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Jericho Cruz, Guam lose to Japan in Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers
PBA player Jericho Cruz playing for Guam in their game against Japan in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Jericho Cruz and Guam fell to Japan, 77-56 in Group C action of the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers at Ariake Coliseum in Japan. Cruz, who is coming off a championship high after winning the…
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Love him or hate him, Cruz is all about the winning business
Jericho Cruz is aware of the mixed reactions that comes with having an on-court persona loved by the San Miguel Beer faithful and loathed by rival fans. “I’m used to haters,” Cruz said in Filipino after his vital contribution in the Beermen’s title-clinching win over the Magnolia Hotshots in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s…
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Jericho Cruz set for Guam duty after PBA championship
San Miguel Beermen’s Jericho Cruz celebrates his team’s latest PBA championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–There’s still some business for Jericho Cruz to deal with after playing an important part in San Miguel Beer’s run to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown. Cruz is scheduled to next put his focus on helping Guam start off its bid…
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Failure to wall-in Jericho Cruz led to Hotshots defeat in Game 5
MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Magnolia import Tyler Bey kept it simple when asked about what went wrong with the Hotshots in Game 5 of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup Finals on Sunday. “We can’t just let guys go off for 30,” he told reporters with a long face on the heels of a 108-98 defeat…
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Jericho Cruz leads San Miguel to Game 5 victory
San Miguel guard Jericho Cruz during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jericho Cruz was heading back to the dressing room after a terrific performance that put San Miguel Beer on the cusp of winning the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup when he bumped into his old coach. “Ang…
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Left open, Jericho Cruz torches Magnolia in Game 5
San Miguel guard Jericho Cruz all smiles during Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals against Magnolia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia gambled on leaving San Miguel guard Jericho Cruz open from the perimeter and it paid a hefty price on Sunday. Cruz had a field day, tying his career-high of 30 points to shoot the…
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Jericho Cruz blocks out Ginebra noise to help San Miguel
San Miguel Beermen’s Jericho Cruz delivers in Game 3 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals against Ginebra. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—In a game where the stakes are at their highest, San Miguel’s Jericho Cruz blocked out the noise. In front of 15,126 electric fans—with the majority supporting the Gin Kings—Cruz locked in and silenced “Ginebra”…
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Farm Fresh willing to wait on Jolina Dela Cruz recovery
Farm Fresh is certain Jolina Dela Cruz will recover her fiery form upon her return. —PVL IMAGES Jolina dela Cruz’s return to the court will have to wait for now even as she continues her career with a different franchise in the Premier Volleyball League. The former F2 Logistics standout suffered a knee injury last…
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Jolina Dela Cruz undergoes knee surgery
Jolina dela Cruz stars her recovery from a knee injury that needed surgery. –JOLINA DELA CRUZ INStAGRAM MANILA, Philippines — Jolina Dela Cruz underwent a successful right knee surgery after signing with the Farm Fresh Foxies in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). Days after finding her new home at Farm Fresh, Dela Cruz revealed her…
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PVL: Jolina Dela Cruz signs with Farm Fresh Foxies
FILE–Jolina dela Cruz joins Farm Fresh Foxies after F2 disbandment. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Farm Fresh continued to beef up its roster by signing more young and upcoming talents. On Saturday, the Foxies announced Jolina Dela Cruz as their latest member, along with Caitlin Viray from Choco Mucho and and setter Anj Legacion from PLDT. LET’S…
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