Tag: loss
After bad loss, Ginebra coaching staff tries to figure out what’s wrong
Terrafirma guard Juami Tiongson goes for a layup against Barangay Ginebra in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra, a traditional powerhouse and hands-down the Philippine Basketball Association’s biggest draw, found itself on the nasty end of an embarrassing loss on Sunday night in the Philippine Cup eliminations at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.…
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Caitlin Clark sees bright future for women sports after Iowa loss
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after making a three-point basket during the first half of the Final Four college basketball championship game against South Carolina in the women’s NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Caitlin Clark believes the excitement surrounding her trail-blazing college basketball career heralds a bright future for…
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Jamie Malonzo wears swoosh-less Kobes in Ginebra loss
Ginebra’s Jamie Malonzo goes for a layup against San Miguel’s Marcio Lassiter.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—There was something interestingly odd with Jamie Malonzo’s sneakers in Ginebra’s loss to San Miguel in the PBA Philippine Cup on Friday at Araneta Coliseum. Malonzo wore a pair of Nike Kobe 6 “Reverse” just like the Beermen’s Jericho Cruz, Terrence…
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LA Tenorio: Loss to Bolts, Scottie Thompson injury forced Kings to dig deep
Japeth Aguilar (middle) of Barangay Ginebra gets struck down by the double team of Magnolia’s Ian Sangalang (left) and Calvin Abueva. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ An embarrassing loss to a traditional victim and the continued absence of its ace playmaker, in a way, turned out fortuitous for Barangay Ginebra, according to its elder statesman…
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Blowout loss got Ginebra back on track, says LA Tenorio
Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–An embarrassing loss to a traditional victim and the continued absence of its ace playmaker, in a way, turned out fortuitous for Barangay Ginebra, according to its elder statesman LA Tenorio. On the heels of an 87-77 triumph over Magnolia that had the club improving to 3-1 in…
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UST Tigresses coach focuses on positives after first loss
UST coach Kungfu Reyes.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas may have absorbed its first defeat after eight straight wins but coach KungFu Reyes reminded his wards not to lose their character and resiliency which led to their hot start in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. UST’s eight-game unbeaten run was…
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Zion Williamson, Pelicans send Pistons to 6th straight loss
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Malachi Flynn (14) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) DETROIT — Zion Williamson scored 36 points and led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-101 victory over the short-handed Detroit Pistons…
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Poyos, UST find extra motivation after first loss
UST Tigresses’ Angge Poyos.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas rookie Angge Poyos is taking her first collegiate career loss in stride as she promises to work harder for the remainder of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. UST’s eight-game unbeaten run was snapped by National University with a vengeful 23-25, 25-17,…
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Streak-snapping loss hauls Creamline back to reality
Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Creamline ventured into unfamiliar territory after having its blistering 19-game winning streak finally snapped. That was an experience that served as a wake-up call for the seven-time champions—that there is still work that needs to be done within themselves. “It humbled everyone of us,” Alyssa…
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Loss gives Reyes hope TNT can compete vs ‘big boys’
Brandon Ganuelas- Rosser (No. 45) battles for the loose ball. —PBA IMAGES TNT fell short of beating rival San Miguel in Sunday night’s PBA Philippine Cup double-header in Antipolo City. But head coach Chot Reyes feels that his charges still gave a good account of themselves in the 91-89 loss that had them dropping to…
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