Tim Cone ‘not satisfied’ until Gilas Pilipinas reaches optimal OQT form

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee during a game against Chinese Taipei in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas’ schedule the past week has been nothing short of frantic, traveling across the Middle East, Europe, and then deep into the Baltics—taking narrow tuneup losses flush on the chin in between. And yet, the Nationals went…

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Brooke Van Sickle not satisfied after latest Petro Gazz win

Petro Gazz Angels’ Brooke Van Sickle.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Just when everyone thought she had already showcased her best, Filipino-American Brooke Van Sickle pulls out another big surprise from her deep bag of tricks to defy expectations again. Van Sickle hit the reset button on her career-high for the sixth time in her debut…

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Thriving Arvin Tolentino still not satisfied with his game

NorthPort Batang Pier star Arvin Tolentino in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Arvin Tolentino kept his feet on the ground despite a fiery run with Northport in the PBA Philippine Cup’s elimination round. In the Batang Pier’s 112-96 victory over league juggernaut TNT, Tolentino said there’s still a lot of room for improvement…

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Lando Norris: McLaren driver ‘not completely satisfied’ with team’s lingering weaknesses at start of 2024 F1 season | F1 News

Lando Norris admits McLaren have not yet made as much progress as he would have hoped to eradicate the lingering weaknesses in the team’s car for 2024. McLaren and their new MCL38 car have made a solid start to the new campaign with two double points finishes and a best race finish of fourth so…

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La Salle not satisfied despite latest win in UAAP women’s volleyball

La Salle Lady Spikers.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–La Salle is slowly regaining its top form after beating another slumping squad in University of the East, 25-21, 25-18, 25-10, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena. Angel Canino led the Lady Spikers once again with her offensive prowess, firing…

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Satisfied with gains of Asiad stint, Bagunas bats for continuity

Bryan Bagunas (right) said the fight the men’s teamshowed in the Asian Games was something solid enough to build on. —PSC POOL PHOTO The first Asian Games (Asiad) appearance in almost a half-century is a moment Bryan Bagunas and the rest of the Philippine men’s volleyball team are proud of. And Bagunas is hoping that…

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Espejo not satisfied with performance but proud of PH team’s showing

Marck Espejo.–PNVF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Marck Espejo wasn’t satisfied with his performance in the Asian Games but he heaped praise on his teammates for stepping up in the Philippine men’s volleyball team’s brief but fruitful campaign in Hangzhou, China. Espejo only scored a total of 22 points in three games with reduced playing time,…

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Vietnam satisfied despite defeat to US in Women’s World Cup debut – rezal404

USA forward Sophia Smith (11) scores a goal past Vietnam goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh (14) in the first half of a group stage match in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports AUCKLAND–Vietnam will take valuable lessons from their Women’s World Cup debut, coach Mai Duc…

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Satisfied at end of Euro camp, Reyes says Gilas still ‘work in progress’ – rezal404

Rhenz Abando (right) was big in Europe for Gilas.—SBP PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas wrapped up the European leg of his training camp on a positive note, notching a convincing victory over a Lithuanian side last Saturday. But more than finishing 3-3 in ending a long camp in the Baltic States, national coach Chot Reyes couldn’t be…

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Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler named Eastern Conference Finals MVP | “We’re excited but not satisfied. We got four more to get”

Miami’s Jimmy Butler was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP, leading the Heat past the Boston Celtics in Game 7 and into the NBA Finals.. In the aftermath of the celebrations, the 33-year-old credited his team-mates while expressing a message of their ultimate goal. “I have so much belief in myself and this group of guys,”…

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