PBA: Calvin Oftana comes alive for TNT after wake-up call from coach Chot

TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Calvin Oftana gifted coach Chot Reyes a victory in his return as TNT coach, but it didn’t come easily. After tallying just six points in the first half of Tropang Giga’s 108-107 squeaker over Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup,…

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Meralco escapes Terrafirma to keep playoff bonus bid alive

Meralco Bolts’ Shonn Miller and his teammates in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Meralco pulled the rug from under Terrafirma on Friday night with a 109-102 victory in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Shon Miller delivered 29 points and 21 rebounds to star for the Bolts who kept alive…

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Meralco tries to stay alive vs Lin, Taipei Kings

Jeremy Lin Meralco tries to fan its East Asia Super League (EASL) playoff hopes and win at home for the first time when the Bolts, toughened by a back-breaking schedule during the holidays, host former New York star in the National Basketball Association Jeremy Lin and the New Taipei Kings on Wednesday at PhilSports Arena.…

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PVL: PLDT keeps slim semis hopes alive with sweep of F2 Logistics

Angelica Legacion leads PLDT against F2 Logistics in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PLDT lived another day despite the absence of injured players Rhea Dimaculangan and Erika Santos to sweep the also-ran F2 Logistics, 25-21, 27-25, 25-23, in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday evening at…

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PVL: Fifi Sharma stars in latest win as Akari keeps semifinals hopes alive

Fifi Sharma rises for a hit to lead Akari Chargers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Focused on rebuilding their confidence, Fifi Sharma kept the Akari Chargers’ semifinal hopes alive with a 25-14, 25-21, 25-19 victory over the also-ran Galeries Tower Highrisers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino…

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UAAP: Montebon winner keeps Adamson’s Final Four bid alive

Adamson’s Matthew Montebon celebrates after hitting the game-winning triple against UE in the UAAP Seaosn 86 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Monty Montebon willed Adamson to a knockout match versus Ateneo for the last UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Final Four berth after the Falcons defeated University of the East, 63-61, on Sunday at Mall…

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Fight very much alive in Gilas as it tries to keep Olympic hopes up – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson against Italy in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jordan Clarkson was not interested in crunching the math to determine Gilas Pilipinas’ next opponents in the 2023 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup. He knows what the coming games mean to the national squad. “We’re strong mentally and we’re gonna…

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The Hundred: Tom Curran helps Oval Invincibles close in on final spot as Trent Rockets keep hopes alive

Tom Curran smashed 43 off just 28 balls and took three wickets as the Oval Invincibles beat the Southern Brave by eight runs and all but secured top spot and their place in The Hundred final. Chris Jordan took three wickets, all clean bowled, to leave the Invincibles 90-7 before Curran rescued the innings in…

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Hull FC 42-4 Wakefield: Sharks keep their play-off hopes alive with comfortable win over Trinity

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Super League match between Hull FC and Wakefield Highlights of the Super League match between Hull FC and Wakefield Hull FC kept their play-off hopes alive with a comfortable 42-4 win over Wakefield on Sunday afternoon. It was a tight and tough…

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The Ashes 2023: England player ratings – Mark Wood and Chris Woakes shine as series kept alive

We rate England’s players out of 10 after the three-wicket win over Australia at Headingley to keep the Ashes alive… Ben Stokes: 8.5 80 from 108 balls13 from 15 balls Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ben Stokes was in fine batting form once again for England as his 80 from…

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