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Jones Cup stint a good learning experience — Nambatac

If there's anything good Rain or Shine can get from its ongoing campaign in the William Jones Cup, guard Rey Nambatac noted that the team gained a lot of experience that will be beneficial for the Elasto Painters as they head to the PBA's Season 48. Rey Nambatac (right) PBA …

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Freebies await fans in FIBA World Cup opening day

On August 25, Group A action in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will kick off at the Philippine Arena, as scrappy Angola opens the festivities against powerful Italy at 4pm, followed by home team Gilas Pilipinas taking on the Dominican Republic at 8pm. Fans in attendance will not only …

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Guiao points at ‘bad shooting’ for losses

(UPDATE) YENG Guiao admitted that Rain or Shine's string of losses to start its William Jones Cup campaign was due to a combination of bad shooting and adjustment to officiating. “It's only now that our offense is clicking. I feel if we played this way at least during our first …

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Adamson flaunts new ace setter

NO longer a fledgling, the former backup setter of the Adamson Lady Falcons has developed broad wings and is ready to take flight. With her fine distributing and playmaking skills, Angelica Alcantara seized the Best Setter award in the recently concluded Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals. Alcantara, who was …

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Bong Go supports para athletes’ appeal

SEN. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, who presided over a public hearing by the Senate Committee on Sports on Monday, August 14, emphasized how the achievements of the athletes have become a source of national pride. “Through the years, we have witnessed how the Filipino athletes stand out in various international …

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Choco Mucho gears up for Vietnam tournament

CHOCO Mucho is set to do battle with foreign teams in the VTV Cup International Women's Volleyball Tournament in Vietnam even as it also aims to gain the much-needed experience that could propel the Flying Titans to greater heights in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). Choco Mucho has not reached …

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Perpetual Help gains solo lead at V-League

UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help gained the solo lead even as De La Salle University got off to a winning start in the 2023 Men's V-League Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena on Friday, August 18. The Perpetual Help Altas blanked the San Beda Red Spikers, 25-14, 25-17, 25-22, for their …

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Yulo polishes landings for World Championships

(UPDATE) FILIPINO Olympic artistic gymnast Carlos Yulo had been practicing his routines for the upcoming World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Videos on his Instagram page show Yulo practicing his vault landing positions, as well as the pommel horse, in his first practice since clinching the Asian Championships in Singapore. One video …

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CSB taps ex-Gilas coach as consultant

(UPDATE) SERBIAN coach Rajko Toroman is making a comeback in Philippine basketball. Over a decade after first handling the Gilas Pilipinas basketball squad, Toroman has been tapped this time to serve as a consultant for the College of St. Benilde in NCAA men's basketball. Benilde’s Migs Oczon. PHOTO FROM FILOIL …

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Thompson return big backcourt boost

(UPDATE) A BIG boost for Gilas Pilipinas in the backcourt is the return of Barangay Ginebra standout Scottie Thompson, who was cleared to join the team's closed-door practice late last week. The 30-year-old reigning PBA Most Valuable Player was out of the loop for about a month after suffering a …

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