Italy’s Luigi Datome rediscovers touch, vows to ‘keep on shooting’ – rezal404

Italy’s Luigi Datome in the Fiba World Cup second round. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Luigi Datome was thrilled over the timing of his return to form as he helped Italy upset Serbia, 78-76, in the Fiba World Cup 2023 second round on Friday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Simone Fontecchio unleashed 30 points on 11-of-15…

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June Mar Fajardo vows Gilas Pilipinas will ‘put up a fight’ in Fiba World Cup – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas center June Mar Fajardo. MANILA, Philippines — June Mar Fajardo believes Gilas Pilipinas needs to execute better on defense when Gilas Pilipinas kicks off its Fiba World Cup 2023 hosting on Friday at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. After the last two of their three friendlies against Montenegro and Mexico, the six-time PBA…

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PBA vows continued support for Gilas Pilipinas program beyond Fiba World Cup – rezal404

FILE – Gilas Pilipinas during a game against Senegal in China. Photo from K Channy’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines —PBA promises to continue supporting Gilas Pilipinas even after the Fiba World Cup 2023 in Manila from August 25 to September 10. The league reiterated its support of the Philippine men’s basketball team program for the Asian…

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Jamaica vows to deliver Colombia Women’s World Cup knockout punch – rezal404

Jamaica’s Allyson Swaby, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Women’s World Cup Group F soccer match between Panama and Jamaica in Perth, Australia, Saturday, July 29, 2023. Jamaica won 1-0. (AP Photo/Gary Day) Jamaica coach Lorne Donaldson likened their Women’s World Cup last-16 clash against Colombia in Melbourne on Tuesday…

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Manny Pacquiao vows ‘good action’ in exhibition vs Muay Thai legend – rezal404

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (L) and Thai Muay Thai fighter Buakaw Banchamek (R) pose for photographs during a press conference in Bangkok on July 21, 2023, to promote their 2024 fight. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—A true performer that he is, Manny Pacquiao vowed to put on a show when he figures…

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George Kambosos vows to outclass Maxi Hughes as he attempts to erase memories of Devin Haney defeats

George Kambosos Jr believes he is on a “whole different level” to Maxi Hughes and plans to showcase his improvements “to the world.” Former unified world lightweight champion Kambosos is refusing to contemplate a defeat when he faces Hughes, who holds an IBO belt, at Firelake Arena, Shawnee in the early hours of Sunday morning,…

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Kate Santiago vows to finish studies despite turning pro with Farm Fresh – rezal404

Kate Santiago. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kate Santiago vows to finish her studies at Adamson University after her “practical decision” to forgo her remaining playing years in the UAAP and turn pro with Farm Fresh in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference starting on Tuesday at FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan…

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Bachmann vows more support for national athletes – rezal404

Carlos Yulo was the country’s best performer individually, with two gold medals to his name. —TEAM PHILIPPINES PHOTO PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA—For nearly two weeks, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Richard Bachmann celebrated the victories and feats of Filipino athletes and shared their agony in defeat in the just-concluded 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. By witnessing…

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Still bothered by heat, Justin Brownlee vows to dig even deeper for Gilas in gold medal game – rezal404

Justin Brownlee during the Gilas Pilipinas-Cambodia clash in the SEA Games 2023 men’s basketball. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Ariya Kurniawan | Instagram @ariyakurniawan16 MANILA, Philippines–Justin Brownlee put up big numbers in Gilas Pilipinas’ 84-76 comeback win over Indonesia in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games on Monday night. The naturalized forward finished with 34 points, nine rebounds and five…

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After sticking to process, Carlo Paalam vows to let loose in SEA Games final – rezal404

FILE–The Philippines’ Carlo Paalam (blue). (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / POOL / AFP) PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA—Tokyo Olympian Carlo Paalam carefully navigated his busy schedule in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with a very meticulous process. He kept staying calm and collected all the way to booking a spot in the final of the men’s…

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