Fifi Sharma credits rise as top blocker to constant planning

Akari Chargers’ Fifi Sharma in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Behind her emergence as the top blocker of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference so far is Fifi Sharma’s meticulous planning against the opponents’ attack tendencies every game. Sharma, a second-year pro with the Akari Charger., has been leading the blocking department…

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Aby Maraño credits improving chemistry to Chery Tiggo streak

Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ Aby Maraño against Nxled’s Kamille Cal in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Aby Maraño believes the Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ stronger on-and-off chemistry has led to their three-game winning streak in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference. After two consecutive losses in their first four games, the Crossovers are slowly…

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PBA: Johnathan Williams III credits young Phoenix players in hot streak

Phoenix Fuel Masters’ import Johnathan Williams III. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Johnathan Williams III filled up the stat sheet in Phoenix’s 99-98 win over Converge in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup and there’s a pretty good reason why. Despite puffing up his chest and owning up to his monster double-double of 27 points and 16 rebounds on…

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La Salle GOAT? Renren Ritualo credits accolades to teammates, coaches

La Salle legend Renren Ritualo with his four championship rings during a ring ceremony. Lance Agcaoili/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Renren Ritualo on Monday received all four championship rings from his storied UAAP career with La Salle in a ring ceremony. More than two decades after the Green Archers’ breakthrough championship in Season 61, which led…

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Mark Nonoy credits UAAP renaissance to trusted longtime coach in Iloilo

La Salle guard Mark Nonoy in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The pandemic disrupted all sorts of plans for people from all over the world, and La Salle Mark Nonoy was no exception. Being one of the hottest talents in the Philippine collegiate basketball scene, Nonoy was no stranger to the rising…

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Ibrahim Zadran credits Sachin Tendulkar after hitting Afghanistan’s first Cricket World Cup hundred | Cricket News

Ibrahim Zadran credited words of wisdom from cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar after scoring Afghanistan’s first World Cup century with an unbeaten 129 against Australia. Former India batter Tendulkar, the leading run-scorer in both Test and one-day international cricket, saw Afghanistan in training ahead of Tuesday’s encounter in Mumbai. The Little Master certainly made an impact…

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Centeno credits Amit partnership for seizing women’s 10-ball world crown

Chezka Centeno (PRO BILLIARDS SERIES PHOTO) When Chezka Centeno seized the WPA World 10-Ball Women’s Championship trophy in faraway Klagenfurt, Austria, on Sunday evening, she wasn’t alone. The 24-year-old ace had former world champion Rubilen Amit guiding her every step of the way. “I am really thankful to her for being with me. She’s my…

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UAAP: Ateneo’s Joseph Obasa credits team for stellar defensive game

Joseph Obasa and the Ateneo Blue Eagles. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Joseph Obasa was one of the main factors in Ateneo’s momentous win over University of the East, 76-69, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. On top of tallying 16 points and eight rebounds, Obasa was also…

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Olivia McDaniel credits hardworking teammates, boisterous 12th man for brilliant rescue job – rezal404

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 – Group A – New Zealand v Philippines – Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand – July 25, 2023 Philippines’ Olivia McDaniel celebrates after the match REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Olivia McDaniel isn’t new to saving the day for the Philippines. Her performance that secured the Philippines’ historic…

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Perpetual’s Louie Ramirez credits latest title to coaches – rezal404

Louie Ramirez lifts his Finals MVP award after leading Perpetual Help to a third straight NCAA men’s volleyball title. NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help star Louie Ramirez capped a dominating campaign with another championship and a Finals MVP on Sunday. Ramirez was front and center in the Altas’ successful three-peat bid but the prolific spiker…

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