Gilas Women’s rise to world No. 37 a ‘testament to the program’

Members of the Gilas Pilipinas Women team during an open training with the men’s team on Thursday. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRERnet MANILA, Philippines—The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team’s rise in the Fiba World rankings was simply a “testament” to the squad’s hard work, said national coach Pat Aquino. During an open practice at Philsports Arena on Thursday, Aquino…

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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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The fall and rise of Luton Town – rezal404

Luton have been on a journey like no other club in English football over the past 35 years. This is the story of their rollercoaster ride… Post navigation Source

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The rise of Jude Bellingham – rezal404

Sky Sports takes a closer look at the rise of Jude Bellingham from his development at Birmingham through to becoming an England regular and his summer move to Real Madrid… Post navigation Source

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Micky van de Ven to Tottenham: Dutch defender’s rise from Volendam to Wolfsburg explained | ‘The speed is crazy’

Micky van de Ven is among the most exciting young defenders in the sport, his ‘crazy’ speed separating him from the rest. At 22, a move to the Premier League would confirm his status among the game’s elite talents. But this rise was not inevitable. In the spring of 2019, before his move to the…

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Once on the rise, PH men’s volleyball could get needed charge from VNL – rezal404

National team players mingle with sports and government officials including Philippine Sports Commission Chair Richard Bachmann, PNVF president Ramon Suzara, Pasay City Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano and Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Guevara. —RICHARD A. REYES Marck Espejo felt it. Jao Umandal, too. In 2019, after a historic run by the national volleyball team in the…

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Filipinas rise to world No.46 in latest Fifa rankings – rezal404

Members of the Filipinas during the launch of its World Cup kits. –PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The Filipinas climbed up to a record 46th spot in the latest world rankings which was released a month before the Fifa Women’s World Cup takes place. Coach Alen Stajcic’s squad moved three places higher from its…

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Champion coach Dante Alinsunurin hopes to see men’s volleyball continue to rise – rezal404

NU Bulldogs coach Dante Alinsunurin after winning the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball title. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — National University may have dominated the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball tournament en route to a historic ‘three-peat’ but coach Dante Alinsunurin believes the return of their division was an achievement for all the male volleyball…

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Alisha Lehmann interview: Aston Villa winger discusses social media fame and the rise of the Women’s Super League

Alisha Lehmann sits down for her interview with Sky Sports but just before the cameras roll, she notices something. “Can we swap places?” she asks this journalist. “It’s just that this [the left side of her face] is my side.” And so, the swap occurs. The exchange perhaps sums up the notion that Lehmann is…

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Women’s Six Nations 2023 biggest ever: Record attendances and rise in television and online views

Record crowd for women’s rugby match of 58,498 watched England complete Grand Slam with 38-33 win over France at Twickenham; rise in number of fans watching all five rounds, while there were 450 million online content views Last Updated: 05/15/23 6:24pm The 2023 Women’s Six Nations, won by England, was the biggest to date with…

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