Tag: compete
Loss gives Reyes hope TNT can compete vs ‘big boys’
Brandon Ganuelas- Rosser (No. 45) battles for the loose ball. —PBA IMAGES TNT fell short of beating rival San Miguel in Sunday night’s PBA Philippine Cup double-header in Antipolo City. But head coach Chot Reyes feels that his charges still gave a good account of themselves in the 91-89 loss that had them dropping to…
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Pistons show they can compete with NBA’s best
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams watches his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) BOSTON— Detroit coach Monty Williams has believed it for a while, and now he has proof: The Pistons can compete with anybody in the…
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37 teams to compete in PNVF Challenge Cup
FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Volleyball Federation’s (PNVF) Challenge Cup will kick off on November 6 with 37 teams in a nearly three-week-long volleyball tournament. The number of teams–with 20 squads in the men’s category and 17 in the women’s division–is proof of volleyball’s continued rise in the country, according to PNVF President Ramon “Tats”…
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Rafael Nadal: No date for return, despite Australian Open chief Craig Tiley claiming Spaniard will compete | Tennis News
No date has been set for Rafael Nadal’s return to action from hip surgery, despite Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley claiming the former champion will compete. The Spaniard, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, has been out of action since January after picking up a hip flexor injury in a second-round defeat at…
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Taiwanese athletes welcomed at Asian Games but still can’t compete under their flag
Taiwan’s athletes and team officials arrive during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File) SHAOXING, China — Taiwan’s baseball team took the field Tuesday sporting caps and jerseys not with “T” for Taiwan, but “CT,” for Chinese Taipei. China claims the democratic self-governing…
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Jordan Clarkson says undeterred Gilas will continue to compete – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ Jordan Clarkson. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Despite dropping another heartbreaker at home, there’s no stopping Gilas Pilipinas from competing hard as far as Jordan Clarkson is concerned. A victory remained elusive for Gilas on Thursday night following an 87-68 loss to South Sudan in the Fiba World Cup classification round. Still, Clarkson said Gilas…
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US Open: Johanna Konta and Laura Robson back Katie Boulter to compete with the best
British No 1 Katie Boulter is growing in confidence and has the ability to compete with the very best at the US Open, according to Sky Sports Tennis analysts Johanna Konta and Laura Robson. Boulter and Burrage both impressed during the grass-court season but it was the 27-year-old from Leicester who shone brightest as she…
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Why were Russians and Belarusians banned last year but allowed to compete in 2023? – rezal404
FILE PHOTO: Tennis – Wimbledon Preview – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – June 22, 2022 General view of center court ahead of Wimbledon REUTERS/Paul Childs/File Photo Russian and Belarusian players were banned from Wimbledon in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine but they will be allowed to compete as neutrals…
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Jamie Carragher says Arsenal ‘blew it’ and need more depth to compete with Man City as Mikel Arteta apologises for falling short in title race
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal will need to strengthen their squad considerably to go the full distance with Manchester City next season but fears they may not get a better chance. The Gunners’ title bid ended with a limp 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Saturday as Pep Guardiola’s side were crowned Premier League champions for…
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