Author: Jody
Pons owes MVP, title campaign to beach volley experience
Creamline’s Bernadeth Pons celebrates after the Cool Smashers claimed the PVL Reinforced Conference championship.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — From representing the country on the sands, Bernadeth Pons had a successful return to professional indoor volleyball. Pons’ breakout performance in the PVL was highlighted by a pair of MVP awards in the Reinforced Conference and the…
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US Open: Aryna Sabalenka returns to the final in New York where she takes on Jessica Pegula | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for her third Grand Slam title as she clinched a spot in the US Open final against great American hope Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka, who was runner-up to Coco Gauff last year, is the hot favourite to go one better this year after crushing the hopes of Emma Navarro 6-3 7-6…
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TNT deals Terrafirma another rout, eyes Converge payback
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.–PBA IMAGES TNT ended the first round of the PBA Governors’ Cup in good spirits after winning four of five games despite dealing with banged bodies. And now coach Chot Reyes, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the Tropang Giga, who on Thursday produced a 107-89 defeat of the winless Terrafirma Dyip at Ninoy Aquino…
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The Verdict: Other Scotland players need to set up alongside core group
Mark Benstead gives his verdict on Scotland’s defeat to Poland in the Nations League.
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Brand-new team bumps up Pido hopes
After consecutive forgettable finishes, coach Pido Jarencio, now in his second stint with University of Santo Tomas (UST), has jump-started the rebuild of the Growling Tigers. The process began for the proud program with the overhauling of last season’s personnel which finished at the bottom of the standings with a 2-12 card. Article continues after…
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Manchester United appoint Sam Erith as new performance director – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE DAILY MAIL Manchester United have appointed Sam Erith as performance director until the end of the season – as the drive to transform the club continues. Nicko Sensoli created history after his goal sealed San Marino’s first ever competitive victory in a 1-0 win over…
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Creamline’s title journey begins with loss, ends with new heroes
Despite being the franchise with the most PVL titles, Creamline seemed to struggle in the Reinforced Conference. In this season’s tournament, it seemed that a second title of the import-fueled event was questionable following an opening-game 16-25, 25-22, 24-26, 25-19, 15-12 defeat to PLDT, the first time in a while that the Cool Smashers lost…
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Alex Morgan: Women’s World Cup winner and USA legend announces retirement from professional football | Football News
Two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan has announced she is pregnant with her second child and is retiring from professional football. The 35-year-old American will play her final professional match on Sunday, when her San Diego Wave side face the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League. Morgan, considered among the best US…
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Still reeling, PLDT focuses on ‘healing’ first
PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference bronze medal match against Cignal HD Spikers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PLDT was left to pick up the pieces after a heartbreaking and controversial end to its campaign in the PVL Reinforced Conference. Still reeling from the stinging five-set loss to Akari in the semifinal following…
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Wales reporter notebook: Craig Bellamy brings optimism but knows he must get Wales to the World Cup and the Euros | Football News
Craig Bellamy wants an ‘identity’ for his team, but the ultimate aim is the same – to qualify for the major tournaments and be at the World Cup and Euros party, writes Geraint Hughes. So the long-term plan of getting to the World Cup in 2026 and then also a ‘home’ Euros in 2028 is…
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