Tag: 3rd
A’ja Wilson claims 3rd MVP, leads Aces in WNBA playoff opener
Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) receives the 2024 WMBA MVP award prior to playing in a first-round WNBA basketball playoff game against the Seattle Storm Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill) LAS VEGAS — A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and blocked five shots after earning her record-tying third MVP…
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Creamline a win away from Grand Slam and 3rd straight PVL crown
Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The third time’s the charm, and Creamline could prove just that after getting another crack at an elusive Grand Slam in the Premier Volleyball League. Completing a PVL season sweep has evaded the Cool Smashers for the past couple of years but they…
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Jannik Sinner advances to 3rd Miami Open semifinal in 4 years
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, hits a return to Tomas Machac, of the Czech Republic, during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner won his 20th match of 2024 to reach the Miami Open semifinals for the third…
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PBA: NorthPort frustrates error-prone Meralco for 3rd straight win
NorthPort forward Arvin Tolentino.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—NorthPort used a stifling defense to frustrate Meralco, 90-85, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum. In a game that saw the Batang Pier improve to 3-1, coach Bonnie Tan’s wards forced the Bolts to 25 miscues that led to 31 turnover points. “Our players right…
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Adamson sends UE to 3rd straight loss in UAAP women’s volleyball
Adamson Lady Falcons celebrate against UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Adamson still found a distracted University of the East a tough nut to crack in a hard-earned 25-19, 25-19, 26-28, 29-27 triumph on Sunday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball. Barbie Jamili, seeing action for…
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NBA: Luka Doncic scores 35 points, Mavericks notch 3rd straight win
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives ahead of Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Dereck Lively II added 16 points and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
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NBA: Jalen Brunson, Knicks turn back Raptors to win 3rd straight
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives at the Toronto Raptors defense during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO— Jalen Brunson had 22 points, Josh Hart scored 15 of his 17 in the third quarter and the New York Knicks beat the…
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PVL: Cignal notches 3rd straight win, fights off Galeries Tower
Cignal spiker Ces Molina.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Cignal recovered from a third set loss before turning back Galeries Tower, 25-17, 25-17, 24-26, 25-11, for its third straight win in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at Philsports Arena. The HD Spikers couldn’t complete a sweep in the third set…
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