NU’s bid to end heartaches to La Salle could get needed help

La Salle Lady Spikers star Angel Canino–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net La Salle has had National University’s number for all of their past five meetings, counting their first round clash in Season 86 of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. And though they wouldn’t necessarily say it, the Lady Bulldogs know that their best chance of snapping that streak…

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Gallent moves Beermen closer to glory but need for more urgency needed

June Mar Fajardo in the PBA Finals Game 1. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net Jorge Gallent insists that he can’t take sole credit should he and the San Miguel Beermen end up seizing the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup crown—a goal that could come to within just two wins by Sunday’s end. “It’s not a personal goal.…

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The Verdict: Bukayo Saka ‘exceptional’ as Arsenal beat Sevilla and Mikel Arteta gets what he needed | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth and Nick Wright reflect on Arsenal’s commanding 2-0 win over Sevilla, featuring an exceptional performance from Bukayo Saka and signs of a siege mentality.

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The Breakdown: More consistency needed over high tackles | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player James Cole looks into the inconsistences in refereeing decisions at the Rugby World Cup following Sam Cane’s red card in the final.

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Brendan Rodgers: We needed the point | ‘I can see development’ | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers was pleased with the teams performance after drawing with Atletico Madrid and adding a long awaited point onto the board.

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The Ashes: Ben Stokes believes thrilling series is what Test cricket needed as England clinch draw against Australia

England’s pulsating Ashes series against Australia can boost Test cricket amid question marks over the red-ball format in recent years, believes skipper Ben Stokes.  Stuart Broad claimed the decisive wicket on his final day before retiring as England beat Australia to win the fifth Test, draw the series and deny the visitors a first series…

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I needed to fall back in love with F1 before AlphaTauri return – rezal404

Daniel Ricciardo said he had to ‘fall back in love with F1’ before returning Daniel Ricciardo has said he needed to fall back in love with Formula One before taking the opportunity to return to racing with AlphaTauri. The eight-time grand prix winner has not driven in anger since he was focused by McLaren at…

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Once on the rise, PH men’s volleyball could get needed charge from VNL – rezal404

National team players mingle with sports and government officials including Philippine Sports Commission Chair Richard Bachmann, PNVF president Ramon Suzara, Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano and Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Guevara. —RICHARD A. REYES Marck Espejo felt it. Jao Umandal, too. In 2019, after a historic run by the national volleyball team in the…

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‘Much, much better’ version of 2014 Gilas team needed for this year’s World Cup–Chot – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 Fiba World Cup. PHOTO FILE MANILA, Philippines — Returning to the biggest basketball stage after nine years, coach Chot Reyes and Gilas Pilipinas know that they need to adapt to the evolution of the game when they compete in the Fiba World Cup 2023 in August. Reyes, who steered the…

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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag admits Sir Alex Ferguson ‘hairdryer treatment’ is sometimes needed on players

Erik ten Hag admits he is not afraid of using Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous ‘hairdryer’ treatment if it means getting his message across to his Manchester United players. The Dutchman insists his side must learn how to recover during games when things go wrong after they were humbled 3-0 by Sevilla to crash out of…

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