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 be in Sunday’s road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with the NBA’s best record. The Lakers (48-30) can reinforce that impression Tuesday when they run it back against the host Thunder. “All three of those guys that we have are elite offensive players,” Lakers coach JJ Redick…

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 up to you.” Past champions of The Masters can play for as long as they please. But for Langer, who won this esteemed tournament twice, in 1985 and 1993, will call it quits after this week. The time has arrived for him to step away after 41 starts. “After four…

(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, Enrique Gil and Joshua Garcia were noticeably absent from the star-studded affair. The ABS-CBN Ball 2025, held at the Solaire North on Friday, April 4, was a tribute to spring, a symbol of new beginnings, with the biggest names in the entertainment industry donning sophisticated ensembles featuring florals, pastel colors,…

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 now. Their wedding day featured nothing but rain, but the precipitation on that final Saturday in May helped nurture the seeds of a beautiful, loving family — one that I am incredibly lucky to be a part of. Indeed, a rainy wedding day is a sign of good luck for…

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 the claws of another bear market as the Trump administration’s tariff blitz fuels fears that the added taxes on imported goods from around the world will sink the global economy. READ: US stocks dip after careening through a manic day Article continues after this advertisement The last bear market happened…

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 Reese, Arike Ogunbowale, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Sabrina Ionescu, and Brittney Griner committed. Then, many wondered what the Unrivaled would look like and whether full-court 3-on-3 basketball would work. A competitive Unrivaled season — which began with a Skylar Diggins-Smith game-winner and ended with a Chelsea Gray Finals MVP —…

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 the world. Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque told reporters on Monday that the Philippines was “definitely” open to the idea of slashing the levies on imported goods from the United States. Article continues after this advertisement “We’re really going to do that (cut tariffs on US products), actually. We will…

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. With the scoring record in hand it’s now time to begin discussing Ovechkin’s legacy. Is truly one of the best players to ever step on the ice, or merely the most prolific scorer? It’s safe to say that even the most die-hard Ovechkin lover would have to concede that Gretzky…

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 Senate Resolution No. 1334, Sen. Joel Villanueva said from 2024, the Department of Health has set a target of 95 percent full immunization coverage for children under five years old. Article continues after this advertisement However, Villanueva pointed out that data in recent years show that this target remains unmet…

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 Duke in the 2025 men’s Final Four. It’s easy to watch Houston play and think Sampson is doing it the right way. The Cougars have the No. 1 defense in the country this season, as they often have under Sampson’s leadership. They play tough, disciplined, organized basketball without a five-star…