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Louie Romero has high hopes for retooled Farm Fresh
Farm Fresh Foxies.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After Farm Fresh added veteran players and hired Japanese coaches to boost its young team, setter Louie Romero is eager to help the Foxies reach greater heights in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. The young Foxies got a shot in the arm after landing former Choco…
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Charles Tiu has high expectations for Strong Group in Dubai
Dwight Howard.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO Charles Tiu is very confident that his Strong Group team that will represent the Philippines in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship has a clear shot at the championship, what with a roster teeming with ex-NBA players and a coaching staff that has Olympics experience. “I like the team. We have…
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Troika of ex-F2 stars helps boost talent depth of High Speed Hitters – coach
PLDT will now have a lot of attacking talent with Savannah Davison (No. 6) and Jules Samonte (No. 4) welcoming Kim Dy (No. 13) into the fold. —PVL IMAGES PLDT coach Rald Ricafort has a problem. And it’s one that he likes. The arrival of three vital cogs to backstop the High Speed Hitters in…
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Alex Eala starts 2024 with new career high in WTA rankings
Alex Eala competes at the Asian Games.–ASIAN GAMES POOL MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala started the new year with a career-best ranking of No.185 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Eala on the first day of 2024 surpassed her previous career-high of World No. 189 October last year. “Starting the year with a new career…
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Sense of urgency high as Cardinals eye end to three-decade wait for NCAA crown
It’s going to be anybody’s ballgame come Sunday when San Beda (in white) and Mapua play for all the marbles. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ It’s Mapua vs San Beda. It’s for all the marbles. And it boils down to this one game. The Cardinals know exactly what to expect. “This will be another fierce battle,’’ said…
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Crossovers hold heads high, vow to be better moving forward
The Cool Smashers never gave Eya Laure (No. 8) much of a chance in Game 2. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Chery Tiggo won’t be returning to a Premier Volleyball League (PVL) title series just yet, as its rejigged roster led by one of the most exciting collegiate stars in recent years will have to continue trusting…
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PVL: PLDT ends conference on high note, withstands Petro Gazz
PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. —Marlo Cueto MANILA, Philippines — Savannah Davison erupted for 29 points to help PLDT survive Petro Gazz in five sets, 16-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-15, 15-7, and wrap up their 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday evening at Philsports Arena. Even before the…
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Crossovers enter tough stretch at a high after clipping HD Spikers
Eya Laure (left, photo above) chases down every ball in the stretch and comes up big for Chery Tiggo, finishing with 26 points, including the game-winning ace. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Eya Laure sees battling seasoned teams as a good experience as Chery Tiggo approaches the tailend of the elimination round of the Premier Volleyball League…
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NBA: Dejounte Murray ties career high as Hawks frustrate Timberwolves
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ATLANTA — Dejounte Murray matched his career high with 41 points and the Atlanta Hawks bounced back from a 19-point halftime deficit to…
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PBA: High expectations for Scottie Thompson ahead of new season
Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Coming off a very busy offseason, Scottie Thompson is expected to pick up where he left off when Barangay Ginebra begins its campaign in the new PBA season beginning next month. The expectations are high for the PBA MVP, who is coming off stints with Gilas Pilipinas in the…
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