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‘I’m not a liar’ – Former F1 hopeful fights back tears after IndyCar disqualification

"I failed my team miserably...”

NBA: Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss to cut deficit to 2-1

ORLANDO, FLORIDA— After never even having a lead in Cleveland, the Orlando Magic came back with the biggest postseason victory ever over the Cavaliers. Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Magic rolled to a 121-83 rout on Thursday night, cutting the Cavaliers’ lead to 2-1 in their NBA Eastern Conference playoffs first-round series. Franz Wagner finished with 16 points and eight assists for the Magic,...

Stephen Curry named NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the second recipient of the NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award, the league announced Thursday. Introduced last year, when Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox took home the Jerry West Trophy, the award honors the player "who best comes through for his teammates in the clutch," according to the NBA. Curry edged out Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan for the honor. Curry received 45 first-place votes...

Rams got fleeced in deal with Panthers for Braden Fiske

New trade chart shows the Rams got fleeced by the Carolina Panthers in their trade up for Braden Fiske

Eala misses rare chance to face Swiatek

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala missed out on a potential dream duel against world No. 1 Iga Swiatek after falling short against Sorana Cirstea of Romania, 3-6, 7-6(6), 4-6, in the second round of the Madrid Open late Thursday night in Spain. Riding on the crest of her biggest win in a budding career thus far, Eala stood her ground against another fancied bet but could not sustain the momentum en route to a tough three-set defeat in the Round of...

2024 NFL Draft: Steelers pick Payton Wilson, who slid to Round 3 after playing without one ACL, per report

The NC State linebacker still had a prolific college career

12 years late: How Hulkenberg is finally getting his shot at a ‘big’ F1 team

OPINION: Formula 1’s 2025 driver market has twisted again with the news that Nico Hulkenberg will swap Haas for Audi next year. That has implications for both established drivers and a pair looking to break through from Formula 2, but also rights a wrong for Hulkenberg. Here’s how

Raiders notified Andre James before taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in NFL Draft

Before taking Jackson Powers-Johnson in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders made sure to notify their starting center, Andre James, of the pick.

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder actually win the 2024 NBA title?

Meralco stars at odds on NBA prediction: Lakers comeback vs Nuggets in 5

MANILA, Philippines—The NBA Playoffs, particularly the first-round series between Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, are bringing basketball fans around the world into a frenzy, including PBA players Chris Newsome and Aaron Black. But just because both swingmen share a bond inside the Meralco Bolts’ locker room, doesn’t mean in the same boat. For one, Black jokingly seemed ticked off after Meralco’s crucial 82-76 win over Phoenix in the PBA...

Notable People who died in 2024

DLSU, UST dispute Final Four bonus

MANILA, Philippines — Titleholder La Salle and dark horse Santo Tomas dispute the last twice-to-beat bonus in the Final Four when they collide in a highly-anticipated duel to cap off the wild elimination round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Action sizzles at 4 p.m. with the winner securing the other win-once bonus after the red-hot National U rose all the way from No. 3 with a...

PVL: Chery Tiggo gets semifinals spot with tough win over Galeries

MANILA, Philippines–Chery Tiggo notched its seventh consecutive win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference and along with it a ticket to the semifinals. The Crossovers survived the gallant stand of Galeries Tower, 26-24, 23-25, 19-25, 25-12, 15-9, on Thursday at PhilSports Arena with Eya Laure leading for her squad with 20 points built on 15 attacks and 5 blocks. “Mapapa-thank you Lord ka na lang sa game kasi nga anybody’s game. Kami nag-habol. At...

RSG identifies players involved in alleged MDL match fixing

The investigations are ongoing

Scientific expert: 'Trans women are not biological men'

Over the past couple of years, a fierce debate has erupted regarding whether or not transgender women should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. Critics of transgender athletes often label transgender women “biological men” as part of their arguments, but one expert has concluded that there is a clear difference between a trans woman and a biological man. According to a report from the New York Times, a new study financed by the...

