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Tots Carlos, Mylene Paat, MJ Phillips to tryout in Korean league

MANILA, Philippines — Premier Volleyball League stars Tots Carlos, MJ Phillips, and Mylene Paat are set to try out in the 2024 Korean V-League Women’s Asian Quota Draft. Korean Volleyball Federation (KOVO) released the 36-player pool for the possible Asian imports next season including Creamline’s three-time PVL MVP Carlos, Chery Tiggo veteran spiker Paat, and Petro Gazz middle blocker Phillips, who was the lone Filipino drafted last season in...

PVL: Eya Laure, Chery Tiggo stretch win streak to five

MANILA, Philippines–Eya Laure led Chery Tiggo’s complete dismantling of PLDT, 25-22, 25-16, 25-20, on Tuesday night, to further complicate the semifinal race in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. The power-smashing Laure sparkled for the second consecutive game in a collective effort that stretched the winning streak of the Crossovers to five, their seventh overall in nine outings. “Our mindset is to win every point. We don’t...

Lady Blazers notch 33rd straight win

MANILA, Philippines — The St. Benilde Lady Blazers’ magnificent streak lives on. Overcoming a second-set bump, CSB was resilient enough to hold back an upset-conscious San Sebastian, 25-13, 23-25, 25-13, 25-14, yesterday as the former stayed undefeated for four straight years now in NCAA women’s volleyball at the Filoil EcoOil Arena. It was the fourth win in a row for coach Jerry Yee’s charges this season, sending them alone at No. 1, and their...

Magnolia turns back Blackwater fightback to complete hat-trick of wins

Hotshots still hot

USA Basketball fills 12 available slots for Paris Olympics roster

LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics. Stephen Curry is planning on going for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eye on history. And they’re just part of a star-studded roster the Americans have assembled for the Paris Olympics. USA Basketball has gotten confirmations from 12 players — James, Curry, Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony...

Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China

Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix is returning to the calendar after a five-year absence, presenting teams with more questions than they will have answers for.

Boxing world shocked: former British champion Willie Limond dies at the age of 45

Five retired players who look like they can still cut it in PBA

Get this: Dondon still tips the scales at 185 lbs - his playing weight during his long PBA career

D’Angelo Russell vital for Lakers vs Nuggets, says Derek Fisher

MANILA, Philippines—NBA legend Derek Fisher made it clear: if the Los Angeles Lakers were to upset the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, D’Angelo Russell must show up. The Lakers secured their spot in the playoffs as the seventh seed after holding off the New Orleans Pelicans, 110-106, in the NBA play-in tournament on Wednesday (Manila time) to set up a showdown with the defending champion Nuggets. “Obviously, LeBron and AD...

Paris Olympics flame lit at Greek cradle of ancient games

The flame that will burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled on Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece. Cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, when an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess uses the sun to ignite a silver torch - after offering a symbolic prayer to Apollo, the ancient Greek sun god. Instead, a back-up flame was used that had been lit on the same spot on Monday, during the final rehearsal. Credit International Olympic Committee, 72-hour usage

Lady Spikers overcome flat start

MANILA, Philippines — La Salle battled back from a set down to take care of also-ran Adamson, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22, and get back on track in a tightrope Top-Two race in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Undermanned and all, the Lady Spikers owned the last three sets after starting flat for a quick rebound to stay in the running in the hot contest for the twice-to-beat incentives in the Final...

Clark selected first in WNBA draft

NEW YORK: Caitlin Clark, who smashed records on and off the court in a dazzling US college career, was selected first in the WNBA draft on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) amid expectations she will have a transformative effect on women's professional basketball. The Indiana Fever made it official, taking the 22-year-old Iowa Hawkeyes star with the first pick in front of a rapt crowd at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. "I got a little anxious there...

Derek Fisher: These traits will be a Filipino players' ticket to the NBA

D-Fish advice

At a time when career is on the rise, JM Calma suffers an ACL injury

Sad development for Batang Pier

LeBron, Steph Team USA lead guns

MANILA, Philippines — Team USA will bring the big guns to the Paris Olympics. NBA superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry will reportedly spearhead a powerhouse USA squad bent on dominating Olympic men’s basketball for the fifth straight edition. According to multiple outlets such as USA Today and ESPN, the Americans have already picked 11 from the original pool of 41 for the Paris mission. Aside from two-time Olympic gold...

