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PH hurdler Eric Cray, long jumper Janry Ubas boost Paris bid
Southeast Asian Games – Badminton – Morodok Techo Badminton Hall, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 11, 2023 Philippines’ Eric Shaun Cray in action during the Men’s 400m Hurdles Final REUTERS/Jeremy Lee MANILA, Philippines–Eric Cray and Janry Ubas bolstered their Paris Olympic bids over the weekend and they are bound to strengthen their cause in the…
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Boatwright may be worth it, but his naturalization faces long wait
The versatile Bennie Boatwright Jr. can play the stretch big role for Gilas Pilipinas. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Don’t hold your breath on Bennie Boatwright Jr. donning the Gilas Pilipinas kit anytime soon. The San Miguel Beer import may provide the same qualities that naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee brings to the table for the national squad—and…
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A long day of volleyball for coach KungFu Reyes
UST Tigresses coach KungFu Reyes in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — It had been a grueling but fulfilling Saturday filled with volleyball for coach KungFu Reyes. After guiding Chery Tiggo to a big win over defending champion Creamline in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference in Sta. Rosa, Laguna,…
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Fajardo says San Miguel can’t relax heading into long break
San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—June Mar Fajardo warned San Miguel Beer against complacency after a 2-0 start in their bid to defend the PBA Philippine Cup crown. Led by Fajardo, the Beermen squeaked past the TNT Tropang Giga, 91-89, on Sunday at Ynares Center, Antipolo. San Miguel won’t play again…
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Kyt Jimenez bids goodbye to long hair, hello to championship
San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo holds on to teammate Kyt Jimenez’s pony tail after their team won the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kyt Jimenez became a man of his word after San Miguel won the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Right after the Beermen’s heart-stopping 104-102 win over Magnolia…
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Preseason loss will go long way for Akari’s progress–Cobb
Michelle Cobb and Akari Chargers in the PVL Invitational Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Michelle Cobb believes that losing to UAAP team Adamson in a championship game will teach the Akari Chargers valuable lessons ahead of their campaign in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference, which opens on February 20. Without Dindin…
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Capital1 says it’s in the PVL for the long run
Owners of Capital1, the PVL’s newest team, Mandy and Milka Romero. –PVL PHOTO Coming from a family that is very sports-inclined, it was an easy decision to make for Milka and Mandy Romero when the opportunity to own a team in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) came. “When the [disbandment of] F2 opened up a…
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Phoenix starts hard, long journey to reach PBA’s Promised Land
Jason Perkins (with ball) and the Fuel Masters refused to be held down by the Bolts despite a slight bump at the start. Phoenix will now be shooting to get to uncharted waters and hopefully go all the way. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The revelries inside the Phoenix Super LPG locker room came in short bursts…
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Mauricio Pochettino’s job at Chelsea safe as long as European qualification remains realistic – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Mauricio Pochettino’s position as head coach of Chelsea is not expected to be put in any jeopardy while the club retain a realistic chance of qualifying for Europe. Newcastle have made an enquiry about Dominic Solanke but have been told that Bournemouth will not…
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Premier League clubs’ winter break: Who is off and for how long? | Football News
Arsenal are off to Dubai. With 12 days until their next fixture, Mikel Arteta is keen to maximise the winter break window. But for other sides, FA Cup replays have wrecked their plans for a breather. “We won’t get a break because now the priority is the replay,” lamented Nottingham Forest boss Nuno after his…
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