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Baldwin optimistic as ‘very young team’ Ateneo begins bid
FILE–Ateneo Blue Eagles coach Tab Baldwin.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin is upbeat despite what appears to be a challenging UAAP Season 87 ahead for the perennial powerhouse Blue Eagles. The Blue Eagles will be ushering in a new era with rookies Jared Bahay and Kristian Porter and holdovers Sean Quitevis and…
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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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PBA begins daunting task of naming 10 to ‘Greatest’ list
June Mar Fajardo is the easiest name to include in the list of PBA’s Greatest. The next nine is expected to be the subject of intense debate. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PBA has begun plotting for the celebration of its 50th founding anniversary which takes place April 9 next year. Among the many activities lined up,…
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Bolts return to work; PBA’s four-point era begins
Meralco vs Magnolia during the PBA Philippine Cup. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco acknowledges that it needs to shake off the championship hangover as fast as it can now that the chase for another title begins under the shadow of a different conversation starter for the new PBA season: The four-point line. “We got the monkey off…
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England vs West Indies: Gus Atkinson takes seven wickets on debut at Lord’s as James Anderson begins final Test | Cricket News
Gus Atkinson took seven wickets on a sizzling England debut as he ripped the headlines from the retiring James Anderson and rolled West Indies for 121 on a dominant day for the hosts at Lord’s. The series opener is Anderson’s 188th and final Test for England with management wanting to focus on constructing a side…
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ZUS sticks to draft plan, picks Gagate first overall as league begins march to parity
Thea Gagate–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net ZUS Coffee made it official. Thea Gagate became the No. 1 overall pick on Monday when ZUS Coffee selected her first in the PVL Rookie Draft at Novotel Hotel in Quezon City. And the league took an important step toward parity, even if the journey there remains a long one. “It’s overwhelming…
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Carlos Alcaraz begins Wimbledon title defense
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz attends a training session ahead of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) Carlos Alcaraz begins the defense of his Wimbledon title on Monday as two-time champion Andy Murray decides whether or…
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New-look California Academy begins Shakey’s Girls title defense
FILE–California Academy players during the Shakey’s Girls Invitational. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — California Academy begins its title defense in the 2024 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) against Chiang-Kai-shek on Wednesday at Adamson University Gym main court. California Academy, which dominated last year’s competition beating Naga College Foundation in the final, begins its life…
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Everton’s three-day hearing against Premier League PSR breaches begins on Monday | Football News
Everton’s three-day hearing against a second Premier League profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) breach begins on Monday. Here’s the full story on what’s happening – and what might happen next. Everton have already been penalised for overspending for the accounting period to the end of 2021/22 and saw an initial 10-point deduction reduced to six…
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Scotland: Craig Gordon, Lawrence Shankland, Kieran Tierney in 25-man squad as Euro 2024 countdown begins | Football News
Craig Gordon, Lawrence Shankland and Kieran Tierney have been included in Scotland’s squad for upcoming friendlies against the Netherlands and Northern Ireland, as the countdown to Euro 2024 begins. After missing out from the group that were picked to face Norway and Georgia last November, captain Andy Robertson, goalkeeper Angus Gunn plus defenders Grant Hanley…
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