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Running on Precious fuel, Warriors look to beef up streak–and standings position
UE Red Warriors’ Precious Momowei during a UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball game against Ateneo Blue Eagles. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net University of the East (UE) was under the radar for the entire UAAP preseason up until two games into the Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. Not anymore. Article continues after this advertisement After back-to-back lopsided losses…
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Road Warriors put foot in playoff with rout of Fuel Masters
Coach Jong Uichico does not conform to the notion that NLEX already has control of its destiny in the PBA Governors’ Cup. That is even after Friday’s key win over Phoenix can turn out to be the deciding factor in the Road Warriors’ ongoing race with Blackwater for the remaining quarterfinals berth in Group B.…
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Between fighters looking to crowd for fuel, Jerusalem has added motivation
Melvin Jerusalem is out to give Mexican Luis Angel Castillo a rude welcome. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/WENDELL ALINEA It’s not often you come across a fight where an expectedly partisan crowd will be fuel for the two fighters on the ring. For Melvin Jerusalem, the cheers of his fellow Filipinos will boost his energy as he defends…
Read MoreFailed 3-peat bid serves as fuel for Petro Gazz
Remy Palma and the Petro Gazz Angels in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — For Remy Palma, Petro Gazz’s shattered ‘three-peat’ dream in the PVL Reinforced Conference will serve as their fuel to bounce back stronger in the bigger and more challenging All-Filipino in November. Petro Gazz may have set the standard…
Read MoreRoad Warriors claim Pool B lead share after nipping Fuel Masters
MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Using a cycling term, a lead pack has been formed in Group B after the first week of the PBA Governors’ Cup with NLEX joining Rain or Shine atop the standings at 2-0. The Road Warriors’ 100-95 escape act over the Phoenix Fuel Masters on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum allowed them to…
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Wilma Salas, Van Sickle fuel surging Petro Gazz past PLDT
Petro Gazz’s Wilma Salas saves the ball during a game against PLDT in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Wilma Salas and Brooke van Sickle formed a lethal 1-2 punch to bolster the playoff chances of Petro Gazz in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. With an important game on…
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Lawrence Okolie says Lukasz Rozanski’s ‘hostile’ crowd will fuel world title performance in Poland | Boxing News
Lawrence Okolie vows to show he is a class above Lukasz Rozanski as he prepares to embrace a hostile atmosphere while challenging for the WBC bridgerweight world title in Poland on Friday night. The former WBO cruiserweight world titleholder takes on Rozanski in the champion’s hometown of Rzesow. Okolie says he’s expecting a “hostile” reception…
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Khy Cepada regains touch to fuel UE’s gallant stand
UE Lady Warriors’ Khy Cepada in the UAAP Season 86 women’s tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With the University of the East seeking to play spoiler in its remaining matches, Khy Cepada picked the best time to unleash her best game of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament so far. Cepada delivered her…
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Magnolia, 2-0 up in a battle of attrition with Phoenix, goes for a sweep of Fuel Masters for first title series slot
Tyler Bay (with ball) will help provide the spark in the Hotshots’ bid to shut-out the Fuel Masters. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Magnolia feels the manner of how it won the first two games of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup semifinals is no reason for the Hotshots to feel that sweeping Phoenix is going…
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Strong Boatwright debut, vintage Romeo performance help Beermen book quarters berth and halt Fuel Masters run
Bennie Boatwright (with ball) looks like a perfect fit for the Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Bennie Boatwright may be the taller import San Miguel Beer wanted as Ivan Aska’s replacement, but coach Jorge Gallent feels he also brings a different dimension to the team going into the homestretch of the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup. “The…
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