NCAA: Warren Bonifacio aims to impress in final season with Mapua

Warren Bonifacio.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Mapua captain Warren Bonifacio won’t be lacking motivation heading into the NCAA Season 99. Bonifacio is riding high after he was selected by the Magnolia Hotshots in the fifth round of the 2023 PBA Draft. But being drafted doesn’t guarantee anything and getting signed to make an actual PBA roster is…

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Oscar Valdez aims to emulate Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales in Emanuel Navarrete world title fight

Oscar Valdez believes that he can emulate Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera in his fight with Emanuel Navarrete at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona this weekend. Valdez fights Mexican rival and WBO super-featherweight champion Navarrete live on Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Action from 2am on Sunday morning. Erik Morales…

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Underfunded Jamaica aims to undermine Brazil’s status in Women’s World Cup group finale – rezal404

Jamaica’s Allyson Swaby, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group F soccer match between Panama and Jamaica in Perth, Australia, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Jamaica won 1-0. (AP Photo/Gary Day) MELBOURNE, Australia — Four months ago, Jamaica’s players felt unprepared for the Women’s World Cup, blaming inadequate…

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Kurashiki aims to continue dominance, guns for finals slot vs PLDT – rezal404

Kurashiki Ablaze. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Kurashiki Ablaze seek to continue flaunting their volleyball style as they gun for a final showdown against defending champion Creamline in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference. Japan’s Division 3 team has been unstoppable in their first three games in the semifinal round, dominating Vietnam’s…

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Isaac Go aims to be better than ever after return from ACL injury – rezal404

Isaac Go. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines-Isaac Go could be forgiven for being satisfied with the solid performances he has put in the PBA On Tour, given the long layoff the young Terrafirma center missed due to an ACL injury. But Go rather aspires to be better than he was before breaking his knee in a…

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England’s Mark Wood aims to unleash more Ashes ‘thunderbolts’ vs Australia at Old Trafford

England quick Mark Wood is eager to hit Australia with more “thunderbolts” in Manchester next week and aims to prove “lightning strikes twice” after his Headingley heroics. Wood marked his return to Ashes cricket with a stirring player-of-the-match showing at Leeds, taking match figures of 7-100 and hitting 40 vital runs from just 16 deliveries.…

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Wilcon Depot team aims high in first PBA 3×3 stint – rezal404

Wilcon Depot 3×3 team for the PBA. – LANCE AGCAOILI MANILA, Philippines — Wilcon Depot will be the newest PBA 3×3 team as it joins the first leg of the league’s third season on July 3 and 4 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The team on Thursday announced that it will be joining the PBA…

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Lawrence Okolie aims to pit himself against Oleksandr Usyk | ‘It’ll be interesting to see how he deals with me’

Lawrence Okolie declared at the weigh-in he would go for an early stoppage against Chris Billam-Smith. That would be an emphatic statement. It could also prompt Okolie, a towering six-foot five-inch tall cruiserweight, to move up to heavyweight. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Speaking ahead of his fight against Lawrence…

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New Letran coach Rensy Bajar aims to continue Bonnie Tan’s legacy – rezal404

Rensy Bajar is formally introduced as the new head coach of the Letran Knights. Photo from Letran MANILA, Philippines—Rensy Bajar has been officially named the new head coach of the Letran Knights. Bajar signed a two-year contract with the Knights on Monday. The 47-year-old Bajar said he plans to “continue the legacy” left by his…

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