Tag: defense
Creamline keeps title defense alive with win over Petro Gazz
Creamline Cool Smashers in a PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals game against Petro Gazz Angels. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net With Tots Carlos back in its fold, Creamline kept its PVL All-Filipino Conference title-retention bid alive after outlasting Petro Gazz, 27-25, 23-25, 27-25, 26-24, on Thursday at PhilSports Arena. Carlos, who just planed in Thursday midnight after not being…
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As Kings shift to new offense gear, Cone hopes defense remains the same
Ralph Cu’s shooting fueled Ginebra’s last victory. —PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra claimed its second-straight win in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup on Sunday night, giving the club a perfect start in the league’s centerpiece tournament. The 102-92 victory was built on many things that went the crowd darlings’ way—from an opposing ace missing…
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Defense, chemistry are what Tim Cone feels will be Gilas strengths
Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. REUTERS With a four-year road map in hand, the new-look Gilas Pilipinas squad finally plunged into training, looking to forge ahead with chemistry and defense as…
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The Art of Defense: Analyzing the Strategies of Boxing Champions
Boxing is a sport that requires not only physical strength and agility but also strategic thinking and defensive skills. The art of defense in boxing is often overlooked but is a crucial aspect of the sport that can make the difference between winning and losing a match. Boxing champions are not just known for their…
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Magnolia looks to its defense as it seeks PBA Finals equalizer
Magnolia Hotshots’ import Tyler Bey in the PBA Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Personal statistics do not matter at this point for Tyler Bey. He just wants to play a key role as Magnolia looks to get back on level terms with San Miguel Beer in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup Finals. “I just want…
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Defense is key for Magnolia in semis Game 1 win
Magnolia Hotshots against Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Game 1 semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia coach Chito Victolero said that clamping down on defense was the central plan of the Hotshots against the pesky Phoenix squad in Game 1 of PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series on Wednesday. The Hotshots took a close…
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San Beda’s ‘demon-like’ defense led to NCAA crown
San Beda coach Yuri Escueta.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—San Beda coach Yuri Escueta lauded Mapua after winning the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball championship. Despite coming away with a 10-point victory, Escueta tipped his hat to counterpart Randy Alcantara and the Cardinals’ backcourt duo of Clint Escamis and Paolo Hernandez. Escueta and his coaching staff, however,…
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Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid hails Kansas City Chiefs defense after victory over Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt | NFL News
Trent McDuffie starred as the Kansas City Chiefs defense proved instrumental yet again to inspire Andy Reid’s defending Super Bowl champions to victory over the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt; the Chiefs built a 21-0 half-time lead before denying the Dolphins overtime late in the game. By Cam Hogwood from Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt Last Updated:…
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Loss of key players forces Creamline to forge path to title defense using time-tested approach
Creamline’s Risa Sato (center) fires a kill against the Farm Fresh wall. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ As the errors piled up, so did Creamline’s resolve to find a way around them. With its core that dominated the Premier Volleyball League losing two vital pieces, the Cool Smashers continue applying the tested trial and error approach in…
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Ateneo Blue Eagles open title defense against ‘tough’ NU Bulldogs
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin has never been one to downplay the chances of any of his opponents. He believes that every school in Season 86 of the UAAP men’s basketball tournament has a chance to win. But he has special words for National University. “That team plays tough and is…
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