Tag: Veteran
Veteran poise helps Magnolia stave off late Converge rally
Magnolia Hotshots’ Paul Lee against Converge FIberXers in the PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia turned to its winning experiences and veterans to stop Converge from notching a comeback win in Group A of the PBA Governors’ Cup. On Friday at Araneta Coliseum, the Hotshots scraped past the FiberXers, 105-93, but not without a…
Read MorePelicans add veteran center Daniel Theis
FILE – The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran NBA center Theis have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement said. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File) NEW ORLEANS— The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran NBA center Daniel Theis have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the…
Read MoreIn need of veteran leadership, Ginebra turns to LA Tenorio
Ginebra guard LA Tenorio.–PBA IMAGES LA Tenorio turned in a throwback performance on Friday night to help Barangay Ginebra level its best-of-seven PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series with perennial victim Meralco to two games apiece. The club’s elder statesman, who recently conquered colon cancer, was a stabilizing presence for the crowd darlings in the wire-to-wire,…
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Magnolia turns to ‘lucky’ veteran Rafi Reavis
Magnolia Hotshots’ Rafi Reavis in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—In Magnolia’s quest to bounce back from one of the franchise’s worst losses in recent history, the Hotshots turned to one of their long-time veterans in Rafi Reavis. Fortunately for Magnolia, this came at the time when Reavis just felt “lucky.” “I just…
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Ara Galang, Aby Maraño bring veteran smarts to Chery Tiggo
Ara Galang and Aby Maraño are welcomed by Chery Tiggo coaches. –HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Ara Galang and Aby Maraño offer to leave everything on the floor when they play for their new team, Chery Tiggo, in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. The Crossovers on Tuesday solidify their roster after signing seasoned…
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Arvin Tolentino embraces veteran role for Northport in win vs San Miguel
NorthPort Batang Pier’s Arvin Tolentino against San Miguel Beermen. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Northport couldn’t rely on import Venky Jois in its 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup bout against San Miguel due to a tight left hamstring. Thankfully for the Batang Pier, they had the luxury of turning to Arvin Tolentino, who’s slowly commanding the role of…
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NBA: Wizards re-sign veteran Taj Gibson
FILE – Taj Gibson #67 of the Washington Wizards drives to the basket against Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena on January 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. Rob Carr/Getty Images/AFP WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards have re-signed veteran Taj Gibson. The Wizards announced the move Friday. The 6-foot-9 Gibson…
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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…
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Veteran wrestler Maria Vergara comes out of retirement to win gold – rezal404
Philippines’ Maria Cristina Villanueva (in red) competes against Cambodia’s Vannak Sambat (in blue) in their women’s -65kg wrestling round match during the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Phnom Penh on May 15, 2023. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP) PHNOM PENH—Removed from active grappling for a long time, Maria Cristina Vergara returned to…
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