While expectations are high as Calvin Abueva makes his return to Gilas after a five-year hiatus, the energetic Magnolia forward is committed to provide what the national team needs for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Calvin Abueva FIBA PHOTO At 35, Abueva doesn't seem to miss a …
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Gilas Pilipinas moves up in FIBA ranking
Gilas Pilipinas may have failed to come up with an impressive showing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup right at its home floor, but the good news is, the Philippines managed to climb up from 40th to 38th place in the latest ranking released by the international governing basketball body. …
Read More »Cone: Gilas getting better
As much as Gilas interim coach Tim Cone wants the Philippines to win the Asian Games men's basketball gold, he had to withhold himself by reminding the team to first focus on “getting better.” “I kept saying our goal is to win a gold medal, but our focus is not …
Read More »PBA Rookie Draft 2023 batch deepest in years — Cardel, Guiao
PBA coaches John Cardel of Terrafirma and Rain or Shine's Yeng Guiao both agree that this year's rookie draft pool is one of the deepest in years in terms of quality. Both know their respective teams stand to benefit from the talented crop of incoming freshmen heading to Sunday's (September …
Read More »Gilas adds Meralco in tuneup game
There's no rest for the weary Gilas players as the national team hit the ground running the moment the Filipinos arrived on Saturday, September 16 at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Save for last Friday's break, the national players have been training together since …
Read More »Romeo’s hard work pays off
TERRENCE Romeo's road to recovery and his surprising return to Gilas Pilipinas after a four-year absence was a byproduct of his strong drive to get back into tip-top conditioning. San Miguel Beer physiotherapist Edward Bacason noted that the three-time PBA scoring champion went through rehab and strengthening in his effort …
Read More »Chavit wants shooting association probed
FORMER Philippine National Shooting Association president and chairman emeritus Luis “Chavit” Singson wants the PNSA investigated over the missing clay targets and the inclusion of “unqualified shooters” for the 19th Asian Games slated from September 23 to August 8 in Hangzhou, China. In a press conference held at his residence …
Read More »FIBA Basketball World Cup broadcast lauded for its world class coverage
After more than two weeks of nonstop basketball action, the FIBA World Cup 2023 held in Manila came to a close last September 10. Excitement ran at an all-time high for the local fans, as the Philippines enjoyed the honor of hosting the world's best teams as they battled it …
Read More »Meralco takes Ginebra’s spot in EASL
The Meralco Bolts will take the spot of the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the 2023-24 East Asia Super League (EASL) which kicks off its home-and-away season on October 11. The official EASL poster announcing the opening of the new season The Bolts were listed as the Kings' replacement in the …
Read More »Pacquiao reiterates desire to box in Olympics
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao reiterated his desire to represent the Philippines in the Olympics next year. Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association founder and chairman Manny Pacquiao answers questions from the pedia during the press launch of the new league at the Sheraton Hotel Manila on Friday, September 15, 2023. PHOTO …
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