POC pins Asian Games bid on men this time

Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO HANGZHOU, China—Women power was at the heart of a magnificent Philippine finish back in the 2018 Asian Games (Asiad) in Indonesia. It would be nice if Filipino male athletes could earn their share of the spotlight this time. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol’ Tolentino reiterated on Friday his…

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The Hundred: Southern Brave women and men make it double delight against Birmingham Phoenix

Southern Brave held their nerve to beat winless Birmingham Phoenix by three runs in a thrilling women’s Hundred clash at the Ageas Bowl. Danni Wyatt and Smriti Mandhana set Brave on their way to a fifth victory from six fixtures with an 84-run opening stand, while Lauren Bell, Georgia Adams and Anya Shrubsole each took…

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Manchester Originals Men vs London Spirit Men – Scorecard & Stats – The Hundred Men – rezal404

Manchester Originals Menare batting, 59 for 1 (35).London Spirit Men Rain stopped play Rain stopped play. Manchester Originals Men are 59 for 1 with 65 balls remaining. Post navigation Source

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Southern Brave Men vs Welsh Fire Men – Scorecard & Stats – The Hundred Men – rezal404

Southern Brave Menare batting, 44 for 2 (35).Welsh Fire Men Southern Brave Men are 44 for 2 with 65 balls remaining. Post navigation Source

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Trent Rockets Men vs Southern Brave Men – Scorecard & Stats – The Hundred Men – rezal404

Trent Rockets Menare batting, 124 for 5 (94) , from 18.3 overs.Southern Brave Men Trent Rockets Men are 124 for 5 with 6 balls remaining. Post navigation Source

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The Ashes 2023: England men and women smash record viewing records on Sky Sports

The England men and women’s team shattered viewing figure records on Sky Sports in their most recent Ashes fixtures. An average viewership of 965,000 tuned in across the four days at Headingley last week, the highest ever for a Test, as England kept the series alive. The figures were up 56% on the third Test…

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After SEA Games, work cut out for Gilas men, women – rezal404

Coach Pat Aquino (left) and the Gilas Pilipinas women are staying positive after a silver finish in the SEA Games. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Ariya Kurniawan The Philippines saw its two-edition rule in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games women’s basketball competition come to an end last Sunday. But while national coach Pat Aquino was grateful and proud that…

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On rebound, Gilas men and women show their character – rezal404

Justin Brownlee is slowly getting comfortable with the steamy conditions in Phnom Penh. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ARIYA KURNIAWAN Their pride pricked on a linoleum-covered court, by a heavily reinforced squad that showed little respect for tradition, the Gilas Pilipinas men buckled down to work for a “practice” session meant to prepare the team for the second phase…

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A day after men tumble, Gilas women take 21-point humbling – rezal404

–CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Ariya Kurniawan | Instagram @ariyakurniawan16 Even with the sub-par playing floor, the heat and officiating, Pat Aquino was quick to not make excuses. “They got us in the third quarter, simple as that,” Aquino told the Inquirer over the phone, minutes after his Gilas Pilipinas women took an 89-68 whipping at the hands of…

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Gilas women face major test vs Indonesia; men bow to hosts – rezal404

After a strong showing against Singapore, the Gilas Pilipinas women will next battle dangerous Indonesia. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ARIYA KURNIAWAN/IG: @ARIYAKURNIAWAN16 Two wins into the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, coach Pat Aquino feels it’s time to empty his sleeve of aces. “You always try to save something for the big games,” he told the Inquirer on…

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