Putting the ‘A’ in family – rezal404

The Fajardo family (from left): Ellen, Ava andi and Allan. Ella is already in New Jersey after finishing her stint with the Gilas Pilipinas senior women’s team. —FRANCIS TJ OCHOA Picture a family with parents who describe themselves as “undersized” and who have three children, all girls. “If you look at us,” the mom said,…

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Filipina show ‘heart, courage’ in losing Women’s World Cup debut – rezal404

Philippines players acknowledge supporters after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland during the Women’s World Cup Group A soccer match between the Philippines and Switzerland in Dunedin, New Zealand, Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) There was a reason to feel that the Philippine women’s football team was able to conduct itself very well amid…

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One streak stops as Creamline, Cignal clash – rezal404

Gel Cayuna will be vital for cignal. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses is taking a far different approach when he comes to his Cool Smashers’ clash with equally hot Cignal Saturday in the PVL Invitational Conference semifinals. While the HD Spikers’ Shaq delos Santos is leaving no stones unturned preparing for the Cool…

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Katrina Guillou goal would’ve been a game-changer for Filipinas–Stajcic – rezal404

Philippines’ forward #21 Katrina Guillou celebrates scoring before her goal was ruled out for offside during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group A football match between the Philippines and Switzerland at Dunedin Stadium in Dunedin on July 21, 2023. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama / AFP) Coach Alen Stajcic felt the disallowed…

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Filipino fans witness Philippines’ historic Women’s World Cup debut – rezal404

A man raises a banner during a Women’s World Cup watch party at a mall in Paranaque, Metro Manila on July 21, 2023, for the Women’s World Cup Group A football match between the Philippines and Switzerland in Dunedin. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) Local sports fans were tuned into Friday to witness…

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Jeremiah Gray’s double-double powers Ginebra past TNT – rezal404

Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ Jeremiah Grey. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra pulled away late to zoom past TNT in the PBA on Tour, 81-67, at Ynares Sports Center, Pasig, on Friday. The Gin Kings led after three quarters, 56-55, in what seemed to be a down-the-wire affair in the offing. However, Jeremiah Gray, who finished…

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NLEX weathers Converge’s late surge behind Don Trollano’s 26 points – rezal404

NLEX Road Warriors’ Don Trollano. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—NLEX escaped a vicious fourth-quarter run from Converge to take home a 112-104 victory in the PBA On Tour at Ynares Sports Center in Pasig on Friday. After leading by as much as 17 points, the Road Warriors fumbled the advantage and let the FiberXers trim the…

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Myla Pablo streets F2 Logistics’ tough five-set loss to Creamline – rezal404

F2 Logistics’ Myla Pablo. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines — Myla Pablo’s 27-point explosion wasn’t enough to close out a win for F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in their semifinal round opener as they collapsed at the hands of defending champion Creamline in a thrilling five-set match in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference.…

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Spain Women 3 – 0 Costa Rica Women – rezal404

Spain shrugged off any suggestion of discontent or disharmony within camp by dispatching Costa Rica 3-0 in their opening World Cup Group C game. They entered the tournament under somewhat of a cloud after disagreements with their federation meant many key players ruled themselves out of contention this summer, including influential Barcelona midfielder Patri Guijarro.…

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Fairy tale start scratched by offside flag as Filipinas lose to Swiss in Women’s World Cup – rezal404

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 – Group A – Philippines v Switzerland – Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand – July 21, 2023 Philippines’ Katrina Guillou celebrates scoring a disallowed goal REUTERS/Molly Darlington A disabled goal early in the match. A penalty late in the first half. In both cases, the…

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