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Ahanmisi thrives off Ginebra bench in Game 3 win
Ginebra guard Maverick Ahanmisi in Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Maverick Ahanmisi has no qualms coming off the bench for Barangay Ginebra, especially after playing his best game in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. After struggling as a starter in Games 1 and 2 of the finals, Ahanmisi snapped out…
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Sherwin Caritativo stars off the bench for Savouge
Savouge’s Sherwin Caritativo in Spikers’ Turf.–Photo from Spikers’ Turf MANILA, Philippines — Unheralded outside spiker Sherwin Caritativo picked the perfect time to unleash his best game for Savouge as he led his squad to a sensational victory in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference. After seeing limited action in the Spin Doctors’ first two games,…
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England vs Greece: John Stones to captain Three Lions with injured Harry Kane beginning Nations League game on bench | Football News
John Stones will captain England against Greece at Wembley on Thursday, with interim boss Lee Carsley revealing usual skipper Harry Kane will begin on the bench due to a “small knock”. Kane limped out of Bayern Munich’s final fixture before the international break and has trained away from the main group of England players over…
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Rugby Championship: Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara drop to New Zealand bench for South Africa rematch | Rugby Union News
New Zealand have Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara to the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship fixture against South Africa in Cape Town as they look to snap a three-match losing streak against the Springboks. The All Blacks led last weekend’s encounter in Johannesburg 27-17 with 10 minutes remaining, only for South Africa to triumph 31-27…
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Injury-hit Meralco unearths huge contributions from bench
Meralco Bolts’ Anjo Caram against a Converge defender during the PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES The rash of injuries hounding Meralco in the PBA Governors’ Cup has presented a major task for less-heralded players to step up. But after ending the first round by winning four games out of five, including Wednesday’s mastery of the…
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Kerr explains ‘crazy’ decision to bench Tatum
Jayson Tatum #10 of Team USA walks on the court during a break in the second half of an exhibition game against Canada ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Canada 86-72. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP Steve Kerr says Boston Celtics star…
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Alas Pilipinas hopes to harness deep bench to crack AVC Cup final
Alas Pilipinas libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig during an AVC Challenge CUp 2024 game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net A little Faith turned Alas Pilipinas into an unpredictable force entering the semifinals of the AVC Challenge Cup. The national squad battles Kazakhstan on Tuesday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum with a championship berth at stake and will ride into that duel…
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Alex Walmsley: St Helens prop tells The Bench Podcast it’s unclear when he can return from hamstring injury | Rugby League News
Alex Walmsley has told The Bench Podcast it remains unclear when he will be able to return to action from a hamstring injury. The St Helens prop has missed his side’s last two matches, last featuring against Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup on April 14. The 34-year-old hopes a possible return date will become…
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Aside from scoring, Romeo’s value off the bench for San Miguel includes providing stability
Terrence Romeo gives Beermen energy boost. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ San Miguel has been on a tear in the 2024 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup, untouched over the course of six games in defending the tournament it has ruled with impunity over the last decade. Much of that early success has been made possible by…
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Choco Mucho gives bench valuable minutes to prepare for playoffs
Choco Mucho Flying Titans —PVL Even when fighting a relative league lightweight, Choco Mucho did not sway from its game plan—it just relied on different people to carry it out. And this was by design. The Flying Titans’ 25-15, 25-16, 25-21 triumph over Capital1 on Saturday at Sta. Rosa Sports Complex here in Laguna province…
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