Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs.
The Wizards ushered in a new era by drafting AJ Dybantsa with the first pick, selecting him over Kansas' Darryn Peterson to help turn around the franchise.
Amid reported trade talks for Jaylen Brown, Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Tuesday night that the star forward remains "valued" by the organization.
With the trade of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat not yet official, Bucks GM Jon Horst declined to talk specifics -- but repeatedly emphasized "a theme of building" after the team drafted Brayden Burries and Nate Ament on Tuesday night.
Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. was taken with the ninth pick by the Mavs and his former coach at Michigan, Dusty May, and was one of three Wolverines to go in the lottery along with Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara.
A decade after watching the evolution of the rivalry between the Warriors and Cavs, Michigan wing Yaxel Lendeborg was drafted by Golden State with the 11th pick Tuesday and admitted at the podium: "I'm a big Kyrie guy. So I used to hate Steph Curry."
Aces coach Becky Hammon had a change of heart regarding her prior criticism of Knicks star Jalen Brunson, saying Tuesday night that her "opinion was wrong." But she's not apologizing for having it.
Giants first baseman Rafael Devers apologized to manager Tony Vitello and said his actions at first base in the ninth inning of San Francisco's one-run loss to Miami on Sunday are being "blown out of proportion."
The NBA's next generation of players arrived in style for the 2026 draft in Brooklyn.