Author: Jody
New Painters’ color has Guiao tickled pink
FILE–Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net About two weeks ago, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao was playing it coy when the Inquirer asked if he finally has the Elasto Painters squad he had long dreamed of. “It’s pretty close,” he said. His charges made sure he…
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South Asians in Football Team of the Season to be showcased at Wembley Stadium at Asian Football Awards | Football News
The South Asians in Football Team of the Season will be showcased at Wembley Stadium next month at the 2024 Asian Football Awards. The 2023/24 Team of the Season, curated by Sky Sports News’ Dev Trehan and former Eastern Eye sports editor Zohaib Rashid, recognises talent and celebrates the on-pitch achievements of British South Asians…
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Poy Erram returns at perfect time to give TNT a boost
TNT Tropang Giga big man Poy Erram during a 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—It’s been almost exactly a year since Poy Erram saw action for TNT. A year later, Erram returned just in time for Tropang Giga in their 101-95 win over Northport in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta…
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Paralympic Games: First openly transgender competitor expects to receive ‘love’ in Paris | Olympics News
The Paralympics’ first openly transgender athlete expects to receive “love” in Paris and says it is “only fair” she is allowed to compete. Visually-impaired Italian runner Valentina Petrillo, who transitioned in 2019, has attracted criticism ahead of her participation in the women’s T12 200m and 400m events. The 50-year-old previously won 11 national titles in…
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Coach Chen Gang heads home as Nxled wrap up campaign
Nxled coach Chen Gang in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Chinese coach Chen Gang heads home to his country to ponder his future after a one-win stint with the Nxled Chameleons in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. The Chameleons missed the chance to end the conference on a high note, allowing…
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'I'll get another cat' | Vu's reward if she wins Women's Open
Reigning Women’s Open champion Lilia Vu has vowed to treat herself to another pet cat if she win’s the Women’s Open at St Andrews, as she did last year after her victory at Walton Heath. Picture:@AIGWomensOpen
Read MoreTaka Minowa backs Jaja Santiago as federation switch looms
Akari Chargers’ coach Taka Minowa, husband of Jaja Santiago, coaching in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Akari coach Taka Minowa vows to support wife Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi, every step of the way as her transfer to the volleyball federation follows after acquiring Japanese citizenship. Minowa, who went to…
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ParalympicsGB name squad for Paris 2024 Games with record number of female athletes | Olympics News
ParalympicsGB has confirmed a squad of 215 athletes for the Paris 2024 Games, with a record 46 per cent of the team female. ParalympicsGB will be represented in 19 of the 22 sports that make up the Games, with para-cycling, para-canoe and para-rowing having the largest squads ever. Thirteen-year-old para-swimmer Iona Winnifrith is the youngest…
Read MoreLauren Hoffman embraces Filipino side through food after Olympics
Team Philippines’ hurdles Lauren Hoffman (second from left) during the Heroes parade for the Filipino athletes after the Paris Olympics. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines’ Lauren Hoffman posted a Tiktok video not too long ago after her campaign in the Paris Olympics 2024 women’s 400m hurdles competition that showed off her wits as a Filipino.…
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Man City considering shock return for Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… THE TIMES Manchester City are considering making a shock move for Ilkay Gundogan after Barcelona sanctioned the departure of the midfielder. Brentford expect Ivan Toney to join Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, with the Premier League club hoping to receive about £50m for the…
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