After US coaching journey, Jimmy Alapag gets his big break in PBA

Jimmy Alapag admitted that returning to the Philippines wasn’t an option six years ago when, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and his family left for the United States to pursue better opportunities. “At the time, maybe not,” Alapag told the Inquirer on Tuesday, when asked if this homecoming was in any way

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Getting ‘strong’ backing, grassroots volley league targets massive field

The National Grassroots Volleyball League (NGVL) is looking to double its reach in its second season, targeting 200 teams as it continues its push to give young Filipino players a structured pathway to national competition. After opening with nearly 100 teams and around 2,500 players and coaches, the league hopes to bring in more school-

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Germany dumped out by Paraguay in seismic World Cup shock

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday. It marks the first time that Germany has ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup. Julio Enciso headed Paraguay into a shock lead before

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Alapag returns, signaling coaching change at NLEX camp

The PBA Governors’ Cup opens July 10 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, with Jimmy Alapag making his return to the league as NLEX coach. Alapag met with management and signed his contract on Monday. The Road Warriors face guest team Macau in the second game of the opening doubleheader, and Alapag is expected to

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Top men, women pros focus on precision in Baguio tilt

BAGUIO CITY—Power may create birdie chances at Pinewoods Golf and Country Club, but players believe precision, patience and smart decision-making will determine the champions as the Philippine Golf Tour and Ladies Philippine Golf Tour resume on Tuesday. The demanding mountain layout hosts the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge, where the men’s field will compete for a P2.5

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5150 series travels to Bohol

Fresh from successful inaugural races in Guimaras and Camiguin, the 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series heads to Bohol on July 12 for the pivotal third leg of the four-stop circuit showcasing Olympic-distance racing across some of the country’s most breathtaking island destinations. More than just the penultimate stop of the inter-island series, the

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Cunningham’s 22-second point now a trending meme

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham was already a social media star. Now she’s gone to another level after pointing at Phoenix’s DeWanna Bonner. The point lasted 22 seconds. The internet noticed. Memes of Cunningham—who came to the defense of teammate Caitlin Clark—pointing at and staring at Bonner on Monday night while being ushered away by

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