a shot at the professional level. The ...

Watch: Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hammers 10th homer of 2024

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge is recapturing the form that helped him win the 2022 American League MVP.

Depth big edge for Creamline

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses proved prophetic when he told his players before Game 1 of their best-of-three PVL All-Filipino Conference title showdown with Choco Mucho that their bench depth would spell the difference. True enough, the Cool Smashers’ second-stringers responded and delivered in the clutch in a dramatic, come-from-behind 24-26, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16 victory over the Flying Titans last Thursday to move on the...

NBA mock draft 2.0: Would San Antonio import even more talent from France?

Mike McCarthy Announces Plan At Running Back With Ezekiel Elliott

Ezekiel Elliott returns for a second go-around with the Dallas Cowboys. Mike McCarthy doesn't intend to push the former bell-cow running back as hard this season. When asked about Elliott's expected role during Saturday's press conference, McCarthy laid the foundation for a split backfield. "I ...

UAAP: UST star Angge Poyos questionable for Finals Game 2

MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas has quite a problem on their hands at possibly the worst time ever. Golden Tigresses coach Emilio “Kung Fu” Reyes said after their Game 1 loss that there’s no assurance yet regarding Angge Poyos’ clearance to play for Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. “There’s swelling [in the ankle] already but it’s not as bad as Eya’s (Laure) before when it immediately turned violet. The...

IIHF World Championship 2024: Schedule, dates, TV channels and more for international hockey tournament

The IIHF World Championship takes place in Czechia this year.

Former chess champion Garry Kasparov is a wanted man in Russia

Marquez was "completely exhausted” when he reached Le Mans MotoGP win fight

Marc Marquez says he was "completely exhausted” by the time he reached the battle for victory in the MotoGP French Grand Prix having come from 13th on the grid.

J.J. McCarthy makes big move for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings selected Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft undoubtedly hoping that he will be their new franchise quarterback. And it sounds like he’s already putting in the extra work required to make that a possibility. This week, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell revealed that J.J. McCarthy went to the team’s practice field early to walk through plays on his own in...

Lomachenko knocks out Kambosos to win IBF lightweight title

Ukrainian boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko clinched the IBF lightweight world title on Sunday after producing a supreme performance to stop Australia’s George Kambosos in the 11th round in Perth. In the main event at a sold-out 15,000 RAC Arena, heavy favorite Lomachenko defied the rowdy home crowd and dominated throughout. Lomachenko left the Australian bloodied and sealed the 135-pound belt in the 11th round after dropping Kambosos several...

PBA: Meralco wary of Robert Bolick ahead of Game 2

MANILA, Philippines—Meralco’s Game 1 win over NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals certainly didn’t come easy. The Bolts on Friday beat the Road Warriors, 97-93, but needed to overcome a 48-point outburst by Robert Bolick to escape the Road Warriors at Araneta Coliseum. “He played well. It wasn’t part of our game plan [to make him score a lot]. You have to give it to Robert. He’s so good at picking angles and taking shots. It really...

Pistons make wrong kind of history at NBA Draft lottery

The Detroit Pistons have finished with the worst record in the NBA the past two seasons, but the draft lottery has been incredibly cruel to them.

Bruins get bad news ahead of Game 4 against Panthers

The Boston Bruins are facing what feels like a must-win scenario on Sunday night, and the task got a bit harder following a development on Sunday morning.

Bears coach calls out Justin Fields

This offseason, the Chicago Bears decided to move on from former starting quarterback Justin Fields, trading him to the Pittsburgh Steelers before selecting Caleb Williams in the NFL Draft. And one of Fields’ former coaches offered a particularly scathing review of their former quarterback. Following the departure of Justin Fields from the team, one of Fields’ coaches with the Chicago Bears had a pretty brutal assessment of Fields’ processing...

Cavs shock Celtics, Mavs silence Thunder

LOS ANGELES – Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday (Friday in Manila) as the Cavaliers shocked the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silenced the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Donovan Mitchell led a comprehensive Cleveland effort as the Cavaliers powered past the Celtics 118-94 in Boston to make it 1-1 in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series. Dallas...

Marvin Harrison Jr. still refuses to sign deal

Typically when a player is selected among the top-five picks in the NFL Draft, fans rush to purchase their jersey from the team shop immediately when it becomes available. But that hasn’t been the case for new Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. because he is still refusing to sign the licensing deal that would make jersey sales possible. Marvin Harrison Jr. has refused to sign the NFLPA’s joint licensing agreement which would...

