As Kings shift to new offense gear, Cone hopes defense remains the same

Ralph Cu’s shooting fueled Ginebra’s last victory. —PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra claimed its second-straight win in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup on Sunday night, giving the club a perfect start in the league’s centerpiece tournament. The 102-92 victory was built on many things that went the crowd darlings’ way—from an opposing ace missing…

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Jos Verstappen claims Red Bull in danger of being ‘torn apart’ if Christian Horner remains at F1 team | F1 News

Red Bull are in danger of being “torn apart” if Christian Horner remains at the team, according to Max Verstappen’s father Jos. The Red Bull team boss was the main focus of attention at Formula 1’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix – where Max Verstappen led Sergio Perez in a Red Bull 1-2 – following an…

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LIV Golf chairman says Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund ‘remains committed’ to supporting series | Golf News

LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has informed competitors Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund “remains committed to investing in and supporting” the breakaway series.  The letter sent to LIV players on Thursday, reported by Golfweek, follows a move on Wednesday by Strategic Sports Group, a consortium of US-based sports franchise owners, to become minority owner of…

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Mauricio Pochettino’s job at Chelsea safe as long as European qualification remains realistic – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Mauricio Pochettino’s position as head coach of Chelsea is not expected to be put in any jeopardy while the club retain a realistic chance of qualifying for Europe. Newcastle have made an enquiry about Dominic Solanke but have been told that Bournemouth will not…

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Barcelona’s academy talents Marc Guiu and Lamine Yamal show La Masia DNA remains key to the club’s success | Football News

Thirty-three seconds. That is all that 17-year-old Marc Guiu needed to score on his debut for Barcelona last month. His mother was in tears. Xavi was vindicated. Just the latest example of the club’s trust in La Masia, their famed academy, being rewarded. There is Gavi and there is Pedri, there is Lamine Yamal and…

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Even with Brownlee likely to be out of Comm’s Cup, opposing coaches believe Ginebra remains a formidable force even with a different import

Ginebra import Justin Brownlee in Game 5 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. –PBA IMAGES Justin Brownlee’s looming absence from the Barangay Ginebra roster in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)—at least for the early part of the 48th Season—could cut open a path for other clubs to swoop in and take the Commissioner’s Cup. “I…

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Joe Joyce rules out retirement as he remains determined to challenge at ‘top level’ after rematch loss to Zhilei Zhang | Boxing News

Joe Joyce has dismissed any talk of retirement as he remains determined to “challenge at the top level” after his rematch loss to Zhilei Zhang. The British contender was unable to regain the WBO interim heavyweight belt as he suffered a third-round knockout loss to Zhang at The AO Arena in Wembley on Saturday night.…

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POC remains upbeat over Gilas appeal at Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas’ Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net HANGZHOU, China—Hope springs eternal for the inclusion of four key players to the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the 19th Asian Games. Though time is quickly running short, no amount of hindrance could stop Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino from inserting Jason Perkins, Terrence Romeo,…

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Rickie Fowler explains why he didn’t invest in Leeds United but remains open to Premier League involvement

Rickie Fowler explained why he didn’t join fellow golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas in taking a stake in Leeds United and says he is still open to investing in a Premier League football club. The American was recently linked with a minority stake at Leeds but pulled out of a prospective deal following their…

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Khris Middleton remains with Bucks on 3-year, $102 million deal – rezal404

Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots against Isaiah Livers #12 of the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 27, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Nic Antaya/Getty Images/AFP MILWAUKEE — Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton has agreed to terms on a three-year, $102 million deal that will keep him with…

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