Former NFL superstar Tom Brady said Thursday he would consider coming out of retirement if he was approached by a team needing a quarterback in the event of an injury crisis. Speaking on the “Deep Cut” podcast, the former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star said he would entertain the idea if called
MANILA, Philippines — Behind her emergence as the top blocker of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference so far is Fifi Sharma’s meticulous planning against the opponents’ attack tendencies every game. Sharma, a second-year pro with the Akari Charger., has been leading the blocking department with 0.69 kill blocks per set and a total of 20
MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix used a big third period before leaning on its poise in the final quarter on Friday night to survive Converge, 113-107, in the PBA Philippine Cup. Jason Perkins starred with 26 points and 13 rebounds as the Fuel Masters–the feel-good story of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup–captured only their second victory in the tournament
MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo spikers Eya Laure and Ara Galang believe that their stronger bond has been the key to their emergence as the hottest team with four straight wins in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference. A two-week break didn’t stop Chery Tiggo from solidifying its semifinal bid as the Crossovers took down the
MANILA, Philippines –Eager to get over the Final Four hump this year, University of Santo Tomas coach KungFu Reyes wants his wards to stay focused on their remaining games to earn themselves a good spot after the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball elimination round. The Tigresses, who last reached the UAAP Finals five years ago
LONDON — Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signed a contract extension to remain at Aston Martin for at least the next two seasons. The 42-year-old Spaniard is in his second season at Aston Martin, which announced the extension on Thursday as a “multiyear” deal. “I am at my physical best and still hungry.
LOS ANGELES— Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday with federal bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling bets and debts. Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, a constant presence beside Ohtani in baseball stadiums across the country since
SALT LAKE CITY— Luka Samanic scored a season-high 22 points to help the Utah Jazz snap a 13-game losing streak with a 124-121 victory over the Houston Rockets in the NBA on Thursday night. Keyonte George chipped in 20 points for the Jazz, who finished 21-20 at home this season. Brice Sensabaugh added 17 points
BOSTON — Jalen Brunson scored 39 points in three quarters and the New York Knicks kept up their quest to finish with the No. 2 seed in the NBA Eastern Conference by beating the Boston Celtics 118-109 on Thursday night. “We made shots and made the right plays,” Brunson said. “Obviously, we know they’re the
DETROIT— DeMar DeRozan scored 39 points and the Chicago Bulls sent the Detroit Pistons to their franchise-record 67th loss of the NBA season, 127-105 on Thursday night. Detroit (13-67) broke the franchise mark set by the 1979-80 team. “You can learn a lot about players at this time of year,” Detroit coach Monty Williams said.
PORTLAND, Oregon — Stephen Curry had 22 points and the Golden State Warriors rallied down the stretch for a 100-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on in the NBA Thursday night. Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points for the Warriors, who had a 16-1 run in the final quarter for their third straight win and
With the tools to contend but considered an underachiever thus far, Akari has been doing the best it can to complete its preliminary round schedule in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference in a positive way, even if there is practically no guarantee that a semifinal seat is at the end of all its
La Salle has had National University’s number for all of their past five meetings, counting their first round clash in Season 86 of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. And though they wouldn’t necessarily say it, the Lady Bulldogs know that their best chance of snapping that streak in futility will come on Sunday when they
LA Tenorio and Barangay Ginebra consider themselves blessed that the schedule bodes well for them in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup. But another loss going into another stretch of two weekend games beginning on Friday against Blackwater at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City will put the Gin Kings in a situation where any
Harmie Constantino again came up with her flair for the dramatic, gate-crashing what was supposed to be a final round showdown between long-time rivals to win the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship in come-from-behind style. Carving out a three-under-par 69, Constantino erased a three-stroke overnight deficit to joint leaders Pauline del Rosario and Princess Superal, with
Los Angeles, United States — O.J. Simpson, the NFL Hall of Famer whose 1995 acquittal in the so-called “trial of the century” for the brutal murders of his ex-wife and a male friend gripped the world, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 76. “Our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with
Laure sisters Eya and EJ powered Chery Tiggo to a crucial 26-24, 25-20, 26-24 triumph over Cignal in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Thursday night at PhilSports Arena. Eya led the Crossovers with 16 points from 11 attacks, two blocks and three aces while her older sister EJ delivered 13 attacks also from 11 attacks, a
Magnolia added some depth to its roster currently dealing with injuries by acquiring Jerrick Balanza from Converge in a deal the PBA approved Thursday. The Hotshots sent their second round pick in next season’s Rookie Draft in order to get Balanza, who will now play for his fourth team since entering the big league in
MANILA, Philippines — With the University of the East seeking to play spoiler in its remaining matches, Khy Cepada picked the best time to unleash her best game of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament so far. Cepada delivered her season-best 23 points as UE pushed La Salle sans Angel Canino to its limits