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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...

2024-05-15T05:04:21Z

Javier Baez still being on the Tigers is an indictment against team owner

Javier Baez, what would you say...you do here? That's the question Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch should be asking the man once known as "El Mago."

2024-05-16T02:31:54Z

Philippines spikers debut as Alas Pilipinas in AVC joust

MANILA, Philippines — From kings and queens of the local volleyball scene to the “aces” of the international stage. In a historic move, the country will now carry “Alas Pilipinas” as its moniker for both men’s and women’s national volleyball teams as announced by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and partner Cignal. “We are all Alas Pilipinas. This historic event marks an excellent brand image for Philippine volleyball,” said...

2024-05-15T16:43:33Z

With ‘winner’s mentality,’ Beermen finally dispose of fighting Dyip

Marcio Lassiter was confident that San Miguel Beer would get the job over Terrafirma that the prospect of being a top seed eliminated by the No. 8 seed in the quarterfinals was far from his mind. Never mind if he was once a part of a stunning upset of the same proportion. “Obviously, [having] a winner’s mentality, you don’t want to think that,” Lassiter, who in his rookie season in 2012 was part of Powerade’s shock ouster of B-Meg in the PBA...

2024-05-15T21:23:20Z

Video: Scottie Scheffler Holes Out From 167 Yards To Start Round

If you thought becoming a dad would affect Scottie Scheffler's performance on the golf course, think again. Scheffler started his opening round at the PGA Championship with a bang, picking up an eagle on the very first hole. The two-time Masters champ holed out from 167 yards. As you'd ...

2024-05-16T19:04:11Z

Noynay takes on Japanese knockout artist in Tokyo

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Joe “Jaw Breaker” Noynay and Japanese Jin Sasaki passed the official weigh-in for their double regional title showdown at the Korakuen Hall scheduled in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, May 16. Noynay, a native of Bogo City in northern Cebu, will battle Sasaki for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific welterweight title. Also up for grabs in this 12-rounder bout is the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF)...

2024-05-15T12:34:58Z

Bulldogs champs; Bella beats Poyos in tight MVP race

The Bulldogs wasted precious little time closing out University of Santo Tomas (UST). “I saw in my players going into this game that they really wanted to win today,” NU coach Dante Alinsunurin said on Wednesday, after a 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15 Game 2 victory over the TIger Spikers handed the Bulldogs a fourth straight crown. Before that game, the Lady Bulldogs had their moment of triumph, with Bella Belen notching a second MVP award,...

2024-05-15T21:23:21Z

Settling the Jokic vs SGA debate

It was not even close. Nikola Jokic got 79 out of 99 first place votes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander only had 15. That was honestly shocking, more than the heated debates that eventually came out. Every year, the NBA Most Valuable Player award is awarded, and there will always be a debate, it is always the wrong choice. Some arguments are weak, and some seasons had a clear cut MVP. The 2000 Shaquille O' Neal and 2015 Steph Curry wins are examples....

2024-05-16T05:08:17Z

NBA: Celtics advance into East finals

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season. Al Horford added 22 points, 15 rebounds and six of Boston’s 19 3-pointers to post their third consecutive win of the series and earn a 4-1 win. The Celtics will now await the winner of the matchup between the New York Knicks and Indiana...

2024-05-16T02:37:16Z

Buffalo Bills Cut Veteran Wide Receiver On Thursday

The Buffalo Bills continued to reconfigure their wide receivers room this offseason. On Thursday morning, the team released Quintez Cephus. The Bills also signed safety Dee Delaney. Buffalo signed Cephus at the end of April, shortly after the NFL reinstated him from an indefinite suspension. He ...

2024-05-16T14:56:08Z

Fit-again AJ Edu set for Gilas comeback

(UPDATE) 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 Japan B....

2024-05-16T05:08:16Z

NFL schedule makers hand division title to Packers on a silver platter

Following their performance last season, it seems like the NFL's schedule makers enjoyed seeing the Packers continue to compete among the best teams in the NFC.

