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Umandal, Cignal cruise to second straight win
Jau Umandal and the Cignal HD Spikers during a game against RichMarc in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.–PVL IMAGES MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Cignal turned to Jau Umandal anew to score its second straight win with a 25-15, 25-20, 25-16 rout of RichMarc Sports 3B in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference on Sunday…
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Chelsea: Why WSL powerhouses are favourites for fifth straight league title in Emma Hayes’ farewell season | Football News
Emma Hayes hit the nail on the head on Friday night: “my players love playing adversity”. The pressure points were evident before Chelsea dismantled Arsenal in front of a record Stamford Bridge crowd. Nearly an entire XI sidelined with injury, off-pitch distractions after Hayes’ clumsy comments on player-player relationships created unwanted noise, and a delay…
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Petro Gazz outshines Farm Fresh for third straight win
Brooke Van Sickle and Petro Gazz Angels in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –PVL PHTO MANILA, Philippines–Petro Gazz continued its rise through the ranks of the PVL All-Filipino Conference after halting Farm Fresh on its tracks, 25-21, 27-25, 25-19, on Thursday at PhilSports Arena. Brooke van Sickle delivered yet another emphatic performance, leading the Angels with…
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PBA: NorthPort frustrates error-prone Meralco for 3rd straight win
NorthPort forward Arvin Tolentino.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—NorthPort used a stifling defense to frustrate Meralco, 90-85, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum. In a game that saw the Batang Pier improve to 3-1, coach Bonnie Tan’s wards forced the Bolts to 25 miscues that led to 31 turnover points. “Our players right…
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NU stays hot, beats FEU for fourth straight win
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–National University is heating up in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, prevailing over Far Eastern University for its fourth straight victory on Wednesday. Alyssa Solomon, Bella Belen and Vange Alinsug continued to be a three-headed prong that…
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Adamson sends UE to 3rd straight loss in UAAP women’s volleyball
Adamson Lady Falcons celebrate against UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Adamson still found a distracted University of the East a tough nut to crack in a hard-earned 25-19, 25-19, 26-28, 29-27 triumph on Sunday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball. Barbie Jamili, seeing action for…
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Choco Mucho turns back Chery Tiggo for third straight win
Sisi Rondina and the Choco Mucho FLying Titans in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Choco Mucho prevented a come-from-behind attempt by Chery Tiggo to carve out its third straight victory in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference Saturday night at PhilSports Arena. The Flying Titans shut the door on the Crossovers with a 25-9,…
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Sebastian Baez overwhelms Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio Open | Tennis News
Sebastian Baez defeated Mariano Navone in straight sets to win the Rio Open. Qualifer Navone was in his first ATP Tour final after he beat British No 1, and reigning Rio Open champion, Cameron Norrie in their semi-final. But Baez dispatched him ruthlessly, winning 6-2 6-1. Image: Navone only enjoyed sporadic patches of success in…
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Celtics rout Bulls for season-high 7th straight win
Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates after his 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) CHICAGO — The Boston Celtics enjoyed their break and were ready to get back to work. The NBA leaders got the job…
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Cavaliers clobber Raptors for ninth straight win
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) fouls Toronto Raptors forward Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO — Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 15 rebounds, Evan Mobley added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the Cleveland…
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