FEU wins fourth straight game, rips UE in UAAP women’s volleyball

MANILA, Philippines–Chenie Tagaod and Tin Ubaldo sparkled anew in Far Eastern University’s pivotal season-ending push as the Lady Tamaraws flattened the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 25-16, on Wednesday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Firing at will from all angles, Tagaod delivered 21 points, 19 of them crucial attacks, that helped propel the Lady Tamaraws to another win that will...

"Makiling" star Myrtle Sarrosa, wagi bilang 2023 PH Esports Content Streamer of the Year | UB

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China athletics admits ‘problems’ after half-marathon fiasco

The booming popularity of road running in China has “exposed problems”, the country’s top athletics body says, after a half marathon went viral because of its bizarre finish. Organizers launched an investigation after two runners from Kenya and one from Ethiopia appeared to deliberately allow China’s He Jie to win Sunday’s Beijing half marathon. He, the 2023 Asian Games marathon gold medalist, won by one second after his supposed rivals appeared...

Suarez closer to title shot

IBF No. 5 and WBO No. 9 super-featherweight Charly Suarez endured testy moments in pounding out a unanimous eight-round decision over tough Luis Coria in Corpus Christi, Texas, last weekend but never complained, offering everything to the Lord as the King’s Warrior, his nom de guerre. Suarez, 35, absorbed a hard right uppercut on the chin in the seventh frame, was robbed of a knockdown in the eighth and took a mandatory eight-count on a fluke...

NBA: Zion Williamson to miss play-in elimination game

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will miss Friday's play-in tournament elimination game against the Sacramento Kings due to a left hamstring strain. An MRI on Wednesday confirmed the injury and the team said Williamson will be re-examined in approximately two weeks. He departed with 3:13 remaining after scoring 40 points in a 110-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in New Orleans. The Lakers clinched the No. 7 seed in...

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

Can Belo deliver again for ROS? Can Blackwater end skid?

All eyes on Rain or Shine's Mac Belo

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...

FEU stays in contention for twice-to-beat incentive

Far Eastern University stayed in contention for a semifinals bonus in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament. The Lady Tamaraws dispatched the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 25-16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 17, to raise their win-loss record to 8-4. FEU, however, remained in fourth place behind National University, La Salle and University of Santo Tomas who all have a 10-2 mark. To...

Saksi Express: April 17, 2024 [HD]

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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...

Spikers’ Turf: Bagunas shows mettle to spearhead Cignal comeback

MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Cignal and newcomer Criss Cross ignited a new rivalry in men’s club volleyball following a thrilling encounter in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference before a record crowd Sunday evening at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Two of the country’s top spikers went face-to-face in a showdown like no other with Bryan Bagunas spearheading the HD Spikers’ charge against the Marck Espejo-led King Crunchers....

KJ Cataraja is WBO’s No. 1 super flyweight contender

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten Cebuano prospect, Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja’s dream of fighting for a world title is within reach. It was after Cataraja had been elevated as the No. 1 contender in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) in its latest rankings in the super flyweight division. It means that Cataraja is next in line to fight WBO world super flyweight champion and three-division world champion Kosei Tanaka. READ MORE: Cataraja walks...

PBA: Ginebra’s Jamie Malonzo out eight weeks with injured calf

MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra’s Jamie Malonzo will be sidelined for about six to eight weeks after suffering a calf injury during the final seconds of his team’s 95-88 win over NorthPort in the PBA Philippine Cup. Coach Tim Cone made the confirmation Wednesday, three days after Malonzo sustained the injury in a freak incident that came with the outcome already settled at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. “Initial prognosis is [that it is a] calf...

Crucial clash for box-office draws Creamline, Choco Mucho

Choco Mucho and Creamline collide on Thursday in another expected hit at the box-office—like all of their past matches—and with stakes as high as a championship itself. The last time these two teams met was in the title series of the last All-Filipino Conference of the Premier Volleyball League, but with the standings muddled up after the Tuesday night playdate, the league-leading Flying Titans would want nothing less than a win in their 6 p.m....

Despite struggling with star’s absence, La Salle jacks up playoff bonus hopes

La Salle is feeling the gravity of Angel Canino’s absence. Sure, the Lady Spikers have managed well without their star scorer, winning three of their four games without Canino. But there has been an obvious disarray in their movements on the floor and it showed anew on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. La Salle defeated eliminated Adamson, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22, but it is clear the defending champions are not in...

Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M

LOS ANGELES— Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday with federal bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling bets and debts. Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, a constant presence beside Ohtani in baseball stadiums across the country since 2018, abused the two-way player’s trust in him and exploited the language barrier...

