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Rory McIlroy files for divorce from wife, Erica, after 7 years of marriage

PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy filed for divorce from his wife Erica on Monday, court records in Florida showed. They married in April 2017.

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.

Big Ten Freshman Of The Year Mary Ashley Stevenson Announces Transfer

Purdue's Mary Ashley Stevenson has reportedly found a new basketball home. On Tuesday, Kate Paye and the Stanford Cardinal revealed the news of another big transfer portal addition by landing the Boilermakers' Big Ten Freshman of the Year. "Mary Ashley is another fantastic addition to our program, ...

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...

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...

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...

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

The Lions are expected to be one of the NFC's best teams in 2024, but they will have to navigate a tougher schedule this season than they did last.

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 ...

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

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

Former Patriots second-round pick released by Vikings

Could this be the final stop of his career?

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.

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...

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...

Creamline somehow still found way to remain on top of PVL

Creamline’s most recent campaign in the Premier Volleyball League was far from perfect. But despite going through a lot of ups and downs in the All-Filipino Conference, the Cool Smashers proved that they are still the queens of volleyball after successfully defending their throne against sister team Choco Mucho, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, in front of 23,162 witnesses on late Sunday night. “It wasn’t easy. We really had a difficult time...

Terrafirma tries to do the unthinkable: Send San Miguel packing

Terrafirma aims to become the fifth team to reach semis as eighth seed

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...

Charles Barkley was so annoyed at the possibility Michael Malone included him on his Nuggets diss track

The Denver Nuggets looked completely dead in the water just over a week ago. An embarrassing Game 2 beatdown at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves had folks like Charles Barkley proclaiming Denver would get swept. Well, heading i

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...

NBA: Nuggets take down T’Wolves to tie playoff series

Los Angeles, United States–The defending champion Denver Nuggets outgunned the Minnesota Timberwolves, 115-107, to level their NBA playoff series on Sunday. 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 Minneapolis to knot their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series at two...

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...

Canino, Dongallo banner PH squad in AVC Challenge Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Two of the brightest UAAP stars in La Salle's Angel Canino and UE's Casiey Dongallo bannered the Philippine women's volleyball team that will compete in the AVC Challenge Cup slated from May 22 to 29 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) revealed the lineup on Wednesday, May 15 with Canino's Lady Spikers teammates Julia Coronel and Thea Gagate completing the collegiate core of...

Fil-Am hooper Dylan Harper shines in final 2024 CBB recruit rankings

In a sport defined by its stars, Filipino American hooper Dylan Harper has announced his arrival loud and clear, leaving a mark on the 2024 CBB (College Basketball) recruit rankings. In the latest release of 247Sports’ final composite rankings for the top men’s basketball recruits of the 2024 class, Harper has secured his place alongside Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey. The top five list reads as follows: Cooper Flagg, PF, Duke Ace Bailey, SF,...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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PVL Best Setter Kyle Negrito hushes doubters

MANILA, Philippines — Carrying a huge responsibility to orchestrate the plays for Creamline, Kyle Negrito was the center of attention whenever the Cool Smashers won or lost in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference. Rising from doubts, Negrito proved every dissenter wrong as her setting not only led the Cool Smashers to the championship, but she also bagged her first-ever PVL 2024 All-Filipino Best Setter award. "I want...

Cone expects Kai Sotto to hold his own vs big players in FIBA OQT

MANILA, Philippines — 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 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 snd stronger Australian players in the NBL,...

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

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...

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...

Djokovic struck with bottle from stands in Rome

ROME – Novak Djokovic's fast start at the Rome Open was overshadowed on Friday after the tennis icon was struck with a hard plastic water bottle while greeting fans following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet. World No. 1 Djokovic was left crouched on the ground in agony as the bottle hit him on the back of the head as he was signing autographs while he exited the center court at the Foro Italico. Djokovic was then led from the...

Albon signs new multi-year F1 contract with Williams

Williams has announced Alex Albon has signed a multi-year contract extension, taking their partnership into Formula 1's 2026 regulations era.

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...

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...

Marlins manager Skip Schumaker got ejected by mistake but convinced the umpires to let him stay in the game

Just a few weeks ago, Yankees manager Aaron Boone got ejected after home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt mistook heckling from a fan for something from the dugout. And despite Boone pleading his case to the umpire, Wendelstedt defiantly s

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Vikings announce re-signing of defensive lineman

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

Toto Wolff told to change his Lewis Hamilton replacement plan as concern raised

Toto Wolff is still searching for a replacement for Lewis Hamilton with the seven-time world champion departing Mercedes to join Ferrari ahead of the 2025 campaign

Man Utd stars have already slammed Ten Hag replacement as ‘too British’ and ‘basic’ – but was mole sold?

Man Utd players might already have downed tools and undermined their next manager after a familiar 'surprise candidate' emerged to replace Erik ten Hag.

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...