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Luke Littler: Michael Bridge and Polly James discuss whether teenager has surpassed expectations after winning the Grand Slam of Darts | Darts News
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Has Luke Littler surpassed expectations after winning the Grand Slam of Darts? Michael Bridge and Polly James examine the teenager’s 2024 on the latest edition of Love The Darts podcast. The teenager again showcased his prestigious talent by coasting to the 10th title of his debut year on the PDC Tour at the Grand Slam…
Read MoreConverge shatters even own expectations, raises bar on goals
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It took all of Beerman June Mar Fajardo’s (left) 40 points and 24 rebounds to deflate Justin Arana and the FiberXers. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Basketball coaches usually take a day or two processing a botched campaign. But that wasn’t quite the case for Converge’s Franco Atienza, whose squad nearly toppled mighty San Miguel Beer in…
Read MoreDealing with roster woes, Letran tempers expectations
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Letran coach Allen Ricardo during the NCAA Season 100 press conference at Mall of Asia Arena.–MELO FUERTES/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Perhaps no other team has been dealing with more adversities ahead of the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball tournament than Letran. With a new era under coach Allen Ricardo, the mood inside the Knights’ camp should’ve been…
Read MoreCommunity Shield: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has big expectations for ‘lively, ambitious’ Marcus Rashford ahead of new season | Football News
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Erik ten Hag says Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is “in very good shape” and “very ambitious and motivated to have a very good season,” ahead of the Community Shield against Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday. The United attacker had a season to forget last term, scoring seven Premier League goals and missing out…
Read More‘Great expectations’ ahead for Japan in VNL Manila leg
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Team captains and coaches who will be participating in the VNL men’s volleyballcompetition that will be held in MOA Arena in Pasay City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Yuki Ishikawa and Japan are elated to play in Manila for the third time in a row in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2024 Week 3 starting…
Read MoreAmid expectations, Shaina Nitura focused on getting better
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Adamson’s Shaina Nitura.–Photo from SGVIL MANILA, Philippines — Shaina Nitura ended her high school career with another perfect championship run with Adamson in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League. Expectations are higher for Nitura after capping off her high school career with an unbeaten title run with the Baby Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season…
Read MoreAnnie Ramirez embraces bigger expectations after Asian Games
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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…
Read MoreJerry Yee tempers expectations for new-look Farm Fresh
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Farm Fresh Foxies coach Jerry Yee.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Farm Fresh coach Jerry Yee believes the Japanese system suits the physique of Filipino volleyball players. Yee also hopes the Foxies will translate their training from their new coaching staff into a better 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. After making its PVL debut last…
Read MoreCharles Tiu has high expectations for Strong Group in Dubai
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Dwight Howard.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO Charles Tiu is very confident that his Strong Group team that will represent the Philippines in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship has a clear shot at the championship, what with a roster teeming with ex-NBA players and a coaching staff that has Olympics experience. “I like the team. We have…
Read MoreNadal ‘feeling good’ but plays down Australia expectations
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Rafael Nadal of Spain arrives for a public appearance in the Queen Street Mall ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Rafael Nadal said Friday he was “feeling good” but played down any chance of winning tournaments in the near future as he returns from…
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