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England’s Harry Brook plays down talk of becoming white-ball captain, focused on Test cricket | Cricket News
Harry Brook has played down talk of him becoming England’s next white-ball captain, saying his priority is Test cricket for now. The futures of skipper Jos Buttler and head coach Matthew Mott are up in the air after England’s failure to successfully defend their 50-over and T20 World Cup titles. Yorkshire batter Brook is a…
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Amid expectations, Shaina Nitura focused on getting better
Adamson’s Shaina Nitura.–Photo from SGVIL MANILA, Philippines — Shaina Nitura ended her high school career with another perfect championship run with Adamson in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League. Expectations are higher for Nitura after capping off her high school career with an unbeaten title run with the Baby Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season…
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De Brito focused on Alas Pilipinas bid, not contract extension
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza de Brito talks to his coaching staff during an AVC Challenge Cup 2024 game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas coach Jorge Souza De Brito is not thinking of his possible contract extension with the Philippine women’s volleyball program as he…
Read MoreAfter NU triumph, Owa Retamar now focused on Alas Pilipinas goal
Owa Retamar training with the Alas Pilipinas men’s team ahead of the AVC Challenge Cup. MANILA, Philippines — There is no rest for UAAP champion setter Owa Retamar as he shifts his focus to Alas Pilipinas’ upcoming stint in the AVC Challenge Cup from June 2 to 9 in Bahrain. Five days after leading National…
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Lady Bulldogs get unwired to bond and stay focused on UAAP volleyball bid
Alyssa Solomon (left) fiddling with a Rubik’s cube during a post-game interview with Bella Belen in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –LANCE AGCAOILI/INQUIRER.net Quartered somewhere away from their respective families, it’s not social media that keeps the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs busy before bedtime. The Bulldogs have turned to a more conventional…
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Surging San Miguel Beer not focused on elims sweep
San Miguel Beermen coach Jorge Gallent.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel has only two games left in the elimination round of the PBA Philippine Cup and coach Jorge Gallent doesn’t want to look too far ahead. With the top seeding secured, the Beermen have a chance to sweep the elimination round although it’s not one of…
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Recent success has Ginebra focused on top two finish
Ginebra big man Christian Standhardinger.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—After an up-and-down start to its PBA Philippine Cup campaign, Ginebra has been on some kind of a roll to find itself on track to reaching one of its goals which is to finish in the top two at the end of the elimination round. Following an 87-83…
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UST focused on getting better amid hot start
UST standouts (from left) Cassie Carballo, Bianca Plaza and Regina Jurado celebrate a point against Ateneo in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. The Tigresses are hoping to have the same mindset as the famous name behind their shoes. —UAAP MEDIA The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses don’t have to look far to remind them…
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More focused Joshua Pacio ready for Jarred Brooks rematch
ONE Championship fighter Joshua Pacio. –ONE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Joshua Pacio admitted to having a new approach ahead of his rematch with Jarred Brooks in ONE 166: Qatar at Lusail Sports Arena this coming Friday. In a rematch slated for Brooks’ ONE strawweight world title, Pacio said he’s much more focused and motivated compared to his…
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Tim Cone reminds Gilas to stay focused for long haul
Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba Asia Qualifiers. –FIBA PHOTO There was one line that national coach Tim Cone reached for over and over throughout Gilas Pilipinas’ short visit here in Hong Kong for the curtain-raiser of the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) Asia Cup Qualifiers, a mantra that will guide the program through a long and…
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