Hawks guard Trae Young fined $25,000
December 10, 2023
Trae Young thinks he got fouled in his final shot attempt in the Hawks’ painful one-point loss to the Nets
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San Beda bounces back, escapes Mapua to force NCAA finals Game 3
December 10, 2023
Jacob Cortez leads San Beda's NCAA finals bounce-back effort, bucking a third-quarter collapse to escape misfiring Mapua and force a winner-take-all Game 3
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving out indefinitely
December 10, 2023
There’s still no timetable on Kyrie Irving’s return as the Mavericks star suffers from a foot injury
Winnipeg injury rehab center champions inclusivity with wheelchair curling tournament
December 10, 2023
First Steps Wellness Centre in Winnipeg hosted a wheelchair curling tournament on Saturday to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
Paris 2024 surfing event: Finding a solution in Tahiti
December 10, 2023
THE Paris 2024 organizing committee president said Thursday he still wants the surfing competition at next year’s Olympics to take place in Tahiti despite the controversy surrounding the construction of the judging tower at the site, where coral has b...
Kyrgios, a disruptor, gets a platform to air thoughts
December 10, 2023
TENNIS pro Nick Kyrgios is setting up a free-to-access OnlyFans page.
Privacy concerns receive premium in transgender sports case in Utah
December 10, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY—Transgender teenagers who are challenging a Utah law banning trans girls from playing on girls’ sports teams can keep portions of their mental health records confidential after a state judge ruled Thursday that some details are irreleva...
Greek policeman severely injured in attack by fans during Athens volleyball match
December 10, 2023
ATHENS, Greece—A Greek policeman was severely injured late Thursday when a mob of volleyball fans poured out of an Athens arena and attacked riot police outside.
Invincibles: Kaya FC earns third Copa Paulino Alcantara title
December 9, 2023
Justin Baas drills the winning goal in the penalty shoot-out as the undefeated Kaya FC-Iloilo clinches the championship over Davao Aguilas-UMak FC
LIVE UPDATES: San Beda vs Mapua, NCAA Season 99 finals Game 2 – December 10
December 9, 2023
The Mapua Cardinals look to finish a 32-year NCAA men's basketball title hunt with a Season 99 finals sweep, while the San Beda Red Lions hope to bounce back and force a deciding Game 3
Fast-rising Phoenix rides Ken Tuffin three-point barrage to escape Ginebra
December 9, 2023
Fil-Kiwi rookie Ken Tuffin showcases his range alongside import Johnathan Williams as red-hot Phoenix wins its fifth straight game off an escape of Ginebra in Batangas
Dominant Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo, clinches 6th straight PVL All-Filipino finals
December 9, 2023
Rising star setter Kyle Negrito, and MVPs Tots Carlos and Jema Galanza lead Creamline back to the PVL All-Filipino finals after a dominant series sweep of Chery Tiggo
No reversals: Choco Mucho keeps guard up, forces semis decider over with Cignal sweep
December 9, 2023
PVL MVP candidate Sisi Rondina and resurgent star Kat Tolentino form a deadly 1-2 punch to lift Choco Mucho past Cignal and force an All-Filipino semifinals winner-take-all Game 3
Jalen Green leads young Rockets’ stunner of champion Nuggets
December 9, 2023
Fil-Am guard Jalen Green drops 26 points to lead the young Houston Rockets over Nikola Jokic and the defending NBA champions Denver Nuggets
Wobbly Wemby: Bulls hand Spurs team-record-tying 16th straight loss
December 9, 2023
NBA star rookie Victor Wembanyama feels the brunt of a long growing process, as the Chicago Bulls push the San Antonio Spurs to a historic-low skid
Kaya FC, Davao Aguilas clash in Copa Paulino Alcantara finale
December 9, 2023
Undefeated Kaya FC-Iloilo seeks a third Copa Paulino Alcantara title as the team faces off with Davao Aguilas-UMak FC in the finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helps Thunder edge reeling Warriors in overtime
December 9, 2023
Rising NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rookie sensation Chet Holmgren conspire to lift OKC in overtime past Golden State, which has dropped 10 of its last 14 games
Rain or Shine frustrates NLEX for back-to-back wins; NorthPort stuns San Miguel to keep streak going
December 8, 2023
After a 0-5 start to the conference, Rain or Shine notches its second straight win, while NorthPort continues its winning ways in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup
Rappler Talk Sports: Rip Hamilton on Jordan, Kobe, and former champ Pistons
December 8, 2023
NBA champion Richard ‘Rip’ Hamilton visits Manila and shares stories on the legendary Michael Jordan and the late, great Kobe Bryant, and what it’s like to contend for the NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons
Wushu, taekwondo aces share limelight
December 8, 2023
Wushu aces Mark Ragay, Mark Polo, and Vincent Ventura and other topnotch martial artists struck hard for the Philippines in the global stage in November. Ragay, Polo and Ventura captured the gold in taolu men’s duallian in the 16th World Wushu Champion...
