Posts

“I’m delighted we didn’t lose 100 percent of our jobs despite the extremely long time we were locked down,” Harry Roque said during a press conference, according to Phil Star Global. “I’m still surprised at our resilience, and only 45 percent lost their jobs. It could have been worse, because complete lockdown is happening to us.” Roque’s comments were in response to a survey, conducted by polling institution Social Weather Stations, that found unemployment across the Philippines is at 45....

The Serie A champions eased into the quarter-finals on Tuesday, beating Porto 1-0 at home to complete a 3-0 aggregate success. Dybala, who joined Juve from Palermo ahead of the 2015-16 campaign, said a clash against the La Liga giants in the final would be ideal, two years on from Barca’s 3-1 victory in Berlin. “Do I want to meet Barcelona, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich? I would leave Barca for the final,” the Argentina international told Premium Sports....

Now the Ducks must lock up the top seed in the Western Conference. They have 107 points, three more than the Nashville Predators. The New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens lead the Eastern Conference with 103 points. With three games to play, the Ducks will be tough to dislodge. MORE: Standings | Schedule and scores | Best highlight videos Fitting the moment for the NHL’s best team, the Ducks didn’t celebrate....

Gary Trent Jr., a five-star prospect, made the announcement on ESPNU Thursday evening, picking the Blue Devils over Michigan State and UCLA. DeCOURCY: Let’s be done with one-and-done complaints Hailing from Napa, Calif., the 6-5, 210-pound Trent is ranked the No. 2 shooting guard and No. 11 overall prospect, according to 247sports.com. Trent joins four-star prospect Alex O’Connell as official Duke commits, and the pair will fill a huge gap in the Blue Devils’ roster for the 2017-18 season with Grayson Allen, Matt Jones and Jayson Tatum all likely to declare for the NBA Draft....

The first film starred Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Fergusson, Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin, and Dave Bautista and they made sure to not hold back when it came to bringing notable names together. Some of these characters have met their end in the first film so it’s safe to say that Dune Part 2 will bring some new faces. Many actors have recently expressed interest in joining the cast....

RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: Basic Guide To Being A Bard The Bard is the perfect class for a player who wants to fill a support role in their party. It is also perfect for a player who wants to be the literal life of the party. Bards are not limited to the player’s handbook’s features and definitions and have been expanded upon multiple times in other sourcebooks. With subclasses such as the college of creation, spirits, and lore Bards can make or even break any game....

RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: Most Useful Ability Skills, Ranked Though each class deals with foes differently, one of the most common methods is to hit it with something sharp, heavy, or both — and that’s where melee weapons come in. For D&D players who favor swords, axes, clubs, staffs, or any other up-close-and-personal combat item, here’s a guide to their basic mechanics and properties. Weapon Types Like all weapons in D&D, melee weapons are classified as either simple or martial....

RELATED: Best Third Party Books for D&D 5e, Ranked While being a Dungeon Master can be an intimidating task, it can also be a highly rewarding experience that the other players will hopefully remember for years to come. For anyone considering heading their own campaign, knowing just where to begin is a great first step. Updated March 30, 2022, by Jason Van Duine:For fans of tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, being a Dungeon Master can seem both scary and exciting at first....

Since Dungeons and Dragons is a roleplaying game where everyone creates their own characters and stories, the game’s settings and monsters are its most iconic elements. Wizards of the Coast has spent the past few years providing official versions of the most famous locales in the Forgotten Realms, including the cities of Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter, and Waterdeep, the ruins of Undermountain, and the island of Chult. It only makes sense that WotC would want to give players an official version of Candlekeep as well....

In an official Q&A session with developer Tunque Games, a question was asked as to whether Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance would support cross-play. The response was in the affirmative, however it was quickly apparent that the correct definition of “cross-play” wasn’t what the developer discussed. The response confirmed Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance would support cross-play between PS4 and PS5, between Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, and cross-play between Steam and the Epic Games Store individually....

