No longer trying too hard, NU rediscovers vaunted form

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Before the start of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, National University (NU) underlined redemption as its theme after getting its heart broken by La Salle in their Finals series last year. But in trying to pick up the pieces of their shattered dreams, the Lady Bulldogs may…

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Wembley arch will no longer light up to mark atrocities – after criticism for not displaying Israeli colours | Football News

The Wembley Stadium arch will no longer be lit to show solidarity with countries after terror attacks or natural disasters after criticism for not illuminating the landmark in the colours of the Israeli flag after the Hamas atrocities. Sky News understands the Football Association review of its policy will see the arch now only lit…

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Current UST Tigers draw comparisons to ’06 squad, but path to glory may take longer

UST assistant coach Japs Cuan is part of the last Tigers team that won the UAAP championship in 2006. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—One team won the championship. The other is currently languishing in the cellar of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. Could these University of Santo Tomas teams be any more different? But…

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Emotional Meg Lanning quits international cricket | ‘I no longer have the spark’ | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Australia captain Meg Lanning has announced her retirement from international cricket after representing her country for 13 years.

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Gilas loses to Jordan, faces longer road to Asian Games podium

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee is guarded by Jordan’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.–ASIAN GAMES POOL MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas missed out on an outright passage into the quarterfinals of the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, following an 87-62 rout at the hands of Jordan. The Philippines were held…

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No longer ‘Dream Team,’ Team USA carries chip on its shoulder – rezal404

Team USA’s Austin Reaves (R) hugs Anthony Edwards (L) after their victory during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group J match between USA and Montenegro at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila on September 1, 2023. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) Tyrese Haliburton seems to always find himself being put on…

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Serbian coach who belittled Gilas Pilipinas no longer thinks squad lacks quality – rezal404

FILE–China’s Serbian coach Aleksandar Djrodjevic. -FIBA BASKETBALL Aleksandar Djrodjevic, the Serbian national coach who said Gilas Pilipinas was “missing quality” during the 2019 Fiba World Cup, now has nothing but admiration for the latest edition of the National Five. “It’s a long time ago,” he said of his comments about the Yeng Guiao-coached squad that…

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Pep Guardiola’s ‘overthinking’ no longer a worry for Man City as they seek to wrap up treble against Inter Milan

Manchester City are one game away from greatness, so it is curious that the manager who has taken them to this point is also seen by many as a potential obstacle at the finish line. Such is the narrative that has built up around Pep Guardiola overthinking his tactics in big games. Manchester City head…

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