Porzingis to miss Paris Olympics – Boston Celtics

LOS ANGELES, California — Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis will miss next month's Olympics after opting to have surgery on a leg injury, the NBA team announced on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila). The Latvian power forward suffered a "rare" leg injury in Game 2 of the NBA Finals earlier this month and will go under the knife to repair the problem. "The injury doesn't allow for consistent play at the level required for Olympic competition....

2024 NBA Draft snubs: Justin Edwards, Trey Alexander, PJ Hall among notable players not picked

There were some well-known names that were not called during this week's NBA Draft

Bulls make surprising post-draft signing, add All-Big Ten shooting guard

The Chicago Bulls continued their aggressive offseason on Thursday night, signing a 6'6" wing from Illinois to a special contract.

Yankees officially lose AL East lead and made sure it was embarrassing too

The Yankees have officially fallen out of first place in the AL East standings behind the Baltimore Orioles and it came with more than just a tinge of embarrassment.

Euro 2024: Round of 16 and knock-out stages overview

Longtime NHL Veteran Died At 52 On Wednesday

A longtime NHL veteran tragically passed away on Wednesday. He was 52 years old. Sergei Berezin, a 7-year NHL veteran, was announced dead by the league's alumni association on Wednesday. His cause of death is unclear. The Toronto Maple Leafs are deeply saddened by his passing. "We are incredibly ...

Bears veteran called 'surprise cut candidate' despite solid 2023 season

The Chicago Bears made some impressive additions this offseason but will have to make some tough decisions now.

Bomani Jones Calls Out LeBron James For 'Embarrassing' Decision

You can count Bomani Jones among the people who isn't a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James. After the Lakers made LeBron's oldest son the No. 55 overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft Thursday evening, Jones took to X/Twitter to express his disapproval. "Still can’t ...

Report: Nuggets Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Makes Contract Decision

The Denver Nuggets won the championship in 2023, and they were one game away from competing in the Western Conference Finals this year. They kept their core together from the title-winning team, with players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope proving to be valuable contributors once again after the ...

COLUMN: Gilas Pilipinas got the Dwight man for the job

St. Dwight, we'll pray for you and the Philippine national team

Bronny James’ agent told teams don’t draft him or he’s going to Australia, per report

Nothing about Bronny James’ time in the NBA Draft was normal.

Panama stun USA with Copa America upset

Panama left the USA's hopes of qualifying for the Copa America knockout rounds hanging by a thread on Thursday after scoring a shock 2-1 victory over the host nation. We know what we signed up for and playing in a Copa America, we knew it was going to be a fight," US midfielder Tyler Adams said afterwards.

Yahoo! Analyst Calls Zach Edey Pick 'One Of Worst' In NBA History

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked plenty of people by taking Purdue center Zach Edey with the No. 9 pick in this year's draft. Yahoo Sports draft analyst Krysten Peek was one of many critics who bashed this decision. Immediately after the selection was announced, Peek called it "one of the ...

Shams beats ESPN and Woj to Bronny James news

Spoiling draft picks on Twitter/X is not a new phenomenon. We’ve seen it for years now. But in the insider wars between ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Stadium and FanDuel’s Shams Charania, every piece of reporting is always going to be highly scrutinized. And when it came to the Los Angeles Lakers selecting Bronny James from Read more... The post Shams Charania beats ESPN and Woj to Bronny James Lakers pick appeared first on Awful Announcing.

COLUMN: July ultimatum for Mikey Williams

One last chance to mend this broken relationship

Argentinian referee who dismissed Scotland's penalty claim against Hungary is 'AXED' from EURO 2024 along with his VAR... after Steve Clarke raged at the decision, asking 'why is he here?'

Referee Facundo Tello and VAR Alejandro Hernandez have reportedly been axed alongside the two assistants that night, Gabriel Chade and Ezequiel Brailovsky.

Tesla malfunction nearly kills NFL star

Led by billionaire Elon Musk, Tesla has become the most notorious and arguably the most prestigious eclectic car manufacturer in the United States over the past several years. But according to a social media post from an NFL star and his wife, it sounds like a malfunction in a Tesla’s charger nearly claimed their lives. Read more... The post Tesla malfunction nearly kills NFL star appeared first on Next Impulse Sports.

