Filipinas eye takedown of fancied Norwegians for place in KO stage – rezal404

Team Philippines members limber up for practice ahead of their gigantic clash with world power Norway for a seat in the round-of-16. (Photos courtesy of the Philippine National Women’s Football Team) The position coach Alen Stajcic and the Philippines are at in this upset-filled Fifa (International Association Football Federation) Women’s World Cup is something they…

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Norway coach praises her former player Meryll Serrano ahead of Philippines match – rezal404

Norway’s head coach Hege Riise attends a press conference at Eden Park in Auckland on July 29, 2023, on the eve of their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup football match against Philippines. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Norway coach Hege Riise on Saturday recalled having a current member of the Filipinas as…

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UST Growling Tigers to play KBL teams in South Korea camp – rezal404

UST Growling Tigers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—After begging off from several preseason tournaments, University of Santo Tomas looks to test its mettle against Korean Basketball League clubs in South Korea as part of its buildup for UAAP Season 86. The Growling Tigers fly to South Korea on Sunday. “We’re slowly building the team but it’s…

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Filipinas to face a shorthanded Norway side in key Women’s World Cup match – rezal404

Norway’s forward #14 Ada Hegerberg heads the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between New Zealand and Norway at Eden Park in Auckland on July 20, 2023. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP) AUCKLAND, New Zealand—The Philippines will have one less player to worry about after…

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Alen Stajcic, Filipinas hyperfocused on winning vs Norway in Women’s World Cup – rezal404

Philippines’ head coach Alen Stajcic speaks during a press conference at the Eden Park in Auckland on July 29, 2023, ahead of their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup football match against Norway. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Coach Alen Stajcic and the Philippines on winning and winning alone as they shoot for…

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La Salle, Adamson overpower foes in Super League – rezal404

La Salle’s Thea Gagate. SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — UAAP squads La Salle and Adamson jumpstarted their respective campaigns on a high note but the regional teams also shone in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals opener on Saturday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Reigning UAAP champion and SSL inaugural Collegiate…

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UST’s Detdet Pepito, Regina Jurado ready for leadership role – rezal404

Dett Pepito. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Detdet Pepito and Regina Jurado vow to show maturity in leading the rebuilding University of Santo Tomas in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals. The Golden Tigresses begin their post-Eya Laure era in Pool B of the national tournament against CESAFI champion University of San Jose Recoletos…

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Julia Coronel shows readiness as new La Salle captain – rezal404

La Salle’s Julia Coronel at the Shakey’s Super League Invitationals. SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Julia Coronel is embracing her leadership role as La Salle’s new captain and main setter in the post-Mars Alba era at the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals. Coronel was impressive in pacing the Lady Spikers’ offense as four of her…

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LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup – rezal404

United States’ Megan Rapinoe prepares for a corner kick during the Women’s World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023. (AP) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand striker Hannah Wilkinson has helped create two milestones at the Women’s World Cup. With her 48th-minute…

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Japan’s Kurashiki hellbent on dethroning Creamline – rezal404

Kurashiki Ablaze during a game against the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Conference. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Kurashiki Ablaze are determined to win it all in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference against defending champion Creamline on Sunday at Philsports Arena. The third division Japanese team gave the winningest…

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