Team USA eager to find balance between being players, fans

Team USA’s Kevin Durant, right, shoots as Bam Adebayo, left, defends while assistant coach Erik Spoelstra watches during men’s basketball practice at the Paris Olympics 2024, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PARIS — The U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to the athletes village on Friday to mingle with…

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Converge has franchise find as Baltazar enters Draft

Justine Baltazar. Photo from B.League Justine Baltazar, the big man many see as Converge’s the top overall pick, officially threw his name in the PBA Draft on the eve of the deadline set by the league on Wednesday. Baltazar formally submitted his application on Wednesday, joining notables who had put their names ahead of the…

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Mariona Caldentey: Barcelona forward completes Arsenal move as Gunners find Vivianne Miedema replacement | Football News

Barcelona attacker Mariona Caldentey has completed a free transfer to Arsenal following the expiry of her contract at the Spanish club. The forward announced her Barcelona departure after a decade at the club last month. Caldentey won three Champions League trophies and six Liga F titles, and was part of the Spain squad that won…

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Beermen find their way around Bolts defense to level series

For June Mar Fajardo and the San Miguel Beermen, Meralco’s stifling defense has made the quest for another championship one of the toughest they had experienced. For one night, at least, they found the antidote. With some help from a pair of players that saw action for the first time in the series, the defending…

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Bolts find jolt of energy late, rekindle rivalry with Gin Kings

Chris Banchero (No. 6) shone as Meralco ousted NLEX. —PBA IMAGES Whatever struggles Meralco had earlier in the PBA Philippine Cup feels like a distant memory now. The Bolts, after opening the crown jewel tournament with a 1-3 win-loss record, have now won five straight games. Their current winning streak features a tough victory over…

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Poyos, UST find extra motivation after first loss

UST Tigresses’ Angge Poyos.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas rookie Angge Poyos is taking her first collegiate career loss in stride as she promises to work harder for the remainder of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. UST’s eight-game unbeaten run was snapped by National University with a vengeful 23-25, 25-17,…

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Alyssa Valdez happy to see Gorayeb find his way back to pros

Creamline Cool Smashers’ Alyssa Valdez in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Creamline star Alyssa Valdez was thrilled to face her former coach Roger Gorayeb once again in the PVL stage after three years. Valdez, who scored five points in two sets played on Wednesday, admitted that Gorayeb still knows her in-game…

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Race to find next PH cycling heroes kicks off March 3

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Seeking for the next generation of cycling heroes, the Go For Gold Criterium Race Series 1 kicks off March 3 on Iconic Sacobia Bridge in Clark, Pampanga. Riders from the nation’s top teams and budding cyclists are bracing themselves in the high-velocity, one-day race on the iconic orange-painted bridge as a rare…

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Roger Gorayeb, Capital1 hope to find gems in two-day tryout

FILE–Roger Gorayeb. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Returning coach Roger Gorayeb will work with co-owners Milka and Mandy Romero to form a competitive team when Capital1 Solar Energy debuts this 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. Capital1 Solar Energy announced it is entering the volleyball scene with veteran coach Gorayeb holding a two-day tryout at…

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Oscar Gloukh transfer? Find out why Red Bull Salzburg youngster is attracting interest from Premier League clubs | Football News

It was Oscar Gloukh’s performances at the European U19 Championships in 2022 that alerted the world to his potential. Interest from Barcelona was eschewed in favour of a move to Red Bull Salzburg but do not expect his rise to be delayed for long. In the autumn, his name was mentioned in reports linking him…

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