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Strong Group moves to 6-0, blows past Japan U22
Strong Group Athletics’ Derrick Fenner during a Jones Cup game against Japan U22. –SGA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Strong Group Athletics remained perfect after clobbering Japan Under-22 national team, 92-79, in the 43rd William Jones Cup at Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan on Friday. The Philippine side played without Ange Kouame, Rhenz Abando and Tajuan Agee. “We need…
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PVL: Capital1 shows promise, ‘strong’ defense despite loss
Capital1 Solar Spikers’ in their first game in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Capital1 may have missed the opportunity to beat Akari in its opener in the PVL 2024 Reinforced Conference, but coach Roger Gorayeb believes his young team showed flashes of a bright future. The new-look Solar Spikers blew a…
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Strong Group buries Malaysia, improves to 4-0 in Jones Cup
Strong Group Athletics in its 2024 Jones Cup game against Malaysia. –SGA ATHLETICS MANILA, Philippines—Strong Group Athletics hiked its winning streak to four following its romping of Malaysia, 89-54, in the 43rd William Jones Cup 2024 at Xinzhuang Gymnasium on Wednesday. This was after the Philippine side had to squeak past Ukraine, 82-74, on Monday.…
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Charles Tiu sees ‘great balance’ in Jones Cup-bound Strong Group
Strong Group Athletics coach Charles Tiu and Rajko Toroman during an open training ahead of the Jones Cup. –SGA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—With the William Jones Cup coming up, Strong Group Athletics coach Charles Tiu is liking what he’s seeing from the Philippine side’s squad. After SGA’s practice at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong on Tuesday,…
Read MoreDave Ildefonso Strong Group team for Jones Cup
FILE–Dave Ildefonso is joining the Strong Group-Pilipinas for the Jones Cup. Photo from Suwon KT Sonicboom MANILA, Philippines — Dave Ildefonso is reuniting with his Ateneo teammate Ange Kouame as he completes the Strong Group-Pilipinas roster for the 43rd William Jones Cup from July 13 to 21, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. Ildefonso, armed with his…
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Joshua Zirkzee: Arsenal and Man Utd still monitoring Bologna striker amid strong AC Milan interest | Transfer Centre News
Arsenal and Manchester United are still monitoring Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee amid strong interest from AC Milan. Both clubs are understood to be keeping a close eye on developments with the striker, who is among a number of attacking options Arsenal and United are looking at this summer. Sky in Italy are reporting that Milan are still pushing to sign the 23-year-old…
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Daniel Ricciardo: RB driver gives fiery response to Jacques Villeneuve criticism after strong Canada qualifying | F1 News
Daniel Ricciardo insisted he won’t give his critics “the time of day” as he addressed comments made by Sky Sports F1 pundit Jacques Villeneuve at the Canadian Grand Prix. F1’s 1997 world champion Villeneuve, said on Friday that Ricciardo’s “image” rather than his results have extended the RB driver’s career in the sport. Ricciardo, an…
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Filipinos eye strong showing at Ironman, 70.3 races in Subic
FILE– John Alcala is among the athletes to watch out for in this year’s Ironman Philippines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO John Dedeus Alcala leads a determined group of Filipino athletes against a formidable lineup of international competitors in the Ironman Philippines and the IM 70.3 Subic Bay races scheduled for Sunday in Subic. Alcala and the rest…
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Alas Pilipinas men shoot for strong AVC ending
Alas Pilipinas men’s team celebrates a point against Indonesia in the AVC Challenge Cup for Men 2024. –AVC PHOTO Sergio Veloso continues to hold his head high along with Alas Pilipinas in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Challenge Cup. Alas landed a breakthrough win, 25-23, 23-25, 25-14, 25-22, Wednesday night (Manila time) against the under-20 Indonesia…
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T20 World Cup: Failure not an option for England after 50-over shambles but defending champions look strong | Cricket News
As World Cup title defences go, it could not really have turned out any worse. England’s 50-over shambles in India last autumn was up there with France’s defence of the Football World Cup in 2002 when Les Blues were dumped out in the first round without scoring a goal. The England cricket team’s 2023 World…
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