Bakanke lets her game do the talking as FEU gets ready for NU showdown and Final Four

— Faida Bakanke—Photo: UAAP Far Eastern University (FEU) got back at one first round tormentor in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The Lady Tamaraws hope to exact vengeance on another. And they’re upbeat, riding on the surging performance of Faida Bakanke, who is overcoming the language barrier by letting her game do the…

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NBA: Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell healthy, ready ahead of playoffs

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell (45) directs his team as Memphis Grizzlies’ GG Jackson (45) stands by during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long) INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Donovan Mitchell understands what’s at stake — all of it. In the weeks ahead, his reputation, his stature…

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Man Utd transfers: Erik ten Hag says summer plans are ready and will embrace ideas from new directors | Football News

Erik ten Hag says Man Utd’s summer transfer plans are ready, adding that recruitment since his arrival has been ‘good’, but he is open to ideas from any new directors. The incomings and outgoings at Man Utd are always a topic of hot conversation during the transfer window. Despite the rumours, Ten Hag revealed he…

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Monte Carlo Masters: Rafael Nadal withdraws from tournament stating his body is not ready for competition | Tennis News

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters as his struggles with injury continue. The Spaniard, who won his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title in Monte Carlo 19 years ago, has not played competitively since January and stated his body won’t allow him to play at the ATP Masters 1000 event which will take…

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Yap ready for record 18th All-Star appearance

James Yap debuts with Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES BACOLOD CITY—James Yap returned to his old stomping grounds on Friday, looking to make the most out of a milestone he never thought he was going to notch. Yap, now 42, is set to play his 18th All-Star Game this Sunday, making…

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Page: Wales ready to go 'toe-to-toe' with Poland

Rob Page says that Wales are ready to go “toe-to-toe” with Poland in their Euro 2024 play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium.

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Manny Pacquiao ‘ready to go’ for comeback fight–possibly in Saudi

Manny Pacquiao, right. with Saudi Royal Court adviser Turki Al-Sheikh, middle, MP Promotions president Sean Gibbons during the Anthony Joshua-Francis Ngannou boxing event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MP PROMOTIONS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from boxing three years ago. But throughout the years, it seemed like Pacquiao never left with speculations about his…

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Catantan ready for Olympic qualifier

Samantha Catantan (right) hopes private companies will help fund her Olympic dreams. —AFP Samantha Catantan nearly suited up for Team Philippines in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She feels more than capable of finally hurdling the hump at the forthcoming Olympic Qualification Tournament (OQT) on April 27 and April 28 in Dubai. The Dubai zonal meet…

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Medvedev says ready to play as neutral athlete at Paris Olympics

Daniil Medvedev from Russia answers questions from the media, including about Paris Olympics, during a press conference during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. –Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports INDIAN WELLS, California– World number four Daniil Medvedev said he was excited about competing at the Paris Olympics and will follow the rules…

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More focused Joshua Pacio ready for Jarred Brooks rematch

ONE Championship fighter Joshua Pacio. –ONE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Joshua Pacio admitted to having a new approach ahead of his rematch with Jarred Brooks in ONE 166: Qatar at Lusail Sports Arena this coming Friday. In a rematch slated for Brooks’ ONE strawweight world title, Pacio said he’s much more focused and motivated compared to his…

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