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Manila Stars activate Slaughter, Al-Hussaini; Zamboanga wins

Manila Twin Towers set for MPBL debut

2024-05-16T16:08:43Z

UAAP: All-heart UST Tigresses still proud of silver finish

MANILA, Philippines — They may have fallen short in getting a different ending, but the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses remained proud of their finish in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. It was the same result for coach KungFu Reyes in his second UAAP women’s volleyball Finals in five years, but he encouraged his undersized but still hardfighting Tigresses–fondly dubbed as Mini Miss UST–to keep their heads up after their...

2024-05-16T12:10:52Z

Las Vegas Raiders' offseason decision ranked among worst in NFL

This Las Vegas Raiders offseason decision was named one of the worst in the NFL by a writer at Bleacher Report.

2024-05-16T18:22:33Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

The NFL is giving primetime audiences a front row seat to the end of Aaron Rodgers

The NFL thought it struck gold last year when Aaron Rodgers signed with the New York Jets. Then his season lasted just four total snaps because of an Achilles tear. In the aftermath, the league was left holding the bag, having built a primetime schedule around the

2024-05-16T17:33:15Z

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

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

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

Bearman: "Back to the drawing board" for F1 on spray guards

Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman says Formula 1 and the FIA have to go "back to the drawing board" after trialling the second iteration of wet-weather spray guards last week.

2024-05-16T11:25:04Z

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

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.

2024-05-16T16:25:54Z

PBA: Semis stint has Rain or Shine feeling like champions

Coach Yeng Guiao described Rain or Shine’s entry to the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup as a crowning achievement for arguably the league’s true independent team. “In one minds, we feel like we’re already champions,” Guiao said after the Elasto Painters earned the right to face the San Miguel Beermen by defeating the TNT Tropang Giga in the deciding game of their best-of-three quarterfinals Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The 110-109...

2024-05-16T13:41:07Z

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

PGA Championship cut line 2024: Projected cut, rules, updates for Friday's leaderboard

Golfers are going low at the PGA Championship in 2024. Sporting News is tracking where the event's final cut line will end up and how many golfers will make it to the weekend.

2024-05-17T00:52:01Z

Vikings waive rookie LB after signing Robert Tonyan

The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of tight end Robert Tonyan and waived rookie linebacker Donovan Manuel.

2024-05-16T17:37:23Z

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

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

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

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

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

Jon Rahm Launched His Club After Errant Shot

Jon Rahm wasn't happy with himself after hitting a shot during the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday. During a shot on the fairway, Rahm launched his golf club after the ball didn't go where he wanted it to. Take a look: Rahm ended up having an up-and-down first round after finishing ...

2024-05-17T01:05:13Z

Why Ferrari thinks Hamilton's impact will go far beyond F1 lap time

The benefits that Lewis Hamilton will bring to Ferrari extend far beyond just the lap time he is able to deliver, says Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur.

2024-05-16T11:55:09Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marcos says he won’t abolish NTF-ELCAC, denies its history of red-tagging

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shuns calls to abolish the NTF-ELCAC. He says Thursday, May 16, he sees no reason to get rid of the task force. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-rejects-call-abolish-ntf-elcac-denies-history-red-tagging-may-2024/

2024-05-16T15:36:02Z

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

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

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

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

Sports competition changes controversial transgender decision

Last month, the American Longboard Association tried to ban transgender surfer Sasha Jane Lowerson from competing against other women at the Huntington Beach Longboard Pro. But it sounds like Lowerson will be allowed to compete, after all. While Todd Messick of the American Longboard Association initially announced that Lowerson would not be allowed to participate in the women’s competition in order to “offer an equal playing field for all...

2024-05-16T14:12:50Z

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

NBA: Luka Doncic posts triple-double as Mavericks top Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — Luka Doncic stopped worrying about calls and just played. It worked. He scored 31 points in a triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Western Conference semifinal series. Doncic didn’t voice his displeasure with the officials nearly as much as usual, though he had words with fans a few times. READ: NBA: Thunder overcome Mavericks in Game 4 to...

2024-05-16T06:39:56Z

Transgender athlete vows to keep competing against women

Transgender surfer Sasha Jane Lowerson faced a lot of pushback when she tried to compete in the Huntington Beach Longboard Pro as she was initially barred from competing before the State of California ruled that she must be allowed to compete. And despite the pushback, she has vowed to continue competing in women’s events. Lowerson was initially told that she would not be allowed to compete in the Huntington Beach Longboard Pro competition even...

2024-05-16T20:28:30Z

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

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

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

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

NBA: Nuggets apply even more pressure to Anthony Edwards in Game 5 win

DENVER — Anthony Edwards was seeing double everywhere he turned. All by design as the Denver Nuggets doubled the attention on Minnesota’s standout guard. It was yet another wrinkle for the Nuggets, who held Edwards to 18 points — 15 below his average in this series — in their 112-97 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday night in Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semifinals series. “We knew we had to do something different with Anthony...

2024-05-15T10:51:38Z

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