Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) looks for an outlet against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) The Los Angeles Lakers showed just how dangerous their Big Three can…
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Masters 2025: Bernhard Langer explains why it’s time to say goodbye
AUGUSTA, Ga. — About 10 years ago, Bernhard Langer asked the Augusta National Chairman if there was a time limit for continuing to play at The Masters. “Do we age out when we are 60?” Langer pressed. “You will know when it’s time to quit,” the Chairman responded. “It’s totally…
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Liza Soberano, Enrique Gil, stars we missed
(From left) Enrique Gil, Liza Soberano and Joshua Garcia during the past editions of the ABS-CBN Ball. Images: ABS-CBN and Star Magic The recent ABS-CBN Ball was a moment of spring awakening for the media giant’s A-list celebrities, up-and-coming names, and special guests. However, notable individuals such as Liza Soberano,…
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Masters 2025: Monday’s rain hopefully paves way for special week
AUGUSTA, Ga. — There is an old adage about wedding days that I love — when a couple exchanges their vows amid a downpour, it is believed that a long and healthy marriage will follow. That applies to my own parents, who have been happily married for almost three decades…
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Wall Street could be headed for a bear market. Here’s what that means
James Lamb works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York. Wall Street could soon find itself in bear territory as the Trump tariff blitz roils markets and raises specter of a global recession. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) NEW YORK — Wall Street could soon be in…
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Unrivaled’s first-year player contracts included a very important detail
Unrivaled’s inaugural season is in the books, with more than 40 WNBA players participating in the professional women’s basketball 3-on-3 league in Miami. First, many wondered if star players would be willing to spend their offseasons in Unrivaled — a concern that was quickly quelled when big names like Angel…
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Negotiate not retaliate: Philippines open to cut tariffs on US imports
Ma. Cristina Roque —ALDEN M. MONZON MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is open to the possibility of bringing down the tariffs on American goods coming to the country in a bid to strike a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, who recently announced sweeping tariffs on the rest of…
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You tell us: Is Alex Ovechkin a Top 3 all-time NHL player?
Alex Ovechkin stands alone on top of one hockey mountain after passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. With just over a year until his retirement, Ovi will have a chance to add to his total — one that should stand for a long, long time.…
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Senator wants Nat’l Immunization Program implementation probed
Sen. Joel Villanueva —Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to probe the implementation of the National Immunization Program in light of high vaccine hesitancy rates and reemergence of polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases in the country has been filed in the Senate. In his…
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Kelvin Sampson’s Indiana exit and Houston rise, explained for national championship
Kelvin Sampson will lead his Houston Cougars into the national championship game on Monday night in the culmination of a legendary head coaching career. The 69-year-old Sampson is also one of college basketball’s greatest comeback stories, and not just because the Cougars wiped away a 14-point second-half deficit to stun…