Ohtani feeling excitement, not nerves, on eve of postseason debut

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani speaks to reporters in a press conference in preparation for Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is about to realize his childhood dream of playing in important games.…

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Meralco bigs draw out Fajardo nerves

San Miguel center June Mar Fajardo during the PBA Finals press conference.–PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beer star June Mar Fajardo faces a big problem in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. Two, actually. When the defending champion Beermen play the Meralco Bolts in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series on Wednesday, the challengers will have a…

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With nerves of steel, NU Lady Bulldogs reclaim UAAP crown

NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate after winning the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball championship with a sweep of UST Tigresses. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net It all came down to that third frame Wednesday night, with National University (NU) facing set point in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Bella Belen, who had earlier won…

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Jong Uichico admits nerves over interim head coach role

Coach Jong Uichico and NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES Jong Uichico admitted that there were nerves he had not experienced since his days steering teams to championships after being tapped to pinch-hit for injured coach Frankie Lim in NLEX’s win over Blackwater in the PBA Philippine Cup. The lead assistant…

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