Ivy Lacsina continues to shine for Akari en route to final

Akari Chargers’ Ivy Lacsina in the PVL Reinforced Conference semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ivy Lacsina is bringing experience and the strength she had built from her challenging early years in the pros as she and the Akari Chargers compete in their first PVL finals. Lacsina delivered 19 points as Akari staved off PLDT…

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Luke Humphries stuns Luke Littler with New Zealand Masters semi-final comeback en route to title | Darts News

World No 1 Luke Humphries stunned Luke Littler with a remarkable semi-final comeback en route to claiming the New Zealand Darts Masters title. In a rematch of January’s PDC World Darts Championship final, Humphries trailed 6-2 against 17-year-old sensation Littler before winning five legs on the spin to snatch a 7-6 victory. The 29-year-old Englishman…

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Carlo Paalam qualifies for Paris Olympics after ‘difficult’ route

Carlo Paalam reacts after booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics.–Photo screengrabbed from the Olympic Games’ Twitter BANGKOK—Carlo Paalam might have gone through a circuitous route back to the Olympics, but felt extreme relief to arrive at his desired destination. Paalam punched his way to the 2024 Paris Olympics late Saturday evening after pulling off…

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Jamie Malonzo overcomes ‘tough’ times en route to career night

Ginebra Gin Kings’ Jamie Malonzo in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGESts MANILA, Philippines—An emotional Jamie Malonzo appeared in front of the media after Ginebra’s 113-107 win over Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup. However, his emotions were not of excitement. Despite tallying a career-high 32 points, the athletic forward seemed to be…

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Zavier Lucero gains ‘good 30 pounds’ en route to PBA debut

Zavier Lucero finally makes her long-awaited debut in the PBA Philippine Cup after recovering from a knee injury. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—One year and two months ago, Zavier Lucero wore a University of the Philippines jersey under a lanky body frame. A long period later, Lucero finally donned a Northport jersey as he made his long-awaited…

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Creamline inspired by Jia De Guzman’s message en route to Game 1 win

A special message from Creamline Cool Smashers’ Jia de Guzman ahead of the PVL Finals Game 1. –LANCE AGCAOILI MANILA, Philippines — Creamline got a special call from Jia De Guzman all the way from Osaka, Japan moments before its first Finals match against sister team  Choco Mucho in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL)…

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Juventus ready to offer Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho Old Trafford escape route – Paper Talk | Football News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Juventus are ready to offer Jadon Sancho an escape route from Manchester United in the January transfer window. Harry Kane reportedly has a special clause in his Bayern Munich contract that could see him earn an extra windfall on top of his wages.…

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St. Benilde relishes ‘favorable challenge’ en route to NCAA Seasons 99 and 100 – rezal404

FILE–St Benilde Blazers coach Charles Tiu. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—As early as now, College of St. Benilde is already facing a challenge not just for NCAA Season 99 but also for Season 100. However, it’s a good type of challenge. The Blazers, who fell short of taking the Season 98 crown last year,…

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Kim Aurin honored to play for Ginebra en route to Rookie Draft – rezal404

PBA draft contender Kim Aurin playing for Ginebra in PBA on Tour. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PBA draft aspirant Kim Aurin is honored to play for his 3×3 squad and his family’s favorite team Barangay Ginebra in the ongoing PBA On Tour. The 6-foot-2 guard, who is seeking to be drafted next PBA…

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Alex Eala powers through rain delays en route to W25 Monastir quarterfinal – rezal404

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala. –RAFA NADAL TWITTER MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala continued his tirade in the ITF W25 Monastir open after advancing to the quarterfinals—rain delays notwithstanding. Eala swept Switzerland’s Nadine Keller, 6-1, 6-4, in straight sets to advance to the next phase of the tournament at Hotel Skanes Family Monastir Court 2, Tunisia, on…

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