Filipino American NBA coach Erik Spoelstra said he initially dreamed of playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). “Growing up, my goal initially was to play in the PBA,” Spoelstra, who is an assistant coach on team USA, told reporters in Taguig on Wednesday. “That was always a dream of …
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Far Eastern University flexed its muscle on defense to overcome its offensive miscues, foiling Perpetual Help, 28-26, 17-25, 25-17, 25-13, to notch is second straight victory in the V-League Women's Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Wednesday. The FEU Lady Tamaraws V-LEAGUE PHOTO The Lady Tamaraws came …
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Alex Eala moved up in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings. From 248th, the Filipino tennis ace rose to 217th in the world as of Tuesday, August 22. Alex Eala PHOTO FROM EALA’S FB PAGE Eala, though, is still thee ranks lower than her career-best 214th. The 18-year-old leaped …
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For Gilas Pilipinas and head coach Chot Reyes, their third and last preparatory friendly against Mexico at the Philsports Arena last Monday came and went almost as an afterthought. Moments after Gilas Pilipinas gave world No. 30 Mexico a big scare, 84-77, despite the absence of NBA star Jordan Clarkson …
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Filipino pole vault ace Ernest John 'EJ' Obiena is set compete anew in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The pride of Tondo battles in the 35-man elimination round set at the National Athletics Center on Wednesday, August 23. Competition starts at 4:15 p.m. (Manila time), with the qualifiers …
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National University takes on a familiar foe but in an unfamiliar spot, facing UST without its head coach and two key players as action in the V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge resumes on Wednesday, August 23 at the Paco Arena in Manila. The National University Bulldogs V-LEAGUE PHOTO The Bulldogs repulsed …
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The United States of America (USA) men's national basketball team arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday, August 22. Filipino-American coach Erik Spoelstra AP PHOTO Led by coach Steve Kerr and players like Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, and Austin Reeves, Team USA landed at Balagbag Ramp of the …
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Alberto Lim, Jr. rounded off a brilliant week-long display of aggressive tennis as he smothered Fritz Verdad, 6-2, 6-1, in the final to secure the Olivarez Cup National Open Tennis crown in Sucat, Parañaque on Sunday. AJ Lim (right) holds his trophy as he poses with Fritz Verdad CONTRIBUTED PHOTO …
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There will be no rest for the weary as far as Gilas Pilipinas is concerned, with only a few days to go before the FIBA World Cup commences at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Asked whether he will consider giving his players a break after three grueling tune-up games …
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With the opening games of the 2023 FIBA World Cup kicking off this Friday, August 25, legendary Filipino basketball luminaries shared their inspiring anecdotes recently as they try to inspire the present Philippine team to soar to greater heights. Mon Fernandez PHOTO FROM FERNANDEZ’S FB ACCOUNT Ramon Fernandez, Francis Arnaiz …
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