Additional Fights Announced for PFL Playoff Events in August
From The Wires NEW YORK (July 17, 2024) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced additional bouts taking place during the 2024 PFL Global Season Playoffs, which will be available live in the U.S. across ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. The PFL Playoffs can be seen live on DAZN throughout Canada and Europe, with […]
Myke Henry to Elevate NLEX Road Warriors in 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup
From The Wires The NLEX Road Warriors are thrilled to announce the signing of Myke Henry as their import for the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. Henry, a 31-year-old former NBA pro, stands at 6-foot-6 and brings a wealth of international and professional experience to the team. He is a product of DePaul University, where he […]
NBA’s Board of Governors Move a Big Step Closer to Finalizing New 11-year Media Rights Deals
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA’s Board of Governors approved the league’s next media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video at its meeting Tuesday, moving the league one giant step closer to finalizing the 11-year agreements that will be worth about $76 billion. Now comes the next, and possibly final, step: seeing […]
DepEd Praises Eastern Visayas Athletes for Better ‘Palaro’ Performance
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) regional office has lauded Eastern Visayas athletes for rising to the 7th rank in the recent Palarong Pambansa, surpassing previous records. The DepEd regional office reported the Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) delegation accumulated 54 medals, including 18 gold, 14 silver, and 22 bronze medals – the […]
Jontay Porter Seeks Court Approval to Continue Basketball Career in Greece After NBA Ban
Jontay Porter, who has been banned from the NBA after admitting that he helped bettors by intentionally underperforming in games, asked a federal court Tuesday for permission to resume his playing career in Greece. Porter, in a letter sent by attorney Jeff Jensen, is asking that some conditions of his bond be modified so that […]
Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s Father, Passes Away at 69
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday. Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing La Salle coach Fran Dunphy, reported that Joe Bryant recently had a massive stroke. “We […]
Even at 39, LeBron James Commands the Spotlight for USA Basketball in Paris
LAS VEGAS (AP) — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. All were met with some cheers. And […]
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Undergoes Surgery After Breaking Left Hand in Offseason Workout
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving broke his left hand during an offseason workout and had surgery, and the Dallas Mavericks didn’t provide a timeline for his recovery in an announcement of the injury Tuesday night. Irving and Luka Doncic led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in their first full season together. Boston won the […]
Lindsey Harding to Make History as Lakers’ First Female Assistant Coach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsey Harding is joining JJ Redick’s coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Lakers haven’t publicly announced Redick’s first coaching staff, which also includes former NBA head coaches Nate […]
