Tag: Young
Capital1 looks to shine behind young standouts
Capital1 Solar Spikers’ Marina Tushova in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Life is going to be a bit more difficult for Capital1 this time. The Solar Spikers caught a lot of attention when it crashed the quarterfinals of the PVL Reinforced Conference, but that stint was powered by high-scoring import Marina Tushova. Article continues after…
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Chris Paul brings leadership for Wembanyama, young Spurs
San Antonio Spurs players Victor Wembanyama (1) and Chris Paul (3) pose for photos during the NBA basketball team’s media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate) SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs tried to provide David Robinson and Tim Duncan with all they needed to develop quickly, but were…
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RB Leipzig’s talent development is the envy of Europe: Marcel Schafer on why they are ‘perfect’ for young players | Football News
When RB Leipzig sold Dani Olmo to Barcelona, they lost their best player, the man whose hat-trick had won them last year’s German Supercup before going on to star for Spain at Euro 2024. But they gained more than just money from his departure. Marcel Schafer, Leipzig’s new sporting director, talks of Olmo’s sale “confirming…
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Cignal fends off young Thai team for share of lead
Cignal HD Spikers in the PVL Invitational Conference.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Cignal faced a surprisingly tough challenge from Thailand’s EST Cola before prevailing, 25-23, 27-25, 25-12, for a share of the lead in the PVL Invitational Conference on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena. Coming off an easy win over Farm Fresh, Cignal had…
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FEU coach Chambers sets short-term goals for young team
FEU Tamaraws coach Sean Chambers during the UAAP Seaosn 87 press conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — As he realizes his dream in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, Far Eastern University coach Sean Chambers is laying his short-term goal in his debut year before moving to his long-term mission of bringing back the title…
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Jack Draper: Young Brit believes he belongs at the top of the game after reaching US Open semi-finals | Tennis News
Jack Draper now believes he belongs at the top of the game after reaching US Open semi-finals and says “it’s just a matter of time” before he makes his Grand Slam breakthrough. Draper was sick a number of times on court as his US Open dream ended in semi-final heartbreak as he fell short in…
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Just two days after last title romp, Cool Smashers open season-sweep quest with business-as-usual whitewash of young Thai guest team EST
Even with the cobwebs of another championship merrymaking still there, Creamline came out all business as usual on Friday to massacre a young guest team from Thailand, EST Cola, 25-13, 25-12, 25-15, in the PVL Invitational Conference as the Cool Smashers opened their grand slam bid with much authority. Less than 48 hours after dismantling…
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Baldwin optimistic as ‘very young team’ Ateneo begins bid
FILE–Ateneo Blue Eagles coach Tab Baldwin.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin is upbeat despite what appears to be a challenging UAAP Season 87 ahead for the perennial powerhouse Blue Eagles. The Blue Eagles will be ushering in a new era with rookies Jared Bahay and Kristian Porter and holdovers Sean Quitevis and…
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Bryan Bagunas proud of Alas Pilipinas young guns
Alas Pilipinas men’s Bryan Bagunas. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Bryan Bagunas returned to Alas Pilipinas under the new system of Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni in the SEA VLeague and had the luxury of with young guns like Buds Buddin and Louie Ramirez backing him up. Struggling in the last two sets, Bagunas kept his…
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With KO duel looming, PLDT eyes help from young guns
PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net PLDT has been in this situation before. The High Speed Hitters would run up a streak by knocking down opponents early but still be caught in a tight spot when the homestretch approaches. That’s what coach Rald Ricafort is trying to avoid and he may…
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