Playmaker from Marinduque pursues PVL dream

With dreams to chase but not well known in mainstream volleyball, playmaker Jamie Solina from Marinduque will take her chances in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 Rookie Draft. The five-foot-one setter showed that she has the guts to compete along the 46 PVL hopefuls as she aims to play in the big league. Competing against the top talents from UAAP and NCAA, Solina admitted that her path to the pros will not be easy but not impossible....

Jayson Tatum Warns NBA Teams About Passing On Duke Star

There were a lot of players who were surprisingly passed over in the first round of the NBA Draft last night. But for Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, the snub of an alum of his beloved alma mater Duke had him almost outraged. Taking to X last night, Tatum reposted NBA analyst Kevin ...

Video: Dodgers Batboy Makes The Catch Of The Year

This might sound crazy, but the best catch of the 2024 MLB season belongs to the batboy for the Los Angeles Dodgers. During the Dodgers' 4-0 win over the White Sox on Wednesday night, Kike Hernández hit a foul ball that was heading straight into Los Angeles' dugout. Dodgers superstar ...

Who is Jonathan Mogbo? Raptors take intriguing San Francisco forward with No. 31 pick in 2024 NBA Draft

Here is more about the unique journey of Toronto's pick and his relationship with the Raptors' franchise player.

Dodgers bat boy 'saves $700m star Shohei Ohtani's life' with incredible barehanded catch

A Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy may have saved the life of baseball's biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, as he made an incredible barehanded catch while standing on the team's dugout steps.

England's Ezri Konsa reveals family "drenched in beer" by furious Three Lions fans

England fans vented their anger at Gareth Southgate following the 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday with many of the players' families getting caught in the crossfire

Notable People who died in 2024

Dwight Ramos entices Pinoy sports fans to watch anywhere, everywhere with Pilipinas Live

MANILA, Philippines – Pilipinas Live, winner of the Sports Broadcasting award at the recently concluded 2024 Asia Pacific Broadcasting Awards, announces Gilas Pilipinas' top guard Dwight Ramos, as the official sports ambassador of the popular app. "I am a fan of different kinds of sports. Pilipinas Live ensures that I'm able to access all the sports I love, whether I'm in the Philippines or overseas", said the 25-year-old basketball star, who...

Everyone Made Same Joke About Stephen A. Smith During NBA Draft

Stephen A. Smith went viral several times during the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, and it wasn't because the charismatic personality was dishing out elite analysis. Unfortunately, there were too many occasions where Smith had zero knowledge about the player drafted. Perhaps ...

England, Ronaldo and the biggest disappointments of Euro 2024

Get a glimpse of newest Boston Celtics forward Anton Watson's game in these highlights vs. UConn

The Boston Celtics have made their second and final pick of the 2024 NBA draft at No. 54 overall, taking Gonzaga power forward Anton Watson. A 6-foot-8, 230-lb. swingman who hit 41.2% of his attempts from beyond the arc with the Zags last season,

Gilas 'not ready' yet for FIBA OQT – Cone

(UPDATE) TIM Cone expects the entire Gilas players to approach its two upcoming friendly games versus Turkey and Poland with a learner's attitude as part of their build up for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia. Gilas left on Tuesday night for Europe with high hopes that the friendly games will give players a feel of playing against European players. And more importantly, the Europe trip will teach Gilas players...

Gilas needs to have 'next man up' mentality

JUSTIN Brownlee knows that time is of the essence as the Philippine men's basketball team tries to make use of its short window of preparation before plunging into action next week in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. The national squad has spent the past few days working on its team chemistry as well as the system being laid down by Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone in Istanbul, Turkey. And despite losing three key players...

No. 1 recruit in 2026 class breaks down top schools

He has taken visits to LSU, NC State and Tennessee over the past month. He's visited each of these schools, but understandably, he's seen the Wolfpack the most with Raleigh being less than a two-hour drive away from his high school.

Report: Warriors re-acquire 2024 No. 52 pick, draft Boston College C Quinten Post

After trading out of the second round of the 2024 draft, draft day looked to be over for the Golden State Warriors without a pick. However, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Steve Kerr were able to find a way back into the second round on Thursday. Following a trade that saw…

Gilas Women 3x3 still eager to prove PH plays 'beautiful basketball'

Just keep at it then, girls!

NBA Draft: Bronny James, LeBron’s teen son, picked by Lakers

New York, United States–Bronny James, the 19-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, was selected 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in Thursday’s second round of the NBA Draft. Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James, the 39-year-old Lakers playmaker who is a four-time NBA champion, has said he would like to play alongside his son next season — in what would be the first father-son combination in NBA history....

