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CALIFORNIA: It was announced Tuesday that Russell Westbrook would return to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022-23 after he exercised his $47.1 million player option, ESPN and The Athletic reported. It’s the final year of a five-year, $206 million contract for the nine-time All-Star point guard and 2016-17 Most Valuable Player. He is entering his final season. To avoid missing …

TEXAS: Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named as one of the defendants in a civil lawsuit against the team. The Houston Texans and Deshaun Watson’s activities have prompted us to launch the first of several lawsuits against the team. To put it succinctly, the evidence accumulating showing the Houston Texans encouraged Watson’s actions is shockingly damning, according to …

PARIS: An unprecedented number of regulatory organizations, including the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and World Triathlon, have pledged to reexamine their policies regarding the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports in the wake of last weekend’s FINA verdict. For the first time in its history, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voted to exclude transgender swimmers from the top …

PARIS: FIA proposals to implement improvements to lessen or eradicate the “porpoising” issue plaguing Formula One vehicles this season have confused Lando Norris, McLaren’s director of racing, who stressed on Monday that driver safety was important. As a result of this year’s drastic regulation change in Formula 1, vehicles now produce the majority of their downforce from the bottom. Thus, …

ENGLAND: FIFA, the world ruling body of football, has begun taking actions to safeguard foreign players directly impacted by the Ukrainian crisis by allowing them to pause their contracts until June 2023. Andriy Pavelko, president of Ukraine’s football federation, disclosed earlier this month details of talks with FIFA and UEFA officials about continuing men’s and women’s games in the country …

INDIA: Jehan Daruvala will test a Formula One car for the first time this week at Silverstone, as part of his attempt to become only the third Indian to compete at the highest level of motorsport. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Red Bull junior driver, who is now third in the Formula Two standings and has already qualified for a …

Philippines – Sen. Manny Pacquiao might struggle with battling again in the United States on the off chance that he chooses to return from retirement in any event, for only one session. The 43-year-old eight-division title holder presently charmed by a potential boxing rebound not long after a fruitless official run last month is as yet managing a few lawful …

Philippines – Life and work goes on for Chot Reyes even as he surrendered that he is the “most hated man” after he neglected to direct Gilas Pilipinas to a gold completion in the Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam. In view of this, Reyes promised to give a valiant effort for the public group notwithstanding getting fire for the SEA …

Philippines – The NU rookie Bella Belen ties previous Ateneo star Dzi Gervacio’s 2013 UAAP record of 8 pros in a breadth of UP while MVP competitor Eya Laure counts a triple-twofold in UST’s return prevail upon FEU. In view of this, The NU Lady Bulldogs proceeded with their blasting streak through the UAAP contest with a 25-15, 25-10, 25-15 …

Philippines – Filipino prompt craftsmen ruled in the 31st Southeast Asian Games at the Ha Dong Gymnasium, winning their quarterfinal and elimination round matches in all occasions Monday. Efren “Bata” Reyes opened his bid for a SEA Games gold decoration in the men’s 1-pad carom against Thailand’s Suriya Suwannasingh. The unbelievable sign craftsman had a few discharge failures and followed …