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World champ in vault, Carlos Yulo goes after Paris Olympics glory

(Second of a series) Aside from the floor exercise, Carlos Yulo will also seek glory in the vault. The Filipino star gymnast, however, isn’t singling this discipline out on a whim. After winning the floor exercise in the 2019 world championships in Stuttgart, Germany, Yulo secured his second world title in the men’s vault during the 2021 worlds in Kitakyushu, Japan. And while everyone was referring to the floor exercise as Yulo’s pet event, it...

2024-04-23T20:28:36Z

2024 NBA Draft: 3 landing spots for Purdue's Zach Edey

Which team makes the most sense as a landing spot for Purdue center Zach Edey in the 2024 NBA Draft? Here are three that come to mind.

2024-04-24T04:39:24Z

ESPN analyst slams NBA legend

Over the course of his 14-year NBA career, Kendrick Perkins developed a reputation as an enforcer who was never shy to seek out a confrontation. And yet somehow, the former Boston Celtics big man seems even more drawn to conflict as a member of the media. Perkins’ latest target comes in the form of TNT analyst Reggie Miller, who was on the call for the Denver Nuggets’ 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference...

2024-04-23T20:48:57Z

Flying Titans outlast gritty Foxies in five-set thriller

MANILA, Philippines: Disaster averted for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans as they outlasted the gritty Farm Fresh Foxies in a five-set affair, 25-15, 24-26. 21-25, 25-21, 15-12, in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Tuesday, April 23. The Flying Titans banked on Sisi Rondina's double-double performance of 29 points on 24 attacks and five blocks, and also tallied 18 excellent...

2024-04-23T23:56:45Z

Olympics: USADA wants investigation into China swimming, welcomes WADA lawsuit

The head of the United States Anti-Doping Agency demanded on Monday an investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) handling of 23 positive tests by Chinese swimmers and welcomed the global body’s threat of legal action. During a nearly two hour Zoom call with the media WADA fired back at critics and provided detailed explanation […]

2024-04-23T11:12:04Z

COLUMN: Jorge Gallent isn't getting the credit he absolutely deserves

Take a bow, coach

2024-04-23T10:13:48Z

Brownlee celebrates 36th birthday with win in Indonesia

MANILA, Philippines: Justin Brownlee celebrated his 36th birthday by serving as one of Pelita Jaya's spark plugs as the Indonesian club team opened round 2 of the Basketball Champions League Asia with a 94-79 spanking of NS Matrix on Tuesday at the Britama Arena in Jakarta.The sweet-shooting Gilas naturalized player had an all-around effort of 11 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a steal in a turnover-free game. The 6-foot-4 Brownlee has...

2024-04-24T02:57:15Z

Two drivers named in brutal ‘half of the field does not belong in F1’ verdict

"It is simply a fact that half of the field does not belong in the field at all."

2024-04-24T07:36:09Z

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...

2024-04-23T20:13:35Z

NCAA volleyball: Mapua, Perpetual gain share of fourth

MANILA, Philippines—The Final Four race in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament intensified with Mapua and Perpetual Help tallying wins to create a logjam for the last semifinal slot on Tuesday. The Lady Altas squeaked by San Beda, 20-25, 25-13, 22-25, 25-17, 15-6, at San Juan Arena. Shaila Omipon powered Perpetual Help with 26 big points while Mary Rhose Dapol and Winnie Bedana scored 17 and 16 points, respectively to give the Lady...

2024-04-23T11:27:16Z

Peyton Manning confirms Broncos are ‘very interested’ in drafting this QB

Despite trading for former Jets quarterback Zach Wilson on Monday, the Broncos are still very much in the hunt for another quarterback heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.

2024-04-23T22:28:17Z

Ted Kravitz calls out the ‘same Christian Horner’ over latest Sergio Perez comments

"So think about it this way..."

2024-04-24T10:36:39Z

Bulls reportedly make changes to coaching staff after disappointing season

The Chicago Bulls have reportedly made some changes to their coaching staff.

2024-04-23T23:28:11Z

Sports host comments on state of ESPN

All things considered, last Wednesday could have been a chaotic day for ESPN. Hours after Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham and Jeremy Fowler published a report detailing Bill Belichick’s failed pursuit of another head coaching job after parting ways with the New England Patriots, Pat McAfee announced that the six-time Super Bowl champion head coach would make his media debut as a part of his show’s annual NFL Draft Spectacular. McAfee’s...

2024-04-23T19:33:33Z

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...

