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England beat Switzerland on penalties to reach Euro semis
England advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 with a penalty shootout win over Switzerland as Jordan Pickford’s save from Manuel Akanji’s spot-kick proved decisive following a 1-1 draw.
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Gilas books OQT semis spot despite close loss to Georgia
Kai Sotto. Photo: FIBA It took just eight months for Gilas Pilipinas to add another compelling chapter to this basketball-crazed country’s rich history. In less than 24 hours, the team made sure to keep adding to the story. The Philippines unearthed a semifinal spot in defeat after a 96-94 loss to Georgia late Thursday evening…
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Gilas falls short vs Georgia, but still headed to Fiba OQT semis
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee puts on another sensational game against Georgia to help secure the Fiba OQT semifinals ticket. –FIBA PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas overcame a horrendous start before settling for a 96-94 loss at the hands of Georgia and still locking a semifinal spot in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OTQ) in Riga, Latvia. Gilas…
Read MoreMeralco trips Ginebra, forces semis Game 7
SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals game against Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES Meralco pushed its PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series with Barangay Ginebra to a deciding seventh game after getting an 86-81 victory Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Bong Quinto and Allein Maliksi hit most…
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Alas Pilipinas claims historic semis spot, sweeps Iran
Alas Pilipinas celebrates against Iran in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas booked its first-ever ticket to the AVC Challenge Cup semifinals after sweeping Iran, 25-16, 25-13, 25-15, to stay unbeaten in Pool A on a rainy Saturday evening, which didn’t stop the electric home crowd from a wild celebration…
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Australia bounces back, boosts semis bid
Australia celebrates against India at the AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Australia bolstered its semifinal chances in Pool A after overcoming gritty India, 26-24, 25-16, 19-25, 29-27, in the AVC Challenge Cup on Saturday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Coming off a tough first loss to Alas Pilipinas two days ago, Caitlin Tipping poured…
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LA Tenorio grateful to contribute for Ginebra’s semis push
Ginebra Gin Kings guard LA Tenorio in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against Meralco Bolts. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines— LA Tenorio served as the game-changer for Ginebra’s series-tying win over Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday. Other than helping the series back to square one with a 2-2 deadlock, Tenorio was also…
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Ginebra bounces back, ties semis series vs Meralco at 2-2
SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Ginebra Gin Kings’ Japeth Aguilar during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series against Meralco Bolts. –PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra found gaps in the enemy’s interior and made Meralco pay all of Friday night for a 90-71 victory in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday night.…
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PBA: Meralco hangs on to beat Ginebra for 2-1 semis lead
SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Meralco Bolts’ Allein Maliksi in a PBA Philippine Cup semifinals game against Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES DASMARINAS, Cavite—Meralco leaned on an early blitz to repeat over Barangay Ginebra, 87-80, for a 2-1 lead in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series Wednesday at City of Dasmarinas Arena here.…
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No complacency for San Miguel despite 2-0 semis lead
San Miguel Beer guard Jericho Cruz, left, fights for the ball against Rain or Shine’s Adrian Nocum during Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—On Sunday, San Miguel Beer moved two wins away from another trip to the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. But while being that close to making the championship…
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