June Mar Fajardo out for Gilas’ SEA Games bid, Scottie Thompson doubtful – rezal404

June Mar Fajardo and Scottie Thompson also out for Gilas Pilipinas. –FIBA PHOTOS MANILA, Philippines–June Mar Fajardo, the last remaining member of the ill-fated Philippine team that lost the gold in last year’s Southeast Asian Games, has been officially ruled out for Gilas Pilipinas’ redemption campaign in Cambodia this May. National coach Chot Reyes confirmed…

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Gilas Pilipinas ‘cramming’ for SEA Games with closed-door camp – rezal404

Gilas reconvenes after the PBA Finals on Wednesday, April 26, at Meralco Gym in Pasig City. | Denison Rey A.Dalupang/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas will try to mitigate the effects of a manpower crisis and a short preparation time for the Southeast Asian Games by holding a closed-door camp at Inspire Sports Academy in…

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Rain or Shine also penalizes Rey Nambatac for playing in unsanctioned game – rezal404

Rey Nambatac. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines-Rey Nambatac became the second player to be fined by Rain or Shine for playing in an unsanctioned game described in local terms as “Ligang Labas” without the team’s permission. The Elasto Painters said on Wednesday that Nambatac will lose “two days worth of salary” for “breaching his PBA Uniform…

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UE tops UP in battle of also rans in men’s volleyball – rezal404

Ralph Imperial. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—University of the East edged University of the Philippines out in a tight straight-set encounter, 25-21, 25-21, 25-23, in the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Filoil EcoOil Center in San John. In a battle of also-ran teams, UE setter Ralph Imperial kept fighting for school pride…

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UST shifts focus on Final Four as clash with La Salle looms – rezal404

UST’s Eya Laure (8) and Imee Hernandez during a second-round game against NU in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—With their chance of claiming a twice-to-beat incentive already bleak, Eya Laure and the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses are shifting their focus on the Final Four round, regardless of who…

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Man dies after competing in London Marathon – rezal404

Apr 23, 2023; London, UK; Participants of the London Marathon seen in the finish area after completing the race. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports A 45-year-old man died while traveling home after taking part in Sunday’s London Marathon, race organizers said in a statement. Steve Shanks, from Nottingham, was an experienced runner…

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Live match preview – FC Barcelona Women vs Chelsea Women 04/27/2023 – rezal404

Barcelona take a 1-0 lead to the Nou Camp thanks to Caroline Graham Hansen’s sumptuous fourth-minute goal at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea face the Liga F leaders knowing they must at least score twice to secure their place in the Champions League final on June 3, facing either Wolfsburg or Arsenal. Will the Blues…

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NU gets back at UST, closes in on twice-to-beat in women’s volleyball – rezal404

NU Lady Bulldogs. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-National University exacted sweet revenge on University of Santo Tomas with a 25-16, 25-21, 17-25, 25-14 win on Wednesday, amplifying a probable twice-to-beat opportunity in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. Alyssa Solomon was in her elements all game long, scattering 17 points highlighted…

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NU Bulldogs near sweep, outright Finals berth after nipping UST – rezal404

NU Bulldogs’ Joshua Retamar and Obed Mukaba. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — National University inched closer to sweeping the elimination round and claiming an outright Finals berth as it took down University of Santo Tomas, 25-19, 22-25, 25-18, 25-21, in the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Filoil EcoOil Centre. Ken Malinis…

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SEA Games 2023 ceremonies to be held to ‘Olympic’ standard – rezal404

Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni (2nd R) lights the torch with a candle lit from the sun’s rays as Prime Minister Hun Sen (R) looks on during a ceremony prior to the 32nd SEA Games at Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province on March 21, 2023. The 2023 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will be…

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