2024-05-16T21:17:50Z

Chiefs will achieve something not done since 1927 with 2024 schedule

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most popular teams in the NFL. As such, the team will accomplish a unique feat in 2024.

2024-05-16T15:46:48Z

Bella Belen wins second UAAP women’s volleyball MVP in three seasons

MANILA, Philippines — Bella Belen was crowned UAAP MVP for a second time hours before Wednesday’s Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals where National University is looking to complete its title redemption tour against University of Santo Tomas at Mall of Asia Arena. Belen became the first NU women’s volleyball player to become a two-time MVP — her second top individual honor in three seasons. The do-it-all outside spiker has...

2024-05-15T05:50:54Z

Xander Schauffele makes history in first round of PGA Championship

Xander Schauffele is off to a roaring start at the 2024 PGA Championship.

2024-05-16T17:49:59Z

Rain or Shine gatecrashes Final Four by turning back TNT comeback

ROS makes it to semis for first time in five years

2024-05-15T14:19:28Z

Knicks star ruled out for potential closeout game

Since Game 2, the 6-foot-7 swingman has been on the shelf due to a hamstring injury.

2024-05-16T23:20:35Z

James Brown talks 'disappointment' on colleagues' exits

The NFL Today on CBS will look a little bit different in 2024. Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason were part of the network’s changes, as CBS has opted to go in a different, younger direction. Former Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan will now join the set alongside James Brown, Bill Cowher, JJ Watt, and Nate Burleson. While Simms and Esiason have spoken on their exits, we’ve yet to hear from any of their colleagues. But...

2024-05-16T23:34:21Z

Manila Stars activate Slaughter, Al-Hussaini; Zamboanga wins

Manila Twin Towers set for MPBL debut

2024-05-16T16:08:43Z

PH national volleyball teams to be called Alas Pilipinas

MANILA, Philippines — Call the Philippine volleyball teams, Alas Pilipinas from now on. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and main sponsor Cignal unveiled the men’s and women’s squads’ new monicker on Wednesday at TV5 Media Center. As the Filipino spikers begin their road to the country’s hosting of the 2024 FIVB Men’s World Championship, Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo, who are champion players overseas, will banner the...

2024-05-15T06:35:56Z

Guiao on 0-4 start to PBA semis turnaround: 'May pagka-FPJ kami'

Can RoS pull off a Hollywood ending?

2024-05-16T14:08:17Z

Brad Marchand gives extreme take about 'trying to hurt' opponents in playoffs

Bruins captain Brad Marchand holds no grudges against Bennett and says that "trying to hurt" opponents is part of the job description in the postseason.

2024-05-16T20:50:09Z

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...

2024-05-12T04:53:00Z

With nerves of steel, NU Lady Bulldogs reclaim UAAP crown

It all came down to that third frame Wednesday night, with National University (NU) facing set point in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Bella Belen, who had earlier won her second MVP trophy, steeled the Lady Bulldogs shaken resolve with a kill to extend the set. But Xyza Gula, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) dynamo who again unloaded fireworks off the bench and steered the Tigresses to a confidence-inflating...

2024-05-15T21:38:27Z

UAAP: Xyza Gula proves worth for UST Tigresses this season

MANILA, Philippines — Xyza Gula has proven this UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament that she’s always ready whenever her number gets called. Although Rookie of the Year and 2nd Best Outside Spiker Angge Poyos played through her right ankle sprain in Game 2, her injury from Game 1 limited her from unleashing her lethal form leading to spot minutes playing time. Despite missing their leading scorer, UST had no shortage of talent as Gula...

2024-05-16T09:55:27Z

Ohtani hits longest home run at Oracle Park

SAN FRANCISCO, California – Shohei Ohtani really wanted a splash hit into San Francisco's McCovey Cove, and he came oh so close on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). Ohtani's 446-foot drive for the Dodgers during a 10-2 win against the Giants landed above the brick facade in right-center for the longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years since Christian Walker connected for a 461-foot drive against Alex Cobb on Aug. 15, 2022. "You don't see...