2024-04-23T20:28:36Z

NBA: 76ers to file protest officiating in Game 2 loss to Knicks

NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file a grievance related to the officiating during their NBA playoff series against the New York Knicks, a team spokesman said early Tuesday. The 76ers lost both games in New York, with the Knicks rallying in the final 30 seconds for a 104-101 victory on Monday night. The Knicks got the go-ahead 3-pointer from Donte DiVincenzo with 13 seconds left, a possession that started when they stole the ball from...

2024-04-23T15:42:54Z

16 Conclusions on Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: Odegaard, White; Caicedo and Mudryk humbled; Cole Palmer FC

Chelsea can hijack all the transfers they want but without that Arsenal structure it is pointless. Mikel Arteta might have just put Mauricio Pochettino down.

2024-04-24T00:58:20Z

NFL Mock Draft 2024: How Cardinals, Vikings passing on Marvin Harrison Jr., J.J. McCarthy changes first round

The Cardinals have been tied almost exclusively to Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., while the Vikings are expected to make a move for Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy. Here's a good look at what might ensue if neither happens.

2024-04-24T10:14:33Z

Kendrick Perkins fires shots at NBA's 'cupcake' players

Tom Thibodeau has been voted as the coach most players wouldn't want to play for. It's the third straight year the New York Knicks head coach has finished first in the unwanted voting. Kendrick Perkins has a message for those that keep voting for the Knicks coach.

2024-04-23T13:12:00Z

Red Sox immediate Triston Casas replacement could not be bigger dropoff at the plate

The Red Sox plugged in Bobby Dalbec to replace the injured Triston Casas, but he can't be the long-term answer with the first baseman out for a while.

2024-04-24T00:22:19Z

Hamilton: Norris would have been better off conceding in Turn 1

Lewis Hamilton thinks Lando Norris would have been better off conceding position in their Turn 1 battle in Formula 1’s China sprint, as he had the pace to overtake later.

2024-04-20T04:53:26Z

1st round picks could be on the trading block on day 1 of the NFL draft

The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft has already traded hands with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023. Based on recent history, plenty more first-round picks should change hands on Thursday night with teams either looking to move up a spot or two for a specific player, or make a bigger investment with future picks to trade up for a franchise quarterback. Over the past...

2024-04-24T10:18:52Z

Rory McIlroy and PGA Tour stars to finally learn amount they'll earn for snubbing LIV Golf

The PGA Tour will inform its members on Wednesday how much equity they have received after a £1.2billion investment programme involving Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group

2024-04-23T21:17:26Z

UAAP: Laput, Maglinao help La Salle teams claim crucial wins

MANILA, Philippines — Shevana Laput and Vince Maglinao delivered the goods as De La Salle University posted big-time wins in the homestretch of the UAAP Season 86 women’s and men’s volleyball tournaments. The two ace spikers clicked from all cylinders to help the La Salle squads go 2-0 in the crucial period entering the final week of the wild tourney with major playoff implications on the line. Their heroics proved more than enough as Laput and...

2024-04-23T09:26:57Z

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...

2024-04-23T16:38:11Z

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...

2024-04-24T01:10:29Z

Boatwright learning Filipino culture

AS Bennie Boatwright continues to process his papers to become a naturalized Filipino citizen, the former University of South California Trojan gets to learn Filipino culture. A story on the Instagram page of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) showed him trying out halo-halo at a restaurant in Makati City, where he ate along with SBP president Al Panlilio, national team manager Richard del Rosario, executive director Erika Day and head...

2024-04-23T23:56:44Z

3 Triston Casas replacements Red Sox need to consider after MRI delivers bad news

The Boston Red Sox may need some reinforcements at the first base position with Triston Casas out. Here are three potential options.

2024-04-23T19:44:10Z

Lady Bulldogs gun for semis bonus vs Tams

THE NU Lady Bulldogs look to clinch one of the two Final Four twice-to-beat incentives as they face the FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum today, April 24. A Lady Bulldogs win over the Lady Tamaraws in the 4 p.m. clash would have the Norman Miguel-coached team finish the 14-game elimination round at least as second seed with a 12-2 record, securing one of those twice-to-beat...

2024-04-23T23:56:43Z

Ronan O’Gara aims to ‘put name in the debate’ for international coaching job

Ronan O’Gara has set his sights on two international coaching jobs.

2024-04-24T11:05:54Z

NBA: Jamal Murray buzzer beater give Nuggets 2-0 lead over Lakers

DENVER — Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference playoff series. Murray’s fadeaway, falling-down game-winner provided the Nuggets with their first lead since 5-3 in the opening minutes and gave the reigning NBA champions their 10th consecutive win over the...

