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Zach Lofton takes over as Meralco import for game vs NorthPort
Meralco Bolts’ Zach Lofton. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Meralco will go with its East Asia Super League import Zach Lofton as reinforcement for Sunday’s game against NorthPort in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Coach Luigi Trillo confirmed the switch to the Inquirer Thursday after Su Braimoh injured his Achilles during the Bolts’ victory over the NLEX Road…
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Mapua takes roar out of San Beda to move within a win of NCAA crown
Mapua Cardinals in the NCAA Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net One victory away from regaining the NCAA men’s basketball title they have chased for more than three decades, the Mapua Cardinals know the type of killer instinct they need to finish off the San Beda Lions. “This is my final year, so we need to be hungry…
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With semis matchups set, Creamline takes perfect run into duel vs Chery Tiggo
Jema Galanza (No. 23) thinks she still can do better, especially now that Creamline’s next game will be a semifinal duel against Chery Tiggo. —PVL IMAGES Creamline looks sharp for its title defense in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference and the Cool Smashers will take a perfect slate into the semifinals after hiking…
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Nxled takes best path among PVL newcomers
Nxled Chameleons coach Taka Minowa. –PVL PHOTO Nxled’s maiden Premier Volleyball League (PVL) campaign turned out to be a relative success compared to other newcomers—even head coach Taka Minowa was pleasantly surprised at what his Chameleons accomplished. “Since I met [the Chameleons] the first day, I thought maybe we can win one or two (games)…
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UAAP: Pido Jarencio takes blame for ‘disappointing’ UST campaign
UST coach Pido Jarencio.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Even though University of Santo Tomas ended its bid in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament with a win, coach Pido Jarencio showed up to the media minus his signature smile. Instead of relishing the Growling Tigers’ 57-53 win over the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, Jarencio lamented his…
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PVL takes huge doubleheader to CDO
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Jema Galanza. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—One of the finest cities down south rolled out the red carpet for the visiting Premier Volleyball League (PVL), which will host an All-Filipino Conference doubleheader here. Fans of the southern port hub gave a warm welcome to players from Creamline, PLDT, Akari, and Gerflor,…
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UAAP commissioner Xavier Nunag takes leave of absence
Mariana Lopa, Marvin Bienvenida, and UAAP commissioner Xavier Nunag. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — UAAP basketball commissioner Xavier Nunag is taking a leave of absence due to a family health crisis. The league on Friday said that the UAAP Board of Managing Directors has approved the leave of Nunag and his recommendation of appointing Deputy…
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UAAP: Mark Nonoy takes coach’s advice, stars in La Salle victory
La Salle guard Mark Nonoy.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Mark Nonoy heeded La Salle coach Topex Robinson’s call to just keep shooting which led to his best game yet in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. The graduating guard shot the lights out, hitting 7-of-11 from beyond the arc to finish with 25 points…
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LPGA Tour: Emily Kristine Pedersen takes two-shot lead at The ANNIKA over Minami Katsu after second round | Golf News
Denmark’s Emily Kristine Pedersen carded 12-under-par 65 to take the solo lead over Japan’s Minami Katsu at The ANNIKA Driven By Gainbridge At Pelican; coverage continues on Sky Sports Golf from 7pm on Saturday Last Updated: 10/11/23 11:50pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the second round of The…
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Mexico City GP Qualifying: Charles Leclerc takes pole as Ferrari seal shock one-two in chaotic session
Charles Leclerc leads team-mate Carlos Sainz as Ferrari take surprise one-two; world champion Max Verstappen third but faces post-session investigation for blocking pit lane exit; watch Sunday’s race live on Sky Sports F1 at 8pm, with build-up from 6:30pm Last Updated: 28/10/23 11:25pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A surprise…
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