Strong Boatwright debut, vintage Romeo performance help Beermen book quarters berth and halt Fuel Masters run

Bennie Boatwright (with ball) looks like a perfect fit for the Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Bennie Boatwright may be the taller import San Miguel Beer wanted as Ivan Aska’s replacement, but coach Jorge Gallent feels he also brings a different dimension to the team going into the homestretch of the Philippine Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup. “The…

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World Darts Championship: Teenager Luke Littler defeats Andrew Gilding to continue dream run at Alexandra Palace | Darts News

Teenager Luke Littler makes it through to the third round after knocking out the experienced Andrew Gilding; the World Darts Championship runs all the way until the final on January 3, 2024 – we’re back on Friday at 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports Darts By Raz Mirza at Alexandra Palace, London Last Updated: 22/12/23 12:42am…

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Phoenix continues rise ahead of ‘gauntlet run’

Phoenix import Jonathan Williams.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Phoenix set the longest winning streak in franchise history on Wednesday to gain momentum heading into a marquee showdown on Christmas Day that will give the Fuel Masters a bigger platform to showcase why they are among the top teams in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup. “Regardless if…

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Hoping to go all the way, Magnolia nurses deep roster for deep playoff run

Tyler Bey (No. 0) may be taking down defenses, but contributions up and down the roster is what’s fueling Magnolia’s current run. —PBA IMAGES Chito Victolero has been modest in his postgame interviews throughout Magnolia’s first six games in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup. But on Sunday night, shortly after taking down a…

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Man City ends winless run, Chelsea crashes at Everton

Manchester City’s English midfielder #10 Jack Grealish (C) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match between Luton Town and Manchester City at Kenilworth Road in Luton, north of London on December 10, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) Manchester City survived a scare at Luton to end their…

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Quiambao puts indelible imprint on La Salle’s UAAP championship run

An emotional Kevin Quiambao celebrates after La Salle won its first UAAP championship since 2016 at the expense of UP in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net On the grandest stage playing for the biggest stakes, Kevin Quiambao came up with his valedictory performance to an MVP season and led…

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Kevin Quiambao is UAAP Finals MVP after leading La Salle title run

La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao (17) during Game 3 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals against UP.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao added another Most Valuable Player award to cap his sophomore year as he emerged as the best player of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals. Quiambao saved his best for…

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With semis matchups set, Creamline takes perfect run into duel vs Chery Tiggo

Jema Galanza (No. 23) thinks she still can do better, especially now that Creamline’s next game will be a semifinal duel against Chery Tiggo. —PVL IMAGES Creamline looks sharp for its title defense in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference and the Cool Smashers will take a perfect slate into the semifinals after hiking…

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Joshua Retamar returns for one last run with NU Bulldogs in UAAP

NU’s Josh Retamar. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Star setter Joshua Retamar has committed to play one last time for the National University Bulldogs ahead of their ‘four-peat’ quest in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament next year. Retamar on Thursday announced through Virtual Playground, his management agency, that he will be playing one…

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Shishkin ‘99.9 certain’ to run in 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday, reveals Nicky Henderson | Racing News

Nicky Henderson has revealed Shishkin is “99.9 certain” to run in the 1965 Chase at Ascot on Saturday. The nine-year-old is also entered in the Betfair Chase at Haydock, but Henderson looks set to opt for the shorter race at Ascot, with the ground the key factor. The Grade Two 1965 Chase is run over…

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