Tireless Hollis-Jefferson unfazed by heavy minutes

TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against Ginebra.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—From the opening tip to the final buzzer, defending champion TNT leaned on import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals against rival Ginebra Sunday night. Hollis-Jefferson logged a game-high 45 minutes and 46…

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Calm Bolts unfazed by specter of Kings sweep

Justin Brownlee’s clutch heroics lift Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings past Meralco Bolts in Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES Meralco is on the edge of being shown the door in the PBA Governors’ Cup by a familiar enemy who has repeatedly sent them packing in the past. But even with their…

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Unfazed by boos, Francis Lopez seals UP win over Ateneo

UP’s Francis Lopez throws down a dunk in the fourth quarter against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After a quiet opening half, Francis Lopez capped his stellar second-half showing with a pair of thunderous dunks down the stretch that helped University of the Philippines put away Ateneo…

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Gawilan unfazed by S7 disadvantage; Otom eyes gold

FILE–The Philippines’ Ernie Gawilan celebrates after winning in the final of the men’s 400m freestyle-S7 at the Aquatic Sports Arena in the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre during the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on October 24, 2023. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) PARIS—Ernie Gawilan, who lacks both legs…

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San Miguel unfazed by 3-2 disadvantage vs Meralco

San Miguel Beermen bench during Game 5 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel’s Chris Ross is well aware of the theme of this year’s PBA Philippine Cup Finals. Though Meralco is a win away from closing out the best-of-seven series, Ross still believes that the Beermen remain in a good…

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Fury vs Usyk: Oleksandr Usyk unfazed by ‘stolen’ knockout in undisputed victory over Tyson Fury | Boxing News

Oleksandr Usyk was overcome with emotion in the immediate aftermath of his monumental victory of Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian hero had completed a remarkable feat. Previously an undisputed champion at cruiserweight, he became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world when he defeated Fury on a split decision on Saturday Riyadh. In the build…

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PBA: Christian Standhardinger unfazed about not winning MVP

FILE–Ginebra Gin Kings’ Christian Standhardinger during a PBA game. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Christian Standhardinger has always had his eyes on a much bigger prize. He may have missed out on the PBA Season 47 Most Valuable Player award, but Standhardinger’s priority has always been to get more championships for Ginebra. And he said there’s no…

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EJ Obiena, unfazed by Duplantis, eyes pole vault glory – rezal404

FILE – Southeast Asian Games – Athletics – Morodok Techo National Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia – May 8, 2023 Philippines’ EJ Obiena reacts during the men’s pole vault REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon MANILA, Philippines-Whenever EJ Obiena sees the otherworldly Armand Duplantis in the field, his instant reaction isn’t one of intimidation. “When he’s (Duplantis) there, my tendency…

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Mangulabnan, Disquitado unfazed by tough task ahead in SEA Games 2023 – rezal404

Vince Mangulabnan during national team training. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines—Vince Mangulabnan and Jade Disquitado show no fear ahead of a daunting task in their first Philippine men’s volleyball team stint in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games starting on Wednesday in Cambodia. Slotted in the tough Group A, veteran setter and team captain Mangulabnan vows to…

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