Browns clinch NFL playoff berth with win over Jets

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) celebrates with guard Joel Bitonio (75) after throwing a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin) Resurgent Cleveland quarterback Joe Flacco threw for three touchdowns in a 37-20 NFL victory over the New…

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Strong Boatwright debut, vintage Romeo performance help Beermen book quarters berth and halt Fuel Masters run

Bennie Boatwright (with ball) looks like a perfect fit for the Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Bennie Boatwright may be the taller import San Miguel Beer wanted as Ivan Aska’s replacement, but coach Jorge Gallent feels he also brings a different dimension to the team going into the homestretch of the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup. “The…

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Choco Mucho finally books Finals berth after ousting hard-fighting Cignal crew

Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina hugs setter Deanna Wong. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Choco Mucho was nowhere near championship contention in the last Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. In fact, the Flying Titans—despite the huge following they command and the star-laden team that they are—have never come close to winning a title. Tapping Dante Alinsunurin as coach…

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UAAP: NU survives UST in OT, nails Final Four berth in women’s basketball

NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate against University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Mayday Canuto hit the game-winning basket as National University survived University of Santo Tomas in overtime, 77-76, to secure a spot in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball Final Four on Sunday at Mall…

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Argentina men’s basketball team miss out on Paris Olympics berth – rezal404

FILE PHOTO:  Argentina players celebrate after winning the Americas Cup in 2022. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File photo Argentina’s men’s basketball team spurned its last chance to reach the Paris 2024 Olympics after losing 82-75 to the Bahamas in the FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying final, marking the first time they have failed to reach the Games in more than…

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Eric Cray gains World Athletics Championships berth – rezal404

FILE–Filipino hurdler Eric Cray. Former Asian champion Eric Cray will accompany pole vaulter EJ Obiena and fellow hurdler Robyn Lauren Brown to the forthcoming 2023 World Athletics Championships. According to Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association secretary general Edward Kho, the long-time Southeast Asian Games record-holder of the men’s 400m hurdles collected the necessary points…

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Ubas exhausts first crack at Paris berth – rezal404

Janry Ubas has a bigger target than an Asian Championship medal.— CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BANGKOK—All those days of hard work that Janry Ubas has put in will be put to use Saturday when the Filipino long jump ace shoots not just for a 25th Asian Athletics Championship medal but a berth in the Paris 2024 Olympics.…

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Bautista, Tolentino in collision course for Paris berth – rezal404

Philippines’ Clinton Kingsley Bautista (C) competes in the men’s 110m hurdles final during the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on May 16, 2022. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu / AFP) BANGKOK—Clinton Bautista is slowly rediscovering his old deadly form after checking in late for training with the…

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PH’s James Aranas, Johann Chua book World Cup of Pool quarterfinal berth – rezal404

Philippines’ James Aranas and Johann Chua. in the World Cup of Pool. -CONTRIBUTED PHOTO James Aranas pulled off a golden break as he and Johann Chua completed the Philippines’ 7-2 victory over Jonas Souto and Jose Alberto Delgado of host Spain on Friday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Pool. A break…

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PH’s James Aranas, James Aranas book World Cup of Pool quarterfinal berth – rezal404

Philippines’ James Aranas and Johann Chua. in the World Cup of Pool. -CONTRIBUTED PHOTO James Aranas pulled off a golden break as he and Johann Chua completed the Philippines’ 7-2 victory over Jonas Souto and Jose Alberto Delgado of host Spain on Friday to reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup of Pool. A break…

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