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Nards Pinto using On Tour stint to improve game, help Ginebra better – rezal404
Nards Pinto and Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Eager to step up for the depleted Barangay Ginebra, Nards Pinto is maximizing his PBA On Tour stint to improve his game and prepare himself for the regular season. After losing their first two games, Pinto led the Gin Kings to their…
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Kim Aurin honored to play for Ginebra en route to Rookie Draft – rezal404
PBA draft contender Kim Aurin playing for Ginebra in PBA on Tour. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PBA draft aspirant Kim Aurin is honored to play for his 3×3 squad and his family’s favorite team Barangay Ginebra in the ongoing PBA On Tour. The 6-foot-2 guard, who is seeking to be drafted next PBA…
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Shaya Adorador, Jasmine Nabor lead Foton Tornadoes roster – rezal404
Shaya Adorador MANILA, Philippines — Foton will be leaning on Shaya Adorador, Jasmine Nabor, and other former Chery Tiggo players when it debuts in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference in two weeks. The Tornadoes on Thursday revealed their roster for their pro debut with seven coming from their sister team and the other…
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Floyd Mayweather foe John Gotti III suspended 6 months for brawl – rezal404
Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III. —JOHN GOTTI INSTAGRAM MANILA, Philippines—John Gotti III has been suspended for six months by the Florida Athletic Commission for his involvement in the post-fight brawl with Floyd Mayweather Jr. at FLA Live Arena in Florida. Mayweather and Gotti figured in an exhibition boxing match on Monday (Manila time) that…
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Manual, Catantan deliver fencing golds – rezal404
Canla’s fencing standouts celebrate a successful stint. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Antonio Manuel and Sophia Catantan delivered winning performances on the final day of action as the two earned gold medals for Team Philippines in the 1st Hefeng National Junior Fencing Championships recently in Taiwan. After suffering a controversial 13-15 setback to Lu Kechen of Taiwan in…
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Wrestler Jason Balabal eyes Europe, US training ahead of Asian Games – rezal404
Jason Balabal celebrates during the medal ceremony. REUTERS/Cindy Liu Wrestler Jason Balabal knows his options in terms of preparing for the coming 19th Asian Games (Asiad). “We have two choices. It’s either we train here and compete among ourselves or we look for sparring partners outside of the country,” said Balabal in Filipino exactly a…
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In search of wins, Azkals also looking to regain relevance – rezal404
Philippine Azkals’ starting XI. -CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Philippine Azkals are not just fighting for a satisfying result that would end their poor form of late when they take on Nepal in an international friendly match on Thursday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. “I kind of feel that we lost the connection with fans a little bit,”…
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PVL looks to institute pay cap and Rookie Draft – rezal404
To say that women’s pro volleyball in the country is enjoying a boom is an understatement, especially the past few days that saw collegiate standouts turning pro to make hay while the sun shines, so to speak. In fact, the president of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) himself has started the process of instilling…
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Ginebra bags first On Tour win after beating Phoenix – rezal404
Nards Pinto and Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Barangay Ginebra nailed his first victory after dropping his first two assignments after taking down Phoenix, 95-89, on Wednesday in the PBA On Tour at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Nards Pinto had 22 points, four rebounds, seven assists and two steals while Aljon…
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Dave Ildefonso surprised, but fully supportive of Pia’s decision to turn pro – rezal404
Farm Fresh Foxies’ new player Pia Ildefonso. – FARM FRESH PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Dave Ildefonso admitted he was surprised by his younger sister Pia’s decision to turn pro, but he said their entire family fully supports their upcoming Premier Volleyball League debut with the Farm Fresh Foxies. Pia Ildefonso, whose older brothers Dave and…
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