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‘Great expectations’ ahead for Japan in VNL Manila leg

Team captains and coaches who will be participating in the VNL men’s volleyballcompetition that will be held in MOA Arena in Pasay City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Yuki Ishikawa and Japan are elated to play in Manila for the third time in a row in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2024 Week 3 starting…

Ali’s ‘Thrilla in Manila’ shorts up for auction

SAVAGE SHORTS Muhammad Ali’s trunks worn in the legendary ‘Thrilla in Manila’ fight in 1975 against Joe Frazier are on display during the ‘Sports Week’ auction at Sotheby’s in New York City on Apr. 4. —AFP NEW YORK — The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary “Thrilla in Manila” boxing match are up…

PFL opens sixth season in Manila, Talisay

FILE–PFL team Dynamic Herb Cebu in the AFC Cup. The Philippines Football League ushers in its sixth season Saturday with eight clubs from a record field of 15 seeing action in two separate locations. Dynamic Herb Cebu opens its title bid at 5 p.m. by hosting Loyola FC in Talisay City while a tripleheader is…

MOA Arena to host 2024 VNL Manila leg

FILE–Crowd shot during the VNL game between Japan and China at Mall of Asia Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The Volleyball Nations League’s (VNL) Manila leg will take place in familiar territory. Like last year’s games, the VNL will be hosted once more at Mall of Asia Arena beginning on June 18. The Philippine National Volleyball…

PH coach Saintfiet sees ‘Surprise in Manila’ happening

Keeper Neil Etheridge (right) is consoled by a PH team staff after the 1-0 loss to Iran. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Coach Tom Saintfiet offered some silver linings on the defeat the Philippine men’s football team absorbed at the hands of Iraq in the World Cup/Asian Qualifiers match on Thursday. For Saintfiet, the team formerly known as…

PBA: Maverick Ahanmisi relishes first ‘Manila Clasico’ despite Ginebra loss

Ginebra’s Maverick Ahanmisi is being guarded by his younger brother Jerrick during a game in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Despite Ginebra’s close loss to Magnolia on Sunday, new Gin King Maverick Ahanmisi still enjoyed his first taste of “Manila Clasico.” Finishing with a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds, Ahanmisi flourished playing…

Kaya sets up PFF Women’s League title match with Manila Digger

PFF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Kaya-Iloilo earned the right to face Manila Digger for the championship of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s League after rallying past La Salle, 2-1, in their semifinal match held Saturday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Hazel Lustan’s penalty in the 65th minute spelled the difference as Kaya, the top team at the…

Fiba, Manila organizers reflect on World Cup’s successes

Germany wins the Fiba World Cup after beating Serbia in the final. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— None of the teams that medaled in the 2019 FIBA World Cup made the medal round at this year’s World Cup. And only two quarterfinalists from 2019 made the quarterfinals this year. It represents almost unprecedented turnover, and FIBA…

Luka Doncic, Slovenia hold first practice in Manila ahead of Fiba World Cup quarterfinals – rezal404

Slovenia’s Luka Doncic and Germany’s Dennis Schroder in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The biggest stars outside Team USA have landed in Manila for the final phase of the Fiba World Cup. And there’s none brighter than Luka Doncic, who led Slovenia to the Fiba World Cup quarterfinals after a spectacular campaign in…

Ex-San Miguel import John Holland happy with Manila return – rezal404

Puerto Rico’s John Holland in the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —Puerto Rico’s John Holland, a former San Miguel Beermen import, is relishing his return to Manila where he is having a much better showing compared to his last game in the country four years ago. Holland made big shot to keep Puerto…