Tag: clinches
San Miguel Beer clinches top seed, rips NLEX
San Miguel Beermen guard CJ Perez.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–On a roll from the start of the tournament, San Miguel tapped on that head of steam it built thus far on Sunday night to dispatch undermanned NLEX, 120-103, and claim the No. 1 spot in the PBA Philippine Cup eliminations. CJ Perez finished with 30 points…
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UST clinches twice-to-beat after repeating over La Salle
UST Tigresses celebrate win over La Salle Lady Spikers that clinched the twice-to-beat bonus in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–UST clawed the final twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament by beating defending champion La Salle anew, 22-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-15 Saturday night at Smart…
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Nesthy clinches Paris berth
Nesthy Petecio is headed to the Paris Olympics boxing competition. –OLYMPICS PHOTO Nesthy Petecio again reached the Olympics after defying tall odds in the world qualifiers, and she knows that the uphill trek continues all the way to the 2024 Games in Paris. A glimpse at the Filipino Tokyo Olympics silver medalist’s list of opponents…
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Australian Open: Jannik Sinner clinches first Grand Slam title with epic five-set comeback win over Daniil Medvedev Report | Tennis News
Jannik Sinner won a first Grand Slam title in epic fashion, coming back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in a remarkable men’s singles final in Melbourne. Medvedev, beaten twice before in the final on Rod Laver Arena – including a five-setter to Rafa Nadal in 2022 –…
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NCAA: Mapua clinches Final Four spot, twice-to-beat edge
Clint Escamis shoots Mapua to a Final Four spot. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Mapua became the first team to clinch a Final Four spot in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament after dispatching Perpetual Help, 69-53, at San Juan Arena on Wednesday. Not only did the Cardinals clinch the first ticket to the playoffs with…
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F2 Logistics clinches sowing, eases past Foton – rezal404
F2 Logistics. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — F2 Logistics vented its ire on also-ran Foton, 25-18, 25-18, 25-14, to secure a semifinal berth in Pool B in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Tuesday at Philsports arena. Following a five-set loss to the Petro Gazz Angels last Thursday, the Cargo Movers made…
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Tots Carlos stars anew as Creamline clinches semis spot after tripping PLDT – rezal404
Tots Carlos and Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Conference. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos sustained her fine form as she exploded for 22 points as defending champion Creamline became the first local team to reach the semifinals of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference after sweeping PLDT, 25-21,…
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Michael van Gerwen clinches Poland Darts Masters title with win over Dimitri Van den Bergh
Michael van Gerwen clinched Poland Darts Masters title victory on Saturday An inspired Michael van Gerwen produced a series of imperious displays to clinch the inaugural Superbet Poland Darts Masters title with victory over Dimitri Van den Bergh in Warsaw on Saturday. Van Gerwen claimed US Darts Masters glory last month, and he made it…
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Andy Murray clinches Nottingham Open title with 6-4 6-4 victory vs Arthur Cazaux for 10th win in a row
Andy Murray clinched the Nottingham Open title courtesy of a 6-4 6-4 victory over Frenchman Arthur Cazaux, in what was the Scot’s 10th win in a row. The 36-year-old claimed a second successive title on the second-tier Challenger Tour having triumphed in Surbiton last week, and did not drop a set at any stage in…
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San Beda clinches semis after turning back CEU – rezal404
San Beda Red Lions guard Jacob Cortez in the PBA D-League. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines–Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda secured a semifinal berth after an 81-72 victory against Centro Escolar University (CEU) in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at Filoil EcoOil Center on Tuesday. Despite an 11-day lull in its schedule, San Beda showed composure and sharp…
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