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Alyssa Solomon named Best Opposite Spiker in SEA VLeague second leg – rezal404
Alyssa Solomon, left, celebrates with teammates during the Philippines’ game against Vietnam in the SEA VLeague second leg in Thailand. Photo from SEA VLeague MANILA, Philippines—Despite a winless campaign by the Philippines, Alyssa Solomon found some consolation after bringing home the Best Opposite Spiker award in the Southeast Asian (SEA) VLeague second leg in Chiang…
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Rain or Shine still in search of first win after loss to UAE in Jones Cup – rezal404
Rain or Shine guard Gian Mamuyac against UAE at the William Jones Cup in Taipei. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Rain or Shine slipped to 0-3 in the 42nd William Jones Cup on Monday after dealing a stinging 73-71 loss to the United Arab Emirates on Monday at Taipei Heping Gymnasium. The Elasto Painters had their chances…
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Scottie Thompson back at Gilas practice ‘without restrictions’ – rezal404
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson during a game against Jordan in the fifth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers. Photo by Fiba MANILA, Philippines-Scottie Thompson has rejoined Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations for the Fiba World Cup. No less than Thompson’s mentor at Ginebra and national team assistant coach Tim Cone shared the…
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Adamson’s Angelica Alcantara rises from reserve to Best Setter – rezal404
Adamson’s Angelica Alcantara. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—In last year’s Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Preseason Championship, Adamson’s Angelica Alcantara received the Best Setter plum on behalf of teammate Louie Romero. On Sunday, Alcantara was back in the awarding ceremony but this time, to claim the top playmaker hardware with her name on it. In less than…
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Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker give international flavor to Hall of Fame enshrinement – rezal404
Dirk Nowitzki speaks during his enshrinement at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when he walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.…
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Eagles lose title, gain lessons – rezal404
Ateneo Blue Eagles’ Shawn Tuaño at the World University Basketball Series. WUBS PHOTO TOKYO—Dethroned in the semifinals, Ateneo ultimately finished fourth in its defense of the World University Basketball Series championship after closing out with a second straight loss Sunday that looked far more impressive compared to the debacle the Blue Eagles suffered Saturday. A…
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Despite Erram retirement, Gilas still rich on ‘big’ talent – rezal404
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas’ Poy Erram during a game against Japan in the Fiba Asia Cup. Photo from Fiba Poy Erram’s announcement on Sunday that he will retire from national team duty comes at a time when Gilas Pilipinas could be fielding its best big-man lineup in recent memory. Veterans Japeth Aguilar and June Mar…
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La Salle teenager highlights rise from rookie year with championship, MVP trophies – rezal404
La Salle celebrates a second title this year. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Shevana Laput will be a marked woman when the new UAAP season rolls around. It will mean another round of adjustment for the La Salle standout, who unveiled herself as the next key piece for La Salle’s championship-retention bid and who will garner even…
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Kaya-Iloilo routs Tuloy FC in Hali Long’s return in PFF Women’s League – rezal404
Hali Long returns to action for Kaya-Iloilo FC. Hali Long resumed her domestic duties following her Fifa Women’s World Cup campaign as Kaya-Iloilo hammered Tuloy FC, 4-0, on Sunday in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s League in Carmona, Cavite. Long started in the match which saw Kaya claim the maximum three points in convincing…
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Shevana Laput challenged to work harder after MVP showing for La Salle – rezal404
La Salle’s Shevana Laput wins the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals MVP. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Shevana Laput is honored to be able to make a big leap from a role player during her rookie year to a Most Valuable Player to help La Salle sans Angel Canino rule the Shakey’s Super League National…
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