Tag: defense
NU Lady Bulldogs bring international experience into Super League defense
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Erin Pangilinan (#14). –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Despite their fruitful Philippine women’s volleyball team stint, Erin Pangilinan and the National University Lady Bulldogs are not resting on their laurels when they defend their crown in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) preseason championship. The NU core, bannered by Most Valuable Players Alyssa…
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Gilas Pilipinas wary of Angola’s choking defense – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas huddles during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas’ next assignment in the World Cup may not pack the same punch like its Friday night tormentors, but national coach Chot Reyes is cautious just the same. What Angola lacks in skill and NBA star power,…
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Nuggets begin title defense vs Lakers, Warriors test Suns in season opener – rezal404
FILE – LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 and Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter in game two of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP Reigning champion Denver will…
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Ateneo title defense ends with loss to home team Hakuoh at World University Series – rezal404
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin gives instructions to his players during a timeout against Japan’s Hakuoh University at the World University Basketball Series in Tokyo, Japan. Photo from Musong Castillo/INQUIRER TOKYO—Ateneo vs Radford University of the United States will happen after all. It just won’t be for the World University Basketball Series title. A Hakuoh University…
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Foes a mystery as Eagles ready title defense – rezal404
Tab Baldwin is hoping to milk the most of Ateneo’s title defense in Japan to prepare the Eagles for the UAAP.—UAAP MEDIA TOKYO — Tab Baldwin admits that he doesn’t have a clue on the powerhouses his Ateneo squad will be trying to eliminate if the Blue Eagles are to win the World University Basketball…
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Defense first Adrian Wong waxes hot for Converge in preseason – rezal404
Adrian Wong. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—When Converge secured the services of Adrian Wong following a trade with Magnolia earlier this year, critics questioned how he would fit under coach Aldin Ayo’s system. It didn’t take long for Wong to show his value to the FiberXers by shooting his way to 26 points in the squad’s…
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Kai Sotto takes pride in defense in NBA Summer League debut – rezal404
Kai Sotto finally makes his NBA Summer League debut for Orlando Magic. -NBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—After finally hitting the floor for the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League, Kai Sotto remained confident about his defensive prowess. After the Magic’s 88-71 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Sotto took pride in his defense and inside…
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Elena Rybakina feels no pressure ahead of Wimbledon title defense – rezal404
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina reacts as she plays against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka during the women’s singles final on day thirteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 28, 2023. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) Elena Rybakina comes into Wimbledon as a defending Grand Slam champion for the first time in her career…
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SWPL fixtures 2023/24 fixtures, dates and schedule: Glasgow City start title defense at home to Hibernian
The 2023/24 Scottish Women’s Premier League season kicks off with champions Glasgow City at home to Hibernian. Newly promoted montrose start life in the top-flight at home to last season’s runners-up celticwho missed out on the title on a dramatic final day, as did rangers who under new boss Jo Potter – visit Spartans. There…
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Hardwicke Stakes: King George defense likely for Ascot hero Pyledriver under William Muir
Pyledriver once again showed his liking for Ascot when defying an absence of almost a year to win the Hardwicke Stakes. The hugely popular six-year-old has been beset by niggling injuries since winning the King George V And Queen Elizabeth Stakes in July last year. Winner of the King Edward VII Stakes at this meeting…
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