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Draymond Green urged Warriors against ‘bad trade’ they were ‘about to make’

Draymond Green put the general manager hat on for at least a portion of the 2024 NBA offseason.

Keely Hodgkinson: The new golden girl of British athletics

How to watch Filipino athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics for free

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Jets running back disrespects Steelers, gives them bulletin board material

New York Jets running back Breece Hall showed a lack of respect for the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense during a recent appearance on the podcast, and Pittsburgh is sure to use that as bulletin board material.

Why Verstappen won’t change his tone after radio rant criticism

The Formula 1 world champion says he will not alter his direct approach when speaking to Red Bull given the success it has previously provided the team - despite being criticised for his behaviour

Lewis Hamilton has cut a spiky figure in recent times but he looks like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders after his British GP triumph, writes HENRY CLARK

HENRY CLARK IN SPA: Lewis Hamilton looks and sounds like a man who has had the weight of the world lifted off his shoulders. It just goes to show what a difference a win makes.

Historic river parade launches Paris Olympics

Paris — A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair Friday, as the City of Light welcomed the world's greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza. Attendees wearing rain covers pose with a flag of the Philippines' in the stands at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024, with the Eiffel Tower in the background. AFP PHOTO...

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner out of Paris Olympics with tonsillitis

Men’s tennis number one Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, days before it begins, after falling ill with tonsillitis. The Italian said he was “sad and disappointed” to drop out, adding that he had started feeling unwell on Monday after a practice week in Monaco. “After seeing my doctors on Tuesday and waiting an extra day to give myself some more time to see if my condition would improve, things unfortunately got...

Paris Olympics begins with ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony

PARIS — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on Friday with a rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with stars and fantasy, showcasing the city’s resilience as authorities dealt with suspected acts of sabotage that targeted France’s flagship high-speed rail network. Widespread travel disruptions triggered by what French officials said were coordinated arson attacks on...

NBA: 76ers welcome Paul George, welcome back Tyrese Maxey

CAMDEN, New Jersey — Tyrese Maxey was asked to wait. Be patient, and the millions will come. Maybe an NBA championship, too. Maxey had some doubts a year ago when the Philadelphia 76ers asked their guard — who was not yet an All-Star, who had not yet dropped 50 points in a game three times — to hold off on signing a contract extension until this summer. The 76ers’ reasoning was solid: Maxey would open the offseason with a salary cap hold of $13...

PH gymnast Levi Ruivivar recovering after anaphylactic reaction

MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar had an unforgettable experience even before the Paris Olympics 2024 officially opened. Jung-Ruivivar, the youngest athlete in the Team Philippines delegation this Summer Games, shared that she had an anaphylactic reaction that needed medical attention in her first week inside the Olympic Village. The 18-year-old Filipino-American bet uploaded a video on Instagram journaling the...

Cauldron at Paris Olympics looks like a hot-air balloon

PARIS — The identity of the person who would light the Olympic cauldron for the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday night (spoiler alert: Marie-José Pérec and Teddy Riner) was up in the air … and so, it turns out, was the cauldron itself: a ring of fire carried by a hot-air balloon. Instead of the usual ground-bound cauldron used at most Summer and Winter Games, the special edition for the Paris Olympics is intended as a tribute to the first ride...

What Sergio Perez said after trailing Max Verstappen at Spa as Red Bull axe looms

Sergio Perez was around a second slower than Max Verstappen in both FP1 and FP2 at Spa...

10 Filipino Athletes Who Brought Home Olympic Medals

We've had exactly 10. Manifesting way more in the future!

MLB Trade Grades: Red Sox beat out Yankees and Orioles for veteran starter

James Paxton is headed back to Boston.

Cataraja surges to top of WBO super flyweight rankings

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Unbeaten Cebuano sensation Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja is poised for a blockbuster showdown as he ascended to the No. 1 spot in the WBO super flyweight rankings. With this ascent, Cataraja is on the verge of securing a mandatory challenger position against his former sparring partner, the current WBO super flyweight champion Kosei Tanaka of Japan. READ MORE: KJ Cataraja is WBO’s No. 1 super flyweight contender Japanese boxer...

Lewis Hamilton bites back at Max Verstappen after Red Bull star blamed HIM for their collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix - and claims there will 'always be hostility' from his Dutch rival

Verstappen's car was lifted into the air after he locked up during a bid to overtake Hamilton on lap 63 and clipped his front right tyre.

US basketball stars are Olympic fans, too

PARIS — The US men's basketball team is headed to the athletes village on Friday to mingle with fellow Olympians before the opening ceremony. Next week, the group wants to see Simone Biles compete. Stephen Curry hopes to watch beach volleyball and swimming. And most of the players have sponsor-related obligations. It's a busy couple of weeks. Also, there are games to play. Such is the challenge of the Olympics for some of the biggest stars in...