Olivarez, Verdad stay on collision course
December 8, 2023
Top seed Eric Jed Olivarez and No. 4 Fritz Verdad stayed on track for another potential finals showdown as they demolished their respective rivals in the Rep. Edwin Olivarez Cup at the Olivarez Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque Thursday. Olivarez dispa...
Rising Phoenix, Ginebra clash at FPJ Arena in Batangas
December 8, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON It’s a clash between two of the hottest teams in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup as Phoenix and Barangay Ginebra lock horns in the league’s second out-of-town game at the brand new Fernando Poe Jr. Arena in San Jose, Batangas on Sat...
Lakers, Pacers vie for mega jackpot in Vegas
December 8, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AFP) – The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday, Dec. 7, to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament. James, who will celebrate ...
Lakers cruise past Pelicans, reach NBA in-season championship match
December 8, 2023
LeBron James knocks in 30 points in just 23 minutes as the Lakers set a championship duel with the Pacers in the NBA’s inaugural in-season tourney
Cool Smashers down Crossovers, near finals return; HD Spikers also prevail
December 8, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Creamline overcame an erratic second set to turn back a fiesty Chery Tiggo side, 25-18, 27-25, 25-22, in Game 1 of their semifinal series in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig Cit...
Reaction to Jon Rahm leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf
December 8, 2023
REACTIONS to Masters champion Jon Rahm joining LIV Golf on Thursday:
NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour
December 8, 2023
LAS VEGAS — When league officials decided to play the semifinals and championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, they knew it wouldn’t be an understated affair.
Moorer, Hatton, Calderon, Corrales elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
December 8, 2023
CANASTOTA, NEW YORK — Michael Moorer, the first left-hander to win the heavyweight title, and fellow two-division champions Ricky Hatton and Ivan Calderon were elected Thursday to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Rio de Janeiro state court removes president of Brazilian soccer confederation from office
December 8, 2023
SAO PAULO — A Rio de Janeiro state court removed the president of the Brazilian soccer confederation from office on Thursday because of irregularities in the proceedings that led to his election last year.
Jags employee charged with stealing $22M gambled away 99% of funds, plans guilty plea, lawyer says
December 8, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — A former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million from the franchise has a gambling addiction and plans to plead guilty to resolve federal charges against him, his attorney said Thursday.
US figure skater Ilia Malinin lands quad axel to take lead at Grand Prix Finals in Beijing
December 8, 2023
Ilia Malinin had no intention of trying to land the quadruple axel, the most difficult jump in figure skating, while the 19-year-old American sensation was trying to qualify for the Grand Prix Finals.
AP Bren sweeps Lilgun, carries rival Burmese Ghouls to M5 playoffs
December 8, 2023
AP Bren showed no mercy and blanked Team Lilgun of Mongolia, 2-0, to conclude its group stage campaign in the M5 World Championship on Thursday at the EVM Convention Centre.
Blacklist arranges M5 playoff clash vs. Onic Esports after shock loss to Fire Flux
December 8, 2023
Blacklist International failed to preserve its immaculate run as the Philippine bet fell prey to Fire Flux Esports of Turkey, 0-2, to close out the group stages of M5 World Championship on Thursday at the EVM Convention Centre.
Lakers cruise past Pelicans, barge into NBA in-season finals
December 8, 2023
LeBron James recorded 30 points and eight assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 133-89 semifinal victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night in Las Vegas to reach the championship game of the NBA's in-season tournament.
How the UAAP crown slipped past the UP Maroons
December 8, 2023
As UP tries to move forward, head coach Goldwin Monteverde and his predecessor, Bo Perasol, look back at the season where the Fighting Maroons again came so close to winning a UAAP championship
After historic triple-double, Luka Doncic to guide Mavs against Blazers
December 8, 2023
In his last outing, Luka Doncic delivered perhaps the best first-half performance of his career, passed Larry Bird on the all-time triple-doubles list and led the Dallas Mavericks to a 50-point win.
Pacers top fancied Bucks, crash NBA in-season finals
December 8, 2023
The Pacers book a spot in the NBA's inaugural in-season championship match after stunning Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top-seeded Bucks in the semifinals
NBA: Pacers top Bucks in semifinals of in-season tournament
December 8, 2023
Bruce Brown gave Indiana the lead for good with 6:15 remaining, Tyrese Haliburton capped a monster performance with a back-breaking 3-pointer, and the Pacers surprised the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 Thursday in the semifinals of the NBA's inaug...