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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The Bench podcast: Shaun Kenny-Dowall backs ‘alpha male’ Jared Waerea-Hargreaves to make big Hull KR impact | Rugby League News

Shaun Kenny-Dowall has backed Jared Waerea-Hargreaves to make a big impact both on and off the field for Hull KR when he joins for the 2025 Betfred Super League season. The New Zealand international prop has agreed a one-year deal with the Robins and will bring a 14-year stay with Sydney Roosters to an end…

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Six Nations: Alex Mitchell to start for England as Marcus Smith returns to the bench for Ireland match | Rugby Union News

Alex Mitchell will start at scrum-half for England against Ireland with Marcus Smith set to make his first appearance in this year’s Six Nations having been named on the bench. Fly-half Smith has not featured for England since the World Cup due to a calf injury, while Mitchell missed out against Scotland after suffering a…

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Xyza Gula gives UST big lift off the bench

UST Golden Tigresses’ Xyza Gula.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After University of Santo Tomas dropped the opening set to University of the East, second-stringer Xyza Gula spelled the difference to keep the Golden Tigresses unbeaten in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Aside from rookie Angge Poyos’ 24-point explosion, Gula provided the spark off…

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Warriors ride Klay Thompson’s big game off the bench

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots a 3-point basket against Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY — Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his rookie…

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PBA: Terrence Romeo cozies up to coming off bench for Beermen

San Miguel Beer’s Terrence Romeo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Despite missing nearly half of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup and coming off the bench, San Miguel Beer’s spitfire ace Terrence Romeo has proven himself handy for the powerhouse club. Romeo, a three-time scoring champion, has been averaging 14.3 points and 4.8 assists in about 18 minutes of action for…

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New York Jets bench Zach Wilson for Tim Boyle at quarterback vs Miami Dolphins on Sky Sports | NFL News

Robert Saleh, New York Jets head coach, on changing his starting quarterback from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle: “Just to give him an opportunity, a different style of quarterback. To see if he can do something with the offense”; Dolphins @ Jets on Friday, live on Sky Sports from 8pm Last Updated: 20/11/23 11:11pm New…

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UAAP: Adamson stuns NU behind bench mob to stay in Final Four race

Adamson’s Didat Hanapi leads Falcons’ bench mob against NU Bulldogs. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Adamson lived another day as its bench mob stepped up when it mattered most to stun the No.2 National University, 68-62, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena. Didat Hanapi rose to…

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Harry Maguire says he won’t sit on Manchester United bench and play only once a month forever | Football News

Harry Maguire admits he and Manchester United will need to “have a chat about things” should he continue playing only once a month. The England centre-back is concerned over his game time having fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and losing the captaincy. Maguire, 30, was linked with a summer move to West…

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The Bench podcast: Konrad Hurrell joins Jenna Brooks, Jon Wilkin to discuss St Helens, life in Tonga and guilty food pleasures | Rugby League News

Listen to the full interview with Konrad Hurrell on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker. You can stream the 2023 Super League and NRL seasons on NOW TV. Last Updated: 12/09/23 7:02pm St Helens’ Konrad Hurrell is the latest guest on the Sky Sports Bench…

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