Roma Doromal leaves Ateneo happy with team’s growth

Graduating Ateneo Blue Eagles player Roma Mae Doromal in her last UAAP women’s volleyball game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Roma Mae Doromal believes her commitment to the Ateneo Blue Eagles will be her biggest legacy to the team as she ended collegiate stint on Wednesday.  Doromal finished her collegiate chapter with nine digs and…

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Fit-again Sangalang back to a happy place

Ian Sangalang–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net BACOLOD—Behind each Philippine Basketball Association player’s All-Star selection is a story that makes his inclusion in the midseason extravaganza distinct. And Ian Sangalang’s participation in this year’s showcase is high up there among the noteworthy plotlines. The Magnolia big man played his second All-Star Game on Sunday night at University of St. La…

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Alyssa Valdez happy to see Gorayeb find his way back to pros

Creamline Cool Smashers’ Alyssa Valdez in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Creamline star Alyssa Valdez was thrilled to face her former coach Roger Gorayeb once again in the PVL stage after three years. Valdez, who scored five points in two sets played on Wednesday, admitted that Gorayeb still knows her in-game…

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Xabi Alonso: Ex-Liverpool player ‘really happy’ at Bayer Leverkusen after being made favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp | Football News

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso says he is “really happy” at Bayer Leverkusen and is not thinking about his future after being installed by the bookmakers as the favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp. The Spaniard, who won the Champions League at Liverpool in a five-year playing spell at Anfield, has emerged as the early frontrunner…

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Carlos Alcaraz rues missed chances, leaves Australian Open happy

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his quarterfinal loss to Alexander Zverev of Germany at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, early Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Carlos Alcaraz rued missed opportunities after coming up short against Alexander Zverev in a thrilling Australian…

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Donovan Mitchell ‘happy’ for Ricky Rubio following NBA retirement

FILE – Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio, left, and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell talk before an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Salt Lake City. While Ricky Rubio’s retirement from the NBA caught many around the league off guard, Donovan Mitchell sensed it was coming. Mitchell spent two seasons with Rubio in…

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Djokovic relishing being back in his ‘happy place’ Australia

Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks at a news conference during the United Cup tennis tournament in Perth, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens) Novak Djokovic called Australia his “happy place” on Saturday as he prepared to kick off his season at the United Cup with a tricky clash against China’s fast-improving Zhang Zhizhen.…

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UST Salinggawi rues penalty-hit performance but still happy with third place

UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe during the UAAP Cheerdance Competition.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas Salinggawi Dance Troupe would have won second place if not for its 15-point deduction and penalty in the UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.  But winning the bronze for the second straight…

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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor happy to be back ‘doing what he loves’ after early-season absence | NFL News

Watch the Indianapolis Colts take on the New England Patriots in Frankfurt, Germany live on Sky Sports NFL from 1.30pm Sunday, with kick-off at 2.30pm; the San Francisco 49ers then face the Jacksonville Jaguars from 6pm followed by the Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Chargers Last Updated: 11/11/23 6:10pm Please use Chrome browser for a…

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PVL: Sisi Rondina ‘happy’ to see ex-teammate Pacres playing again

Choco Mucho’s Sisi Rondina.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina is thrilled to see former University of Santo Tomas teammate and friend Dimdim Pacres realize her dream to play in the pro ranks. Rondina got the better of Pacres in their first duel after pouring in 16 points to lead Choco Mucho past Galeries Tower,…

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