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CJ Cansino, UP Fighting Maroons make most of Fiba World Cup test run – rezal404
CJ Cansino and the UP Fighting Maroons during the SBP Invitational Games, a test event for the Fiba World Cup. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — CJ Cansino and the University of the Philippines Maroons relished the opportunity to help the country in its preparation for its historic hosting of the Fiba World Cup 2023…
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Security officer Dom Fajardo leads NLEX comeback win over San Miguel – rezal404
Cathedral Fajardo. PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines-Dom Fajardo continued his unlikely rise into one of the best players of the PBA On Tour after helping NLEX complete a 102-94 comeback win over shorthanded San Miguel Beer on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Fajardo, who works as a security officer for NLEX while also…
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Transport still biggest challenge in PH’s Fiba World Cup hosting–organizers – rezal404
A view of a basketball during the SBP test event for the Fiba World Cup hosting at Smart Araneta Coliseum. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Fiba sees transportation as one of the biggest concerns ahead of the Philippines’ hosting of the Fiba World Cup 2023 games from August 25 to September 5. Fiba World…
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Harvey Carey full of gratitude as TNT retires his No. 4 jersey – rezal404
Harvey Carey during his retirement ceremony. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines–Harvey Carey’s jersey was formally retired by TNT before some of his former teammates during halftime of the team’s PBA On Tour game against Meralco. Carey was presented with a pair of his No. 4 jerseys—one from his rookie season in 2003 and the other during…
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Back in her comfort zone, Tots Carlos grateful for Alyssa Valdez’s return – rezal404
Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Conference. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Tots Carlos is thrilled to play again with fellow three-time Premier Volleyball League Most Valuable Player Alyssa Valdez as she returns to her original position as an opposite spiker in the 2023 Invitational Conference. In Valdez’s first PVL game since suffering a right knee…
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Gilas Women stay in Fiba Asia Cup Division A after trouncing Chinese Taipei – rezal404
Gilas Women celebrated win over Chinese Taipei in the 2023 Fiba Asia Cup. –FIBA ASIA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team stayed alive in the 2023 Fiba Asia Cup after defeating Chinese Taipei, 92-81, on Wednesday. The victory also kept the team’s spot in Fiba Women’s Asia Division A for 2025. The Pat Aquino-coached…
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Jaja Santiago moves on from Saitama, joins JT Marvelous in Japan V.League – rezal404
FILE – Jaja Santiago ends her stint with the Saitama Ageo Medics. AGEO MEDICS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Jaja Santiago has found a new home with the JT Marvelous ahead of the 2023-24 V.League season in Japan. The club on Wednesday welcomed the 6-foot-5 middle blocker, who is playing for a new Japanese club for the first…
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Korea-bound MJ Phillips’ status at Petro Gazz still uncertain – rezal404
FILE – Petro Gazz Angels’ MJ Phillips. PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Petro Gazz is still waiting for the go signal from MJ Phillips’ Korean V-League team if she can play in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference. The Gwangju AI Peppers Asian import was not in uniform in the Angels’ campaign opener when they lost…
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Better performance not enough as Japan routs Gilas women – rezal404
The Philippines tightened up its defense but still could not stop Japan from running away with the victory. —FIBA ASIA photo The Philippines upgraded its performance in the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) Women’s Asia Cup on Tuesday. But better, it turned out, wasn’t good enough against a side that has dominated the showcase for five…
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Sakura Alforte looks to anchor stronger karate showing in Asian Games – rezal404
Karate rising star Sakura Alforte. Sakura Alforte intends to ride a wave of triumph straight to the 19th Asian Games. “One tournament I’m looking forward to is the Asian Games (Asiad). I’ve been thinking about it everyday,” said the 20-year-old kata specialist, who topped her last three international tournaments in a span of three months.…
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