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Andre Roberson says Chris Ross a factor in PH Strong Group stint
Andre Roberson.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Other than the great people and amazing organization that Andre Roberson has heard about from the Philippines, there was also a certain someone who helped his decision in committing to play for Strong Group. San Miguel’s Chris Ross, a fellow San Antonio, Texas native, was one of the reasons why…
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Saso reboots as she targets major wins and Olympics stint
Philippines’ Yuka Saso watches her drive from the 4th tee in round 2 of the womens golf individual stroke play during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe on August 5, 2021. (Photo by YOSHI IWAMOTO / AFP) The year that passed saw Yuka Saso snag seven Top 10 finishes…
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Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo for 6th straight PVL finals stint
The Creamline Cool Smashers are headed to the PVL finals once again. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos led the collective effort of the Creamline Cool Smashers in completing the sweep of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers for their sixth straight Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference Finals trip. The Cool Smashers once again shut…
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Even with Brownlee’s stint uncertain and two new pieces added, Ginebra still among early Comm’s Cup pacesetters
Tony Bishop Jr. (center) and Maverick Ahanmisi (with ball) have jelled well with the Gin Kings. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ If not for a narrow loss to a fierce rival a couple of weekends ago, Barangay Ginebra—missing several standouts and foremost weapon Justin Brownlee—would’ve been sitting atop Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup with a perfect…
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Terrence Romeo moves on from aborted Gilas stint, eyes future call ups
FILE–Terrence Romeo during Gilas Pilipinas practice. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel Beer playmaker Terrence Romeo has decided to stop wondering how a stint with Gilas Pilipinas in the Hangzhou Asian Games would have panned out. “There’s a bit of regret, especially since we prepared—the four of us. That will always be the case. But for…
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Ced Domingo aims to make PH proud in Thailand stint
FILE – Creamline’s Celine Domingo.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Ced Domingo hopes to make the country proud as she becomes the eighth homegrown Filipino volleyball player to see action overseas. Domingo is honored to join the list of former and active Filipino imports as she takes her act to the Volleyball Thailand League as import of Nakhon…
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Impressive Asiad stint PH tracksters’ fuel to Paris
EJ Obiena clears 5.90 meters for a new Asiad mark before cooling his heels for a couple of months and resuming Paris quest. —AFP PHOTOS HANGZHOU, CHINA—One gold medal, two new Philippine records and eight finals appearances for medal shots. Taking 15 athletes to the 19th Asian Games (Asiad) here, PH athletics certainly did more…
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Young golfers savor JPGT stint
Winners of the inaugural ICTSI Junior PGT Series display their medals and prizes after the 18-hole stroke play finals at The Country Club yesterday. They are (from left) Jiwon Lee (15-18), Isabella Tabanas (13-14), Precious Zaragosa (11-12), Quincy Pilac (9-10), Jared Saban (9-10), Ralph Batican (11-12), Patrick Tambalque (13-14) and Zeus Sara (15-18). –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO…
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Second straight Olympics stint the bigger goal for Paalam
Carlo Paalam after his opening win at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.–JUNE NAVARRO/INQUIRER.net HANGZHOU, CHINA—After getting wind of the news that his weight class got ditched by Paris Olympic organizers, Carlo Paalam instantly knew the uncertainty that lay ahead. “I cannot really tell what my chances are. I’ll just try to do my best,…
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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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