2024-05-16T05:08:16Z

Thea Gagate, Julia Coronel excited to play with Jia De Guzman

MANILA, Philippines—La Salle’s Julia Coronel and Thea Gagate have a lot of reasons to smile on Wednesday and it goes beyond more than being included in the Philippine national women’s volleyball team. Other than being awarded the bronze medal of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, Lady Spikers Coronel and Gagate were announced to be part of the newly-monikered Alas Pilipinas earlier this morning. They are also ecstatic with the...

2024-05-15T09:06:16Z

Angel Canino fulfills dad’s dream with national team call-up

MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino is thrilled to follow in the footsteps of her father and former national team member Rodel as she teams up with fellow La Salle stalwarts Thea Gagate and Julia Coronel and UAAP rivals including Bella Belen of National University to lead Alas Pilipinas in the upcoming AVC Challenge Cup. Canino is honored to receive a call-up from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) for the Alas Pilipinas women...

2024-05-15T08:51:13Z

Michael Block’s early PGA Championship meltdown has fans going nuts

Block’s Cinderella story may be over as he made a high number early on in the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla.

2024-05-16T15:12:52Z

NBA: Nets retiring Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey

Vince Carter spent a lot of time soaring above the court when he starred for the New Jersey Nets. His No. 15 jersey will now hang there permanently, the Brooklyn Nets announced on Wednesday. The high-flying guard, a member of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2024, averaged 23.6 points in four-plus seasons with the Nets from 2004-09. He is the seventh Nets player to have his number retired, joining Julius Erving, Jason Kidd, Buck Williams, Drazen...

2024-05-16T01:10:32Z

UAAP: Bella Belen, NU get perfect ending after rough start to season

MANILA, Philippines — The title redemption tour was sweeter for Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs, proving their doubters wrong after starting the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball season off on the wrong foot, A sweep loss to the University of Santo Tomas started the Lady Bulldogs’ title redemption bid filled with doubts, but that didn’t stop Belen and the team from slowly but surely returning to the top capped off with the UAAP...

2024-05-15T16:07:29Z

A Cubs-Astros trade that brings two All-Stars to Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs have been good, and the Houston Astros have been bad. This deal could push both teams in the right direction.

2024-05-16T17:22:13Z

Newey not ready for F1 retirement as he'll “probably go again” at another team

Departing Red Bull designer Adrian Newey has given the firmest hint yet that he'll return to Formula 1 rather than contemplate retirement.

2024-05-16T14:40:40Z

Canino, Dongallo banner PH squad in Challenge Cup

(UPDATE) TWO of the brightest UAAP stars in La Salle's Angel Canino and University of the East'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...

2024-05-16T05:08:10Z

Donovan Mitchell responds to report about frustration with teammates

Mitchell's Cavs were eliminated after they lost to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their conference semifinal playoff series on Wednesday.

2024-05-16T20:49:07Z

UST, La Salle clash in ECJ Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Seeking a fresh start, UST undergoes a baptism of fire today as it takes on La Salle in the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup. It’s a much needed reboot for the Growling Tigers, with coach Pido Jarencio pumped to unveil his new-look squad bannered by former UAAP Mythical Team member Forthsky Padrigao. But there’s more to uncover for UST, with new recruits Kyle Paranada, Leland Estacio, Chase Lane, and Ice Danting all...

2024-05-16T16:32:34Z

Ex-NBA champion asks JJ Redick to avoid Lakers job: 'Death sentence'

One former NBA player doesn't think Redick should take the Lakers coaching job.

2024-05-16T13:01:22Z

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...

2024-05-14T08:02:37Z

NFL Owner Not Happy With Team's Difficult 2024 Schedule

The NFL unveiled its full schedule for the 2024 season on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II made it known that he doesn't love the gauntlet that his team will have to go through. “It’s probably not exactly how I would have drawn it up, but we’ve got to do the best ...