SMB stays perfect as Ross, Perez treys douse Magnolia comeback

No. 8 in the bag. Three more wins from a sweep

Angels shoot for top seeding against Chameleons

Petro Gazz battles Nxled on Saturday in a game that the Angels could use just to make sure that they have all the components in their game working in time for the semifinals of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. Game time is 4 p.m. at PhilSports Arena in Pasig with the Angels getting a sort of a tune-up match from a worthy foe in the Chameleons, whose finish at the bottom half of the 12-team field doesn’t really mirror the...

Chris Newsome allays fears of a serious injury, vows to play on Sunday

Newsome doesn't see himself sitting out Meralco's game vs Magnolia on Sunday

Charles Barkley Called Out 'Fools' At ESPN After Lakers' Loss

Last night the Los Angeles Lakers blew yet another double-digit lead to the Denver Nuggets and stand on the precipice of playoff elimination - likely via a sweep. For Charles Barkley, it's now high-time to start rubbing it in the faces of ESPN's talking heads. After last night's game, Barkley ...

Mock Draft 14.0 picks 1-16: The Final Mock!

NBA: Sixers get boost from Embiid’s 50 points to beat Knicks

Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid scored 50 points to power the 76ers to a vital 125-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday, the Sixers clawing back a game in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. The 76ers had dropped the first two games of their best-of-seven first-round series at Madison Square Garden, Embiid defiantly insisting they were the “better team” and would right the ship at home. He made sure they did, and the...

Bird to miss Monaco E-Prix due to wrist injury, Barnard set to make Formula E debut

Sam Bird will miss the Monaco E-Prix after the McLaren Formula E driver damaged his wrist in opening practice, with Taylor Barnard set to replace him.

Nuggets up 3-0 vs Lakers; Embiid scores 50 vs Knicks

LOS ANGELES: The Denver Nuggets rallied to push LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs on Thursday (Friday in Manila) as the Philadelphia 76ers, fueled by 50 points from Joel Embiid, clawed back a win against the Knicks. The defending champion Nuggets erased a 10-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Lakers 112-105 in Los Angeles. Aaron Gordon scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and...

Michigan players drafted by Chargers: List of Wolverines joining Jim Harbaugh in NFL

How many players will turn in their maize and blue for powder blue and sunshine gold? The Sporting News is tracking which players will follow Harbaugh to the City of Angels.

Ohio State players drafted 2024: Full list of NFL Draft picks, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Cade Stover

The Buckeyes are likely going to have a quieter draft class than recent years.

Surging Petro Gazz seeks top spot

MANILA, Philippines — Are the Petro Gazz Angels ripe for a breakthrough PVL All-Filipino Conference title? It appears so as Petro Gazz, already in the semis and peaking at the right time, try to pick up another win at the expense of Nxled today in the last elimination-round playdate at the PhilSports Arena. Assured of a semifinal seat with an 8-2 mark, the Angels shoot for their fifth win in a row and ninth overall that would give them the top...

Marcio Lassiter jumps into race for PBA all-time ‘threes’ leader

Marcio Lassiter and Paul Lee are two of four active players with at least 1,000 three-pointers in their Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) careers. And being two of the youngest from that batch and seemingly with plenty of gas left in the tank, there’s good enough reason to say that the two may end up jockeying to eventually become the league’s all-time leader. “I’m not a big numbers guy,” Lassiter told the Inquirer, ahead of San Miguel...

ESPN analyst slams controversial draft pick

Prior to becoming one of ESPN’s top NFL voices, Mina Kimes was a business reporter. Yet despite excelling in both fields, she may have truly missed her calling as a lawyer. That much was evident on Friday, as the NFL Live analyst appeared on First Take to discuss the Atlanta Falcons’ shocking selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night. After Dan Orlovsky repeated his surprising (but...

Brandon Aiyuk sent four-word text to 49ers GM, HC following first-round draft pick

Few NFL stars have been involved in as many trade rumors in recent weeks as Brandon Aiyuk has.

Patriots Mourn The Death Of Former Offensive Lineman At 28

The New England Patriots are mourning after the death of a former offensive lineman on Thursday. Korey Cunningham, who played in New England for two seasons, was found dead in his home on Thursday in New Jersey. The former lineman, who last appeared with the New York Giants, was only 28 years ...

Detroit Lions' remaining 2024 NFL Draft picks going into Day 3

A look at what picks the Detroit Lions have remaining in the 2024 NFL Draft as they prepare to enter Day 3 of the event.

