• November 24, 2024

Adamson beats Ateneo, plays UE for last Final Four spot

Adamson’s Royce Mantua during a game against Ateneo in UAAP Season 87.—MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— Adamson forced a playoff for the last Final Four spot by beating Ateneo, 69-55, to wrap up the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament elimination round on Saturday at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. “We’re just thankful, really really…

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National football squad plays HK friendly minus key players

The Philippine men’s football team won’t be having some of its key players from the previous window for Thursday’s friendly with host Hong Kong, the squad’s final match before it dives into Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup duties. Zico Bailey, a key figure in last month’s King’s Cup campaign held in Thailand, Sebastian Rasmussen, Dylan Demuynck…

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RR Pogoy plays silencer for TNT in pivotal Game 5 win

TNT Tropang Giga’s Roger Pogoy during the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Game 5 against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—TNT sniper RR Pogoy played the role of silencer for Tropang Giga, hushing the crowd darling Barangay Ginebra in the pivotal Game 5 win in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at Araneta Coliseum on…

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Ginebra plays big on both ends to chop TNT lead to 2-1

Scottie Thompson–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Barangay Ginebra took its turn on choking the life out of TNT on Friday night to finally put itself on the board in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals after a well-earned Game 3 win. And coach Tim Cone is hoping that the 85-73 win before a big All Saints’ Day crowd at…

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Bittersweet feeling for Nambatac as he plays in first title series

Rey Nambatac (with ball) drives past Anton Asistio. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ What Rey Nambatac had imagined for years finally became a reality on Friday night when he reached the championship round in the PBA. But he wasn’t quite sure how to feel about it. The TNT guard let out a heartfelt “Finally, yes, yes, yes!”…

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Quiambao says La Salle culture plays heavy role in success

With Kevin Quiambao leading the team, La Salle has scored three straight wins to open the UAAP season. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net  Winning its first three games, including a thorough whitewashing of an old, bitter rival just a few nights ago has justified La Salle’s tag as a powerhouse and the consensus team to beat in Season…

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Pictures call plays louder than words for FEU

Sean Chambers makes his coaching debut for FEU in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Don’t be surprised if you see cardboard photos of Johnny Abarrientos, Jojo Lastimosa or Jeffrey Cariaso during UAAP games this season. It’s not going to be fans paying homage to the basketball legends. Article continues after this advertisement It’s going to be…

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Louis Rees-Zammit plays in FOUR positions in Chiefs debut!

Former rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit played in four different positions in his Kansas City Chiefs debut!

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England’s Harry Brook plays down talk of becoming white-ball captain, focused on Test cricket | Cricket News

Harry Brook has played down talk of him becoming England’s next white-ball captain, saying his priority is Test cricket for now. The futures of skipper Jos Buttler and head coach Matthew Mott are up in the air after England’s failure to successfully defend their 50-over and T20 World Cup titles. Yorkshire batter Brook is a…

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After VNL success, PH plays host anew as Challenger Cup fires off

FILE–A general view of the crowd during a game between Team USA and Japan in the VNL 2024 at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines looks to continue its string of successful hosting gigs with the FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup (VCC) for Women from Thursday to Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium…

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