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PLDT coach not surprised by young Bedonia’s gritty showing
PLDT’s Kiesha Bedonia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PLDT signed Kiesha Bedonia for a reason and its youngest spiker showed why as she came through when it mattered most to help overcome Choco Mucho in five sets on Tuesday night in the 2024 PVL All-Fillipino Conference. Bedonia, who checked in late in the fourth, scored three…
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After showing he can be top gun, Maverick says he’s just trying to fill Ginebra needs
Ginebra Gin Kings’ Maverick Ahanmisi. –PBA IMAGES Maverick Ahanmisi hardly looked like a newcomer in the first three games with his new club Barangay Ginebra, putting up one solid performance after another in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The crafty guard, picked up by the Gin Kings during the offseason, has emerged as the crowd darlings’…
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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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SBP hopes for ‘best’ Fiba World Cup showing from Gilas with at least two wins – rezal404
FILE–Gilas Pillipinas. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is hoping that Gilas Pilipinas can win at least two games in the Fiba World Cup 2023 to surpass its previous outings and emerge as the best Asian team to clinch a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. SBP president Al Panlilio…
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Shevana Laput challenged to work harder after MVP showing for La Salle – rezal404
La Salle’s Shevana Laput wins the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals MVP. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Shevana Laput is honored to be able to make a big leap from a role player during her rookie year to a Most Valuable Player to help La Salle sans Angel Canino rule the Shakey’s Super League National…
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Mike Nieto shows worth for Converge with solid PBA On Tour showing – rezal404
Converge FiberXers’ Mike Nieto. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Mike Nieto showed his worth in Converge’s commanding 113-84 win against Northport in the PBA on Tour on Friday. Nieto showed up big and affected all ends of the court with his all-around game of 19 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, much to the delight of stand-in…
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Sakura Alforte looks to anchor stronger karate showing in Asian Games – rezal404
Karate rising star Sakura Alforte. Sakura Alforte intends to ride a wave of triumph straight to the 19th Asian Games. “One tournament I’m looking forward to is the Asian Games (Asiad). I’ve been thinking about it everyday,” said the 20-year-old kata specialist, who topped her last three international tournaments in a span of three months.…
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Carlos Yulo ‘just getting started’ after stellar Asian Championships showing – rezal404
FILE – Carlos Yulo of Philippines. –Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto MANILA, Philippines—Carlos Yulo had a choice to feel ecstatic after winning three gold medals in the recently concluded Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, but instead, he saw it just as the beginning. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Yulo said that his triumph in the Singapore…
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Showing better consistency, UP routes Ateneo – rezal404
UP’s Lebron Lopez and Ateneo’s Joseph Obasa. -FILOIL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines vented its ire on Ateneo, 95-70, in the 2023 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Wednesday at Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan. The Fighting Maroons snapped their two-game skid, welcoming the UAAP defending champions with a 25-point blowout as…
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