Tag: sweep
After bagging seven golds, Amaro eyes records sweep next year
Albert Jose “TJ’’ Amaro II has his sights locked on a future Olympics stint. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO By the time the action culminates on Tuesday, it would be safe to assume that swimmer Albert Jose “TJ’’ Amaro II would pleasantly return home happiest from among the thousands of student-athletes who joined the Palarong Pambansa. But to…
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Belgium knocks out Sweden with sweep
Belgium celebrates a point against Sweden in the n the FIVB Challenger Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines — Belgium unleashed a balanced attack to knock Sweden out of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup with a 25-16, 25-23, 25-22 win Thursday evening at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Belgium, which…
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U18 squad eyes sweep for promotion, redemption
Gabby Ramos against Indonesia defenders Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup Seaba Qualifiers. –FIBA BASKETBALL Gilas Pilipinas is back in the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup and will be shooting for redemption—and Division A promotion—nearly two years after a heartbreaking loss that had the squad settling for third place. The young Nationals, coached by longtime women’s…
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Japan bounces back with sweep of Netherlands
Japan’s Yuji Nishida in a VNL 2024 Week 3 game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Yuji Nishida and Yuki Ishikawa brought Japan back to its winning ways torching the Netherlands, 25-18, 25-19, 25-20, in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on Friday evening at Mall of Asia Arena. After losing to Canada in the…
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Celtics aim to regroup after Mavericks avoid sweep
Boston Celtics players sit on the bench during the final moments of their loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) NBA Finals 2024 Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Poised for an NBA coronation in Dallas, the Boston Celtics instead suffered the…
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Luka Doncic, Mavericks crush Celtics to avoid sweep
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and center Dereck Lively II (2) prepare their defense against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) DALLAS—There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. Pack for Boston, or pack for vacation.…
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Sarines siblings sweep JPGT 11-14 crowns at Pinewoods
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BAGUIO – After two unsuccessful attempts, the Sarines siblings finally demonstrated their dominant form, sweeping the titles in the 11-14 category in the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series 3 at the Pinewoods Golf and Country Club here Wednesday. Vito and Lisa secured late-round victories under foggy conditions, sustaining their remarkable performances three…
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Celtics sweep Pacers, return to NBA Finals
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, celebrates with teammate guard Jrue Holiday (4) after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy) INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White’s tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the…
Read More Gilas Women sweep U18 Seaba Qualifiers with rout of Indonesia
Gilas Pilipinas women U18’s Gabby Ramos against Indonesia defenders Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup Seaba Qualifiers. –FIBA BASKETBALL Gilas Pilipinas rolled up its sleeves in the middle two quarters to crush Indonesia, 73-37, and sweep the Fiba U18 Women’s Asia Cup Seaba Qualifiers in Thailand. Saddled by a sluggish start, the Philippines rediscovered its zest…
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PBA: San Miguel ousts Rain or Shine to complete sweep, enter Finals
SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals San Miguel Beermen’s CJ Perez during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 4 against Rain or Shine. -PBA IMAGES Defending champion San Miguel clawed back from a double-digit deficit on Friday night and turned back Rain or Shine, 107-100, for a return trip to the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.…
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