When the option of getting Marc Pingris’ services as an assistant coach cropped up last September, Blackwater new coach Jeff Cariaso said the idea was to bring in the former PBA great as a big man’s coach. Marc Pingris FIBA PHOTO In fact, the 51-year-old Cariaso likened Pingris’ possible role …
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PH softbelles survive Czech Republic in U15 Women’s World Cup
The Philippines eked out a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic to open its Under-15 Women’s Softball World Cup bid on a high note at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, Oct. 21. The PH U15 women’s softball team opens its campaign on a …
Read More »Rookie Mason Amos shines as Ateneo hands UP its first loss in OT
At a Glance In a rematch between last year’s championship rival, the Blue Eagles handed the Fighting Maroons their first defeat of the season, and, in turn, picked up their fourth win against three losses to end the first round. Rookie Mason Amos steered defending Ateneo to a 99-89 overtime …
Read More »Max Verstappen wins US Grand Prix sprint race
AUSTIN, Texas (AFP) — Max Verstappen will be hunting a “fun” 50th career victory from sixth on the grid in Sunday’s United States Grand Prix after cruising to victory for Red Bull in Saturday’s sprint race. Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen waves to fans after wining the pole position …
Read More »Cool Smashers edge HD Spikers for win No. 2
At a Glance Creamline drew strength from Michele Gumabao as it edged Cignal, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16, in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Batangas City Sports Coliseum on Saturday night, Oct. 21. Creamline drew strength from Michele Gumabao as it edged Cignal, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16, in the Premier …
Read More »Del Rosario wins world jet ski title in his final race
Paul del Rosario was able to secure one first-place finish for the Philippines, under the amateur ski modlites class, and a runner-up finish in another category, the veterans (ages 35-45) ski gp class in the 2023 Short Block Technologies IJSBA Jetski World Finals at Lake Havasu City in Arizona, USA—his …
Read More »PH Warriors bow to Afghans in Asian Para wheelchair caging
The Philippines suffered its second straight loss in the men’s wheelchair basketball, bowing to Afghanistan, 53-49, on Friday at the Hangzhou Olympic Center Gymnasium here. Christopher Tapia and John Rey Escalante carried the fight for the Pilipinas Warriors with 22 and 14 points, respectively, but the breaks didn’t go well …
Read More »Bulldogs shoot for 4th straight UAAP win
NU coach Jeff Napa Games Saturday (UST Quadricentennial Pavilion) 12 noon – NU vs AdU (Men) 4 p.m. – DLSU vs UE (Men) (AdU Gym) 9 a.m. – FEU vs UST (Women) 11 a.m. – DLSU vs UE (Women) 1 p.m. – NU vs AdU (Women) 3 p.m. – Ateneo …
Read More »Flying Titans also strike back, trample Foxies
Choco Mucho recovered from a humbling four-set defeat to fancied sister team Creamline with a big 25-18, 25-13, 25-17 rout of Farm Fresh in the nightcap as the Flying Titans joined the PLDT High Speed Hitters and the Akari Chargers at sixth in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference elims …
Read More »Ortiz is ‘right fit’ for Blackwater
BLACKWATER head coach Jeff Cariaso believes the changing hoops landscape in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is one important aspect every head coach needs to understand. Unlike the conventional practice in the past when ball clubs tap imports who play big in the post at the Commissioner’s Cup, coaches are …
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