The Butler won't do it (anymore)

IT serves the Miami Heat right to drop down to the play-in when your cornerstone is a part-time player. I know who Playoff Jimmy is but how can you morph into the next coming of Michael Jordan (his rumored dad) come playoff time when you can barely help your team make it to the postseason. In all, Jimmy Butler missed 22 games in the 2023-2024 season of the NBA. That's 60 games folks which is just about Buckets' average in a Miami uniform. The...

Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career

Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year NBA career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Griffin said in a social media post that he’s “thankful for every single moment” of his career. He was the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers out of Oklahoma in 2009. He missed his first season with a knee injury, but rebounded to earn the Rookie of the Year award in...

Rain or Shine makes it five straight wins by dominating NorthPort

High five for Elasto Painters

Eala climbs again, achieves career best in WTA rankings

MANILA, Philippines: Tennis ace Alex Eala of the Philippines has reached a new career high in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) world rankings. From 172nd last week, Eala climbed three places to 169th in the women's singles rankings. This is Eala's best placing since March 18, when she ranked 171st. She is currently in Portugal, taking part in another International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament. She will play in the women's doubles event...

PBA: Mark Barroca gives way for other Hotshots to flourish

MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia’s Mark Barroca has proven time and time again that he will do what’s necessary for the Hotshots to flourish. In the Hotshots’ 81-77 win over Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, Barroca said that he welcomes the challenge of being given limited minutes due to his nagging right hand pain. “That’s what I want, actually. To not get much heavy minutes in the elimination,” said...

Bennie Boatwright arriving to start naturalization process for Gilas

In coordination with the SBP, Gilas naturalization target will start to comply with the basic documentation requirements such as a physical check-up, specimen signatures and actual photos, say sources

Hamilton needs talk with Wolff to prepare Ferrari F1 move

Lewis Hamilton says he will need to discuss some finer details of his Formula 1 move to Ferrari with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.

PBA: Beau Belga sets new career high as Rain or Shine beats NorthPort

Beau Belga reset his career-high by dropping 28 points as Rain or Shine continued its winning form after defeating NorthPort, 115-105, Wednesday in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Belga spearheaded the Elasto Painters’ fiery start before making sure that they would sustain their lead till the end to pick up after fifth consecutive victory after a 0-4 start in the all-Filipino tournament. The veteran big man also had 13 rebounds,...

NSA Año, nanawagan sa DOJ na pag-aralan ang paghahain ng mga legal na hakbang laban kay Rep. Alvarez

NSA Año, nanawagan sa DOJ na pag-aralan ang paghahain ng mga legal na hakbang laban kay Rep. Alvarez

COLUMN: No news on Malonzo injury isn't exactly good news for Ginebra fans

Amid Ginebra's foreboding silence, let's hope and pray all is well with Jamie Malonzo

Panayam kay CSC Commissioner Atty. Aileen Lizada tungkol sa modified work schedule ng mga LGU sa NCR

Panayam kay CSC Commissioner Atty. Aileen Lizada tungkol sa modified work schedule ng mga LGU sa NCR

UAAP: La Salle could lose another key player with Jyne Soreño injured

MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers are holding their breath after Jyne Soreño suffered a left shoulder injury in the first set of their four-set win over the Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Soreño hurt her left shoulder after a collision with libero Lyka De Leon in a wild ball chase with Adamson leading the first set, 19-17, as the Lady Falcons drew...

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La Salle turns back Adamson in women's volleyball

The defending champs De La Salle Lady Spikers recovered from a loss by turning back the Adamson Lady Falcons, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 17. Shevana Laput racked up 24 points to lead La Salle which played without reigning Most Valuable Player Angel Canino for the fourth straight game. Julia Coronel dished out 19 excellent sets as Thea Gagate...

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30 fascinating facts you didn't know about the Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is around the corner, but the Olympic Games have been making history for centuries. From the Games' Greek origins to their first foray into South America, the Olympics are known for bringing nations all over the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics. And even if you don't care much about sports, there's no denying the magic of the Olympics. In order to get into the Olympic spirit and the emotions that come with it, check out this gallery of fascinating facts you probably didn't about this extraordinary sporting event.

NBA: Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in the play-in game victory that secured the seventh seed in the Western Conference. READ MORE: NBA: LeBron, Lakers take on...

Sumo champion Akebono Taro dies at age of 54 in Japan

TOKYO– Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wrestling and a former grand champion, has died. He was 54. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the level of “yokozuna” — or grand champion — in Japan. “It is with sadness that we announce Akebono Taro died of heart failure earlier this month while receiving care at a hospital in the Tokyo area,” the family said in a statement obtained from the office of Hawaii Gov. Josh...