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Head coach Steve Kerr said the United States “want to finish this right” as they prepare to face Canada in the Basketball World Cup bronze-medal game on Sunday. USA’s Austin Reaves (left) AFP PHOTO The US were eliminated from title contention after losing 113-111 to Germany in Friday's semi-finals, meaning …

Italy veteran forward Luigi Datome's final game with the Azzurri may seem uneventful as Filipino basketball fans came to watch and cheer for NBA star Luka Doncic who put on a show one last time in Slovenia's final game in Manila. Luigi Datome AFP PHOTO But the 35-year-old Italian wouldn't …

Chot Reyes may no longer be the Gilas Pilipinas head coach, but the fiery Filipino mentor said he's very much willing to help interim national bench tactician Tim Cone in preparing for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Chot Reyes PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Reyes has officially stepped down …

International Master (IM) Angelo Young edged National Master Henry Roger Lopez in the tie-break to rule the “Dear Lola, Lolo and Apo” Grandparents Day Open Rapid Chess Tournament in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Standing from left are third placer International Master Jose Efren Bagamasbad, National Chess …

NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic earned himself another shot at a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title after beating unseeded American Ben Shelton in straight sets on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to advance to his 10th US Open final. Djokovic ended the run of the 20-year-old Shelton, winning 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) …

Philippines women's football team member Quinley Quezada is joining the Perth Glory women's Liberty A-League team for the upcoming season. Quinley Quezada AFP PHOTO The team announced on Friday Quezada's signing on their website. “The 26-year-old has been a key figure for the Philippines in recent years, helping them win …

For the second straight FIBA Basketball World Cup edition, the USA men's basketball team failed to capture the gold medal. This, after the Americans bowed to the Germans, 111-113, in the semifinals at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday night, September 9. Team USA PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO USA …

One week after Gilas Pilipinas punctuated its 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign with a 21-point win over long-time Asian powerhouse China, former coach Chot Reyes feels the Philippine team has “improved in terms of playing and overall performance” since the 2014 edition in Seville, Spain. Chot Reyes PHOTO BY RIO …

Forty-eight hours after an emotional game that saw Team USA dropped a narrow 113-111 loss to Germany, the Americans will try to pick up the pieces and salvage whatever is left from their battered pride when they take on Canada in the 2023 FIBA World Cup bronze medal match on …

THERE is no doubt that billions of basketball fans worldwide are mesmerized by the “magic” of Slovenia's Luka Doncic. His wizardry-like moves with the basketball, either by scoring “hard-to-knock-down-shots” or executing a “no-look-pass” to a teammate, is enthralling to watch. Not to mention his good looks and “killer” smile. But …