2024-05-16T21:57:30Z

Ohio State Football Loses Key Commitment From The 2025 Class

Ohio State football lost a commitment from its 2025 recruiting class on Thursday. Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy four-star cornerback Blake Woodby decommitted from the Buckeyes. Woodby originally committed to Ohio State last October after being offered in December 2022. Woodby is the No. 7 ...

2024-05-16T21:34:36Z

PBA: Rain or Shine ousts TNT to set up semis duel vs San Miguel

Rain or Shine staved off TNT’s fourth quarter comeback to eke out a 110-109 victory Wednesday and a trip to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Elasto Painters will take on the powerhouse San Miguel Beermen after taking the deciding game of their best-of-three series behind a conference-high 25 points from Gian Mamuyac, who came through with the biggest shot of the evening. Mamuyac’s triple with 39 seconds left gave...

2024-05-15T15:07:19Z

Nuggets' comeback made analysts look terrible

Stephen A. Smith apologized Wednesday for predicting the Denver Nuggets would get swept in the Western Conference Semifinals. Still, he’s not the only one whose take on that series aged horribly. Several other analysts should join Smith in the apology line. He wasn’t the only one predicting a Minnesota Timberwolves series win or even sweep. Those predictions look terrible in retrospect now that the Nuggets have won three straight games to take a...

2024-05-16T14:33:09Z

UAAP: Healthy Sheena Toring relishes ‘satisfying’ NU championship

MANILA, Philippines — Sheena Toring has completed her unfinished business for National University after playing an instrumental role in the team’s UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals sweep of the University of Santo Tomas to capture the championship. After missing the opportunity to finish last year’s Finals after suffering a knee injury when NU lost the crown to La Salle, Toring helped the Lady Bulldogs complete a successful title...

2024-05-16T11:10:42Z

Report: Cavaliers teammates were upset with Jarrett Allen

Allen missed the last eight games of the Cavaliers’ season due to a rib injury.

2024-05-16T22:04:03Z

NFL player Harrison Butker is correct about motherhood. He's wrong about our choices.

He is correct that motherhood holds far more value and worth for many women, including myself.

2024-05-16T23:13:39Z

Leclerc: Rare F1 race engineer swap was ‘team decision’

Charles Leclerc has revealed that the decision to change his Formula 1 race engineer from this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was a team choice.

2024-05-16T16:27:34Z

Six undisputed world heavyweight champions

Paris - Victory for either Oleksandr Usyk or Tyson Fury on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) will create the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 24 years.The ever-bubbling alphabet soup of boxing sanctioning bodies -- a winner in Riyadh would become the first four-belt heavyweight champion -- means that becoming, and remaining, undisputed champion requires not just skill and toughness in the ring, but acumen outside it.A winner will...

2024-05-16T05:08:13Z

NBA: Stephen Curry wins 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the winner of the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, the Professional Basketball Writers Association announced Wednesday. The award is voted on by more than 200 writers and editors who belong to the PBWA and honors the NBA player who excels both on the court and in displaying "cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans," according to the organization. It's the second Johnson award for Curry,...

2024-05-16T01:10:32Z

PVL: Sister teams Akari, Nxled trade coaches, players–sources

MANILA, Philippines — In an attempt to fill each other’s needs, sister teams Akari and Nxled have traded players and coaching staff with Japanese coach Taka Minowa now taking over the Chargers, bringing Ivy Lacsina and some of his key players for Dindin Santiago-Manabat and four others ahead of the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Multiple sources revealed to Inquirer Sports that sister teams Akari and Nxled have undergone a major shake-up in...

2024-05-15T04:05:40Z

Nikola Jokic 'Brother, I have 47' meme: Nuggets MVP's trash talk to Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert resurfaces during NBA Playoffs

Nikola Jokic is very simple with his trash talk, even when he's proving he's the best player in the world.

2024-05-16T21:08:03Z