Fajardo says San Miguel can’t relax heading into long break

San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—June Mar Fajardo warned San Miguel Beer against complacency after a 2-0 start in their bid to defend the PBA Philippine Cup crown. Led by Fajardo, the Beermen squeaked past the TNT Tropang Giga, 91-89, on Sunday at Ynares Center, Antipolo. San Miguel won’t play again…

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June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel survive TNT

San Miguel Beermen center June Mar Fajardo.–PBA IMAGES ANTIPOLO CITY — San Miguel flaunted its poise on Sunday night to weather TNT, 91-89, and annex a second straight victory to open its title retention bid in the PBA Philippine Cup. Reigning Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo, still recovering from his calf problem, delivered 15…

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San Miguel’s quest to sweep PBA season gets off the ground

June Mar Fajardo (with ball) still posts a double-double in limited minutes. —PBA IMAGES June Mar Fajardo is aware of the unusual trend in the PBA Philippine Cup, where the traditional lower-tier teams are sitting atop the standings at this point of the eliminations. And that should keep Fajardo and the Beermen, who opened their…

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Robert Bolick motivated by San Beda connection in NLEX

Robert Bolick and NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Robert Bolick’s confidence in the NLEX side is motivated by something more than praises. During the past few days in the PBA Philippine Cup, Bolick has been getting recognition from the Road Warriors’ coaching staff for serving as the squad’s cornerstone…

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Gigi Salmon’s column: Katie Boulter’s success in San Diego, Andrey Rublev’s disqualification, Andy Murray and Indian Wells | Tennis News

In her latest Sky Sports column, Gigi Salmon reflects on Katie Boulter’s San Diego success, Andrey Rublev’s disqualification, an emotional summer in store with Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal set to retire from the game, and Indian Wells… What a great way to wake up to the news that Katie Boulter is the champion in…

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Katie Boulter: British No 1 claims first WTA 500 tournament victory with comeback win over Marta Kostyuk in San Diego | Tennis News

British No 1 Katie Boulter sealed her first WTA 500 tournament victory with a stunning 5-7 6-2 6-2 win over Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk in the final of the San Diego Open. Boulter, who claimed her maiden championship on grass in Nottingham last summer, recorded her fifth straight victory over higher-seeded players at the event in…

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Great Britain’s Katie Boulter eases into first WTA 500 final in San Diego and into top 40 in world rankings | Tennis News

Katie Boulter is into a first WTA 500 final after continuing her superb run at the San Diego Open with a dominant victory over third seed Emma Navarro. The British No 1 saw off second seed Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round before knocking out seventh seed Donna Vekic in the quarter-finals and was…

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Simon Enciso has his ‘lucky charms’ in San Miguel title win

San Miguel Beer guard Simon Enciso kisses the PBA Commissioner’s Cup trophy.–Photo from Simon Enciso’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines—Simon Enciso got a shot in the arm late in the San Miguel Beermen’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship run. After his dad saw him play live for the first time in a decade in Game 5 of the…

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Latest PBA title sets San Miguel up for 30th crown

As players, officials, members of his staff and their families savor the thrill of being champions of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup, coach Jorge Gallent sneaked into the hallway of Smart Araneta Coliseum and went to the altar to thank the Man upstairs. “Ah sarap, p—,” Gallent told The Inquirer shortly after the…

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San Miguel, an All-Filipino power, adds to ‘reinforced’ titles tally

San Miguel Beermen celebrate winning the PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel Beer’s triumphant PBA Commissioner’s Cup run at the expense of Magnolia completed somewhat a recent rarity for the league’s winningest franchise. Wednesday’s win at Smart Araneta Coliseum allowed the Beermen to capture just their fourth title in an import-laden conference…

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