Author: Jody
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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PBA: TNT rises to 4-1 after trouncing Terrafirma
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–TNT bucked the absence of Calvin Oftana to bring down a Terrafirma side that is also missing a key cog in Juami Tiongson, 107-89, Thursday and end the first round of the PBA Governors’ Cup with the share of the lead in Group A at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Import…
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England Red Roses: Maddie Feaunati to make first Test start against France | Rugby Union News
Maddie Feaunati will make her first Test start for England when the Red Roses take on France in Gloucester on Saturday. Head coach John Mitchell has made just two changes from the side that secured a Six Nations Grand Slam-clinching victory over France in Bordeaux last season. Exeter flanker Feaunati is one of them, replacing the…
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June Mar Fajardo buzzer-beater lifts San Miguel to victory
San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo during a game against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–June Mar Fajardo saved San Miguel Beer from the jaws of defeat as he knocked down a buzzer-beating jumper for a thrilling 113-112 win over Rain or Shine Thursday in Group…
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Adam Azim to fight Ohara Davies on October 19 live on Sky Sports at the Copper Box Arena in London | Boxing News
Adam Azim will fight Ohara Davies at the Copper Box Arena in London on October 19, live on Sky Sports. Having won and defended the European title in record time, Azim puts his undefeated record (11-0, 8 KOs) on the line against Davies (25-3, 18 KOs) as he looks to continue his impressive career trajectory…
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