Tag: wait
Boatwright may be worth it, but his naturalization faces long wait
The versatile Bennie Boatwright Jr. can play the stretch big role for Gilas Pilipinas. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Don’t hold your breath on Bennie Boatwright Jr. donning the Gilas Pilipinas kit anytime soon. The San Miguel Beer import may provide the same qualities that naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee brings to the table for the national squad—and…
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Players Championship 5: Raymond van Barneveld ends three-year wait for PDC ranking title after beating Stephen Bunting | Darts News
Raymond van Barneveld ended his three-year wait for a PDC ranking title as he stormed to victory in Players Championship 5 in Hildesheim. The 56-year-old Dutchman thrashed Stephen Bunting 8-1 to wrap up a victory which is also likely to secure his qualification for the World Championship later this year. Van Barneveld eased through a…
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Kianna Dy can’t wait to play against former teammates
Kianna Dy.–Photo from PLDT High Speed Hitters MANILA, Philippines—Kianna Dy is excited to see her former F2 Logistics teammates on the opposing side of the court in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. Dy decided to join the PLDT High Speed Hitters following the disbandment of the Cargo Movers. “We’re used to playing against…
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Farm Fresh willing to wait on Jolina Dela Cruz recovery
Farm Fresh is certain Jolina Dela Cruz will recover her fiery form upon her return. —PVL IMAGES Jolina dela Cruz’s return to the court will have to wait for now even as she continues her career with a different franchise in the Premier Volleyball League. The former F2 Logistics standout suffered a knee injury last…
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Kamille Cal can’t wait for reunion with Ivy Lacsina
FILE – Nxled young setter Kamille Cal. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Nxled young setter Kamille Cal can’t wait to set the place for Ivy Lacsina inside the court when the former National University teammates reunite and lead the Chameleons in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season in February. The Chameleons on Wednesday shared…
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After a five-year wait, Lions reclaim old NCAA throne and are roaring louder than before
The Lions and their supporters celebrate on the flfloor after the fifinal buzzer. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ Jacob Cortez slowly went up the ladder, cut down the net and wore it around his neck as a decorative badge of honor. Without any individual awards this season, the crafty point guard will value that piece…
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Sense of urgency high as Cardinals eye end to three-decade wait for NCAA crown
It’s going to be anybody’s ballgame come Sunday when San Beda (in white) and Mapua play for all the marbles. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ It’s Mapua vs San Beda. It’s for all the marbles. And it boils down to this one game. The Cardinals know exactly what to expect. “This will be another fierce battle,’’ said…
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Sisi Rondina recalls nervous wait for Choco Mucho’s clincher
Choco Mucho Flying Titan’s Sisi Rondina celebrates as her team enters the PVL Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The ending of the match between Choco Mucho and Creamline in Game 3 of the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals was filled with much tension. While the Flying Titans came out on top after four grueling sets, the…
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Richard Riakporhe ‘can’t wait’ to fight Chris Billam-Smith vs Mateusz Masternak winner | Boxing News
Power-punching cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe is primed to challenge the winner of Sunday’s world title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Mateusz Masternak. After beating Lawrence Okolie to win the championship, Billam-Smith puts the WBO cruiserweight belt on the line against Masternak, live on Sky Sports Arena from 6pm on Sunday. Riakporhe is the No 1 ranked…
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Qatar GP: Max Verstappen faces Lewis Hamilton and George Russell start threat as F1 wait on crucial tyre decision
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player George Russell says his Mercedes team must ‘raise their game’ next season if they’re to challenge the Red Bulls, while Lewis Hamilton predicts a challenging race on Sunday George Russell says his Mercedes team must ‘raise their game’ next season if they’re to challenge the…
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