Ken Padrones repays NU faith a year after scary injury

NU Bulldogs’ forward Kenshin Padrones during a game against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—What a difference a year makes for National University forward Kenshin Padrones. Almost exactly a year ago, Padrones was filled with uncertainties as far as his young basketball career was concerned after he took an…

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Nash: First, Falcons need to have faith in themselves 

Adamson Falcons’ Joshua Yerro. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Adamson has been repeatedly proving that it should be included in the top-four discussions of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. But for coach Nash Racela, the belief should be coming from the Soaring Falcons. Article continues after this advertisement “I think the belief of other people in…

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Angels keep faith in Wilma Salas to claim crucial win

Petro Gazz Angels’ import Wilma Salas during a game against Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With an all-important showdown against a streaking rival on the line, Petro Gazz knew just who to turn to. Banking on Cuban star Wilma Salas, the Angels overcame the Cool Smashers in a…

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Chris Newsome repays Meralco ‘faith’ with title-clinching shot

Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome celebrates after leading his team to the PBA Philippine Cup championship.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco couldn’t have hoped for any other player than Chris Newsome to hold the ball in the endgame of Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. Newsome showed why after he nailed the game-clinching shot to deliver…

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Faith Nisperos no qualms about reduced role at Alas Pilipinas

Alas Pilipinas’ Faith Nisperos with coach Jorge Souza De Brito in the AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos — the lone holdover and go-to scorer of last year’s Philippine women’s national volleyball team in the AVC Challenge Cup — may be playing a limited role in this edition but she is willing…

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Faith Nisperos upbeat ahead of PH team return with different crew

Alas Pilipinas’ Faith Nisperos during the AVC Challenge Cup press conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQURIER.net MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos, the lone holdover from last year’s Philippine women’s volleyball team that competed in the AVC Challenge Cup, is thrilled to share the same passion and goal in ushering the Alas Pilipina era in this year’s competition at Rizal…

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Olly Murphy retains faith in Newbury’s Betfair Hurdle-bound Go Dante | Racing News

Olly Murphy feels Go Dante is capable of reaching his anticipated heights ahead of the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday. A wide-margin winner of his bumper and on his hurdling debut, the eight-year-old struggled to back up his early promise subsequently. Sixth in the Greatwood on his seasonal return, he won a competitive handicap…

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Faith Nisperos, Akari Chargers aim for Final Four

Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After an encouraging campaign last year, Faith Nisperos is determined to help the new-look Akari Chargers make their first-ever semifinal appearance in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. After adding champion spiker Grethcel Soltones from Petro Gazz and ex-Creamline star Ced Domingo, who is set to…

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Torcaso has complete faith Filipinas can topple Aussies

Sarina Bolden (center) celebrates her second goal against Chinese Taipei, which gave Team PH a 3-1 lead. The win gives the Filipinas the confidence heading into their clash with Australia. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Being pragmatic is the last thing coach Mark Torcaso would want even if the Filipinas go into their titanic match in the second…

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PVL: Faith Nisperos relishes teaming up with former rivals at Akari

Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos is teaming up with former college rivals Fifi Sharma and Justine Jazareno in Akari’s campaign in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. From playing against each other in the past three UAAP seasons, the ex-Ateneo star and a pair of champion players…

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