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Jayson Castro proves experience still rules
TNT’s Jayson Castro may have slowed down with age, but “The Blur” is still one of the sharpest playmakers in the clutch. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net On a night when a rookie tried to make his mark, TNT’s battle-hardened veteran Jayson Castro turned in one of the most unforgettable performances of his career. The 38-year-old playmaker, steering…
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Rain or Shine proves steadier in the stretch, guts out Game 5 victory that ousts Magnolia
Andre Caracut (left) came through with clutch hits late in the game to help seal the win for Rain or Shine. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao admitted being slighted by Magnolia picking his team as its opponent in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. On Saturday at Ynares Center here in Antipolo…
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Kyle Negrito proves worth as Creamline leader with PVL Finals MVP
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Kyle Negrito receive the Finals MVP award after winning the PVL Invitational Conference championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Creamline Cool Smashers turned emotional after Kyle Negrito was named as the Final MVP of the 2024 PVL Invitational Conference with their playmaker ending all doubts about her capabilities of leading the…
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Michele Gumabao proves she still has ‘something to show’
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Erica Staunton, Kyle Negrito and Michele Gumabao after clinching the Invitationals championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Michele Gumabao is honored to help Creamline complete its grand slam by emerging as an MVP of the 2024 PVL Invitational Conference. Just a week after ending a five-year title drought in the Reinforced Conference,…
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The Hundred: Sam Curran all-round heroics proves difference as Oval Invincibles defeat London Spirit | Cricket News
Oval Invincibles made it three wins from four in The Hundred with Sam Curran’s all-round heroics proving the difference between two sides fighting it out for bragging rights in the capital. Curran smashed 51 from 22 balls, single-handedly dragging the Invincibles to a strong total on a tricky surface before decimating the Spirit’s hopes of…
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England vs New Zealand: Sarah Glenn stars as spin proves pivotal in 59-run opening T20I victory | Cricket News
England’s strong spin attack proved pivotal as they cruised to a 59-run victory in the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. Five wickets fell in the space of 11 balls as spinners Charlie Dean (2-28), Sarah Glenn (3-16) and Sophie Ecclestone (1-27) combined to decimate the…
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Open 13 Marseille: Ugo Humbert proves too good for Grigor Dimitrov to claim his fifth ATP tour-level title | Tennis News
Home favourite Ugo Humbert produced a five-star display in defeating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-3 to lift the Open 13 title in Marseille on Sunday. Humbert powered to a superb victory with a near-flawless performance to become the seventh Frenchman to lift the title at the indoor ATP 250 event. Twitter This content is provided by…
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Ramos proves mettle, puts Paris Olympics berth within grasp
Rosegie Ramos (right) with weightlifting president Monico Puentevella at the ongoing Asian Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo saw the promise in Rosegie Ramos and took the latter under her wings. The Asian weightlifting junior champion didn’t disappoint, climbing the medal platform in the women’s 49-kilogram class at the continent’s…
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Harlequins 19-20 Leicester Tigers: Jarrod Evans’ missed conversion proves costly as visitors snatch win | Rugby Union News
Jarrod Evans missed a late conversion with virtually the last kick of the game as Harlequins went down to a narrow 20-19 Gallagher Premiership defeat to Leicester at a sold-out Stoop. Leicester suffered two heavy defeats in the Investec Champions Cup but the four-point haul keeps them in contention for a play-off spot as the…
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Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo proves she is more than an inspirational figure as she breaks ground on ‘factory’ of champs
Young kids attend the ground-breaking ceremony for Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo’s newest weightlifting academy. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO From Olympic weightlifting gold medalist to philanthropist. Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo proved she is more than just a beacon of hope by providing something more tangible that can help young athletes take the same path to glory she did: A training center in…
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