PVL: Eya Laure plays through flu-like symptoms in Chery Tiggo semis loss

Eya Laure.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure didn’t want to miss Chery Tiggo’s do-or-die game as she played under the weather only to be eliminated by defending champion Creamline in her first Premier Volleyball League (PVL) semifinal appearance.  Laure only scored five and played sparingly in the last two sets as Chery Tiggo got…

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PBA: Jayjay Alejandro, inspired by son, plays his best in Phoenix win

Phoenix guard Jayjay Alejandro.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Jayjay Alejandro had someone special watching in the stands during Phoenix’s win over NLEX in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at Araneta Coliseum. Buoyed by his son’s attendance, Alejandro spearheaded the Fuel Masters’ comeback by unleashing 15 of his career-high 18 points in the fourth quarter. “This victory…

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F1: Lando Norris plays down McLaren hopes of extending hot streak

Third placed McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates on the podium after the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix auto race at the Lusail International Circuit, in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) Lando Norris on Thursday forecast that he and his in-form McLaren team faced a much tougher and closer scrap…

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Meggie Ochoa plays through fever, hip pain to claim second gold for Team PH

Asian Games – Hangzhou 2022 – Ju-jitsu – Xiaoshan Linpu Gymnasium JJI, Hangzhou, China – October 5, 2023 Gold medallist Philippines’ Margarita Ochoa poses during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 48Kg REUTERS/Tingshu Wang HANGZHOU, China–Hands down the most decorated Filipino in her sport, no amount of harm can force Meggie Ochoa to quit. But…

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Solheim Cup: Leona Maguire plays down expectation as Suzann Pettersen reveals Europe’s plans | Golf News

Leona Maguire won 4.5 points on her Solheim Cup debut in 2021; can Team Europe claim a historic third consecutive victory over Team USA? Watch the opening ceremony live on Thursday from 5pm on Sky Sports Golf ahead of day one live on Friday from 6.30am. By Ali Stafford at Finca Cortesin Last Updated: 19/09/23…

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Damar Hamlin: Bills safety plays for first time since suffering cardiac arrest in January

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin played for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest in January Damar Hamlin played for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest in January when Buffalo Bills faced the Indianapolis Colts in a pre-season match on Saturday. Doctors cleared Hamlin to fully participate in practice in July and…

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No heading, power plays & more: What happens when you change football’s rules? | Video

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player As part of the Future of Football series on Sky Sports, we mocked up an 11-a-side game with some familiar faces and changed six major rules of football, including no heading, power plays, and goals counting double from outside the box. Source

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Kai Sotto deals with back pain, plays limited in final NBA Summer League game – rezal404

FILE – Kai Sotto during his NBA Summer League debut against Portland. -NBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto went scoreless in his final NBA Summer League game as the Orlando Magic got dominated by the Boston Celtics, 94-77, on Sunday (Manila Time) at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Sotto only played eight…

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Savannah Marshall eyes St James’ Park for Claressa Shields rematch as she plays down America talk

Savannah Marshall and Claressa Shields wasted no time in resuming their war of words as they planted the seeds to a perfectly-poised rematch after the Hartlepool fighter beat Franchon Crews-Dezurn to become undisputed super-middleweight champion in Manchester. Marshall sat at her winner’s press conference basking in the company of her newly acquired belts when a…

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Ryder Cup Team USA captain Zach Johnson plays down ‘premature’ talk of LIV players featuring in Rome

Ryder Cup Zach Johnson spoke to the media ahead of the PGA Championship Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson has played down the possibility of LIV players featuring for Team USA this September, admitting the prospect is currently “not even a discussion item”. Players who resigned from the DP World Tour are no longer eligible to…

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