Tag: sights
After achieving goal in Hungary, new GM Quizon sets sights on next target: 2600
Daniel Quizon has achieved a lifelong dream. —PHOTO COURTESY OF DANIEL QUIZON BUDAPEST—Whatever happens to the Philippine teams competing in the 45th Fide (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad here, one thing’s certain: There’s reason for a, well, grand celebration. The Philippines has a new chess Grandmaster (GM). Article continues after this advertisement International Master (IM)…
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Gilas Pilipinas women set sights on Jones Cup after U18 success
Gilas Pilipinas girls at the PSA Forum following their triumphant stint in the Fiba U18 Asia Cup.-PSA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The hard work continues for the successful Gilas women’s program following its masterful conquest of the Fiba U18 Asia Cup Division B in Shenzhen, China last week. Program director Pat Aquino said the Gilas women (senior)…
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Conor Gallagher: Aston Villa set sights on move for Chelsea midfielder – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE INDEPENDENT Aston Villa are looking at Conor Gallagher as they attempt to boost the squad ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign, with Chelsea open to doing business due to Profit and Sustainability Rules. Bayern Munich are interested in a move for Crystal Palace’s Adam…
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Despite streak, Beermen not taking sights off target: the No. 1 seed
Marcio Lassiter is more focused on the Beermen’s title bid than he is on his chase of a cherished league record. —PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beer forward Marcio Lassiter currently has 1,205 triples—13 away from tying LA Tenorio for third all-time in the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) list for three-pointers made. The seasoned marksman has…
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Deontay Wilder targets violent knockout against Zhilei Zhang with Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk still in his sights | Boxing News
Deontay Wilder is plotting an explosive knockout victory over Zhilei Zhang as he looks for the statement performance he believes would propel him back into world heavyweight title contention. The former WBC heavyweight champion is seeking to climb back up the heavyweight pecking order after enduring a setback defeat at the hands of an inspired…
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Cone puts Gilas sights on process, growth
National coach Tim Cone believes it is imperative for Gilas Pilipinas to start its journey to the Olympics on the right foot. But he is just as focused on ensuring that his charges don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. “Yes it’s important that we win, but it’s even more we build a foundation from…
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Jake Paul sets sights on world title after first-round knockout victory over Andre August in Florida | Boxing News
Jake Paul made quick work of veteran boxer Andre August with a first-round knockout on Friday night in Florida. Paul, 26, fought at cruiserweight (200-pound limit) to increase his credibility as a title contender after facing former MMA fighters in his first six bouts. August, 35, is a career professional boxer who has last fought…
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Noah Lyles wins world title at 100m and sets his sights on more – rezal404
Noah Lyles, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men’s 100-meter final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) BUDAPEST, Hungary — Noah Lyles calls himself the “Told you’re not a 100 guy.” That didn’t stop him. In fact, nobody could Sunday…
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Not charmed by ‘fool’s gold,’ Ateneo keeps sights on getting better – rezal404
Coach Tab Baldwin and Ateneo Blue Eagles during a friendly game against a Japanese selection team. –MUSONG CASTILLO TOKYO—Looking at how tall the Ateneo Blue Eagles are for the coming UAAP season, there’s one small player conspicuously missing from the roster that gave them last year’s championship. Forthsky Padrigao, the heady court general seen as…
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After missing Tokyo Olympics, Eric Cray sets sights on Paris – rezal404
FILE—Eric Cray. Eric Cray patiently waited long enough for the Olympic qualification season to open its doors after missing a second consecutive trip to the Olympics in 2021 Tokyo. The 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympian and Southeast Asia’s top draw in the men’s 400-meter hurdles will earn the opportunity in the 24th Asian Athletics Championships…
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