Tag: improvement
Lots of room for improvement for Erica Staunton, Creamline
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Erica Staunton in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Erica Staunton proved she can lead Creamline after a 20-point debut but she still seeks improvement to bounce back from a tough five-set loss to PLDT in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Staunton stepped up for the undermanned Cool Smashers,…
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Napolis looks for improvement after silver finish
FILE–Kaila Napolis wins the Philippines’ first gold medal in the SEA Games 2023. –JUNE NAVARRO/INQUIRER No matter what the tournament was, Kaila Napolis ever aspired for a medal lesser than the gold. So when the reigning World Combat Games jiujitsu champion secured a silver medal in the recent 2024 Thailand Grand Prix Open in Bangkok,…
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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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Tiu eyes more improvement as Blazers ramp up preparations for centennial NCAA
CSB coach Charles Tiu. –NCAA PHOTO Charles Tiu’s arrival at College of St. Benilde marked a new era for its basketball program, with the Blazers becoming a legitimate title contender in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Since Tiu took the helm, the Blazers have consistently made the Final Four but are still counting down to…
Read MorePressure is key for La Salle’s improvement, says Topex Robinson
FILE–La Salle coach Topex Robinson in the Filoil preseason Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—La Salle coach Topex Robinson knows how much pressure there is on the Green Archers’ side after UAAP Season 86. And he’s willing to embrace all that with hopes of seeing his wards do the exactly same. After escaping Adamson in the…
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Japanese GP: Max Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in final practice as Mercedes maintain improvement | F1 News
Max Verstappen established himself as favourite for Japanese Grand Prix qualifying by leading a one-two from Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in final practice at Suzuka. Having had his nine-race winning streak ended in Australia last time out, Verstappen continued what looks set to be a strong response from Red Bull as his time of…
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Final Four hopeful FEU knows improvement is a must in 2nd round
FEU Lady Tamaraws.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Christine Ubaldo felt relieved that Far Eastern University (FEU) has inched toward its ultimate goal with another win. But the Lady Tamaraws’ ace setter is likewise skeptical with four other teams breathing down their necks. “We have to think of ways to level up our performance in the second round,’’ said…
Read MoreFarm Fresh shows improvement with win over Chery Tiggo
Farm Fresh Foxies. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Farm Fresh upset Chery Tiggo, 25-23, 25-22, 25-16, in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday at Filoil EcoOil Centre. Trisha Tubu, Chinnie Arroyo and Louie Romero led the Foxies in their first win against the Crossovers since they joined the league two conferences ago. Tubu finished…
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CJ Perez seeks further improvement under Tim Cone at Gilas
CJ Perez during Gilas Pilipinas’ practice.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—With another campaign for Gilas Pilipinas coming up, CJ Perez is now among the more experienced players for the national team heading into the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. Perez, who turns 31 years old this year, is considered one of the veterans on the team along with…
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PVL: Farm Fresh shows improvement after getting second win
Farm Fresh Foxies.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu and Kate Santiago were pleased with the progress of the Farm Fresh Foxies after getting their second win in their maiden Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. Tubu and Santiago combined for 29 points to power Farm Fresh past the winless Galeries Tower, 25-10, 25-18, 24-26, 25-16,…
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