Angels breach semifinals, ditch winless Army; Cignal forges key triumph

PVL PHOTO Before taking on the task of nailing the third semifinal berth in the 2022 Premier Volleyball Reinforced Conference, Petro Gazz import Lindsey Vander Weide spoke to the team about setting a side project. “I told the team that I wanted to feel good going into [the game against] F2 [Logistics] and the semifinals,” … Read more

Yankees’ Aaron Judge beats Angels’ Shohei Ohtani for American League MVP

FILE PHOTO: Oct 19, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in game one of the ALCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who belted … Read more

“Saintly City Snow Angels” connects St. Paul residents with volunteer shovelers

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Shoveling snow can be a problem for people who are older or living with a disability, but it turns out there are plenty of Minnesotans willing to lend a helping hand. A Facebook group called Saintly City Snow Angels is connecting St. Paul residents who need help with volunteers willing to … Read more

Who Are the Midnight Angels?

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” introduces quite a few new heroes, including Riri Williams, aka Ironheart (Dominique Thorne) and Namor (Tenoch Huerta). We also meet one of the Dora Milaje, Aneka (Michaela Coel), a little better. Aneka joins with Okoye (Danai Gurira) to become the Midnight Angels, wearing special suits made for them by Shuri (Letitia … Read more

Poised HD Spikers trim Angels, stay in semis hunt

Rachel Daquis (right) rises for a kill. —PVL PHOTO Cignal survived a true test of character and boosted its chances of advancing to the semifinals as bonus after the HD Spikers bucked the loss of a two-set lead to clip hard-luck Petro Gazz, 25-22, 34-32, 15-25, 16-25, 15-13, on Thursday in the Premier Volleyball League … Read more

Angels don’t plan to trade Shohei Ohtani this offseason, reports say

Shohei Ohtani will remain in Los Angeles, at least for now.  Angeles general manager Perry Minasian said Monday that the phenom and 2021 AL MVP won’t be traded this offseason, several reports said.  Ohtani, 28, is entering his final season under Angels control after he agreed to a one-year, $30 million contract extension in October … Read more

Angels don’t plan to trade Shohei Ohtani this offseason, report says

Shohei Ohtani will remain in Los Angeles, at least for now.  Angeles general manager Perry Minasian said Monday that the phenom and 2021 AL MVP won’t be traded this offseason, The Athletic reported.  Ohtani, 28, is entering his final season under Angels control after he agreed to a one-year, $30 million contract extension in October … Read more

New-found chemistry keys Angels’ ripping of Chargers

Lindsey Vander Weide stepped up and saw changes in the Petro Gazz game that make the Angels dangerous from here on in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. After firing 18 points in a surprisingly easy 25-13, 25-14, 25-20 victory over Akari, Vander Weide was quick to point out that the key to the win … Read more

Shohei Ohtani has ‘rather negative impression’ of Angels’ season

Japanese two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani arrived home on Tuesday and was critical of his Los Angeles Angels team missing the Major League Baseball playoffs again. In an interview at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, he said it was “a good season for me personally.” Not so good for the Angels, though. Without solid support for former AL … Read more

Cool Smashers, Angels renew grudge rivalry with lead share at stake

Alyssa Valdez: Creamline leader —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Creamline welcomes back the prolific Tots Carlos on Tuesday when the Cool Smashers and Petro Gazz add another chapter to their seething rivalry as they dispute a share of the early lead in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference eliminations at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. After watching her … Read more