Tag: breakthrough
Akari overpowers Farm Fresh for breakthrough win
Akari Chargers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –PVL IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Akari imposed itself with plenty to spare and pummeled Farm Fresh, 25-19, 25-15, 25-22, for a breakthrough win at the Premier Volleyball League All Filipino Conference on Tuesday night. Grethcel Soltones and Eli Soyud powered the Chargers with a variety of hits while Michelle Cobb…
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‘Homegrown’ Del Monte finally makes Senior breakthrough
Yoyong Velez (fourth from left) celebrates with the rest of the Del Monte team after formalizing title romp. —PAL PHOTO CAGAYAN DE ORO—Yoyong Velez is a lawyer by profession. And in his spare time, he assembles homegrown talents for and then leads Del Monte teams to Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub glory. Six years after starting…
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Jannik Sinner enjoying life as Grand Slam breakthrough beckons
Italy’s Jannik Sinner signs autographs following a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Jannik Sinner credited master coach Darren Cahill Friday with helping him rise up the rankings, saying the Australian gave him a different perspective on tennis. The Italian…
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PBA: Converge beats Terrafirma in OT for breakthrough win
Converge FiberXers new import Jamil Wilson. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Converge finally found a breakthrough to halt a six-game losing streak in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, carving out a 103-94 overtime victory over Terrafirma at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday. Jamil Wilson lifted Converge in just his second game in the PBA, who is…
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Meralco shoots for breakthrough in EASL, battles Ryukyu
Meralco import Zach Lofton.–PBA IMAGES MACAU—Buoyed by a high-scoring import and a complete roster, Meralco is teeming with confidence going into its rematch with the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the EASL (East Asia Super League) home-and-away season on Wednesday night. With Allein Maliksi and Chris Banchero back in harness and Zach Lofton now playing comfortably…
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Luke Humphries on anxiety, darts legacy, Ally Pally and World Championship hopes after breakthrough year | Darts News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Wayne Mardle says Luke Humphries is the ‘future of darts’ and looks ahead to the Englishman’s chances at the World Championships Wayne Mardle says Luke Humphries is the ‘future of darts’ and looks ahead to the Englishman’s chances at the World Championships Luke Humphries has…
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PVL: Galeries Tower nips Gerlfor in five sets for breakthrough win
Galeries Towers High Risers’ Roma Joy Doromal in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Galeries Tower finally got its breakthrough win, fighting back from two sets down and edging hapless Gerflor in five sets, 18-25, 24-26, 25-23, 25-18, 15-11, in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at…
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UAAP: No letup for Evan Nelle, La Salle after Finals breakthrough
La Salle guard Evan Nelle.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The La Salle Green Archers may have finally gotten over the hump after booking a ticket to the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals. But Evan Nelle, who was part of the past two heartbreaking seasons, is keeping his focus on achieving their ultimate goal: the…
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UAAP: Nic Cabañero hopes UST’s breakthrough leads to more wins
UST’s Nic Cabañero.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — After finally ending the University of Santo Tomas’ longest losing streak in history, Nic Cabañero and the Growling Tigers are determined to get more wins in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. Cabañero, who couldn’t hide his frustration when UST suffered its 19th…
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NCAA: Letran breakthrough win could be ‘turning point’ of season
Letran’s coach Rensy Bajar.-NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—It took them eight games but the Letran Knights finally notched their first win in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the expense of San Sebastian on Wednesday. And coach Rensy Bajar feels the victory will serve as the Knights’ “turning point” of the season. “I think…
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