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UAAP volleyball: UST’s Carballo, NU’s Retamar key winning streaks
UST’s Cassie Carballo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Setters took center stage in the second week of the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments — two of whom shone in their respective squads’ strong runs of form midway through the first round of prelims play. University of Santo Tomas’ sophomore playmaker Cassie Carballo embodied grace under pressure in orchestrating…
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UST’s ‘discipline, determination’ key to unbeaten start
UST coach KungFu Reyes and Angge Poyos react during a game against FEU in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas Tigresses are not just coming to every game to play, they fight to win. That’s been the key to their hot 4-0 start in the…
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Japeth Aguilar’s presence looms large for Gilas with key bigs out
Japeth Aguilar goofs around with his Gilas Pilipinas teammates during a training session ahead of the Filipinos’ game against Hong Kong in the Fiba Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers. –DENISON DALUPANG HONG KONG — Gilas Pilipinas fixture June Mar Fajardo is beyond grateful that Japeth Aguilar came in to plug his and AJ Edu’s absences for…
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With her school struck by key departures, Canino looks to shoulder bigger role beyond scoring
Angel Canino, La Salle’s most promising talent in this era, is not yet content on how she has been contributing so far for the Lady Spikers. “I am not really satisfied of my games yet,” Canino told the Inquirer on Wednesday. If that doesn’t send chills down opponents’ necks, consider the context: The Lady Spikers…
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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: The key questions ahead of the crossover super-fight | Boxing News
We answer the key questions ahead of the crossover super-fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou, which is live on Sky Sports Box Office. What is happening? Anthony Joshua will fight Francis Ngannou on Friday March 8 in a non-title contest. Joshua is the former two-time unified WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight champion, who is…
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LeBron still committed to Paris Olympics, but health is big key
Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James walks to the podium for a news conference before the NBA basketball All-Star game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more…
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After key signings, Angels to be even better in Phillips return
FILE – Petro Gazz Angels’ MJ Philips. PVL PHOTO Just the news that MJ Phillips will soon be returning to Petro Gazz already serves as encouragement for the Angels ahead of the much-awaited return of the Premier Volleyball League in just a few days. And Petro Gazz knows it can expect more than just motivation…
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Martilyo Gang readies hammer for key Game 3
San Miguel Beermen’s Jericho Cruz in the PBA Finals Game 2. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net They call themselves the Martilyo (Hammer) Gang. And for good reason. “Because when we are sent in, we just keep on pounding,” Jericho Cruz, San Miguel Beer’s gutsy backup guard, told the Inquirer on late Sunday evening after his team’s 109-85 Game…
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Defense is key for Magnolia in semis Game 1 win
Magnolia Hotshots against Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Game 1 semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia coach Chito Victolero said that clamping down on defense was the central plan of the Hotshots against the pesky Phoenix squad in Game 1 of PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series on Wednesday. The Hotshots took a close…
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Finding balance between Tubu, Viray key for Farm Fresh
Farm Fresh’s Trisha Tubu.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Farm Fresh leading scorer Trisha Tubu and newest addition Caitlin Viray promise to complement each other despite playing the same position as opposite spiker in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. Viray, who had a breakout season with Choco Mucho last year, brings her scoring prowess…
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