Jia De Guzman set for PH team return in AVC Challenge Cup

MANILA, Philippines — After a fruitful stint in Japan, Jia De Guzman will play for the Philippine women’s volleyball team in the AVC Challenge Cup from May 22 to 29 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Arriving in Manila a few days ago, De Guzman finally got her time to watch Creamline live when it tries to clinch its eighth title in Game 2 of the 2024 All-Filipino Conference Finals on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The eight-time PVL Best setter...

Oldies but goodies: Seniors to keep an eye on ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft

Notre Dame Defensive Back Micah Bell Announces SEC Transfer

Former Notre Dame cornerback Micah Bell appears to be SEC bound. On Sunday, Bell announced his decision to commit to the Vanderbilt Commodores after one season in South Bend. Last month, he penned a lengthy goodbye to fans of the Fighting Irish, thanking them for a memorable season. I want to thank ...

NBA: Mike Budenholzer agrees to become next Suns coach

PHOENIX — Mike Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. The 54-year-old Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday after one season. ESPN and The Athletic both reported that Budenholzer’s deal was for five years. Budenholzer — from Holbrook, Arizona — was coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 when they roared back from a...

PBA: Terrafirma shocks San Miguel to force do-or-die in playoffs

MANILA, Philippines–Terrafirma, against overwhelming odds, played with indomitable spirit all of Saturday to stun top-seeded San Miguel, 106-95, and drag the defending champion to a you-or-me clash in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. Cornerstone Juami Tiongson, top rookie pick Stephen Holt, and fit-again Isaac Go came up with big numbers at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Malate, Manila, to cut the powerhouse club down to size and give the No....

NBA: Nuggets blow out Timberwolves, avoid 0-3 hole

MINNEAPOLIS — Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the NBA Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 on Friday night that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team in the NBA to lose this postseason. Nikola Jokic, the three-time league NBA MVP, had 24 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists, Michael Porter Jr. scored 21 points and the Nuggets cut theTimberwolves’ series lead to...

Still hungry and focused Creamline bad news for Choco Mucho

The only thing that stands between Creamline upping an unprecedented Premier Volleyball League championship haul to eight is another victory against a storied, determined rival. And the Cool Smashers—seasoned as they are—don’t want to get ahead of themselves, even if they have a two-for-one shot at nailing another All-Filipino crown starting with Sunday’s game at Smart Araneta Coliseum. “Actually, I am still not thinking [about the title],”...

Jake Bates: UFL star and Detroit Lions target crushes another long FG

UFL and Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates has blasted yet another long field goal during the Week 7 game against the D.C. Defenders.

J.J. McCarthy ended his humbling first day of Vikings rookie camp by paying off a bet with the defense

It didn’t take long for J.J. McCarthy to both show his competitive chops in the NFL and also be completely humbled. On the very first day of Minnesota Vikings rookie camp, the former Michigan quarterback made a bet with the defense. If he could get through skeleton passing dril

Vikings deemed likely to move on from former first-round pick

The Minnesota Vikings are "likely to move on" from former first-round pick safety Lewis Cine.

Verstappen not a fan of F1 superlicence points system blocking Antonelli

World champion Max Verstappen says he does not support the current points system used to grant Formula 1 superlicences.

NBA: Cavaliers blow out Celtics to even series at 1 game apiece

BOSTON — Donovan Mitchell banked in a 3-pointer from a few steps beyond the top of the arc and could only shrug as he backpedaled back on defense. He followed with two baskets in the lane to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 16-point lead. “Sometimes you get lucky,” Mitchell said after scoring 29 points to help Cleveland beat Boston 118-94 on Thursday night. “Shooters shoot.” Two nights after losing the opener by 25 points, the Cavaliers answered...

Cool Smashers aim for sweep vs Titans

LOTS of twists and turns happened in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference, but it all ended with Creamline being one win away from keeping their dynasty. The Cool Smashers seek to take their fourth PVL All-Filipino title at the expense of their previous finals foe and sister team Choco Mucho at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 12. Garnering a total of 17,457 spectators in Game 1 of the Finals,...

PBA: Meralco ousts NLEX, books semis vs Ginebra

MANILA, Philippines–Neck-and-neck with the enemy for most of the contest, Meralco found gaps in NLEX’s game in the final period to carve out a 100-81 and punch a ticket to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. Chris Banchero starred for the Bolts, who disposed of their corporate sibling in two games and arranged a best-of-seven duel against old tormentor Barangay Ginebra. “We kind of let them into the game again [but] in the second half, we locked...

