Italy stuns Brazil in VNL Manila amid cheers louder than it gets at home – rezal404

Italy in the VNL Manila leg. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Using the final week of the preliminaries to climb up the rankings as high as it can, Italy pounded Brazil with precision from the second set on to get to the right frame of mind heading into the rest of the Italians’ tough Volleyball Nations League…

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Gilas hurdles conditioning, fitness goals but Chot Reyes feels team not yet World Cup ready – rezal404

“Transformative” is how Dwight Ramos (left, photo above) describes the Gilas Pilipinas Europe training camp. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ELVIS ZALDARIS. Gilas Pilipinas enters the homestretch of its training camp across the Baltic states in Europe, and while Chot Reyes is pleased with the strides the program is making, the national coach feels that there’s a lot more…

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EJ Obiena still on the learning curve after Olympic qualification – rezal404

FILE – Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Despite already being one of the best pole vaulters in the world, EJ Obiena knows he still has a long way to go in mastering his craft. Obiena, the world no. 3, booked his ticket to next year’s Paris Games…

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Japan stays unbeaten after come-from-behind win over China – rezal404

Japan team in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Manila leg. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.bet MANILA, Philippines—Japan kept its Volleyball Nations League (VNL) record unblemished after completing a comeback effort over China, 24-26, 25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 15-12, at Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday . The Japanese’s unbeaten card was put in jeopardy when China pulled an upset…

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Ran Takahashi, Yuji Nishida praise fans’ energy in Japan’s tough win – rezal404

Japan team in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Manila leg. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.bet MANILA, Philippines—Last year, Ryujin Nippon stayed for a week in Manila for the Volleyball Nations League which delighted the Japanese players. Now that Japan is back in the country, the players could not be happier including fan favorite Ran Takahashi, who has received…

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Ginebra wins PBA 3×3 Season 3 Leg 1 title – rezal404

Barangay Ginebra rules Leg 1 of the PBA 3×3 First Conference Season 3. –PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra escaped San Miguel in overtime, 19-17, to rule Leg 1 of the PBA 3×3 First Conference Season 3 on Tuesday at Ayala Mall Manila Bay. Donald Gumaru delivered the game-winning deuce that clinched the Leg 1 title for…

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Sergio Veloso, new Ateneo women’s coach, excited about program’s future – rezal404

New Ateneo Blue Eagles’ coach Sergio Veloso watching the VNL games in Manila. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Sergio Veloso sat with his gaze fixed on the bout between his country, Brazil, and Italy in the Volleyball Nations League at Mall of Asia Arena. A lot more eyes will be on him as he assumes the role…

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Kai Sotto practices with Orlando Magic ahead of NBA Summer League – rezal404

Kai Sotto during training with the Orlando Magic for the NBA Summer League. MANILA, Philippines—Kai Sotto went down to work with his Orlando Magic teammates ahead of the upcoming campaign in the NBA Summer League. Sotto participated in team practice at AdventHealth Training Center in Orlando, Florida. The 7-foot-3 Sotto cracked the Magic’s 22-man roster…

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Marcelo Brozovic becomes latest player leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr – rezal404

(FILES) Croatia’s midfielder Marcelo Brozovic runs off the ball during the UEFA Nations League semi final football match between The Netherlands and Croatia at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) MILAN— Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is the latest elite player taking advantage of the Saudi…

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Venus Williams says she was ‘killed by grass’ after Wimbledon loss – rezal404

US player Venus Williams receives medical attention as she plays against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina during their women’s singles tennis match on the first day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 3, 2023. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) Venus Williams said she was “killed…

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