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CJ Perez lauds Ginebra defense after SMB semis exit

San Miguel Beer guard CJ Perez.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer star CJ Perez commended Barangay Ginebra’s defense in the Beermen’s loss that ended their campaign in the PBA Governors’ Cup. The usually explosive Perez was silenced on Sunday in Game 6 of the semifinals with the Gin Kings hounding him from the get-go. Article…

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson lauds Rain or Shine for tough battle

Rondae Hollis Jefferson leads TNT to a PBA Governors’ Cup Finals return after ousting Rain or SHine. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—As TNT booked a return to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson acknowledged Rain or Shine’s efforts for making things hard for him throughout five games. TNT successfully ousted Elasto Painter in Game 5,…

Federer lauds retiring Nadal’s ‘incredible achievements’

FILE – Spain’s Rafael Nadal, right, and Switzerland’s Roger Federer pose with their trophies after the men’s final match for the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, June 5, 2011, as Nadal has announced he will retire from tennis at age 38 following the Davis Cup finals in November. (AP Photo/Lionel…

Tharman lauds PH Olympians

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam FILE PHOTO The historic feat of star gymnast Carlos Yulo was an “impressive milestone” not just for the Philippines but for Southeast Asia too as he was the only athlete from the region who won two Olympic gold medals at the Paris Olympics. This accolade came from Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam…

Capital1 import lauds Filipinos’ passionate style of play

Marina Tushova lead Capital1 Solar Spikers against Petro Gazz Angels in the PVL Reinforced Conference. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Marina Tushova got candid about her views on Philippine volleyball as she enjoys her first stint in the country with Capital1 in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Tushova unleashed an all-around game of 24 points, 10…

Cone lauds Newsome for holding fort as Gilas’ point guard in OQT

Gilas Pilipinas’ Chris Newsome during a huddle after a loss to Brazil in the Fiba OQT semifinals in Riga, Latvia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome had big shoes to fill being tasked to run the point in the absence of injured playmaker Scottie Thompson in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. Despite being a…

Romualdez lauds Gilas Pilipinas after win vs Latvia

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez heaped praises for Gilas Pilipinas after pulling an upset against world no. 6 Latvia in the 2024 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). Romualdez in a statement on Thursday said that Gilas’ victory in the OQT is proof of the Filipino’s unwavering spirit and dedication…

Team USA’s Erik Shoji lauds ‘awesome’ Filipino fans

Erik Shoji and Team USA in the VNL 2024 Week 3 Game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Despite a losing debut in Manila, USA libero Erik Shoji felt the love of the Filipino fans, whom he considers the “nicest people in the world.” USA’s effort went for naught as its comeback was denied…

Victolero lauds Abueva for handling ‘distractions’ properly

Calvin Abueva (No. 13) will look to be more productive for Magnolia on the court—and less distracting off it. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Coach Chito Victolero insists that Magnolia wasn’t too distracted by the controversy surrounding the incidents involving Calvin Abueva in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. “We took away all of the distractions and the players…

Tim Cone lauds ‘very deep’ San Miguel after Ginebra exit

Ginebra coach Tim Cone in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals against San Miguel. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Multi-titled coach Tim Cone gave credit where credit is due after Ginebra was given the boot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup by San Miguel. After the Gin Kings’ Game 3 94-91 loss to the Beermen that ended their Commissioner’s…