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Jamal Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers

LOS ANGELES: Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) and take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series. The drama in Denver followed a scintillating comeback by the New York Knicks, who scored eight points in the final half-minute to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 for a 2-0 lead in their...

Who is J.J. McCarthy's fiancée, Katya Kuropas? Meet the Michigan star's significant other

If this has been on your mind: Yes, Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is dating someone, and they've decided to do life together. Per Rebecca Aizin of People, J.J. has been dating Katya Kuropas since 2018 and the pair have b

The greatest first round playoff upsets in NBA history

Doromal says farewell; De Guzman still undecided

Everything’s still up in the air for Lyann De Guzman, but Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso would love to have her back next season. “I still haven’t decided yet. Let’s see,’’ said De Guzman after the Blue Eagles punctuated their UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball campaign with a 25-13, 25-17, 25-21 victory over Adamson on Wednesday. De Guzman, the team’s leading scorer and a prized acquisition for any team in the professional ranks, is set to graduate...

LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 86 volleyball April 24

UAAP volleyball schedule of games (April 24) Smart Araneta Coliseum 10 am–Ateneo Blue Eagles vs Adamson Falcons (men’s) 12 nn–NU Bulldogs vs FEU Tamarws (men’s) 2 pm–Ateneo Blue Eagles vs Adamson Lady Falcons (women’s) 4 pm –NU Lady Bulldogs vs FEU Lady Tamaraws (women’s) VIDEO: Ateneo coach Timmy Sto. Tomas, Jian Salarzon, and Lance De Castro after ending their season on a high note UAAP men’s volleyball: Ateneo (7-7) ends its Season 86...

NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before Knicks’ go-ahead shot

NEW YORK — Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2, the NBA determined Tuesday. In its Last 2 Minutes report, the league also said 76ers coach Nick Nurse twice attempted to call timeouts that were “neither recognized nor granted by the officials” during the possession. The furious 76ers planned to file a...

Angels announcers rip umpires over ‘ridiculous’ call to end game

The Angels fell behind 6-0 but rallied back to make it 6-5 in the ninth. Jo Adell drew a two-out walk and then tried to steal second but was called out stealing.

Maple Leafs HC blasts Bruins' Brad Marchand following Game 3 loss

After Brad Marchand's third-period heroics helped the Boston Bruins secure a 4-2 Game 3 win and a 2-1 series advantage over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, head coach Sheldon Keefe was in no mood to praise the rival.

French President Macron scores penalty in charity football match

French President Emmanuel Macron scores penalty in charity football match. Didier Deschamps and other high profile figures played in the match.

Holt game-winner rescues Terrafirma in face of NorthPort comeback

Dyip give playoff hopes a major boost

Ryan Clark disagrees with Stephen A. Smith’s Donald Trump comments: ‘He’s not being discriminated against.’

After Stephen A. Smith defended Donald Trump for comparing himself to the plight of Black Americans, Ryan Clark explained why he disagrees with his ESPN colleague. In February, Trump boasted about his criminal indictments, claiming those legal issues are attracting the support of Black voters. “Because they have been hurt so badly and discriminated against,” Trump said. “And they actually viewed me as– I’m being discriminated against. It’s been...

Michigan Football Player Transferring After Team's Spring Game

Michigan may lose a defensive player who was vying for a bigger role in Ann Arbor this year. According to On3's Pete Nakos, DJ Waller Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The defensive back played 11 games for the national champions during his freshman year. Waller joined Michigan last year as a ...

Ateneo wraps up UAAP women’s volleyball campaign on high note

Ateneo wrapped up its UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on a high note at the expense of Adamson, 25-13, 25-17, 25-21, on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Blue Eagle Lyann de Guzman soared with 14 attack points to lift Ateneo just a spot below the Final Four teams at No. 5 with a 5-9 record–a much better finish than it accomplished in Season 85. “For me, naging sobrang successful [yung season namin] compared last year kasi ngayon...

First Filipina world marathoner conquers the Sahara Desert

Under the merciless sun, Julie Uychiat ran for six days across rugged, unfamiliar terrain to conquer the Sahara Desert. Even with a 22.5-pound load on her chafed back, her feet blistering from covering miles of steep rocky ascents and seemingly endless dunes, she completed the toughest footrace on Earth. This is almost a year after she placed first...

PBA: NorthPort slump leaves Arvin Tolentino stumped

NorthPort ace Arvin Tolentino had little to say about the Batang Pier’s four-game slump that had the club looking different from the mighty team it was at the start of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup. “I really don’t know, too,” he told reporters in Filipino on Sunday night, shortly after his team figured on the nasty end of a 120-100 blowout at the hands of San Miguel at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. “I think our...

