Dongallo pulls UE out of slump, then pledges loyalty

Casiey Dongallo and the UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO For most of the season, it seemed like the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors were headed nowhere. As far as the status of its star rookie is concerned, however, that may not be such a bad…

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Brownlee pulls up to watch PVL games and ‘favorite’ Sisi Rondina

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee watching the PVL All-Filipino Conference games on Thursday. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Justin Brownlee was among the crowd during Thursday’s PVL All-Filipino Conference games at Philsports Arena. And from one athlete to another, the Gilas Pilipinas naturalized reinforcement couldn’t help but marvel at the skills of Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina…

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Nambatac pulls Blackwater into win column in his debut

Rey Nambatac makes his debut for Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Philippine Cup.–PBA IMAGES ANTIPOLO CITY—Rey Nambatac was about to head toward the exit of Ynares Center here following a terrific debut for his new team Blackwater when he suddenly saw Rain or Shine assistant coach Caloy Garcia. Nambatac went to have a short chat…

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Gilas pulls away to beat Hong Kong in Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee in the Philippines’ game against Hong Kong in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –FIBA HONG KONG — Promise delivered. Save for a forgettable first half, the new-look Gilas Pilipinas played splendidly on both ends on Thursday night to whip Hong Kong, 94-64, and take a victory many thought they would easily…

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Genesis Invitational: Tiger Woods withdraws as Patrick Cantlay pulls ahead and Rory McIlroy improves | Golf News

Patrick Cantlay took control of the Genesis Invitational by building a five-shot halfway lead, as Rory McIlroy bounced back from a slow start and Tiger Woods withdrew through illness. Cantlay followed an opening-round 64 by firing an eagle and five birdies in a bogey-free 65 on Friday at Riviera Country Club, lifting him to 13…

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Phoenix earns last semis berth, pulls plug on Meralco bid

Phoenix import Jonathan Williams during a knockout game against Meralco in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Taking notes from their meltdown three nights ago, Phoenix Super LPG pulled all the necessary stops on Sunday night to survive Meralco, 88-84, and secure the last ticket to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Import Johnathan Williams…

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Nadal pulls out of Australian Open with muscle tear

(FILES) Spain’s Rafael Nadal receives medical treatment for his hip during the third set of play against Australia’s Jordan Thompson at their men’s singles match during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on January 5, 2024. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal on Sunday pulled out of the Australian Open…

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PBA: TNT pulls away to beat Blackwater

TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. —PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—TNT got to work in the third quarter to hammer out a 105-96 victory over Blackwater in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Friday night. Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was spectacular once again, putting up 42 points and 12 rebounds, and was just two assists short of tabbing a triple-double…

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PBA: Magnolia pulls away to thwart Blackwater and stay unbeaten

Magnolia Hotshots import Tyler Bey. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia stayed unbeaten going into prime matchup with San Miguel Beer, needing a big fourth quarter breakaway to come up with a 105-84 victory over Blackwater in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Hotshots scored 13 straight points bridging the…

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Harry Brook pulls out of Big Bash League to manage workload and international commitments | Cricket News

England batter Harry Brook has withdrawn from competing in this year’s Big Bash League in Australia due to “increased workload”. The 24-year-old was selected as the second pick of the draft by Melbourne Stars, who begin their BBL campaign against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba in three weeks. Brook was a late inclusion in England’s…

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