Ex-barista Bates helps brew winning concoction for Bolts

Brandon Bates –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco rookie Brandon Bates feels his time working in a coffee shop in his hometown Australia was “the most cathartic job” he has ever done in his life. “In case you guys still haven’t noticed, I love talking to people, serving people,” he said in a candid chat with the Inquirer.“I’d…

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Euro 2024 – Poland 1-3 Austria: Marko Arnautovic penalty helps Ralf Rangnick’s side to first win | Football News

Poland became the first nation to be knocked out of Euro 2024 following a 3-1 defeat to Austria. Goals from Gernot Trauner, Christoph Baumgartner and Marko Arnautovic sealed an impressive win for Ralf Rangnick’s side in Berlin, which left their opponents with two defeats from their first two Group D fixtures. And as a result…

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Lamine Yamal helps Spain’s style evolve, Granit Xhaka pulls strings for Switzerland – Euro 2024 hits and misses | Football News

Yamal helps Spain’s style evolve Image: Lamine Yamal was excellent in Spain’s win over Croatia Spain’s meeting with Croatia ended a run of 136 competitive fixtures in which they have had more possession than their opponents, dating back 16 years to their win over Germany in the final of Euro 2008. And yet, despite only…

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Allein Maliksi helps put Bolts on threshold of first PBA title

Meralco Bolts’ Allein Maliksi tries to slip past the defense of San Miguel Beermen’s Chris Ross during Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Allein Maliksi admitted coming into Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals with a chip on his shoulder, especially from the number of articles he read over…

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Erik ten Hag to stay at Man Utd: FA Cup win helps earn INEOS backing but for how long? Big improvement is needed | Football News

When Manchester United were crushed 4-0 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park at the start of May, there had appeared no way back for Erik ten Hag. Even the manager admitted that his team had been “easy to beat” – it felt like the end. United had dropped as low as eighth in the Premier…

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Timely call helps Scottie Thompson regain touch for Ginebra

Barangay Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson during Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Scottie Thompson got some much-needed boost for Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals from a simple phone call. After the Gin Kings evened their series with the Meralco Bolts via a 90-71 domination on Friday, Thompson revealed…

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PVL: Returning MJ Phillips helps Petro Gazz clinch top spot

Returning Petro Gazz Angels star MJ Phillips in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—MJ Phillips was victorious in her return to the Premier Volleyball League, helping the Angels to their latest victory in the All-Filipino Conference at Philsports Arena on Saturday. Phillips fueled Petro Gazz’s 22-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-22 victory over Nxled which…

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Mo Tautuaa helps San Miguel escape pesky Terrafirma

San Miguel Beermen’s Mo Tautuaa in the PBA Philippine Cup. —PBA IMAGES Mo Tautuaa scored a season-high 24 points including crucial shots down the stretch as San Miguel Beer survived Terrafirma, 113-110, Wednesday to remain unbeaten in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Tautuaa’s three-pointers and a basket in the dying seconds that…

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Calvin Oftana helps TNT slip past Meralco

TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana.– PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–TNT escaped Meralco by the skin of its teeth on Sunday afternoon, pocketing a key 92-90 victory over corporate sibling Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup. The Tropang Giga hit some timely shots and then made key stops towards the end of the contest at Ninoy Aquino…

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Joel Embiid returns, helps 76ers top Thunder

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, tries to get past Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jaylin Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his…

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