In defeat, UST finds defensive flaws that need addressing

One loss can never define a team. Not, especially, if that loss came at the back of eight straight victories. “It doesn’t end here,” star rookie Angeline Poyos said after University of Santo Tomas (UST) saw its perfect start to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament come to an end in a 23-25, 25-17,…

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Alyssa Solomon wants to build more confidence as NU finds rhythm

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Alyssa Solomon during a game against the UST Tigresses in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon remains laser-sharp focused on helping National University reach its ultimate goal of reclaiming the crown in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Last season,…

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Research into ACL injuries in women’s sport ‘disparate and slow’ finds select committee report | Football News

Sport’s response to the prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among women has been “disparate and slow”, a select committee report has concluded. Several top female footballers, including England captain Leah Williamson and her Lionesses team-mate Beth Mead, have suffered ACL injuries, with Arsenal star Williamson sidelined for nine months before she returned to…

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NorthPort finds defensive identity amid scoring threats

Joshua Munzon (with ball) attacks the rim. —PBA IMAGES NorthPort recently saw a bump in its collection of weapons with Will Navarro back in harness and rookie Zavier Lucero finally active. But its surplus in scoring options is not what will make this edition of the Batang Pier tick this Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine…

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UAAP volleyball finds shine in new and familiar faces

Casiey Dongallo The past months saw the UAAP women’s tournament lose some of its standouts to the pros. The league, however, is still teeming with talent. Casiey Dongallo, for example, is ready to be the new face of the tournament. Dongallo’s rise as a superstar-in-the-making nearly overshadowed her school’s moment in the spotlight: University of…

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Jota finds Liverpool's third to add to convincing lead

Diogo Jota gets his second goal of the game to all but confirm the three points for Liverpool.

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Coco Gauff finds rhythm to reach Australian Open 2024 2nd round

USA’s Coco Gauff celebrates winning against Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova during their women’s singles match on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 15, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP) Coco Gauff eased into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday, beating unseeded Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-3,…

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Alejandro Garnacho steps up for Man Utd as Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez finds his shooting boots – Premier League hits and misses | Football News

Garnacho inspires Man Utd response Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa. “Too many people talk about the strikers at Man Utd.” There was a pointed message from Alejandro Garnacho that cut through the otherwise joyous post-match…

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New NLEX acquisition finds old form and puts Road Warriors back in playoffs hunt

NLEX guard Robert Bolick.–PBA IMAGES It took a monster game from Robert Bolick, but the NLEX Road Warriors can go into Christmas and New Year with a positive outlook after snapping their long losing skid in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday. “We’ve been spurned so many times already. We didn’t want to fail again,…

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‘The biggest finish on the biggest stage’ | Lee Evans finds The Big Fish | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Lee Evans found this 170 finish during his second-round match against Luke Humphries at the World Championship.

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