• November 22, 2024

Paulino dreams of LA 2028 stint alongside Gawilan

Christian Benedict Paulino, a 20-year-old swimmer from Quezon City, dreams of racing alongside his idol, three-time Paralympian Ernie Gawilan, at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. “I’ve been closely following Ernie’s performances; he’s my idol,” Paulino said after securing the first gold medal of the 2024 Philippine National Para Games (PNPG) on Monday. Paulino clocked…

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Kevin Quiambao has added inspiration ahead of latest Gilas stint

La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao during a UAAP game against UP.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao said his newborn child will be an added inspiration when he represents Gilas Pilipinas anew in the second window of the Fiba Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers. “Ito yung ikukuwento ko sa kanya in the future na nakapaglaro ako ng…

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Alas Pilipinas stint boosting Faith Nisperos’ confidence

Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos during a PVL All-Filipino Conference game. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Armed with her international experience, Faith Nisperos is bringing all the learnings from Alas Pilipinas to make up for her lost time with the Akari Chargers. Nisperos wasn’t a starter but that didn’t stop her from delivering the goods with…

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June Mar Fajardo gets ample rest before another Gilas stint

San Miguel Beer center June Mar Fajardo all smiles after winning his 11th PBA Best Player of the Conference award.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—After a much-needed break and quality time with his family in his hometown of Cebu, June Mar Fajardo is ready to hit the court again this time for another tour of duty with…

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After Alas stint, Coronel raring to show wares for Galeries

Galeries Tower’s Julia Coronel all smiles during the PVL All-Filipino Conference press launch.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Julia Coronel is excited to make her PVL debut for Galeries Tower after a fruitful stint with Alas Pilipinas. Coronel, the third overall pick of the HighRisers in the Rookie Draft last July, missed the Reinforced Conference due…

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Ranidel Jr. chases volleyball success after hoops stint

Ranidel De Ocampo Jr. playing for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the Season 87 boys’ volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO It’s rare for a basketball player to shift to volleyball. Even rarer if that athlete is the son of one of the finest basketball players to ever play in and for the country. Ranidel De Ocampo…

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Aces close out Storm for sixth straight semifinal stint

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) plays against the Seattle Storm in Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS— Kelsey Plum scored 29 points, A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the Las Vegas Aces closed out the…

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Buddin says Alas’ ‘Worlds’ stint will inspire younger generation

Alas Pilipinas’ Buds Buddin in the SEA VLeague.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Buds Buddin feels he has everything to gain in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 as he and the young Alas Pilipinas experience a once-in-a-lifetime hosting and participation against the world’s best teams. With host and World No. 64 Alas Pilipinas headlining…

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After ‘quick-work’ Mac stint, Beermen bring back Adams

San Miguel Beermen’s Marcio Lassiter launches a shot against NLEX Road Warriors’ Myke Henry during their PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES Despite expressing optimism that Sheldon Mac would perform better following a so-so debut, San Miguel Beer decided to give the ex-NBA player the pink slip anyway and will bring back Jordan Adams for…

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Alas men pick up insights for ‘Worlds’ stint

Alas Pilipinas Men vs Japan’s Osaka Blueton in an exhibition match on Saturday.–PNVF PHOTO Alas Pilipinas’ men’s team continued to pick up valuable insights after wrapping up a two-game exhibition series against Osaka Bluteon over the weekend. And these lessons will come in handy as the squad continues preparing for its trailblazing appearance in the…

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