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Topex embraces villain role as La Salle boosts title chase
La Salle coach Topex Robinson –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Some of the vile that was thrown his way after a controversial first meeting in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament resurfaced in the rematch between defending champion La Salle and University of the Philippines (UP). A part of Topex Robinson relished it. Article continues after this…
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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson embraces boos in PBA Finals: ‘I love it’
TNT Tropang Giga import Rondae Hollis Jefferson during the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Game 3 against Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson bore quite the brunt of jeers from Ginebra fans in Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. After two games of pure cheers for the former NBA player…
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Trisha Tubu embraces pressure that comes with PVL award
Trisha Tubu during the PVL Reinforced Conference awarding ceremony.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu believes her first PVL award–the Reinforced Conference Best Opposite Spiker–entails responsibility and pressure. But she is ready to embrace it as she and the Farm Fresh Foxies continue to grow together in the pros. When Farm Fresh team manager Kiara…
Read MoreLauren Hoffman embraces Filipino side through food after Olympics
Team Philippines’ hurdles Lauren Hoffman (second from left) during the Heroes parade for the Filipino athletes after the Paris Olympics. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Team Philippines’ Lauren Hoffman posted a Tiktok video not too long ago after her campaign in the Paris Olympics 2024 women’s 400m hurdles competition that showed off her wits as a Filipino.…
Read MoreJosh Giddey embraces fresh start with Bulls
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Josh Giddey plays during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) CHICAGO — Josh Giddey is looking forward to a fresh start in Chicago. The 6-foot-8 guard from Australia confirmed Tuesday he did not want to come off the bench for Oklahoma City and insisted he…
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Julia Coronel embraces tough love from La Salle coaches
La Salle Lady Spikers’ Julia Coronel in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — La Salle setter Julia Coronel doesn’t mind the tough lough from coach Ramil De Jesus, believing it will only make her a better playmaker and leader for the Lady Spikers in their title-retention bid in the…
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Julia Coronel embraces bigger role for La Salle
La Salle Lady Spikers’ Julia Coronel in the UAAP volleyball press conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Julia Coronel is up for the challenge of being one of the leaders in La Salle’s title-retention bid in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament starting on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. After the departure of…
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Madayag embraces challenge as returning Choco Mucho captain
Choco Mucho Flying Titans’ Maddie Madayag. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Reinstated as team captain, Maddie Madayag is eager to lead the new-look Choco Mucho, which has four new players, as the Flying Titans seek to sustain their momentum from a finals breakthrough in the previous Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. Madayag was tasked…
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Annie Ramirez embraces bigger expectations after Asian Games
Annie Ramirez, left, during the PSA Awards.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Annie Ramirez believes winning also adds more pressure carrying the flag of the Philippine jiu-jitsu team. The women’s jiu-jitsu team was well represented in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards night as Hangzhou Asian Games gold medalists Ramirez and Meggie Ochoa as well as…
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Kevin Quiambao embraces chance to learn in Strong Group stint
La Salle forward Kevin Quiambao.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kevin Quiambao has a lot of reasons to smile before the Dubai International Basketball Tournament. For one, he’s coming off a UAAP championship run. Then, he’s set to play for the Philippines alongside former NBA veterans Dwight Howard, Andray Blatche and Andre Roberson. But what makes Quiambao giddier…
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