NLEX prepares for Meralco duel; Cone wary of ‘early’ Kings-Hotshots clash

NLEX’s frenetic win over Barangay Ginebra set both squads on challenging quarterfinal paths. —PBA IMAGES NLEX coach Frankie Lim did some math on the side on Sunday night and learned that the Road Warriors will have about four days to prime themselves for Meralco and their best-of-three quarterfinal duel in the PBA Philippine Cup. Whether…

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TNT remains wary amid tight playoff race despite latest win

TNT Tropang Giga coach Chot Reyes during a huddle in a PBA Philippine Cup game. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—TNT coach Chot Reyes remained wary of the PBA Philippine Cup playoff race even after defeating Phoenix at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday. Despite the close 108-101 win over the Fuel Masters, Tropang Giga are still in…

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Australian GP: Max Verstappen wary of ‘very quick’ Ferrari as Carlos Sainz eyes ‘chance’ of victory | F1 News

Max Verstappen has warned there is a major “question mark” over whether he can convert pole position at the Australian Grand Prix into victory on Sunday due to the threat posed by Ferrari. The Dutchman has begun his quest for a fourth successive drivers’ title with dominant wins in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia but needed…

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UST Tigresses wary of complacency after perfect first round

UST Tigresses.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas came into the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with little to no expectations. On Saturday, the Golden Tigresses swept through the first round following a 25-18, 22-25, 25-15, 28-26 victory over the skidding Adamson Lady Falcons. Setter Cassie Carballo and libero Detdet Pepito, who played crucial…

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La Salle wary of rising NU heading into showdown

La Salle star Angel Canino during a game against UP in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino and Alleiah Malaluan are ready to take the lead for La Salle sans their championship core members in their upcoming finals rematch against National University on Saturday in the UAAP Season…

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After big win, Trillo wary of Bolts’ next assignment

Shonn Miller (top), rose to the occasion for Meralco against league-leading Magnolia in an out-of-town match. —PBA IMAGES Meralco coach Luigi Trillo knows he has his work cut out for him when Meralco takes the first of the two steps leading toward a playoff advantage. The Bolts are coming off a morale-boosting upset of defensive…

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PVL: PLDT pushes streak to three but wary of slow start

PLDT High Speed Hitters.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The PLDT High Speed Hitters may have extended their winning streak to three games in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference but they learned a valuable lesson from the Nxled Chameleons. PLDT needed to buck a first-set loss before trouncing Nxled, 22-25,  25-17, 25-11,…

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Gilas Pilipinas wary of Angola’s choking defense – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas huddles during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas’ next assignment in the World Cup may not pack the same punch like its Friday night tormentors, but national coach Chot Reyes is cautious just the same. What Angola lacks in skill and NBA star power,…

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