Tag: tuneup
Chery Tiggo notches solid finish in tuneup tournament
Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ Aby Maraño in the PNVF Champions League. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Chery Tiggo accomplished its goals with the bronze that it took home in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League. And with just around 10 games together with their upgraded roster, the Crossovers are building the steam that they need ahead of…
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Gilas Pilipinas also opens tune-up game vs KBL team to fans
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a training session for the Asian Games. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—From practice to tune-up game, coach Tim Cone has no problems letting the public get a peek at Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations for the upcoming Asian Games. The men’s national team opened its joint training with Gilas Women on Thursday…
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Anthony Edwards leads US rally past Germany in final Fiba World Cup tuneup – rezal404
USA’s Anthony Edwards dunks the ball during the Basketball Showcase friendly match between the USA and Germany at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 20, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — USA Basketball dug deep to head to the World Cup with an unbeaten exhibition record.…
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Gilas’ tune-up win over Ivory Coast shows defensive kinks that need fixing – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas vs Ivory Coast in a tune-up match ahead of the Fiba World Cup. Despite Gilas Pilipinas’ big winning margin, national coach Chot Reyes said the tune-up game against Ivory Coast on Friday night left a lot to be desired. “There were still some kinks defensively,” Reyes said shortly after the Filipinos’ 85-62 whipping…
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‘Complete’ Gilas Pilipinas faces Ivory Coast in tune-up ahead of World Cup – rezal404
Delegation from Ivory Coast arrives in the Philippines ahead of the Fiba World Cup. –FIBB PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas battles Ivory Coast on Friday night in a friendly that could pretty much provide a glimpse of the final roster that will play in the Fiba World Cup. The Elephants—ranked 42nd in the global standings—will test national…
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USA steamrolls Luka Doncic-less Slovenia in Fiba World Cup tuneup – rezal404
United States’ Anthony Edwards dunks against Puerto Rico during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) MALAGA, Spain — Anthony Edwards led a balanced effort with 15 points, Jalen Brunson added 11 points and eight assists, and the U.S. World Cup team beat Slovenia…
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USA rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener – rezal404
United States’ Austin Reaves (15) shoots over Puerto Rico’s Stephen Thompson Jr., right, during the first half of an exhibition basketball game Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS — Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson each scored 15 points, and USA Basketball used a 20-0 run in the second half…
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Gilas eyes tune-up more matches for tourney in need of stars – rezal404
Justin Brownlee joins the GIlas Pilipinas training in Europe for the Fiba World Cup. -SBP Gilas Pilipinas needs more practice games. The Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup needs more big names. One of those will be easier to address, with a little help from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The country’s pro league said…
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Gilas Pilipinas bounces back with blowout win over Lithuania in last Euro tuneup – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas vs Lithuania Universiade team in a tune-up game. -SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas bounced back big time on Saturday, blowing out a young Lithuania side, 125-102, in Lithuania. Gilas banked on a strong second half effort behind Justin Brownlee to redeem himself from a 90-80 loss to a different Lithuania team on Wednesday.…
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Andy Murray beaten in straight sets by Holger Rune in final Wimbledon tune-up at Hurlingham Club
Andy Murray’s final warm-up for Wimbledon ended in a straight sets defeat to world No 6 Holger Rune at the Hurlingham Club. The two-time Wimbledon champion, who opted for some extra match play following his first-round exit at Queen’s Club last week, was beaten 6-4 6-4 at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic. Murray moved well…
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