It seems like one Hollis-Jefferson is not enough to lead TNT to its first win in the East Asia Super League so the team is adding another one to bolster its campaign. Photo from FIBA Europe Cup The Tropang Giga signed Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, the older brother of their resident import …
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So bows to Uzbek rival in first semis duel in Champions Chess Tour
Wesley So saw his sensational run come to a crashing halt as he fell to Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov, 2.5-1.5, in the first set of their best-of-three semifinal duel in the Champions Chess Tour Finals in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, Dec. 14. Wesley So absorbs a loss in his first semifinal …
Read More »Metuda, Lagumbay headline Blow-By-Blow
It’s going to be a battle of heavy-handed and well-traveled southpaws when Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow- By-Blow takes the spotlight today at the Oval Plaza of General Santos City. Rimar Metuda (right) and Alvin Lagumbay clash for the GAB Philippine Super Lightweight Championship at the Oval Plaza in General Santos …
Read More »LIV chief Norman says ‘more apples will fall’ after Rahm move
LONDON (AFP) — LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says that Jon Rahm’s move to the Saudi-backed circuit will “create a domino effect” of more high-profile players making the lucrative jump. LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman (AFP) Reigning Masters champion Rahm last week joined LIV in a deal worth …
Read More »HD Spikers turn back Crossovers, draw first blood in battle-for-bronze series
Cignal rose from a second-set hiccup and turned back feisty Chery Tiggo, 25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20, to draw the first blood in their best-of-three battle for the bronze medal in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, Dec. 14. Vanie Gandler leads Cignal …
Read More »Nueva Ecija eyes sixth win
The Nueva Ecija Capitals hope to make it six wins in a row when they take on CV Siniloan in the Pilipinas Super League (PSL) President’s Cup at the Paco Arena in Manila. Axel Doromal of Nueva Ecija Capitals (PSL Photo) Game time is 8 p.m., with the Capitals of …
Read More »MVP Kevin Quiambao stays with De La Salle for another season
Expect more of MVP Kevin Quiambao in the local collegiate ranks. The 22-year-old forward has decided to stay in De La Salle for another year to “make it B2B” (back-to-back), he announced on a social media post on Wednesday, Dec. 13. “Playing for DLSU has been one of the greatest …
Read More »Lions also draw inspiration from the past
It turns out it was not only Mapua which is drawing inspiration from the past. San Beda also got a boost from former player Teddy Alamarez, a familiar figure in the 1991 NCAA Finals between the Red Lions and the Cardinals which the latter won – and incidentally also the …
Read More »F2 Logistics Cargo Movers bid farewell to PVL
F2 Logistics bade farewell to the Premier Volleyball League as it shifts its focus on grassroots development, the management announced Wednesday night, Dec. 13. In a statement posted on social media, the management thanked the league and its fans for all the support throughout their stint. F2 Logistics Cargo Movers. …
Read More »Nadal, Alcaraz to play Netflix exhibition in Vegas
Rafael Nadal will face Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on March 3, the fixture’s broadcaster and organizers Netflix said on Monday, Dec. 11. Spain’s tennis superstars Rafael Nadal (left) and Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) Twenty-two time Grand Slam winner Nadal will meet Spanish compatriot and world number …
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