Lewis Hamilton casts alarming ‘completely different’ Mercedes W15 verdict after ‘pretty bad day’

Lewis Hamilton: "It has been feeling great in the past couple of races. That just felt completely different today."

Mets acquire World Series-winning pitcher in trade

The New York Mets continue to load up on experienced arms.

Paris Olympics: Rower Joanie Delgaco places fourth, stays in medal hunt

SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 MANILA, Philippines—Rower Joanie Delgaco kicked off Team Philippines’ campaign in the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday in France. Delgaco got off to a strong start but faltered in the end to finish in fourth place in the women’s single sculls heat at Nautical St. – Flat Water. The 26-year-old Delgaco, the first Filipina rower to qualify for the Olympics, reached the finish line with a time of...

PVL: MJ Perez, Cignal stay hot with win over Capital1

MANILA, Philippines–Cignal remained on top of the PVL Reinforced Conference Pool B standings after dragging Capital1 back to Earth, 25-20, 25-17, 23-25, 25-13, on Saturday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. MJ Perez made that happen with 23 points, 20 attacks, two aces and a block for the HD Spikers to improve to 3-0. Her performance was highlighted with 12 excellent digs and 15 excellent receptions. “Very thankful and proud of the team because...

Explained: Why Yuki Tsunoda was hit with huge 60-place Belgian GP grid penalty

Yuki Tsunoda will fall to the very back of the Belgian Grand Prix grid.

USA, Spain win women's Olympic football openers

Paris — Reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati scored one goal and helped create another as World Cup holders Spain beat Japan 2-1 in their first game of the women's Olympic football tournament on Thursday (Friday in Manila), while record four-time gold medallists the United States beat Zambia 3-0. Spain are making their Olympic women's football debut at the Paris Games but are leading contenders to win gold after their World Cup triumph in...

Where is Andrew Wiggins? Why Warriors forward isn't on Canada Olympics basketball roster for 2024 Paris Games

Here is why Golden State's forward is not on Canada's Olympic basketball roster in 2024.

Nadal, Djokovic fighting time and new generation in Paris Olympics

PARIS — Rafael Nadal will bid farewell to the Olympics on the clay courts of Roland Garros — scene of his greatest moments — as Novak Djokovic attempts to prevent the sun setting on tennis's golden generation. Nadal has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles in Paris but at 38 time is ticking for the Spaniard, who last month suffered his earliest exit from the French Open. Battered by exhausting, career-long battles with injuries, former world...

Delgaco joins short list of PH rowers who have made Olympic grade

Joanie Delgaco kicks off the Philippines’ campaign in the Paris Olympics Saturday as one of a few Filipino rowers to participate in the pinnacle of athletic competition. If very few people are aware of that, it’s understandable. And even the former volleyball standout who competed in the Palarong Pambansa was in disbelief when she made the Paris grade. “At first, I really couldn’t sleep because I was qualified. I thought, ‘Is this it, am I...

Adrian Newey ‘approach’ theory ruled out as Red Bull told it’s ‘far too late’

Adrian Newey is set to leave Red Bull in early 2025...

F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 from Piastri

Verstappen on top in opening Belgian GP practice ahead of Hungarian GP winner Piastri as Perez struggles for pace

China win first gold medal of Olympics in 10m mixed team shooting

CHATEAUROUX, France — China's Sheng Lihao and Huang Yuting won the first gold medal of the Olympic games on Saturday, defeating South Korea's Keum Ji-hyeon and Park Ha-jun in the final. Sheng, a silver medallist in the individual 10m air rifle at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and Huang, a two-time gold medallist at the 2022 World Championships, outscored the Korean duo 16-12 to seal victory.

Mercedes abandons new floor after Spa practice struggles

Mercedes is going back to its old floor specification for the rest of the F1 Belgian GP weekend

Binotto brought in to "change speed" of Audi F1 programme

Former Ferrari team boss Binotto will have "full responsibility" to streamline Audi's Formula 1 decision-making as it takes over Sauber

De La Salle stuns Converge for first win in Kadayawan tournament

Green Archers stay in title mix in Davao pocket tournament

Charles Barkley blasts NBA in statement on split from TNT: NBA 'wanted to break up with us'

Charles Barkley has spoken out against the league following the impending end of NBA on TNT, and with it "Inside the NBA."

Carlos Yulo, EJ Obiena, boxers top hopes for Team Philippines

The Philippines was the latest among five Southeast Asian (SEA) nations to win a gold medal in the Olympics. The country is hoping to become the third in that list to win a gold in the Summer Games following its breakthrough triumph when the 22-person delegation opens its bid in the Paris Olympiad. And fittingly, Carlos Yulo will be the one kicking off the Philippines campaign in the French capital. The world champion gymnast and rower Joanie...