Virtual tabletops had a big year last year and that momentum is likely to continue. The tools provided by services like Roll20 and DnD Beyond have made it easier for DMs and players alike to meet and adventure together despite distance or Covid restrictions. VTTs include a digital map and tools like integrated dice rollers. While many find these tools perfectly useful, many others prefer a more tactile experience when they are making attack rolls or saving throws....

The Blasters are pitted in Group C of the event alongside the Indian Navy, Delhi FC and ISL club Bengaluru FC. They will begin their campaign against the Indian Navy on September 13 and will play their remaining two group stage fixtures on September 15 & 21. The Kerala-based outfit will have its eye on the trophy in its debut season. Kerala Blasters played three friendly matches to get themselves prepared for the Durand Cup....

With a bogey and two birdies on next nine holes, he had taken a strokes lead over Kyle Stanley, Marc Leishman, Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm. Dustin who has won four events this year including WGC Dell Technologies Match Play, WGC Mexico Championship, Genesis Open and last week’s Northern Trust, which still keeps him 101.22 points ahead of Jordan Spieth, ranked second on the OWGR. Garcia, who has pledged to support recent Texas Flood relief with his eagles and birdies scored four under par for the day, which included six birdies....

Ross said players were set to fly to New York City, where the show is performed and filmed, after Friday’s parade in Chicago. MORE: Ranking the most memorable Game 7s in World Series history In case you’ve just awoken from a days-long slumber, the Cubs beat the Indians in Game 7 on Wednesday to clinch the franchise’s first World Series championship since 1908. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch will host this week’s edition of SNL and Solange is the musical guest....

Then Casey took a team that appeared to be rebuilding and steered it up the Eastern Conference ladder. He's helped the Raptors navigate a major midseason trade while presiding over DeMar DeRozan's development from a one-dimensional offensive threat into a multifaceted centerpiece. Casey is also establishing the defensive mindset he's been looking for since he took the reins in 2011. With the Raptors (35-26) in third place in the East and improving as the playoffs approach, Casey isn't just making a strong case for a contract extension....

That’s what those in attendance at Comic-Con saw when Dwight Howard came strolling through in his Predator costume. The 6-11, 275-pound Rockets big man went all out for the event in San Diego. MORE: Free agency winners and losers | Satnam Singh carries India’s hope | Summer League flashback Wait, is that Mike Tyson? Sure, that makes sense. A photo posted by Dwight Howard (@dwighthoward) on Jul 10, 2015 at 1:56pm PDT...

Before his team’s World Cup campaign started, coach Jorge Sampaoli said the duo were not yet ready to play together, and Dybala was left on the bench as Argentina were held 1-1 by Iceland in their opener on Saturday. But Dybala feels he is ready to be used in association with Messi, saying they needed to find a way to work together. “Messi does not have any substitute here, in Barcelona or anywhere in the world....

On Saturday night, No. 8 North Carolina won the regular season ACC championship thanks to their 76-72 victory over No. 17 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium. While the game was played at a hectic pace and the energy inside the arena was at a fever pitch, the game wasn’t exactly an instant classic. MORE: March Madness projection | Best CBB rivalries | ACC Tournament bracket In fact, if not for the bonkers sequence that took place during a Maryland vs....

This time defenseman Duncan Keith met a young fan named Cammy, who was born without the ability to walk or talk. That doesn’t stop her from rooting for her favorite team. This young Blackhawks fan has the biggest smile on her face when Keith appears. Cammy’s goal was to actually score a goal with the help of Keith, and when he heard he was more than happy to oblige. The pair got to meet, take a couple pictures, and even chat about the number of teeth they both have lost....

RELATED: How to Use the New Piety System in a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Rogues are one of the most flexible and versatile classes in the game, lending themselves to a variety of different roles. There is no right or wrong way to play a rogue, since their skills lend themselves to a variety of gameplay styles, limited only by the ingenuity of the player. It also leaves lots of room for creative freedom when it comes to personality and motivations....