By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings head coach Earl Timothy “Tim” Cone has been designated as the interim head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, later this month. According to the winningest PBA head coach, his current job order from the Samahang Basketbol ng …
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Jia Morado joins Denso team in Japan V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Julia Morado-De Guzman is taking her efficient ball distribution to “the Land of the Rising Sun” after signing a deal with the Japanese V.League Division 1’s Denso Airybees. The Airybees announced the acquisition of Morado-De Guzman on their social media page on Thursday, September 7, ending her six-year stint as …
Meet the 2023 FIBA World Cup Final 4
There are now only four teams who can clinch the gold in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Team USA, Canada, Germany, and Serbia have outlasted 28 other squads, and they will continue their journeys in hopes of bringing home the Naismith Trophy in the semifinals of the World Cup at the Mall of …
Canada overpowers Slovenia in FIBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Canada displayed its firepower in the second half as they bundled out Slovenia, 100-89, in the knockout quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday night, September 6. From a 50-all score at the half, the Canadians leaned on …
EJ Obiena captures 2nd pole vault gold in a week
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena secured his second gold medal of the week after ruling the NetAachen Domspringen tournament in Katschhof, Aacehn, Germany yesterday (Philippine time). Obiena, the first Filipino athlete to qualify for the Paris Olympics next year, captured the men’s pole vault gold medal after successfully clearing …
Doncic grateful for Filipinos’ love despite q’finals exit
It was not the ending that Luka Doncic and the whole Slovenian squad expected upon landing in Manila. Slovenia was dealt by Canada a heart-breaking 100-89 semifinal loss at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City yesterday, in front of a Filipino crowd that exclaimed their …
Serbia outlasts Lithuania to reach FIBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Serbia banked on a strong second quarter outburst to defeat Lithuania, 87-68, in their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup quarterfinals encounter at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Tuesday night, September 5. Bogdan Bogdanovic top-scored with 21 points, including two three-pointers, to go with four rebounds, …
Kaya-Iloilo women’s team reach PFF KO round
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo women’s team reached the knockout round of the PFF Women’s League after an 8-1 beating of Azzurri SC at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Shelah Cadag led the way with four goals, returning Sara Castañeda, Zhyrelle Belluga, Negrense Hazel Lustan, and Francine Rast added …
Serbians dedicate q’final win for teammate who lost kidney
Serbia’s quarterfinal win over Lithuania was more than a victory that helped their campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It was also a morale booster for the squad that was without one of their big men, Borisa Simanic, after he underwent surgery to remove his kidney. The Serbians booked a ticket into the tournament’s …
Negrense Bedonia carries FEU in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws kept its unbeaten record in the 2023 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge after a 25-12, 25-18, 25-12 victory over San Sebastian College-Recoletos Lady Stags at the Paco Arena in Manila. Negrense Kiesha Bedonia continued her solid showing for the Lady Tamaraws with 13 points, including …