NBA Playoffs predictions for 2025 bracket in every series, including the Finals

The NBA Playoffs used to be boring, at least according to the skeptics. Upsets were few and far between, the best team was determined by who had the best individual player, and the best team almost always won. NBA fans endured four years of the Golden State Warriors vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA…

College basketball transfer portal rankings: The 25 best available men’s players

Note: These rankings do not currently include players who exhausted their collegiate eligibility, but have entered the transfer portal with the hope that the NCAA will tweak its current eligibility rules. 1. RJ Luis, SR, G (St. John’s) The reigning Big East Player of the Year and a Second Team AP All-American, Luis is one…

Chanty of Lapillus ‘still feels like a fan’ despite K-pop career

Chanty of Lapillus. Image: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.net Chanty might have won the hearts of global fans as a member of K-pop girl group Lapillus, but she still considers herself a fan of the genre. Chanty, who started her career as a child actress in the Philippines, debuted as the vocalist and face of Lapillus in June…

Could Lionel Messi’s potential re-signing with Inter Miami mean he could play in the 2026 World Cup?

Lionel Messi could remain in pink and black for the near future. The Athletic’s David Ornstein is reporting that Messi is close to agreeing to a contract extension with Inter Miami CF. The 37-year-old Messi, who arrived at Inter Miami in July 2023, will see his current contract expire at the end of this year….

Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season

Nico Harrison has made it clear: he doesn’t regret the Luka Doncic trade even after a nightmare end to the Dallas Mavericks’ season. The Mavs’ top decision-maker met the media on Tuesday for just the second time since the Doncic trade. Harrison barred cameras and recording devices from the press session, but the quotes coming…

Andre Paras slams netizen who called brother Kobe ‘party boy’

(From left) Andre Paras, Benjie Paras and Kobe Paras. Image: Instagram/@andreparas Andre Paras came to the defense of his younger brother Kobe Paras after a netizen apparently made the latter “look like a bad person” by highlighting instances of him partying at a club. Through his Facebook page on Tuesday, April 15, Andre called out…

Andre Paras slams netizen who called brother Kobe ‘party boy’

(From left) Andre Paras, Benjie Paras and Kobe Paras. Image: Instagram/@andreparas Andre Paras came to the defense of his younger brother Kobe Paras after a netizen apparently made the latter “look like a bad person” by highlighting instances of him partying at a club. Through his Facebook page on Tuesday, April 15, Andre called out…