Tag: expectations
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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Jerry Yee tempers expectations for new-look Farm Fresh
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…
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Charles Tiu has high expectations for Strong Group in Dubai
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…
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Nadal ‘feeling good’ but plays down Australia expectations
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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Rafael Nadal training ‘very well’ ahead of 2024 tennis return but coach plays down Grand Slam expectations | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal has shown good progress in training since recovering from a hip injury but his coach Carlos Moya still worries about how the former world No 1’s body will hold up against the rigours of Grand Slam tennis. The 37-year-old suffered a muscle issue at Melbourne Park in January that wiped out his season…
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PBA: High expectations for Scottie Thompson ahead of new season
Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Coming off a very busy offseason, Scottie Thompson is expected to pick up where he left off when Barangay Ginebra begins its campaign in the new PBA season beginning next month. The expectations are high for the PBA MVP, who is coming off stints with Gilas Pilipinas in the…
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Kayla Sanchez tempers hopes amid high expectations at Asian Games
Kayla Sanchez is favored to secure a medal finish. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO HANGZHOU, China—Projected as a surefire multiple-medal prospect, Kayla Noelle Sanchez can soon end the long drought for Philippine swimming here in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad). But the two-time Olympic medalist would rather not be consumed by the magnified expectations surrounding her and…
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The Debrief: Moises Caicedo has huge potential but Chelsea fee inflates expectations | Science of Kaoru Mitoma’s dribbling
It was a privilege to be at Molineux on Saturday to see one of the sights of the Premier League right now – Kaoru Mitoma in full flow. Nelson Semedo had nullified Alejandro Garnacho on Monday night but was left for dust by Brighton’s wizard of dribble. Craig Dawson was also danced past with ease…
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Harold Alarcon tempers expectations for UAAP Season 86 after winning Filoil MVP – rezal404
UP Fighting Maroons’ Harold Alarcon wins Filoil Preseason MVP award. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Harold Alarcon took home three trophies at the conclusion of the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup—the championship, a Mythical Five selection, and the Most Valuable Player plum. Alarcon scored nine points and three rebounds in the Fighting Maroons’ 87-76 victory over La…
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