Albon: Verstappen and Hamilton both "aggressive" in Hungary F1 collision

The Williams driver had the best view of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s crash in Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix

Kumong Bol-Anon 17: PH vs China Showdown in Tagbilaran set

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL—The highly anticipated clash between Virgel “Valiente” Vitor and China’s Yeerjialahashi Laayibieke is set for this Saturday, July 27, at the Bohol Wisdom School gymnasium. This fight serves as the main event of the “Kumong Bol-Anon 17” card promoted by the PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions. READ MORE: Cataraja surges to top of WBO super flyweight rankings Japanese boxer refuses win, apologizes to Filipino foe in Japan Paris...

Unforgettable: Comaneci's perfect 10, Biles' 'twisties' and more

Paris — Gymnastics has emerged as one of the showstopping Olympic sports. AFP Sport takes a look at five unforgettable moments served up by some of the world's greatest athletes on the journey to this summer's Games in Paris with action getting underway on Saturday: Alberto Braglia - London 1908 The first athlete to put gymnastics on the map was self-taught in a barn in his native Modena in Italy. Taking time-out from his job at a tobacco...

Astros named as top trade destination for two-time Cy Young winner

The Houston Astros are back in first place despite a banged-up pitching staff, and could reportedly make a play for a two-time Cy Young Award winner at the trade deadline.

Paris Olympics: Hergie Bacyadan faces tall order in boxing opener

SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 MANILA, Philippines—Hergie Bacyadan may be facing a tougher route in the Paris Olympics 2024 women’s boxing tournament compared to her Team Philippines compatriots. Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial earned byes into the Round of 16 but Bacyadan will have to work a bit harder as her first opponent in Olympic debut is China’s Li Qian. In contrast to Bacyadan, Li is as seasoned as a veteran could get....

Friday favourite: The “perfect” team-mate who bucked a single-seater trend

Junior single-seater racing is a cut-throat environment where truly opening up to team-mates is rare, as all opponents represent an obstacle to be overcome on the path to Formula 1. That Tomas Enge adopted an altogether different approach with Bjorn Wirdheim is a significant factor in him picking the Czech as a favourite team-mate

Helmut Marko’s critical Max Verstappen admission as grid penalty looms

Helmut Marko has admitted a Max Verstappen victory will be very difficult to achieve at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix...

Team USA basketball arrives in France for Paris Olympics campaign

VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — And now, the real work begins for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team. The four-time defending gold medalists arrived in France on Wednesday to begin their final preparations for the Paris Olympics 2024. Their train from London arrived in their early afternoon, a couple of hours before the team held a photo shoot and acclimation practice at the arena where it will play its three group-stage games starting Sunday...

Belgian GP: McLaren strike back against Max Verstappen as Daniel Ricciardo encounters ‘strange’ issue

McLaren issued the perfect response to Max Verstappen in the second Belgian GP practice session...

What Pacquiao's exhibition fight means

IT is only an exhibition bout and the result will not be reflected in the record books, but just the same it will be used as a barometer to see just how much is left in the fuel tank of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao, pro boxing's only eight-division world champion, is booked to trade punches with former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo in a three-round boxing exhibition at Super Rizin 3, set for Sunday, July 28, in Saitama, Japan. Anpo is a...

Paris Olympics: Tough road ahead for PH bet Samantha Catantan

MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines’ fencing bet Samantha Catantan is set for a tough start in the Paris Olympics 2024. For Catantan’s first match in the Summer Games, she will take on Brazil’s Mariana Pistoia in a match that will virtually send the winner to the category’s Round of 32 phase. Catantan is currently ranked the World’s no. 226 fencer while Pistoia is ranked at 240. SCHEDULE: Team Philippines at Paris Olympics 2024 But the...

Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner light Olympic cauldron

Paris — France's most-decorated track athlete Marie-Jose Perec and three-time Olympic gold medal-winning judoka Teddy Riner jointly lit the Paris Olympics cauldron on Friday (early Saturday in Manila). France's torchbearers Judoka Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-Jo Perec light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024. AFP PHOTO Torchbearer former French cyclist Charles Coste (3L)...

Angelique Kerber will retire from tennis after Paris Olympics

PARIS — Three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber announced Thursday that she will retire after the Paris Olympics. The 36-year-old German player won majors at every tournament except for the French Open at Roland Garros — on the same clay courts where she will bid farewell to tennis after the Paris Games. She faces four-time major winner Naomi Osaka of Japan in the first round. “Before the Olympics begin, l can already say that I will...

Christian Horner takes action with Red Bull meeting held at Belgian Grand Prix

Christian Horner orchestrated a sit down in the build-up to the Belgian GP weekend.

McLaren, Mercedes demonstrate low-drag Spa F1 updates

A focus on efficiency at the Belgian Grand Prix has led to all Formula 1 teams bringing reduced-downforce wings