Former Blue Eagle Gandler slowly finds her place among Cignal’s top guns

Cignal HD Spikers.–PVL PHOTO Vanie Gandler looked comfortable sitting opposite veteran Ces Molina during the television interview, echoing confidently her veteran teammate’s assertions that Cignal is looking for brighter days in future conferences. She was just as comfortable donning the mantle as top gun for the HD Spikers on the court. “I am just very,…

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Women’s World Cup: FIFA finds one in five players sent homophobic, sexist or sexual social media abuse during tournament | Football News

One in five players at this year’s Women’s World Cup were the targets of online abuse, FIFA has found – with more than half of comments sexual, homophobic or sexist. New data published by FIFA, identified by its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), found 152 players out of 697 whose social media accounts were actively…

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Alyssa Valdez finds nostalgia playing in ‘best shoes’

Alyssa Valdez, left, wearing the Kobe 8 “Halo” as she shares a laugh with her Creamline teammates Michele Gumabao, center, and Risa Sato during warmups.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — When it was announced that Nike was bringing back another Kobe Bryant silhouette this year, Alyssa Valdez turned emotional upon learning that it would be an…

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NCAA: Will Gozum finds MVP form for streaking Benilde

CSB’s Will Gozum soars for a layup against Jose Rizal University.-NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Amid a high-intensity and physical encounter, College of St. Benilde big man Will Gozum reminded the rest of the league that he is still the reigning NCAA MVP. It took him 13 games but Gozum finally found his MVP form in the…

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PBA finds new home in A2Z channel

FILE – San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will have its games shown on free television channel A2Z beginning with the start of the season-opening Commissioner’s Cup next month, TV5 announced Tuesday. TV5 president Guido Zaballero said the move came after an agreement was reached with Zoe…

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Alice Davidson-Richards: Recalled England all-rounder finds way to take pressure off | Cricket News

Alice Davidson-Richards has found a way to put the fun back into her game after earning a recall to the England squad for the final two matches of the ODI series against Sri Lanka. It was while out on a bike ride last Friday the 29-year-old all-rounder received the phone call letting her know she…

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Steve Kerr finds silver lining in Team USA loss to Lithuania – rezal404

Team USA coach Steve Kerr during a game against Lithuania in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Coach Steve Kerr opted to put a silver lining to Team USA’s 110-104 loss to Lithuania in a shock result that wrapped up the second round action of the Fiba World Cup on Sunday at Mall of…

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Kurashiki finds relief after surviving expected challenge from Creamline – rezal404

Kurashiki Ablaze beat Creamline Cool Smashers to rule PVL Invitational Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The Kurashiki Ablaze, the third division Japanese team, were relieved and honored to overcome the star-studded and winningest Premier Volleyball League (PVL) club, the Creamline Cool Smashers, to rule the 2023 Invitational Conference on Sunday at Philsports Arena. Thanks to Asaka…

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Valdez finds form as Creamline stars shine in another five-setter – rezal404

Alyssa Valdez – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net From Roysde Tubino to Caitlyn Viray, the country’s finest unheralded standouts delivered strong performances to lead their teams to victories in the PVL Invitational Conference on Saturday. But it was the sport’s brightest name that shone on the day’s most dramatic encounter. Alyssa Valdez, who spent most of the tournament…

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Wimbledon: Katie Boulter finds ‘positives’ in crushing defeat to Elena Rybakina

When Elena Rybakina swiftly extinguished Katie Boulter’s Wimbledon campaign on Center Court on Saturday night, the last Briton plummeted out of the singles tournament at the All England Club. But Boulter shrugged off the disappointment. “I wouldn’t say that [being the last Briton] enters my mind too much,” she said after her 6-1 6-1 loss…

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