Kirk Cousins comments on Falcons' decision to draft QB Michael Penix Jr.

Even though they've committed to him for the next four years, the Falcons didn't consult their new franchise quarterback before picking Penix.

View Of Tornado From Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Stadium Is Wild

It appears the tornado in Nebraska has made its way over to Memorial Stadium. On Friday afternoon, Anthony Galvan of Hudl shared a video of the tornado touching down just north of Memorial Stadium. In just one hour, Galvan's video received over 140,000 views. "Seeing a tornado this ...

Lions GM Brad Holmes has awesome way of describing Detroit's CBs room

While rocking a "Positional Villain" hoodie, Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes had an excellent way of describing the team's cornerbacks room after he took Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Maple Leafs star breaks silence on postseason absence, addresses Game 4 status

He has missed the first three playoff games.

Ex-Liverpool wonderkid without club at 28 after being released by non-league side

Jordon Ibe returned to football back in October with National League outfit Ebbsfleet, but will now leave the club after being restricted to just one first-team appearance

Blake Corum NFL Draft fall, explained: Why Michigan RB slid to Rams at No. 83 pick

Blake Corum was a Heisman Trophy contender at Michigan, but he had to wait quite a while to hear his name called at the NFL Draft.

Ten Hag sack after Rangnick mess? Ranking every Man Utd manager post-Sir Alex Ferguson

With Ten Hag under pressure, we have ranked all six permanent managers since Ferguson left Manchester United after winning the Premier League in 2012/13.

Terrafirma on the brink of first playoffs appearance in 8 years

Dyip's only playoff appearance in franchise history came in the 2016 Governors' Cup, when they were still known as Mahindra

Forever young: The best sports for people over 70 years old

Chris Russo has no sympathy for Kirk Cousins

A lot of people felt bad for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins on Thursday when the team used its first-round draft pick to select his presumed successor, Michael Penix, Jr. Don’t count Chris “Mad Dog” Russo among them. Despite having just signed Cousins to a massive contract, the Falcons used their top pick on a 24-year-old quarterback with a history of injuries to back him up, presumably for the next 3-4 years. The move was very...

Instant analysis of the Patriots drafting WR Ja'Lynn Polk

What to make of New England taking Ja'Lynn Polk in the second round.

Orioles pull the plug on Jackson Holliday project after poor major league start

The Orioles already pulled the plug on the Jackson Holliday project after his rocky start.

Jets 2024 NFL Draft grade: NYJ gets A for trading up to take WR Malachi Corley

The Jets added to their pass-catching group with the selection of Malachi Corley in the second round.

Detroit Lions draft CB Ennis Rakestraw: Best reactions to Round 2 pick

The Detroit Lions made an addition to their secondary on Friday night, with the team selecting Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

San Miguel wary of Magnolia threat, says Gallent

Commissioner's Cup finalists meet again

Heat's 3-point barrage stuns top seed Celtics

LOS ANGELES: The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).Eighth seeds Miami, playing without the injured Jimmy Butler, produced a battling performance to knot the best-of-seven-series at 1-1 as the teams head back to Florida for Game 3 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila). Tyler Herro led...

Mylene Paat tries out for Korea V-League, will miss Chery Tiggo games

MANILA, Philippines — Mylene Paat will miss some games in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals as she tries out in South Korea from April 29 to May 1. Paat will try to earn a spot in the 2024 Korean V-League Women’s Asian Quota Draft for the second time but her presence will be missed by Chery Tiggo, which will play in the PVL semis with Choco Mucho, Creamline, and Petro Gazz for another round-robin on April 30, May 2, and 4. The...

Bill Belichick Doesn't Hold Back Thoughts About Quarterback J.J. McCarthy

Bill Belichick isn't a head coach - for now, at least - but he still knows how to evaluate talent. The longtime Patriots coach took in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, and he gave his thoughts on new Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy, the former ...

NBA: Nuggets on the brink of sweeping Lakers with Game 3 win

LOS ANGELES— With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA. They’re clearly a particular nightmare for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who are one game away from an early summer after Denver stretched its winning streak in this rivalry to a whopping 11 games. Aaron Gordon had a playoff career-high 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15...