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Taka Minowa backs Jaja Santiago as federation switch looms
Akari Chargers’ coach Taka Minowa, husband of Jaja Santiago, coaching in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Akari coach Taka Minowa vows to support wife Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi, every step of the way as her transfer to the volleyball federation follows after acquiring Japanese citizenship. Minowa, who went to…
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Julia Coronel looms as a prime PVL Draft catch
Julia Coronel during the PVL Rookie Draft combine.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net As if her schedule isn’t jampacked as it is with a commitment to the Alas Pilipinas team and the completion of her degree at La Salle, former Lady Spikers captain Julia Coronel is also set to turn pro after joining the first-ever PVL Rookie Draft. After…
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‘Watch out for me,’ Petecio says as last gold chance looms
Nesthy Petecio (right) may not be announcing it to the world, but gold is the goal of every athlete in the Olympics. —AFP In what could be Nesthy Petecio’s last time to represent the country in the Olympics, the Tokyo 2020 silver medalist will be looking to do things a little different than the way…
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Lukosz looms as man to beat in grueling Subic Ironman
KAILUA KONA, HAWAII – OCTOBER 08: Petr Lukosz of the Czech Republic competes on the bike during the IRONMAN World Championships on October 08, 2022 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Tom Pennington/Getty Images for IRONMAN/AFP Seeking to win a second full Ironman title in three years, the seasoned Petr Lukosz of the Czech Republic leads a…
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Everton’s Farhad Moshiri extends 777 Partners deadline as decision time looms – Reporter’s Notebook | Football News
The purchase of Everton by Miami-based 777 Partners has taken more twists than an 80’s US cop drama, following the news the club’s majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri has given the troubled group one last chance to close the deal by May 31. Last week, Sky Sports News reported that Moshiri had serious doubts about the…
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Joshua Buatsi calls on Anthony Yarde to ‘make it happen’ as fight deadline for British battle looms | Boxing News
Joshua Buatsi has called on Anthony Yarde to finally accept a long-awaited British battle. Speaking from his US training base, Buatsi issued a message directly for his light-heavyweight rival. “What’s going on? We’ve got a venue. A stadium. We’ve got a date. What’s the delay? What’s happening? I’m out here working. Let’s go, June 15,…
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Shohei Ohtani scandal looms over baseball ahead of opening day
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on in the dugout during an exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on March 26, 2024 in Anaheim, California. Katharine Lotze/Getty Images/AFP Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage on Thursday as Major League Baseball’s new season…
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New NBTC D1 champion looms as Fil-Am Nation ousts NUNS
Fil-Am Nation Select-USA’s Terrence Hill in the NBTC National Finals. MANILA, Philippines— There will be a new NBTC National Finals champions this year. The Fil-Am Nation Select-USA made sure a new king will be crowned after dethroning the “four-peat” seeking National University-Nazareth School in Division 1, 81-64, at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. Terrence…
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As showdown vs celebrated newcomer looms, Savannah Davison
Savannah Davison –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Savannah Davison has been effective so far in her almost two conferences with PLDT in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). But the Filipino-Canadian’s game will be tested on Thursday when the High Speed Hitters clash with a Petro Gazz squad bolstered by its biggest addition: Brooke van Sickle. However, she does…
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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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