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

Choco squeaks past farm fresh

MANILA, Philippines — It wasn’t the ending Choco Mucho wanted. But the Flying Titans were just grateful enough to get through victory, albeit a close one, that should give them some confidence entering the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference semifinals. It came via a nerve-wracking 25-15, 24-26, 21-25, 25-21, 15-12 squeaker over gritty Farm Fresh last night that closed Choco Mucho’s elimination-round campaign on a high note after...

‘Why would you change that?’ – Blunt Max Verstappen question as Mercedes rumours rumble

Toto Wolff continues to publicly court Max Verstappen, claiming "factors" other than having the quickest car are in play.

Lady Blazers stretch unbeaten run

Six this season, 35 overall. That’s the current streak of College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball. The Lady Blazers kept that run going on Wednesday with a 25-16, 25-20, 25-14 victory over Arellano University at Filoil EcoOil Arena to stay on track for another spotless run to the crown. St. Benilde has won the last two editions of the tournament via season sweeps. But the Lady Blazers are more focused on what lies ahead...

Why J.J. McCarthy, Brock Bowers, other top prospects aren't at 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit

The NFL Draft is the main event for the biggest college prospects. While many big names will be attending the event, not everyone will. Take a look at who will and won't be at the 2024 Draft in Detroit.

NU secures semis twice-to-beat incentive with sweep of FEU

MANILA, Philippines: The NU Lady Bulldogs secured one of the Final Four twice-to-beat incentives after sweeping the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 25-21, 25-19, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 24. Alyssa Solomon racked up 13 points laced with eight excellent digs to lead the Lady Bulldogs, who improved to a league-best record 12-2. Bella Belen also came through with 12 points,...

Patriots double-dip at QB in 7-round mock draft

New England leans heavily on the offense in this 7-round mock draft.

TNT Tropang Giga climb out of 23-point hole to deny Phoenix

Great comeback for Tropang Giga

Ricciardo: Stroll "making my blood boil" after China F1 contact

Daniel Ricciardo says Lance Stroll's refusal to take blame for their collision in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix is "making my blood boil".

Streaking NU gets first crack at UAAP playoff protection

A straight sets loser in its opening day match, bamboozled by the defending champions late in the first round. And yet, it is National University (NU) which has the chance to grab the first twice-to-beat slot in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, with the two squads that dealt the Lady Bulldogs sound beatings before left in a virtual elimination match later in the week. The Lady Bulldogs have not tasted defeat...

Exhausted Korda withdraws from LA tilt

LOS ANGELES: Top-ranked Nelly Korda withdrew from the LPGA's LA Championship on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), exhausted after matching a tour record with a fifth consecutive triumph and her second major victory. Korda captured the Chevron Championship on Sunday at Carlton Woods in suburban Houston to join Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez as the only LPGA players to win five titles in a row. "The win still hasn't sunk in but I have truly been...

2024 final first-round mock draft: KC Chiefs land impact starter in round 1

Let's take our final look at the first-round to see who we project the Kansas City Chiefs (and other teams) to take on opening night of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Adam Schefter sounds off on if Justin Herbert gets traded during draft

Every team picking in the Nos. 2-7 range in the 2024 NFL Draft has been rumored at some point to potentially trade out of their selection. The Chargers, who have the fifth overall pick, are no different.

Terrafirma nips NorthPort to keep playoff hopes alive

MANILA, Philippines: Top rookie Stephen Holt hit the game-sealing basket with just 3.1 seconds to go to rescue Terrafirma from an impending defeat, en route to a narrow 110-108 win against NorthPort in their PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup match on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The 6-foot-4 Holt evaded several NorthPort defenders on the way to making the layup to avert a Dyip fourth-quarter collapse and instead, tow Terrafirma to a fifth...

NBA: Pacers evens series with Bucks behind Pascal Siakam

MILWAUKEE — As a former champion on a team without much postseason experience, Pascal Siakam understands what it’s going to take for the Indiana Pacers to advance beyond the first round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in a decade. Siakam’s certainly doing his part. The former Toronto Raptors forward scored 37 points and the Pacers overcame another fantastic first-half performance from Damian Lillard to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-108 on...

SCENARIOS: Magnolia, NLEX stand in way of SMB bid for twice-to-beat, sweep

San Miguel's quest for perfection faces test in back-to-back games against Magnolia and NLEX this weekend

Hornets, Kings win NBA Draft tie-break

NEW YORK: The Charlotte Hornets have the third-best odds of capturing the top pick in next month's NBA Draft Lottery after winning a random tie-breaker drawing on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), the league announced. The drawings settled some selection order issues for the NBA Draft, set for June 26-27 in New York, while setting the odds for each club in next month's NBA Draft Lottery for capturing the top pick. The May 12 draft lottery will include...