2024-04-23T05:56:26Z

'It was a massive step closer' - Piper

Former Leicester City winger Matt Piper believes their 5-0 victory against Southampton on Tuesday night was a "real statement win". The success took the Foxes to the top of the Championship - two points clear of second-placed Leeds and five points clear of third-placed Ipswich. Speaking on BBC Radio Leicester's When You're Smiling Podcast Piper sai...

2024-04-24T11:32:52Z

David Murrell free to sign with Ginebra as deadline passes

Rival teams waive right to sign Magnolia free agent

2024-04-24T08:17:09Z

What happened to Todd McShay? Explaining NFL Draft analyst's role since ESPN layoff

Todd McShay has been noticeably absent from the TV screens ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, and a recent social media post gave fans the reason behind it.

2024-04-24T11:10:33Z

NBA refs admit major mistake

Monday’s Game 2 matchup between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers featured a miraculous comeback in the final minute from the Knicks to take a 2-0 series lead. But it now turns out that they never should have had the opportunity to complete the comeback in the first place. The Knicks benefitted from a turnover on the 76ers’ inbound pass with 16.1 seconds to go in the game, which ultimately resulted in Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo...

2024-04-24T00:19:57Z

Chelsea points deduction: Relegation dogfight beckons as expert predicts huge penalty over PSR rule break

Boehly has overseen another difficult season at Stamford Bridge and his troubles could be about to escalate amid claims of a mammoth points deduction

2024-04-24T09:15:45Z

2024-04-23T23:56:42Z

3-way fight for NBA MVP award

LOS ANGELES: Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, the league said Sunday (Monday in Manila). The league unveiled three finalists for each of its individual awards for the 2023-24 regular season. Serbia's Jokic is an MVP finalist for the fourth straight season while France's Victor Wembanyama is in the...

2024-04-22T16:22:15Z

2024-04-23T23:56:40Z

Michael Jordan taking notice of young NBA star

As the rest of us watched Anthony Edwards' coming out party against the Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs last Saturday, a certain GOAT was also paying attention.

2024-04-23T12:11:50Z

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...

2024-04-24T01:10:29Z

Dan Orlovsky claims Vikings can't keep Justin Jefferson with QB situation

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky believes that the Vikings can't keep wide receiver Justin Jefferson unless he knows who the quarterback of the future is.

2024-04-23T23:23:35Z

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.

2024-04-20T09:46:32Z

Giants draft picks 2024: When does New York pick? Full list of NFL Draft selections

The Sporting News is tracking the New York Giants' NFL Draft selections in 2024.

2024-04-24T08:10:04Z

Max Fried joins Greg Maddux in history books and proves why Braves must pay him

Max Friend put his name in the history books on Tuesday, and provided the Atlanta Braves with a strong reminder of how important he is.

2024-04-24T03:30:20Z

Grading a Braves trade for rival pitcher to replace Spencer Strider

Evaluating a potential trade between two divisional foes as the Atlanta Braves look to fill the void of All-Star ace Spencer Strider.

2024-04-23T21:59:23Z

Already out of it all, Nxled continues PVL fight with passion

The one thing that Nxled hasn’t lost in a Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference where it didn’t win much is its passion to be better in the game. And the Chameleons showed exactly that as they avoided a disaster in the final set of a 25-13, 25-23, 25-22 rout of also-ran Capital 1 on Tuesday. “What we showed in the last set is our heart,” Ivy Lacsina said in Filipino after a solid performance in that set to help Nxled climb out...

2024-04-23T20:43:41Z

Alex Eala stuns world No. 41 for first win in Madrid Open

MANILA, Philippines: Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala has clinched her first win in the Madrid Open in Spain. In the first round of the tournament on Tuesday, Eala had upset world number 41 Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine in three sets, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Eala, currently ranked 170th in the world as of Monday, trailed at the first set before battling back in the second and third to pull the upset victory over Tsurenko. According to the Rafa Nadal Academy,...

2024-04-23T23:56:44Z

Coach shares bold take on major QB prospect: 'I wouldn't take him in the top 10'

League personnel voiced final concerns about what the QB will and won't be at the highest level.

2024-04-23T20:27:59Z

Terry Hill dead, aged 52: Rugby league centre passed away from heart attack

Former NSW and Australian Test centre Terry Hill has passed away from an apparent heart attack in the Philippines.

2024-04-24T04:50:43Z