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LIVE UPDATES: 2024 PVL All-Filipino Finals Game 2

PVL All-Filipino Finals schedule Game 2 (May 12) Smart Araneta Coliseum 4 p.m. – Petro Gazz Angels vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers (Battle for Third) 6 p.m. – Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Creamline Cool Smashers (Finals, Game 2) FULL SCHEDULE PVL: Fighting for life, Choco Mucho looks to schedule a Game 3 Choco Mucho has its back against the wall after losing the all-important Game 1 of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Finals...

Bolts survive Bolick’s career night for first blood

Meralco sneaked one over NLEX despite allowing Best Player of the Conference frontrunner Robert Bolick to score a career-high 48 points Friday, moving one win from advancing to the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup. But coach Luigi Trillo pointed out following a 107-103 victory in the opener of their best-of-three quarterfinal series at Smart Araneta Coliseum that there’s plenty of things to be addressed in order to finish out the Road...

Petro Gazz star Brooke Van Sickle wins PVL MVP award

MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle capped her PVL debut with the All-Filipino Conference MVP award. The Filipino-American sensation on Sunday earned her first MVP in the Philippines after leading Petro Gazz to a bronze medal finish despite losing to Chery Tiggo in five sets in Game 2 at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Van Sickle was the top scorer of the elimination round with a total of 229 points built on 188 spikes as the third-best attacker...

PBA: Rain or Shine bounces back to even series vs TNT

MANILA, Philippines–With its top gun frosty once again, Rain or Shine on Sunday turned to its youth brigade to slip past TNT, 121-113, and bring their best-of-three PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal race to a decider. Jhonard Clarito set the tone early while Andrei Caracut put the finishing touches on the Elastopainters’ conquest of the Tropang Giga that leveled the short series to a game apiece. “The most important thing here is our team—a young...

Hoffman, Cray, Knott will have to fight another day

They had come a long way to conquer the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships in the hopes of clinching an outright spot for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But Lauren Hoffman, Eric Shawn Cray and Kristina Marie Knott will have to fight for that another day. The 25-year-old Hoffman managed to break her existing record en route to the gold in the women’s 400-meter hurdles and yet came short of an automatic Olympic berth during the meet held at...

Neuville stunned by almost “impossible” result in WRC Rally Portugal

Thierry Neuville believes he achieved the almost “impossible” by scoring a Rally Portugal podium that helped extend his World Rally Championship lead to 24 points over Elfyn Evans.

UAAP: Advice from Jaja Santiago spurs Alyssa Solomon on

MANILA, Philippines — After struggling in the Final Four, Alyssa Solomon rediscovered her scoring touch to put National University on the cusp of claiming the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball title. She has Jaja Santiago’s encouraging words to thank for that. Following an eight-point game when NU lost its twice-to-beat advantage to Far Eastern University, Solomon continued to struggle with nine points on 8-of-29 attacking clip but the Lady...

PVL: Madayag can’t wait to have a healthy Choco Mucho back

MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag felt a tinge of regret after falling short in extending the series but she remained proud of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans’ second straight silver in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference despite the injuries. Madayag shed tears after Choco Mucho blew a 2-1 lead as Creamline completed a series sweep in five sets, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, in Game 2 before an ecstatic 23,162 crowd on Sunday evening at...

Galanza eyes to extend Creamline's reign

TAKING down dynasties is as hard as keeping it alive and Creamline will have a chance to extend its supremacy in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. Facing a familiar foe in the finals, Creamline overcame a first set blip to take down sister team Choco Mucho in four sets, 24-26, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16, in Game 1 of the finals last Thursday, May 9, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Keeping her cool in high-pressure moments in...

Roy Keane can barely find the words for Manchester United's performance vs. Arsenal

Manchester United left club legend Roy Keane struggling for words after a 1-0 home loss to Arsenal. The Red Devils fell behind on a 20th minute goal from Leandro Trossard, and though Erik ten Hag's side threw numbers forward in pursuit of a result late on, the Gunners held…

Man City FFP: Guardiola done ‘disservice’ as ‘big update’ on hearing date emerges amid relegation claim

A 'big update' on Manchester City's hearing date for their alleged 115 breaches of FFP has emerged. Guardiola has been done a 'disservice'.

Stephen Holt tells PBA crowd: You want parity? We hear you

Stephen Holt and Terrafirma stunning win that allowed them to force San Miguel Beer into a do-or-die match in their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals seemed like a message sent across the league and its fans. “This is what you want; you want a competitive league,” Holt addressed the crowd in a postgame interview after the Dyip’s 106-95 win Saturday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. “You want parity, and we hear you.” Holt and the Dyip defied...