Bal David's Flash Ballers Camp marks 10th year with summer camp

Ginebra great passes on court knowledge

NBA: Zion Williamson says return vs. Thunder 'realistic'

Sounding more than just optimistic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Tuesday that it is "realistic" he can return from a left hamstring injury and join his team in the playoffs. It is a bold statement, especially when considering the Pelicans are already in a 1-0 first-round hole to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have home-court advantage. The Thunder, top seed in the Western Conference, earned a 94-92 victory in the series...

David Murrell free to sign with Ginebra as deadline passes

Rival teams waive right to sign Magnolia free agent

Fil-Am gymnast bags Olympic berth with silver at Doha World Cup

“Doha Qatar… it was lovely,” Filipino American gymnast Levi Jung-Ruivivar expressed after her triumphant performance at the Doha World Cup secured her ticket to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Despite challenges, including a previous injury, the incoming freshman at Stanford University has shown unwavering dedication as she participated in all legs of the 2024 World Cup series, clinching the silver medal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...

Alex Eala opens WTA Madrid Open with huge upset win

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala earned the biggest win so far in her pro career, jumpstarting her Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Mutua Madrid Open on a high note. Eala, a wildcard entry and World No.170, stunned WTA ranked No. 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, on Tuesday in Spain. “Third time’s the charm 🪄 A first round win here in @mutuamadridopen!! First WTA1000 main draw win hehe🫨 Vamoss! Pumped to go back for round,” Eala...

Hamilton blames wind for Q1 error as Mercedes "experiment"

Lewis Hamilton blamed a tailwind for the Turn 14 moment that pitched him out of Q1 for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix in his “knife-edge” Mercedes.

Why Norris' China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

McLaren's Lando Norris pole lap for Formula 1's sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix was deleted and then reinstated, as race control manually overruled its scoring system.

Denver Broncos' best-case draft scenario in round 1

The Denver Broncos currently sit at No. 12 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft and need to fix one huge problem before the end of the night on Thursday.

PBA: Terrafirma boosts quarterfinals after edging NorthPort

Terrafirma eked out a 110-108 victory over skidding NorthPort to close in on ending its long quarterfinal drought in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Stephen Holt scored a go-ahead layup with 3.1 seconds left before fellow rookie Kemark Carino blocked Arvin Tolentino’s attempt at a game-tying basket as the Dyip improved to 5-5 after two straight defeats. The Dyip will likely get themselves into the playoffs for the first...

Who is American heptathlon star Annie Kunz?

Detroit Lions exploring a trade up in 2024 NFL Draft, per report

The Detroit Lions are reportedly one of the team exploring a trade up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

PBA: TNT rallies from 20 down to beat Phoenix in crucial win

TNT stormed back from a 20-point halftime deficit to bring down Phoenix, 108-101, Wednesday for a vital win in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. RR Pogoy, Kelly Williams, Calvin Oftana and Kim Aurin came through with big plays to propel the Tropang Giga past the Fuel Masters and climb up to fifth in the standings at 5-4. Pogoy scored 23 points with eight rebounds, Oftana had 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists while Williams...

Eala on course for dream match vs Swiatek

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala scored the biggest win just yet in her young career by pulling the rug from under world No. 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, in the opening round of the Madrid Open late Tuesday night at the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium in Spain. A wild-card entry, Eala will try to catch another big fish in world No. 30 Sorana Cirstea of Romania in the Round of 64 today. If the stars align with another big win, Eala could...

Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” with defence in F1 Chinese GP sprint race

Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defence during the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix as the pair glanced blows.

Daniel Jeremiah gives Vikings insane haul in final NFL mock draft

The Minnesota Vikings get an insane haul in Daniel Jeremiah's final 2024 NFL Mock Draft

Potential landing spots for Bengals Pro Bowl DE Trey Hendrickson

Standout defensive end Trey Hendrickson has requested a trade from the Bengals. Who might be first in line for his services?

Report: NBA looking into alleged actions of Nikola Jokic's brother

The NBA is investigating a brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who was shown on video appearing to punch someone following the Nuggets' win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, The Athletic reported. A video of Strahinja Jokic made the rounds after the Nuggets beat the Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series. It appears to show Strahinja and another Jokic brother, Nemanja, confront two men in...

Eala braces for tough 2nd-round match

FILIPINA tennis ace Alex Eala is set to face another big challenge in the Madrid Open in Spain, as she gears up to face off against world No. 30 Sorana Cîrstea of Romania on Thursday in the tournament's second round. Cîrstea was a former world No. 21 in 2013 and is now ranked 30th in the standings of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), although she was ranked 22nd between February and March. Meanwhile, Eala, currently ranked 170th by the WTA,...