Faith Nisperos upbeat ahead of PH team return with different crew

Alas Pilipinas’ Faith Nisperos during the AVC Challenge Cup press conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQURIER.net MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos, the lone holdover from last year’s Philippine women’s volleyball team that competed in the AVC Challenge Cup, is thrilled to share the same passion and goal in ushering the Alas Pilipina era in this year’s competition at Rizal…

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Cray leads Philippine hurdlers crew eyeing Paris tickets

Eric Cray (middle) is one of the tracksters looking to join Team Philippines in Paris. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES—Don’t be surprised if the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) will be the largest delegation of Team Philippines in the coming Paris Olympics. By the end of qualification come June 30, at least…

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Choco Mucho finally books Finals berth after ousting hard-fighting Cignal crew

Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina hugs setter Deanna Wong. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Choco Mucho was nowhere near championship contention in the last Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. In fact, the Flying Titans—despite the huge following they command and the star-laden team that they are—have never come close to winning a title. Tapping Dante Alinsunurin as coach…

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Arsenal’s Hale End crew reflect on journey from academy to key members of Gunners’ first team

In 2019, Sky Sports’ Patrick Davison sat down with Arsenal academy manager Per Mertesacker – plus four youngsters beginning to make their mark in the first team – to discuss a changing of the guard at the Emirates. Alongside Mertesacker were Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock, all four of whom…

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