Missing players, reassigned roles hit Alas Pilipinas with reality check

Bella Belen.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Coming off the high of a historic achievement, Alas Pilipinas is beginning to feel some of the problems of maintaining a high-profile national pool. Luckily, the women’s program has a few reinforcements coming its way. National University (NU) ace and UAAP two-time MVP Bella Belen and multi awarded spiker Jema Galanza will…

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Dutch star scorer proud of team despite missing Olympics

Netherlands’ Nimir Abdel Aziz in the VNL 2024.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Nimir Abdel-Aziz’s greatest scoring nights went for naught after the Netherlands ended up winless in Manila to cap its Volleyball Nations League (VNL) season. Abdel-Aziz scored another 37-point explosion highlighted by six aces but the Netherlands fell to Canada in five sets,  21-25,…

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Lassiter says losing in PBA Finals worse than missing record

San Miguel Beermen’s Marcio Lassiter during Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals against Meralco Bolts. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Marcio Lassiter missed out on some big stuff in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. For one, Lassiter and San Miguel fell short of defending its title against Meralco, which won its first PBA title after…

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‘One of my worst races,’ says Lewis Hamilton after missing podium

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes looks on, on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 09, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec. Chris Graythen/Getty Images/AFP Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he had driven “one of the worst races” of his long career on Sunday when…

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Dave Ildefonso missing home, weighing options aside from KBL

Dave Ildefonso. Photo from Suwon KT Sonicboom MANILA, Philippines—Dave Ildefonso was in attendance during Rain or Shine’s quarterfinals showdown against TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Friday to support older brother Shaun. Of course, the younger Ildefonso’s sighting in the PBA could raise questions, including whether he would take his talents…

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Criss Cross’ Jude Garcia hardly missing beat in indoor return

Criss Cross’ Jude Garcia, right, in Spikers’ Turf.–PVL IMAGES PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Jude Garcia showed no signs of rust in his return to indoor volleyball, anchoring Criss Cross’ unbeaten start in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. Garcia, who spent the past years playing for the Philippine men’s beach volleyball team, emerged as the…

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The Players: PGA Tour hopes for another big-name winner with LIV Golf stars missing at TPC Sawgrass | Golf News

The Players has produced a star-studded roll of honour in recent years, with the PGA Tour hoping for its star names to continue that trend this week at TPC Sawgrass. The tournament is one of the biggest dates in the golf calendar and has previously been regarded as the unofficial ‘fifth major’ due to the…

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Man Utd: Marcus Rashford ‘takes responsibility for his actions’ after missing FA Cup clash with Newport | Football News

Manchester United say the club have dealt with an “internal disciplinary” matter with Marcus Rashford after he was absent from the team’s 4-2 win at Newport County. The original guidance given for Rashford’s absence from the squad on Sunday was an illness, after the England striker was pictured out in Belfast earlier in the week.…

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Rhenz Abando rues missing EASL game vs Roger Pogoy, TNT

Rhenz Abando, middle, during an EASL media session at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando lamented missing out on playing against TNT star Roger Pogoy when Anyang KGC face the Tropang Giga in the East Asia Super League (EASL) on Wednesday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Apart from playing in front…

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Lando Norris: McLaren driver critical of himself after missing out on Abu Dhabi GP pole position to Max Verstappen

McLaren’s Lando Norris will start the final race of the 2023 Formula 1 season from fifth after being left frustrated in qualifying at the Yas Marina Circuit; watch the Abu Dhabi GP live on Sky Sports F1 at 1pm on Sunday, with build up from 11:30am Last Updated: 25/11/23 4:52pm Please use Chrome browser for…

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