Tag: impresses
Chris Newsome impresses Macau coach in Meralco EASL opener
FILE–Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome. He helped the team win its opening assignment in the EASL. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome turned on his “Gilas Pilipinas” form when Meralco faced off against foreign foe Macau Black Bears in the season opener of the 2024 East Asia Super League at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. The…
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Manchester United 1-0 Fulham: Joshua Zirkzee impresses but improvements to be made as Erik ten Hag’s side still lack identity | Football News
A late goal by summer signing Joshua Zirkzee earned Manchester United a nervy 1-0 win over Fulham in their Premier League season opener on Friday, but did Erik ten Hag’s side show signs of moving on from last season? Four new arrivals were paraded on the pitch, including match-winner Zirkzee, while members of the club’s…
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Louie Ramirez impresses in his long-awaited Alas Pilipinas debut
Louie Ramirez and the Alas Pilipinas men’s team in the SEA VLeague. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Louie Ramirez finally got his opportunity to play for Alas Pilipinas and he made sure to make the country–and his league NCAA–proud. With the Philippine men’s volleyball team’s main option Bryan Bagunas struggling, Ramirez joined hands with fellow…
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Chery Tiggo rookie Karen Verdeflor impresses in debut
Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ rookie Karen Verdeflor. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo rookie Karen Verdeflor impressed coach KungFu Reyes and returning American spiker Khat Bell on her professional debut. Verdeflor, Chery Tiggo’s only draft pick last week, provided a steady floor defense including four excellent receptions in their dominant 25-13, 27-25, 25-22 win over…
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Chevron Championship: English amateur Lottie Woad impresses again as Nelly Korda pushes for record | Golf News
English amateur Lottie Woad impressed again during round two of the Chevron Championship in Texas as Nelly Korda continued her push for a fifth straight victory and second major of her career. Woad – the winner of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur earlier this month – followed a one-under opening round with a three-under Friday…
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Saudi Arabian GP: Max Verstappen fastest as Oliver Bearman impresses on Ferrari debut ahead of qualifying | F1 News
Max Verstappen topped final practice as British teenager Oliver Bearman made his Ferrari debut ahead of qualifying at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Bearman, 18, has replaced Carlos Sainz for the remainder of the weekend in Jeddah as the Spaniard has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will require surgery. Verstappen and Lance Stroll are the…
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England hits and misses: Jude Bellingham missed while Rico Lewis impresses on senior debut | Football News
England miss Bellingham Image: Three goals but two own goals – England miss Jude Bellingham in attack At the top of Gareth Southgate’s Christmas list may just be a fully fit and fluent Jude Bellingham for the summer. In England’s final two Euro 2024 qualifiers, attacking rhythm was lacking and there weren’t enough goals. Two…
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UAAP: Jake Figueroa’s tireless effort for NU impresses coach Jeff Napa
NU’s Jake Figueroa. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Patrick Yu may have been the player to bail out National University in its win against La Salle in overtime, 80-77, but it was Jake Figueroa’s endurance that pushed the Bulldogs to a winnable situation. Playing in over 37 minutes of action, Figueroa nearly had no breather in the…
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Champions League hits and misses: Jeremy Doku impresses again but Newcastle underwhelming on long-awaited return | Football News
Doku puts Man City on front foot in CL title defence Image: Jeremy Doku impressed off the bench for Man City Not for the first time, the Man City supporters were laughing at the misfortune of a Glazer. Julian Alvarez came to the rescue for the holders, who survived a major scare before seeing off…
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England talking points: Lauren James impresses on full World Cup debut but Keira Walsh injury dampens Lionesses’ win
Sky Sports’ writers and reporters dissect England’s Women’s World Cup Group D meeting with Denmark, as a masterful Lauren James strike earned the Lionesses their second 1-0 win of the tournament. Intensity improved Image:Lucy Bronze was all-action down England’s right wing England made a blistering start to their second Group D game. The pace, tempo…
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