Tag: Jones
Strong Group buries Malaysia, improves to 4-0 in Jones Cup
Strong Group Athletics in its 2024 Jones Cup game against Malaysia. –SGA ATHLETICS MANILA, Philippines—Strong Group Athletics hiked its winning streak to four following its romping of Malaysia, 89-54, in the 43rd William Jones Cup 2024 at Xinzhuang Gymnasium on Wednesday. This was after the Philippine side had to squeak past Ukraine, 82-74, on Monday.…
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Gilas Women fall to Chinese Taipei A to end Jones Cup bid
FILE–Gilas’ Naomi Panganiban.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women failed to end their campaign at the 2024 William Jones Cup on a winning note after falling to Chinese Taipei A, 82-66, Wednesday night at Xinzhuang Stadium in Taiwan. Gilas wrapped up its Jones Cup campaign with a 2-3 record for fourth place in a six-team field.…
Read MoreGilas Women go for winning end to Jones Cup campaign
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas’ Jack Animam at the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Australia. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women hope to end their campaign on a high note in the William Jones Cup on Wednesday night. With Japan having already clinched the title, Gilas will go for the next best thing, which is…
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Charles Tiu sees ‘great balance’ in Jones Cup-bound Strong Group
Strong Group Athletics coach Charles Tiu and Rajko Toroman during an open training ahead of the Jones Cup. –SGA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—With the William Jones Cup coming up, Strong Group Athletics coach Charles Tiu is liking what he’s seeing from the Philippine side’s squad. After SGA’s practice at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong on Tuesday,…
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RJ Abarrientos nursing hurt foot ahead of Jones Cup stint
RJ Abarrientos during an open training with the Jones Cup bound Strong Group Athletics team. -SGA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—RJ Abarrientos may not quite be a hundred percent in Strong Group Athletics’ run in the upcoming William Jones Cup. The Japan B.League Filipino import bared on Tuesday at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong that he’s been…
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Gilas Pilipinas women set sights on Jones Cup after U18 success
Gilas Pilipinas girls at the PSA Forum following their triumphant stint in the Fiba U18 Asia Cup.-PSA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The hard work continues for the successful Gilas women’s program following its masterful conquest of the Fiba U18 Asia Cup Division B in Shenzhen, China last week. Program director Pat Aquino said the Gilas women (senior)…
Read MoreDave Ildefonso Strong Group team for Jones Cup
FILE–Dave Ildefonso is joining the Strong Group-Pilipinas for the Jones Cup. Photo from Suwon KT Sonicboom MANILA, Philippines — Dave Ildefonso is reuniting with his Ateneo teammate Ange Kouame as he completes the Strong Group-Pilipinas roster for the 43rd William Jones Cup from July 13 to 21, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. Ildefonso, armed with his…
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DP World Tour: Sam Jones hits career-first albatross to take two-shot lead at Soudal Open | Golf News
New Zealander Sam Jones hit the first albatross of his career as he took a two-stroke lead at the Soudal Open on Thursday. Jones, a DP World Tour tour rookie, holed his second shot from 273 yards at the par-five 17th at Rinkven International Golf Club and went on to card a nine-under 62 in…
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Judd Trump dumped out of World Snooker Championship as Jak Jones reaches Crucible semi-finals | Snooker News
Judd Trump dumped out in quarter-finals of World Snooker Championship as Jak Jones pulls off Crucible shock; Welsh qualifier Jones to play either Ronnie O’Sullivan or Stuart Bingham in last four; Trump was one of tournament favourites after winning five ranking titles in 2023/24 season Last Updated: 01/05/24 12:55pm Judd Trump was knocked out in…
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Respected British tennis coach Alan Jones dies aged 75: Billie Jean King and Laura Robson pay tribute | Tennis News
Billie Jean King and Laura Robson have been among those to pay tribute after Alan Jones, one of the most respected coaches in British tennis, passed away at the age of 75 following a short illness. Jones coached for over half a century with players he worked with including Robson, Anne Keothavong, Elena Baltacha, Jo…
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