NBA: Kevin Durant fined $50,000 for offensive language against Michael Rapaport on social media
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Friday for his offensive and derogatory language in social media messages to actor Michael Rapaport. Rapaport released images of the private messages Tuesday on his Twitter account, and they included homophobic and misogynistic language from the Brooklyn Nets star. Durant apologized Thursday, […]
ONE: Eduard Folayang Breaks Down Eddie Alvarez vs Iuri Lapicus Lightweight Showdown
Multiple-time former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard “Landslide” Folayang is due for a victory in the Circle. The 37-year-old Filipino mixed martial arts veteran is currently deep in training, preparing for his next fight which takes place next month. But before he climbs back into the Circle, “Landslide” will have his thoughts fixated on the […]
MPBL issues ‘ex-pro’ tag on players participating in VisMin Cup and other pro leagues
The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes has released a memo that all players that are participating in VisMin Cup or any other professional league will be branded as an “ex-pro” in their league rules. This act will heavily affect Basilan Steel or known as in VisMin Cup who will be fielding the entire […]
NBA: Victor Oladipo makes Miami Heat debut; Tops Golden State Warriors, 116-109
MIAMI (AP) — Victor Oladipo finally made his Miami debut, and the Heat ensured it was a memorable one. Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, Duncan Robinson scored 21 and the Heat held off the Golden State Warriors 116-109 on Thursday night to win their third straight outing and move back over the .500 mark at […]
NBA: LaMarcus Aldridge shines as Harden-less Brooklyn Nets beat Charlotte Hornets by 22
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Green outscored Charlotte by himself in Brooklyn’s overpowering first quarter before finishing with 21 points, and the Nets got a strong debut from LaMarcus Aldridge in a 111-89 rout of the Hornets on Thursday night. Aldridge started at center and had 11 points, nine rebounds and six assists, looking like […]
Tiger Woods cause of car crash found but officials won’t reveal it
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County sheriff said detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV last month in Southern California but declined Wednesday to release details, citing unspecified privacy concerns for the golf star. Woods suffered serious injuries in the Feb. 23 crash when he struck a raised median […]
MLB: Opening day hits setback; Positive COVID-19 tests postpones Mets-Nationals game
WASHINGTON (AP) — In case anyone thought, or at least hoped, the new baseball season would go off without a coronavirus-related hitch, there was bad news on opening day: The Washington Nationals’ game against the New York Mets was postponed Thursday after at least three of the 2019 World Series champions’ players tested positive for […]
NBA: Kevin Durant apologizes for profane messages to Michael Rappaport
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant apologized Thursday for threatening and profane comments he made to entertainer Michael Rapaport through social media. Rapaport released images of the private messages Tuesday on his Twitter account, and they included homophobic and misogynistic language from the Brooklyn Nets star. “I’m sorry that people seen the language that I […]
NBA: Kevin Love, Matthew Dellavedova returns to Cleveland Cavaliers active roster
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers star center Kevin Love returned to the starting lineup and played in just his fifth game this season after being sidelined by a severe calf strain. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Love — and guard Matthew Dellavedova, who hasn’t played in more than a year — are available Thursday night as the […]
Seoul notifies IOC of plans to co-host 2032 Olympics with North Korea
MOSCOW – Authorities of the South Korean capital of Seoul sent a proposal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stating an intention to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympic Games with North Korea, Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday. “Seoul’s metropolitan government said Thursday it has notified the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of its bid to […]
