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Six Nations 2024 Championship in focus: Will Gregor Townsend’s Scotland finally forge title challenge? | Rugby Union News
In 2023, Scotland won their opening two Six Nations fixtures for the first time, but ultimately dropped out of title contention in familiar fashion. Will 2024 be the year they maintain a title run until the final week? For several years now, Scotland have flattered to deceive, with inconsistency winning out as the firm order…
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Finally having some momentum, Phoenix again tries to stave off elimination
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ RJ Jazul and Johnathan Williams in the PBA semifinals series against Magnolia Hotshots. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Phoenix Super LPG was finally able to break free from the clutches of defensive-minded Magnolia and win a game in their semifinals series in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday. Now dangled with a chance to level…
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Champions Cup: Connacht finally get win over Bristol as Glasgow beat Toulon to make last 16 | Rugby Union News
Ireland Sevens star Andrew Smith helped Connacht keep their Investec Champions Cup hopes alive as they beat 14-player Bristol to finally open their account. Smith scored the fourth try in a 27-10 bonus point Pool 1 victory at the Dexcom Stadium with Shayne Bolton, Jack Aungier and Caolin Blade having crossed earlier on a night…
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CamSur 5150 finally has start date
After a six-month postponement, the 5150 Triathlon CamSur homecoming is finally pushing through next month with a diverse cast of seasoned campaigners and emerging racers, including age-groupers, ready and eager to showcase their prowess in various disciplines against the scenic backdrop of Camarines Sur. Registration for the blue-ribbon event scheduled for Feb. 11 is currently…
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Beermen finally getting hang of playing minus the big guy, stay focused for big Christmas day duel
Chris Ross (with ball) and the Beermen have recovered from the shock of losing June Mar Fajardo to injury. —PBA IMAGES San Miguel dropped two games in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Commissioner’s Cup as soon as June Mar Fajardo was sidelined by a fractured left hand. But things have begun to look up for…
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Choco Mucho finally books Finals berth after ousting hard-fighting Cignal crew
Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina hugs setter Deanna Wong. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Choco Mucho was nowhere near championship contention in the last Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference. In fact, the Flying Titans—despite the huge following they command and the star-laden team that they are—have never come close to winning a title. Tapping Dante Alinsunurin as coach…
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Foxies finally taste pro win in PVL; Chameleons shut down Chargers
Farm Fresh Foxies.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Farm Fresh’s losing streak in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) was bound to end with the way the young Foxies have fought in the ongoing All-Filipino Conference. The franchise’s breakthrough finally came on Tuesday. “We’ve waited a long time for this win,” libero Kiara Cruz said on the heels of Farm…
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PVL: Farm Fresh finally breaks through, sweeps Gerflor
Farm Fresh Foxies.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Farm Fresh finally entered the win column in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after sweeping embattled Gerflor, 25-17, 25-17, 25-15, in the second All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Despite being eliminated from the semifinal race last weekend, the Foxies remained determined for the franchise’s breakthrough, …
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PBA: Paul Lee, Magnolia hope to finally get over the hump
FILE–Magnolia guard Paul Lee. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Paul Lee nodded in agreement that Magnolia will come into the new PBA season with something to prove for a pair of reasons. The Hotshots’ 11-game sweep of the PBA On Tour has made them among the top candidates to wrest the initial offering of the 48th season,…
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PVL: Choco Mucho finally wins over Cignal as Sisi Rondina topscores
Choco Mucho Flying Titans’ Sisi Rondina. –PVL MANILA, Philippines–Sisi Rondina powered Choco Mucho to sweep Cignal, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18, for back-to-back wins in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference at Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Thursday. Despite losing Des Cheng early in the second set due to a bad landing, the Flying Titans…
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