PLDT to file protest over controversial semis loss to Akari

Akari and PLDT coaches Taka Minowa and Rald Ricafort during the PVL Reinforced Semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PLDT is set to file a protest over uncontroversial unsuccessful net fault challenge in its knockout semifinals loss to Akari in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. coach Rald Ricafort told…

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Italian GP: Lando Norris takes pole from Oscar Piastri in McLaren one-two with Max Verstappen down in seventh | F1 News

Lando Norris took pole position from team-mate Oscar Piastri in a McLaren one-two in Qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, as championship leader Max Verstappen could only manage seventh. Norris had two laps that were good enough for pole in Q3 and beat Piastri by one-tenth as Russell couldn’t stop McLaren from locking out the…

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Grethcel Soltones stays locked for Akari amid bashing

Akari Chargers’ star Grethcel Soltones in the PVL Reinforced Conference semifinals game against PLDT High Speed Hitters. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Love her or hate her, but Grethcel Soltones said she won’t stop her from giving her all every time she plays inside the court. Soltones’ “Dahil??? HAHAHA” post on X put her on…

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Arsenal 1 – 1 Brighton

Player ratings Arsenal: Raya (8); White (7), Saliba (7), Gabriel (6), Timber (6); Partey (6), Rice (4), Odegaard (6); Saka (8), Havertz (7), Trossard (6) Subs used: Calafiori (7), Martinelli (6), Zinchenko (n/a) Brighton: Verbruggen (8); Veltman (7), Dunk (7), Van Hecke (8), Hinshelwood (6); Baleba (6), Milner (5), Joao Pedro (7); Minteh (7), Welbeck…

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PVL: Akari ousts PLDT in controversial finish to advance to final

Oly Okaro and the Akari Chargers celebrate their PVL Reinforced semifinals win over PLDT High Speed Hitters. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Akari secured a first-ever finals appearance after surviving PLDT, 25-22, 18-25, 22-25, 26-24, 17-15, in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. Oly Okaro paved the way for the Chargers with her…

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Warrington coach Sam Burgess laments ’embarrassing’ red card in defeat to Leigh Leopards | Rugby League News

Coach Sam Burgess was frustrated with Paul Vaughan’s red card 11 minutes into Warrington’s 16-12 Betfred Super League loss to Leigh. The Leopards’ win lifted them into the play-off picture for the first time this year, while Warrington slipped off the pace in their bid to become League Leaders’ Shield winners. However, Burgess only wanted…

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Allain Ganapin enters taekwondo round of 16

Team Philippines’ Allain Ganapin competing in the Paris Paralympics 2024 taekwondo event. –PARALYMPICS YOUTUBW PARIS—Allain Ganapin hurdled the first obstacle in his quest for success on Saturday in the 17th Paralympic Games. Chasing the enemy and trailing by a point in the first round, Ganapin reversed the trend and saw his turning side kicks made…

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Arne Slot exclusive interview: Liverpool boss says Manchester United showdown will provide ultimate barometer | Football News

In an interview room framed by a reminder of Liverpool’s six European Cups at their training ground, a senior member of staff shot in ahead of a chat with Arne Slot to offer a neat summary of the new head coach. “He doesn’t do romanticism, he does wins,” was said. The 45-year-old, off to an…

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Novak Djokovic admits to ‘worst tennis ever’ in US Open exit

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, wipes his face against =Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, during a third round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson) Defending champion Novak Djokovic admitted he had played “his worst tennis ever” as he slumped to his earliest exit at the US…

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli: Mercedes confirm Italian teenager as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement for 2025 F1 season | F1 News

Mercedes have confirmed Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will replace Lewis Hamilton from the start of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Hamilton announced in February that he will join Ferrari next year and Mercedes have chosen rising star Antonelli, who turned 18 last Sunday, to be George Russell’s team-mate on a one-year contract. Antonelli made…

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