With defense focused on him, RHJ still finds ways for TNT

TNT Tropang Giga import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson during a PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals game against Rain or Shine Elastopainters. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Even in a low-scoring Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson still played like his usual self to give the TNT Tropang Giga a pivotal 3-1 lead. TNT defeated Rain or…

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Moving up and down standings, PH finds daily highlight in Olympiad

Janelle Mae Frayna —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BUDAPEST—Through seven rounds of the 45th Fide (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad at BOK Sports Hall here, it was clear that finishing high above the standings would be a tough task for the men’s and women’s teams representing the Philippines. One thing, however, remains constant. Article continues after this advertisement…

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'Shoes and socks off!' | McIlroy finds the green… from a stream!!

Rory McIlroy had to get in the water to play a shot on the ninth hole on day four of the BMW Championship.

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Ollie Pope: England’s stand-in captain finds the balance on day one against Sri Lanka in Ben Stokes’ absence | Cricket News

In a bygone era, it might have seemed that, with three initials and a public-school education, Oliver John Douglas Pope would have been destined to captain the England Test team at some point. A sign of the times, though, is how the approach taken with the Surrey batter has been to nurture the skills spotted…

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Maia Bouchier: England Women opener finds her purpose with maiden professional century | Cricket News

Prior to Sunday, Maia Bouchier had not scored a century since playing age-group cricket. Against New Zealand in Worcester though, the England opener guided her team to a match and series victory with her maiden professional ton. Chasing 142 to beat the White Ferns, Bouchier followed up her 67 in the nine-wicket win over the…

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Unable to stop June Mar, Meralco still finds way to win

Meralco Bolts’ Raymond Almazan and San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo during the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A win’s a win, no matter the cost. In the case of Meralco in Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals, the Bolts won 92-88, to take the commanding 3-2 lead despite allowing Beermen…

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Snus in football: PFA survey finds around one in five footballers using tobacco product or nicotine pouches | Football News

Around one in five male and female professional players who took part in a new survey are currently using snus, nicotine pouches or both. The study by Loughborough University, commissioned by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), also identified that two out of five had tried the pouches at least once in the past. The report…

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Sisi Rondina finds a way to deliver vs taller Australia

SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Alas Pilipinas’ Sisi Rondina rises for a hit against Australia in a AVC Challenge Cup game 2024. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —  Sisi Rondina stood tall on her Alas Pilipinas debut, towing the Philippines past the much taller Australia, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21,  in the AVC…

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At last, Terrafirma finds its place in PBA quarterfinals

Javi Gomez de Liano helps Terrafirma slip past NorthPort and into the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES Loud music blasted out of the Terrafirma locker room, as the Dyip celebrated a rare achievement for a franchise that spent years being a perennial cellar dweller. The team’s 104-96 victory over the NorthPort Batang Pier in…

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Hampered by back pain, Bella Belen still finds way to help

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — National University star Bella Belen said that her back pain affected her performance after she was limited to her lowest scoring output in her UAAP career. Playing through a minor injury, Belen had a career-low two points…

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