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After strong Nxled debut, coach plans more surprises

The Chameleons have every reason to jump for joy after a rousing debut. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Taka Minowa now understands the enormity of his role as coach of the debuting Nxled Chameleons in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). “Today, when I woke up, I already have a lot of pressure,” he said on Sunday. “Even…

Carlo Paalam off to strong start in Asian Games

Carlo Paalam after his opening win at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.–JUNE NAVARRO/INQUIRER.net HANGZHOU, China—Carlo Paalam smartly evaded a much taller rival in Jordan’s Mohammad Jajeh Abu and threw accurate hits that mattered to rule his opening bout at the 19th Asian Games. The Tokyo Olympics boxing silver medalist received the approval from the…

KPMG Women’s Irish Open: Diksha Dagar keeps lead at Women’s Irish Open after strong finish to second round

Diksha Dagar leads the Women’s Irish Open Diksha Dagar fired a three-under-par round of 69 on day two of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open to lead by one shot at the halfway stage. The Indian star held the overnight lead but didn’t get off to the best start with a bogey on the first at…

The Hundred: Manchester Originals look for strong finish after derby win over Northern Superchargers

Manchester Originals star Phoebe Graham says the team are eyeing a strong finish in The Hundred after securing derby bragging rights with a win over Northern Superchargers, a game in which two future England stars clashed… Everyone wants two wins on a Hundred match day and nothing beats doing it on home turf, on derby…

Choco Mucho turns back Japan’s Kansai for strong start in VTV Cup – rezal404

FILE–Choco Mucho Flying Titans. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho opened its VTV Cup International women’s volleyball tournament campaign with a 25-17, 25-23, 19-25, 25-22 win over Japan’s Kansai University in Lao Cai, Vietnam. The Flying Titans convincingly took the first two sets but lost steam in the third frame with a six-point loss…

Alice Hewson hopes to sneak Solheim Cup spot after strong finish at AIG Women’s Open

Alice Hewson finished tied for 16th at the AIG Women’s Open in Walton Heath last week While Charley Hull was challenging at the top of the AIG Women’s Open leaderboard on Sunday, there was another young English hope, Alice Hewson, making moves. Hewson shot a four-under final round of 68 to finish one under for…

NU coach looks to sustain strong V-League start – rezal404

NU skipper Leo Aringo (right) drew raves from his coach for his opening-day act. —PVL PHOTO National University (NU) coach Dante Alinsunurin constantly reminded his team about staying within their system when making adjustments and the Bulldogs responded with straight-sets victory in their opening match in the V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday. “Just reminding every…

Veteran Rene Catalan eyes strong URCC debut vs rising star – rezal404

Rene Catalan (right) faces two-time jiujitsu world champion Eros Baluyot. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO In the twilight of his career, age hasn’t bothered three-time wushu world champion Rene Catalan one bit. The seasoned 44-year-old fighter believes he still has what it takes to rule in the MMA cage when the former Asian Games gold medalist faces rising…

Converge routs Northport to end campaign on strong note – rezal404

Converge FiberXers’ Adrian Wong. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Converge easily handled Northport in the PBA on Tour, 113-84, to wrap up its campaign at San Juan Arena on Friday. The FiberXers barely broke a sweat in the rout of Batang Pier to end the preseason with a 6-5 record. “It just so happened that we were…

The Ashes: England make strong start chasing 251 to win third Test and keep hopes of series victory alive

England made a fast start chasing 251 to win at Headingley and keep their Ashes hopes alive after Chris Woakes, Mark Wood and Stuart Broad each struck twice with the ball on an electrifying evening. Zak Crawley (8no) and Ben Duckett (11no) rattled along to 27-0 from five overs under sunlight – which had replaced…