Cool Smashers hammer Chargers for PVL Reinforced crown

It’s not like Creamline needed to polish its legacy with a crown won in style. Still, the Cool Smashers captured their ninth title by doing what 10 other teams failed to do in the PVL Reinforced Conference: Stop the Akari Chargers. Article continues after this advertisement And they did it without their top gunners, too.…

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Akari Chargers know job not done yet after prelims sweep

Akari Chargers in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Akari Chargers remained hungry for more despite the 8-0 sweep of the preliminary round as the real battle awaits in the knockout quarterfinals of the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference.  Grethcel Soltones may be happy with the perfect elimination round — a testament…

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Even after elims sweep, Chargers stay on high alert

Sweeping the PVL Reinforced Conference preliminary round is one thing for Akari. Keeping it that way in the playoffs is a whole other case. “This 8-0 [standing] is only a part of the process. It’s not the ultimate goal,” said Grethcel Soltones, one of the more veteran cogs for the Chargers, in Filipino on Tuesday…

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Steph Bustrillo brings UP learnings to Akari Chargers

Akari Chargers’ draft pick Steph Bustrillo during the 2024 PVL Rookie Draft. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Steph Bustrillo is leaning on the determination she had developed at University of the Philippines as she makes her pro debut with Akari in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference, which fires off on Tuesday at Philsports Arena. The…

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Raffy Mosuela named Akari Chargers interim coach

Akari Chargers interim coach Raffy Mosuela during practice.–LANCE AGCAOILI/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Raffy Mosuela will call the shots for the Akari Chargers on an interim basis in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season, which starts in February. The Chargers on Monday announced the promotion of Mosuela, who has been with Akari since last year…

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Faith Nisperos, Akari Chargers aim for Final Four

Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After an encouraging campaign last year, Faith Nisperos is determined to help the new-look Akari Chargers make their first-ever semifinal appearance in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. After adding champion spiker Grethcel Soltones from Petro Gazz and ex-Creamline star Ced Domingo, who is set to…

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Los Angeles Chargers part ways with head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco | NFL News

Last Updated: 15/12/23 5:25pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Las Vegas Raiders in week 15 of the NFL Highlights of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Las Vegas Raiders in week 15 of the NFL The Los Angeles Chargers have parted ways…

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Cool Smashers seek top ranking in battle with Chargers

Jema Galanza. –PVL PHOTO Powerhouse defending champion Creamline battles a formidable foe for the last time in a bid to sweep the elimination round of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, battling an Akari team that has nothing but pride to fight for. With a nine-game winning streak, the Cool Smashers have opted to stay…

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Foxies finally taste pro win in PVL; Chameleons shut down Chargers

Farm Fresh Foxies.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Farm Fresh’s losing streak in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) was bound to end with the way the young Foxies have fought in the ongoing All-Filipino Conference. The franchise’s breakthrough finally came on Tuesday. “We’ve waited a long time for this win,” libero Kiara Cruz said on the heels of Farm…

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With Nisperos-Sharma, Chargers now have 1-2 punch to go far

Akari’s Fifi Sharma.–PVL PHOTO Faith Nisperos has welcomed once bitter collegiate rival Fifi Sharma at Akari to form a formidable 1-2 punch, as the Chargers, after a surprise five-set victory over title contender F2 Logistics on Tuesday, are looking to become a legitimate force in the Premier Volleyball League. Wearing colors that are far departures…

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