Poy Erram returns at perfect time to give TNT a boost

TNT Tropang Giga big man Poy Erram during a 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—It’s been almost exactly a year since Poy Erram saw action for TNT. A year later, Erram returned just in time for Tropang Giga in their 101-95 win over Northport in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta…

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Depleted local core gives Flying Titans breakthrough boost

Choco Mucho import Zoi Faki watches on the bench during a game against ZUS Coffee in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Choco Mucho came into the PVL Reinforced Conference as one of the feared squads in the fold, having played in the title series of the last two tournaments. A 0-2 start is definitely a…

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VNL 2024: Brazil fends off Netherlands to boost Final Eight bid

Brazil’s Darlan Ferreira Souza goes for a hit against the Netherlands defenders in a VNL 2024 Week 3 game at Mall of Asia Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net VNL 2024 SCHEDULE: Week 3 Manila, Philippines leg MANILA, Philippines — Brazil overcame a slow start and the 38-point explosion of Nimir Abdel-Aziz for the Netherlands, 24-26, 25-23, 31-29,…

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Stones returns to England training in huge boost for Southgate

John Stones returns to England training following illness, in what is a huge injury boost for England ahead of their opening Euro 2024 match against Serbia.

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Alas Pilipinas players get long-term pay boost

Alas Pilipinas celebrates its bronze medal finish in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Though Alas Pilipinas thrilled this suddenly volleyball-enamored nation to a record-setting performance in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Challenge Cup with a bronze medal finish, the real aim is to finally make a mark in Southeast Asia (SEA) when the 33rd…

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Mav Ahanmisi gets rhythm just in time to boost Ginebra

Ginebra Gin Kings’ Maverick Ahanmisi against Meralco Bolts’ Allein Maliksi in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—It took him some time but Maverick Ahanmisi is finally getting his shooting rhythm back in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. With a pivotal 3-2 lead at stake, Ahanmisi caught fire and helped Ginebra take the…

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EJ Obiena gets Paris Olympics boost with LA Grand Prix gold

EJ Obiena of the Philippines clears the bar in the men’s pole vault during the 2024 USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix at UCLA’s Drake Stadium on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Katharine Lotze/Getty Images/AFP EJ Obiena, hands down the nation’s brightest hope for a medal in the Paris Olympics, opened his 2024 Olympic…

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NU gets inspiration boost, tips from Jaja Santiago

Former NU Lady Bulldogs Jen Nierva (left) and Jaja Santiago watching the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four game between NU and FEU at Araneta Coliseum.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Inspired by Jaja Santiago’s presence, the National University Lady Bulldogs overcame the tough challenge of Far Eastern University in the Final Four to advance…

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Encho Valdez proving he belongs big boost to NLEX cause

NLEX rookie Enoch Valdez.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Rookie Enoch Valdez was one of the silver linings in NLEX’s losing stand against red-hot defending champion San Miguel last weekend. The guard out of Lyceum, who showed flashes of brilliance during the last Commissioner’s Cup, finished with 18 points against the league’s biggest offensive juggernaut, giving the Road Warriors…

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PH hurdler Eric Cray, long jumper Janry Ubas boost Paris bid

Southeast Asian Games – Badminton – Morodok Techo Badminton Hall, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 11, 2023 Philippines’ Eric Shaun Cray in action during the Men’s 400m Hurdles Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee MANILA, Philippines–Eric Cray and Janry Ubas bolstered their Paris Olympic bids over the weekend and they are bound to strengthen their cause in the…

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