Tag: motivation
PBA Finals: Motivation? Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has a lot of it
TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson during Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Rondae Hollis-Jefferson never runs out of reasons to keep going and stay locked in until the goal is met. Hollis-Jefferson said he has plenty of motivation as he tries to lead TNT to back-to-back championships in the PBA Governors’ Cup.…
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Mapua rookie uses first round woes as motivation
Mapua’s Chris Hubilla during an NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball game against Letran Knights. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—It’s safe to say that Mapua rookie Chris Hubilla has had enough heartbreaks. Fueled by frustrating first-round losses in the NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball, Hubilla powered the Cardinals past Season 97 Finals rival Letran, 86-78, with a…
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Between fighters looking to crowd for fuel, Jerusalem has added motivation
Melvin Jerusalem is out to give Mexican Luis Angel Castillo a rude welcome. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/WENDELL ALINEA It’s not often you come across a fight where an expectedly partisan crowd will be fuel for the two fighters on the ring. For Melvin Jerusalem, the cheers of his fellow Filipinos will boost his energy as he defends…
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Maicah Larroza has added motivation heading into PVL Draft
PVL Draft aspirant Maicah Larroza from La Salle during the Draft Combine. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Maicah Larroza has some extra motivation heading into the inaugural PVL Rookie Draft with her La Salle teammates Thea Gagate, Leila Cruz, and Julia Coronel among this year’s top prospects. Gagate is set to be ZUS Coffee’s choice…
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No shortage of motivation for high school baller Kieffer Alas
De La Salle-Zobel’s Kieffer Alas shoots a jumper against UE in the UAAP Season 86 high school boys basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—A fire was lit under De La Salle Zobel standout Kieffer Alas after the UAAP Season 86 boys’ basketball tournament. After falling short of a Final Four appearance with the Junior Archers, pressure…
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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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UE rookie Casiey Dongallo turning pressure into motivation
UE’s Casiey Dongallo. Photo from V-League MANILA, Philippines — Casiey Dongallo led California Academy last June to a perfect championship run in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) — their last title in high school — and emerged as the tournament Most Valuable Player. Three months later, Dongallo will be leading her college team,…
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Motivation high for Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas
Tim Cone (second from left) gives out pointers to (from left) Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, Calvin Abueva and Terrence Romeo while the women’s team trains in the background. —MARLO CUETO. Just days away from the Asian Games, Tim Cone can strike off a few things from his worry list. He already has a 12-man roster,…
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Chris Paul, formally introduced by Warriors, reveals plenty about his motivation – rezal404
Golden State Warriors teammates Steph Curry, left, and Chris Paul support their team in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Photo from NBA Germany Twitter LAS VEGAS — Chris Paul worked out with new teammate Stephen Curry in Atlanta on Sunday morning before traveling to Las Vegas. His assessment of the session: They didn’t…
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