La Salle, National U try to keep surprise UAAP leader in sight

All eyes will be on Bella Belen (right) as she tries to lead National U to a fourth straight victory. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Having obviously gotten over the pain of their first defeat in Season 86 of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament, defending champion La Salle returns to action on Wednesday, seeking to put a…

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Arvin Tolentino thriving as NorthPort ‘leader’

NorthPort forward Arvin Tolentino.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Arvin Tolentino showed why it’s his time now to lead NorthPort after starring in the Batang Pier’s gritty overtime win over Converge, 112-104, in the PBA Philippine Cup. After starting in only one game last conference, Tolentino has been given the starring role by coach Bonnie Tan this conference…

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Ederson exclusive interview: Man City goalkeeper on becoming a leader, Pep Guardiola’s future, and chasing Liverpool | Football News

There were 75 minutes on the clock at the Etihad Stadium when Ederson switched from goalkeeper to bodyguard, charging shoulder-first into Burnley’s Connor Roberts then dragging him away as he tried to square up to the 19-year-old Rico Lewis. “I will back up my team-mates under any circumstances,” Ederson tells Sky Sports as he reflects…

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Lascuña new Country Club leader after gutsy 72

Antonio Lascuña —FILE PHOTO Antonio Lascuña drained a 12-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole on Thursday, capping a demanding test in the third round of the rich The Country Club (TCC) Invitational, which toasted a new leader in the 53-year-old veteran at the wind-buffeted layout in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The brutal 7,735-yard layout…

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Bolick starts new PBA tour as new NLEX team leader

Robert Bolick (right) interestingly plays against TNT and Rondae Hollis- Jefferson in his first game back. —PBA IMAGES NLEX looks to fan the flames of its fading playoff hopes in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday when it unveils the talented Robert Bolick in a clash against corporate sibling TNT, which is also eager to…

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Surprising Fuel Masters try to sustain pursuit of Comm’s Cup leader

Jason Perkins (with ball) has stepped up as Phoenix’ new leader. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Phoenix Super LPG and San Miguel Beer stake their respective winning streaks in a PBA Commissioner’s Cup double-header this Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum, with the Fuel Masters seeking to sustain their surprising run against a Terrafirma crew battling to gain…

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Open de Espana: Jon Rahm four shots behind leader Matthieu Pavon after first round of Spanish Open | Golf News

Jon Rahm has big crowd following him all day at the Club de Campo on a national holiday in Spain as he sits in joint 17th, four shots behind leader Matthieu Pavon; watch the Spanish Open live on Sky Sports Golf from 1pm on Friday Last Updated: 12/10/23 8:13pm Jon Rahm got off to a…

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NCAA: ‘Unpredictable’ Lyceum emerges as early leader

Lyceum Pirates.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Just a week into the NCAA Season 99, Lyceum coach Gilbert Malabanan looked like he just ran through the gauntlet after his team’s escape over Perpetual Help on Saturday. Malabanan dragged his feet to the media room for the customary post-game press conference and let out a huge sigh of relief…

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AIG Women’s Open: Charley Hull five behind leader Ally Ewing at top of Walton Heath leaderboard after second round

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the second round of the AIG Women’s Open from Walton Heath. Highlights of the second round of the AIG Women’s Open from Walton Heath. England’s Charley Hull is five strokes behind leader Ally Ewing at the halfway stage of the AIG Women’s Open after…

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Kai Ballungay shaping up to be a vocal leader for Ateneo Blue Eagles – rezal404

Ateneo’s Kai Ballungay. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo is in need of a new vocal leader on the floor after the departure of star trio BJ Andrade, Dave Ildefonso and Ange Kouame and coach Tab Baldwin found the right guy during the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup. After the Blue Eagles’ rout of the University of…

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