Tag: challenge
Faith Nisperos relishes ‘challenge’ of playing against idol Alyssa Valdez – rezal404
Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos in the PVL Invitational Conference. -PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos relished her head-to-head against her idol Alyssa Valdez as she and the Akari Chargers put up a gallant stand against the defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference. Nisperos unleashed her best…
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PH bows out of contention in AVC Challenge Cup – rezal404
The Philippines during a game against Bahrain in the AVC Challenge Cup in Taipei. STROKE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine men’s volleyball team bombed out of contention in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Men after getting swept by Bahrain, 20-25, 17-25, 23-25, in their Final 12 match on Wednesday in Taipei.…
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Flopping, challenge rules changed by Board of Governors – rezal404
FILE – Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets argues with referee John Goble #10 during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena on June 04, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP LAS VEGAS — Upon review, coaches will have more chances…
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Yuki Ishikawa, Japan embrace challenge from world’s best teams – rezal404
Japan’s Yuki Ishikawa in the VNL Manila Leg game. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—For the past few days in the Volleyball Nations League’s stint in Manila, several teams have set their sights on one particular squad: Japan. Netherlands and Italy have made it clear that they want to test their luck against Ryujin Nippon and…
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Transport still biggest challenge in PH’s Fiba World Cup hosting–organizers – rezal404
A view of a basketball during the SBP test event for the Fiba World Cup hosting at Smart Araneta Coliseum. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Fiba sees transportation as one of the biggest concerns ahead of the Philippines’ hosting of the Fiba World Cup 2023 games from August 25 to September 5. Fiba World…
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PH rallies to stun India in five sets, boosts AVC Challenge Cup semis bid – rezal404
Philippine women’s volleyball team in the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Women. -AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s volleyball team leaned on veteran spikers Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and Shaya Adorador to pull off a 25-22, 26-28, 11-25, 29-27, 18-16 win over India in the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women at…
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Philippines falls to Indonesia in AVC Challenge Cup – rezal404
Philippines vs Indonesia in the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Women. -AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Indonesia is still a thorn in the side of the Philippine women’s volleyball team as it beat the Filipinos anew, 25-17, 25-20, 25-10, this time in the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Women on Tuesday. It was a repeat of the…
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Phoebe Graham on Women’s Ashes: ‘England are thankful to Australia – but ready to challenge them’
Phoebe Graham says Australia’s “formidable” cricket and strong structure has helped England develop – and feels Heather Knight’s side are now in a good place to regain the Ashes… This is not just the Ashes. This is an opportunity for England to beat one of the most formidable sporting teams the world has ever seen.…
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Faith Nisperos, 5 other Akari players lead PH team for AVC Challenge Cup – rezal404
Akari Chargers and coach Jorge Souza de Brito during training. –AKARI PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos and her Akari teammates will represent the Philippine women’s volleyball team in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women in Indonesia from June 18 to 25. Before making her much anticipated pro debut in the Premier…
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Wrestling start-up AEW tags up with New Japan to challenge WWE behemoth – rezal404
FILE PHOTO: Pro Wrestling’s Junta Miyawaki competes with New Japan Pro Wrestling’s El Desperado at All Together Again Pro Wrestling event in Tokyo, Japan, June 9, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TOKYO – US grappling start-up All Elite Wrestling (AEW) may need its Japanese partner to help fill London’s 90,000-seat Wembley Stadium for a show in August,…
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