Supercoach Wayne Bennett explains why Aussies would be mad to bet a single cent on the NRL: 'I have to speak up for the game I love'

A typically blunt Wayne Bennett has questioned the relevance of the NRL Bunker before criticising the standard of refereeing, declaring: 'if I was a punter I couldn't bet a penny on rugby league.'

Gilas girls crush Lebanon, seals place in FIBA U18 Asian Cup semis

Gilas girls goin' places

Haney cannot change reality

IN a decision that did not really come as a surprise, the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) recently suspended American boxer Ryan Garcia for one year after he tested positive for a banned substance relative to his bout with fellow American Devin Haney. It can be recalled that on April 20, Garcia hammered Haney in 12 rounds to win by decision in their highly anticipated duel in Brooklyn, New York. Garcia knocked down the previously...

Olympics-Lee brother and sister act to tee off for Australia in Paris

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Minjee and Min Woo Lee will become the 16th siblings to represent Australia in the same sport at the same Olympics when they tee off in Paris after being confirmed as members of the golf team along with Jason Day and Hannah Green on Friday. Women's major champion Minjee competed at the Rio and Tokyo Games, but her brother, a former U.S. junior amateur champion, will be making

NBA free agents 2024: Ranking top 50 players in free agency, from LeBron James to James Harden and Klay Thompson

TSN's Steph Noh ranks the top 50 free agents of the 2024 class.

Jalen Milroe 'Starving' Heading Into Year 2 As Bama's Starter

Jalen Milroe was impressive in 2023 in his first season as Alabama's starting quarterback. Now, it's all about what he can do for an encore. The Crimson Tide are entering a new era following the retirement of head coach Nick Saban. Kalen DeBoer has taken over, and he'll be relying heavily on his ...

NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit results in $4.7BILLION settlement for plaintiffs after judge ruled the league sold cable packages to 2.4million subscribers at INFLATED prices

A federal judge in California is ordering the NFL to pay about $4.7 billion in a class-action lawsuit after ruling in favor of Sunday Ticket subscribers on Thursday.

NHL Mock Draft 2024: Sharks get Macklin Celebrini, Blackhawks take Ivan Demidov in final projections

Draft week is here, and The Sporting News has its final projections for the 2024 NHL Draft.

Cone expects tough test for Gilas in Europe 'friendlies'

Tim Cone expects Gilas Pilipinas to get seriously tested in its two friendly games in Europe as the national squad spends the final week of its preparation for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). The 37th ranked Philippines will play Turkey, 24th in the world, at around 1 a.m. on Friday (Manila time) while Poland, 15th in the world, will be the national team's final tuneup game assignment this weekend. "Poland is No. 15 in the world so...

Gilas Pilipinas loses to Turkey in well-fought Istanbul friendly

Brownlee scores 21 points, Fajardo produces double-double in close loss

Matt Ganuelas-Rosser a UFA again after refusing new TNT deal

The Rosser brothers' team up didn't last long

Kings, Raptors Agree To Trade Before Second Round Of NBA Draft

With the second round of the NBA Draft about to begin, the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings have agreed to a trade involving a former first-round pick. The Kings are sending guard Davion Mitchell, forward Sasha Vezenkov and the 45th pick in this year's draft to the Raptors, per ESPN's ...

NBA undrafted free agents: Tracking the notable UDFA signings after 2024 NBA Draft

The Sporting News is tracking notable undrafted free agent signings after the 2024 NBA Draft.

Lakers GM: 'History could be made' as Bronny James drafted

Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka believes 'history could be made' after Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, was drafted by the Lakers. A father and son duo have never played together in the NBA.

Lawsuit Filed Against LeBron's Powerful Agent, Rich Paul

Rich Paul, the prominent agent of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, is facing a serious accusation just before the start of free agency. Former Klutch Sports agent Mark Termini is accusing Paul of failing to pay him on fees for deals he claims he negotiated. He's allegedly owed ...

Max Verstappen Announces Official Decision On 2025 Formula 1 Season

Max Verstappen squashed speculation of him leaving Red Bull in 2025. During Thursday's press conference ahead of Formula One's Austrian Grand Prix, Verstappen initially offered vague responses when asked about his future. He relented when pressed for a more definitive yes or no about returning to ...